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IR.VIII.A.R1FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Risk management

Performance and documentation of postflight inspection and aircraft discrepancies.

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Performance and documentation of postflight inspection and aircraft discrepancies.

Bottom line

Deferral of maintenance is not to be taken lightly, and due consideration should be given to the effect an inoperative component may have on the operation of an aircraft, particularly if other items are inoperative.

FAA references

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