Create a Maintenance Entry

Overview

A maintenance entry documents work performed on an aircraft. Each entry includes:

• Date and times (airframe, engine, propeller hours)
• Description of work performed
• Parts used and referenced data
• Mechanic signature and certificate number
• Optional photos and document attachments

Creating a New Entry

1. Go to Airframes and select your aircraft
2. Tap Maintenance to view the logbook
3. Tap the + button to create a new entry
4. Fill in the required fields (see below)
5. Add optional attachments and tracking info
6. Tap Save

Entry Sections

General Information

The core details of the maintenance entry:

• Date - When the work was performed
• Title/Summary - Brief description for list display
• Description - Detailed work performed (supports Markdown formatting)
• Entry Type - Maintenance, Inspection, AD Compliance, etc.

Time Tracking

Record component times at the time of maintenance:

• Airframe Time - Total time on airframe
• Powerplant Time - Engine tach hours
• Propeller Time - Propeller tach hours

For multi-engine aircraft, you'll see fields for each powerplant and propeller.

Tracking (Inspections & Maintenance Items)

Link this entry to tracked items for automatic compliance updates:

• Log Inspections - Mark inspections as completed (Annual, 100-hour, etc.)
• Log Maintenance - Record recurring maintenance (Oil Change, etc.)
• Log AD Compliance - Document Airworthiness Directive compliance

When you log an inspection or maintenance item, the system automatically calculates the next due date/time.

Attachments

Add supporting documentation:

• Photos - Before/after pictures, discrepancies found
• Documents - Work orders, parts receipts, data sheets
• Scanned Pages - Original logbook pages (via OCR import)

See Attach Photos for details on adding images.

Signature

For entries requiring mechanic approval:

1. Expand the Signature section
2. Tap Sign Entry
3. Draw your signature on the signature pad
4. Enter your certificate number (IA or A&P number)
5. Tap Apply Signature

Required vs Optional Fields

The minimum required for a valid entry:

• Date - When work was performed
• Description - What was done
• Airframe Time - Hours at time of maintenance

Everything else is optional but recommended for complete records.

Best Practices

Write Clear Descriptions

• State what was done, not just what was inspected
• Include part numbers for replaced items
• Reference service bulletins, ADs, or maintenance manual sections
• Note any discrepancies found and how they were resolved

Always Record Times

• Accurate times are critical for tracking maintenance intervals
• If unsure, check the aircraft's Hobbs or tachometer
• Times entered here update the aircraft's current times

Link to Tracked Items

• Always link Annual Inspections to the Annual inspection type
• Link oil changes to the Oil Change maintenance type
• This keeps compliance tracking accurate and automated

Attach Supporting Documents

• Photos of work performed
• Parts receipts (establishes traceability)
• 337 forms for major alterations
• Work orders from maintenance shops

Editing an Entry

To edit an unsigned entry:

1. Go to the Maintenance logbook
2. Tap on the entry to open it
3. Make your changes
4. Tap Save

Deleting an Entry

To delete an unsigned entry:

1. Open the entry
2. Scroll to the bottom
3. Tap Delete Entry
4. Confirm deletion

Signed entries cannot be deleted—this maintains the integrity of the aircraft's maintenance record.