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rv annual log book for engine

skidookid

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is there a special entry or wording for signing of annual inspection in engine log book by a builder with repairmen certificate
 
is there a special entry or wording for signing of annual inspection in engine log book by a builder with repairmen certificate

Yes, There is.
It's listed in your operating limitations paperwork.
Regards,Mike

Aircraft logbook yes. See op lims. Engine logbook no. You don't even need the latter for an EAB as far as I know (though of course it would be highly recommended).
 
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Aircraft logbook yes. See op lims. Engine logbook no. You don't even need the latter for an EAB as far as I know (though of course it would be highly recommended).

You don't even need a "logbook" or "engine logbook" for a certified plane. :)

The FAA calls them aircraft records and they can be one book or multiple books.

A separate engine set of records is a good idea if the engine and plane ever get separated any time in the future, but a copy of the whole aircraft book would be OK if it included the engine records.
 
You don't even need a "logbook" or "engine logbook" for a certified plane. :)

The FAA calls them aircraft records and they can be one book or multiple books.

A separate engine set of records is a good idea if the engine and plane ever get separated any time in the future, but a copy of the whole aircraft book would be OK if it included the engine records.

+1

That is why it is recommended to have 3 separate record books (or one that has 3 separate sections) for Airframe, Prop, and Engine. Note it is recommended not required.
 
What Gil and Gary said.

In addition..... the standard entry detailed in the typical operating limitations reads "This Aircraft has been inspected in accordance with <etc., etc>

The word aircraft is all inclusive (engine , prop, and airframe....) which is why only one entry is actually required. If you have individual log books it is a good idea to still make separate entries for the other maint. and preventative maint. work that was done in conjunction with doing the condition inspection. For your own personal records if nothing else.... It is always good to have records of when your tires were last changed, etc, but there is no legal requirement for any work other than the condition inspection, ELT inspection, and transponder inspection (if applicable) to be documented.
If you had no entries in the records other than condition inspections it would raise a lot of questions for potential buyers if you ever decided to sell.......
 
What Gil and Gary said.

In addition..... the standard entry detailed in the typical operating limitations reads "This Aircraft has been inspected in accordance with <etc., etc>

The word aircraft is all inclusive (engine , prop, and airframe....) which is why only one entry is actually required. If you have individual log books it is a good idea to still make separate entries for the other maint. and preventative maint. work that was done in conjunction with doing the condition inspection. For your own personal records if nothing else.... It is always good to have records of when your tires were last changed, etc, but there is no legal requirement for any work other than the condition inspection, ELT inspection, and transponder inspection (if applicable) to be documented.
If you had no entries in the records other than condition inspections it would raise a lot of questions for potential buyers if you ever decided to sell.......

If you have separate books, even though only the one entry per Scott's posting is required, a note in the other books might be good to show a synchronizing and performance of inspections if the major parts get separated in the future.

Such as this in the engine book -

"This Engine has been inspected in accordance with <etc., etc>
 
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