Airworthiness Directive Editor

• View FAA documentation - Access the official FAA AD document, summary, and PDF
• Edit AD title and applicability - Modify the title and which components the AD applies to
• Configure recurring requirements - Set up intervals for recurring AD compliance
• Add detailed descriptions - Write notes with markdown formatting
• Delete ADs - Remove AD entries you no longer need (Admin permission required)

Tap the FAA Document card to view official AD information:

• FAA Document Number - The official AD identifier (e.g., "2011-10-09")
• Status - Current status of the AD (e.g., "Current")
• Key Information - Docket number, amendment, and effective date
• Applicability - Which aircraft makes and models the AD applies to

Tap View Details to open the full FAA document viewer.

The FAA Document viewer provides comprehensive AD information:

• Summary - Overview of what the AD requires and why it was issued
• Regulatory Text (Preview) - The actual regulatory language from 14 CFR Part 39
• Related ADs - Links to superseded or related ADs
• Show Full Document - Tap to expand and view the complete FAA Federal Register PDF
• View Online - Open the AD directly on the FAA website

Tap Show Full Document to view the complete FAA Federal Register document:

• Official FAA Document - The actual Federal Register publication
• Complete Text - Full regulatory text, summary, dates, and all details
• Hide Full Document - Tap to collapse the PDF viewer
• View Online - Opens the document on regulations.gov for official reference

Tip: Use the Full Document view when you need to verify exact compliance requirements or reference the original FAA publication.

Tap the General Details card to configure basic information:

• Entry Title - A descriptive name for the AD
• Applies to Airframe - Toggle on if this AD applies to the airframe
• Applies to Powerplant - Toggle on if this AD applies to engines
• Applies to Propeller - Toggle on if this AD applies to propellers

Tap Done when finished editing to collapse the panel.

Tap the Recurring card to configure ongoing compliance requirements:

• Is Recurring - Toggle on if the AD requires repeated compliance actions
• Recurring Interval Amount - How often the action must be performed
• Recurring Interval Unit - Select the time unit:
  • Days - Calendar days
  • Calendar Months - Monthly intervals
  • Equipment Hours - Based on flight/operating hours
  • Other - Custom interval type

Note: Many ADs are one-time compliance only. Only enable recurring if the AD specifically requires repeated inspections or actions.

Tap the Availability card to view or edit verification status:

• Is Verified - Toggle indicates whether this AD has been verified by Logbook against official FAA records
• Verified ADs - These have been confirmed to match official FAA documentation
• Not verified - Custom AD entries that haven't been verified

Note: Only system administrators can change the verification status. This ensures data integrity for official FAA ADs.

The Full Description card displays and allows editing of detailed AD notes:

• View the complete AD description with markdown formatting
• Tap to expand and edit the description
• Add compliance notes, procedures, or references

The description supports markdown formatting. See the Markdown Formatting Guide for formatting tips.

Changes are not saved automatically. Look for the header indicators:

• NOT SAVED - Orange text indicates you have unsaved changes
• Save - Tap to save all changes

Always tap Save before navigating away to preserve your changes.

• Verify with FAA - Always confirm AD applicability using the official FAA document
• Check Related ADs - Some ADs supersede or amend others - check the Related ADs section
• Card-based editing - Only one card can be expanded at a time
• Remember to save - Watch for the "NOT SAVED" indicator
• Permission required - You need Maintainer or higher permission to edit AD details
• Admin to delete - You need Admin or higher permission to delete ADs