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AI.II.K.K6FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Required flight instructor records.

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Required flight instructor records.

Bottom line

Each flight instructor must retain the records required by 14 CFR 61.189 for at least 3 years. A flight instructor must sign the logbook of each person to whom that instructor has given flight training or ground training.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Required flight instructor records.
NumberWhat it means
at least 3 years (records required by 14 CFR 61.189)Retention

FAA references

  1. 14 CFR 61.189 (Flight instructor records.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  2. AIH App. C (p. C-2) — FAA-H-8083-9B
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