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Are pilots required to show their logbook to a government official?

Yes, pilots must show their logbook, on request, to:

  • An FAA official
  • An authorized representative from the National Transportation Safety Board
  • Any federal, state, or local law enforcement officer

You can find the complete regulation in 14 CFR 61.51(i).