Report Occurrences of Certain Failures, Malfunctions and Defects

Title 14 CFR 21.3 includes information and specific requirements about:

• Failures, malfunctions and defects to be reported – Section 21.3(c)
• Situations to which the reporting requirements do not apply – Section 21.3(d)
• Special circumstances for TSOA holders – Section 21.3(f)
• Who, what, when –
  • To whom you must send your report
  • What to include in your report
  • When you must send your report – Section 21.3(e)

Reporting process

• Establish information to report
• Establish means of reporting
• Determine whom to report to
• Collect, monitor, and investigate safety event
• Determine if safety events need to be reported
• Report safety occurrences
• Keep FAA informed of progress and follow-up report