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AC 43-9D - Maintenance Records and FAA Form 8130-3 Return to Service

Document Information

Number
43-9D
Title
Maintenance Records and FAA Form 8130-3 Return to Service
Status
Active
Date issued
2025-09-22
Office of Primary Responsibility
AFS-300
Description

This AC provides information relevant to the public for the maintenance recordkeeping and record-making requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 43 and 91. This AC provides one means, but not the only means, of ensuring that the contemplated maintenance, alterations, or continue-in-service condition is in compliance with applicable regulations and existing policy.

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Number Title Date
43-9C Maintenance Records

Describes methods, procedures and practices determined to be acceptable for showing compliance with the general aviation maintenance record-making and record-keeping requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 43 and 91. This material is issued for guidance and outlines several methods of compliance with the regulations.

 1998-06-08