IR.VIII.A.K1FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Knowledge

Procedures for documenting in-flight/postflight discrepancies.

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Procedures for documenting in-flight/postflight discrepancies.

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The item would then either be repaired or deferred in accordance with the MEL.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. 14 CFR 91.405 (Maintenance required.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  3. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. RMH ch. 5 (p. 5-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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