Annual Inspection Paperwork

[Kevin Eggert]

Quick question...

Is there any paperwork filed with the FAA (or anywhere else) to record the annual inspection of an aircraft? I'm just curious if the log books of the aircraft are the only place other than maybe a copy kept by the A&P mechanic where this record exists.

 

[bradg33]

Nothing is sent to the FAA. Records are pretty much exclusively in the logbooks, some A&Ps who use printed stickers will keep digital copies of those. And repair stations have their own different record keeping rules.

 

[frfly172]

Keeping your log books safe is the key.

 

[Bell206]

Is there any paperwork filed with the FAA (or anywhere else) to record the annual inspection of an aircraft?

As mentioned, no. The only entries are usually in the maintenance record of the aircraft. Is there something specific you're looking for?

 

[Magman]

At one time FAA Form 8320-3 was used to record Annual Inspections.

Original to owner, carbon copy to IA.

I always hated typing on Carbon Paper forms..My frequent mistakes are a

pia to correct.

Some FSDO’s require IA’s that are using “ 4 Annuals/year “ to renew the

credential to report the info on aircraft used. Most IA’s interpret this as

data on the aircraft used for renewal basis. Not all the aircraft inspected

during the Renewal Period.


Neither of the 2 mentioned would provide any data other than Owner,

Date and hours and Airworthy or not. So what is it you are looking for?