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philperry9

Joined: 23 Nov 2011
Posts: 380

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 6:05 am Post subject: Logbook Entries

Does anyone know of a site that has sample language for logbook entries?   For example, I need to add my MT-Prop gov SB entry.  I need to show that I checked AD's for my engine.  I need to show that I've started the conditional inspection...



I don't have much info on how those entries should be formatted and I'm hoping there is a site or FAA doc in existence that outlines the format for those entries.

I'm a logbook rookie.

Phil

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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2871

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 7:02 am Post subject: Logbook Entries

I think for many of them you can just use your best common sense

and try to provide enough detail that someone in the future

could look and understand what was done and why.



The language for the annual condition inspection is in your

operating limitations and is pretty standard, so that one

is easy, but I don't think there is any need to show

that you've STARTED the inspection, just do an entry when you

are done with it.  The start date of an inspection isn't

the relevant date...it's the completed date that matters.



That log entry usually looks like:  "I certify that this

aircraft has been inspected on X/X/2017 in accordance with the

scope and detail of FAR part 43, Appendix D, and was found to

be in the condition for safe operation."



I personally when doing the ACI, don't log every individual

task, such as "repacked wheel bearings", but only list any

that are significant for some reason.  I also log all of

the cylinder compressions for historical reasons.



Here's an example of what I did for a recent fuel pump

log entry.  Someone like Kelly may be able to confirm

if it's adequate.

"Replaced fuel pump model 62B26931 s/n RC4214036826 with

s/n RC12161697 per Lycoming SB-621B."



Generally, if you are supposed to follow a procedure, you

may want to reference it as "per XYZ" or something that

shows where you got the guidance.  Other than that it's

pretty much up to you.  I try to include part and serial

numbers for anything I can, and if there was a reason why

something needed to be done due to wear or damage, I note

that.



Here's another entry for a while ago:

"Replaced Slick Harness M-2961 (Left) with new Aero-Lite Skytronics 

A18-11AS-II harness (Kelly KA16014) due to loose spring on #5 wire at 

cap end and blackening of rotor cap on old mag.  Replaced AN900-10 

gasket on Oil temp housing plug."



And another one:

"Performed SB 14-8-29 per SB instructions, installing doubler above nose 

gear elastomers on engine mount."



An A&P like Kelly McMullen would probably have good info on

a reference to use for examples, and maybe he can comment

on if what I've done above is even adequate.  I personally

don't feel they're too inadequate, but wouldn't mind a

second opinion.



The important thing is to show what parts went in and out,

any relevant info on those parts, and what procedures were

done and why, as far as I'm concerned.  Then you're doing

a good job trying to provide a traceable history of the

aircraft and engine.



Tim





On 4/26/2017 9:04 AM, Phillip Perry wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   Does anyone know of a site that has sample language for logbook entries?

   For example, I need to add my MT-Prop gov SB entry.  I need to show

 that I checked AD's for my engine.  I need to show that I've started the

 conditional inspection...



 I don't have much info on how those entries should be formatted and I'm

 hoping there is a site or FAA doc in existence that outlines the format

 for those entries.



 I'm a logbook rookie.



 Phil

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Kellym

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1700
Location: Sun Lakes AZ

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 12:17 pm Post subject: Logbook Entries

What is needed is listed in Part 43.9:

1. description of work performed. 2 Date of completion of work

3. Name of person performing the work (if other than the person 

approving the work)

4. Signature and certificate number of person approving the work.

#3 isn't needed for OBAM. #4. no certificate number is needed for OBAM 

aircraft, although you could put your repairman number.

You can put total time, if you choose to track it for maintenance purposes.

Additional guidance in AC43.9C Maintenance Records

Note that inspection records are a little different in contents and 

approval.

Tim's suggestions are right on track. Including part numbers is 

excellent. Serial numbers are not so important unless it is major item 

that you want to track replacement..engine, prop, perhaps major 

accessories like governor, mags, alternator, starter. It helps if say an 

AD were to be issued on certain Skytec starters, so you don't have to go 

find the physical serial number later.

On 4/26/2017 8:02 AM, Tim Olson wrote:

 	  Quote: 	

 I think for many of them you can just use your best common sense

 and try to provide enough detail that someone in the future

 could look and understand what was done and why.

 The language for the annual condition inspection is in your

 operating limitations and is pretty standard, so that one

 is easy, but I don't think there is any need to show

 that you've STARTED the inspection, just do an entry when you

 are done with it.  The start date of an inspection isn't

 the relevant date...it's the completed date that matters.

 That log entry usually looks like:  "I certify that this

 aircraft has been inspected on X/X/2017 in accordance with the

 scope and detail of FAR part 43, Appendix D, and was found to

 be in the condition for safe operation."

 I personally when doing the ACI, don't log every individual

 task, such as "repacked wheel bearings", but only list any

 that are significant for some reason.  I also log all of

 the cylinder compressions for historical reasons.

 Here's an example of what I did for a recent fuel pump

 log entry.  Someone like Kelly may be able to confirm

 if it's adequate.

 "Replaced fuel pump model 62B26931 s/n RC4214036826 with

 s/n RC12161697 per Lycoming SB-621B."

 Generally, if you are supposed to follow a procedure, you

 may want to reference it as "per XYZ" or something that

 shows where you got the guidance.  Other than that it's

 pretty much up to you.  I try to include part and serial

 numbers for anything I can, and if there was a reason why

 something needed to be done due to wear or damage, I note

 that.

 Here's another entry for a while ago:

 "Replaced Slick Harness M-2961 (Left) with new Aero-Lite Skytronics 

 A18-11AS-II harness (Kelly KA16014) due to loose spring on #5 wire at 

 cap end and blackening of rotor cap on old mag.  Replaced AN900-10 

 gasket on Oil temp housing plug."

 And another one:

 "Performed SB 14-8-29 per SB instructions, installing doubler above nose 

 gear elastomers on engine mount."

 An A&P like Kelly McMullen would probably have good info on

 a reference to use for examples, and maybe he can comment

 on if what I've done above is even adequate.  I personally

 don't feel they're too inadequate, but wouldn't mind a

 second opinion.

 The important thing is to show what parts went in and out,

 any relevant info on those parts, and what procedures were

 done and why, as far as I'm concerned.  Then you're doing

 a good job trying to provide a traceable history of the

 aircraft and engine.

 Tim

 On 4/26/2017 9:04 AM, Phillip Perry wrote:

> Does anyone know of a site that has sample language for logbook entries?

>   For example, I need to add my MT-Prop gov SB entry.  I need to show

> that I checked AD's for my engine.  I need to show that I've started the

> conditional inspection...

>

> I don't have much info on how those entries should be formatted and I'm

> hoping there is a site or FAA doc in existence that outlines the format

> for those entries.

>

> I'm a logbook rookie.

>

> Phil

>

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