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| Document Title: | AC 120-78B CHG 1, Electronic Signatures, Electronic Recordkeeping, and Electronic Manuals |
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| Summary: |
This AC provides approval, acceptance, and authorization guidelines for electronic signatures, electronic recordkeeping systems, and electronic manual systems. The guidelines in this AC apply where signatures, records, and/or manuals are required under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 5, 43, 61, 63, 65, 91, 121, 125, 133, 135, 137, 141, 142, 145, and 147 are in a digital or electronic format. |
| References: |
Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) |
| Documents for Download: | Draft Document (PDF) Draft Document Comment Grid (MS Word) |
| Comments Due: | February 26, 2026 |
| How to Comment: | Email comments to: Email Comments |
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Last updated: Thursday, January 29, 2026