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16 Mar 2026 22:04 #1
by Matt Gunsch
A&P, IA, PPSEL
too many years GA and Warbird Maint
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Replied by Matt Gunsch on topic AD's
the problem is, most don't know how to sign off an AD, 12-08-06 has 10 levels, several of which are 12 months or 100hrs, others are 36 months, and one is 4 years. all too often I see CW AD 12-08-06, with no next due date, and no listing of what was done, here is an example of the way I do my sign offs CW AD 12-08-06 Flight controls, IAW (g) (1) (9)
SM56 and 35A para (g) (1) and (9) due 3/2027 or 3794hrs, (g) (
due
2/2029.
As far as ADs, I use the FAA web site, when you do a search by airframe, you have the option of saving the search as a excel spreadsheet, I use that as the basis of my AD program, I have it set up to track all the ADs, and due times and dates as well as giving days and time remaining. see the attached photo
SM56 and 35A para (g) (1) and (9) due 3/2027 or 3794hrs, (g) (
2/2029.
As far as ADs, I use the FAA web site, when you do a search by airframe, you have the option of saving the search as a excel spreadsheet, I use that as the basis of my AD program, I have it set up to track all the ADs, and due times and dates as well as giving days and time remaining. see the attached photo
A&P, IA, PPSEL
too many years GA and Warbird Maint
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14 Mar 2026 14:59 #2
by Super User
Replied by Super User on topic AD's
Indeed! There's a company called ADLog that provides a system to do just that - help you track everything about your plane - in their system, there's an Engine, Airframe, Propeller, Avionics, and AD log (possibly more).
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- Ronald Raty
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14 Mar 2026 14:36 - 15 Mar 2026 12:39 #3
by Ronald Raty
Replied by Ronald Raty on topic AD's
There are probably different ways of complying with the AD requirement. My A&P took exception to the historical entries that just said "All AD's complied with" with no further info. My A&P printed out a list similar to yours, but then signed off on each one and noted if it was "complied with" or "reoccurring". Those pages went into a binder that stays with the log books. His annual log book entry makes reference to that binder, rather than listing them in the log book every AD every year. Now I essentially have four log books: airframe, engine, propeller, AD's
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14 Mar 2026 01:18 - 14 Mar 2026 01:26 #4
by Brooks McNew
Replied by Brooks McNew on topic AD's
I went through the AD list at Univair mentioned by Ronald. I made a list of all those that applied (or arguably might apply) to my aircraft. The "comply once and done" were all noted too... even though they were complied with years ago.
I made a list that fits on a full-page printable sticker that I can print out and cut down to logbook-page size. Some are complied and done, some are "check every year" and some are "check every X years" so I have little blank lines to note when each is due, or initial if it's being done that year. This makes things easy for me and for my mechanic, and puts all the AD worries in one place in case I ever have to find it... just look for the latest annual in the logbook!
These were the stickers from my first annual. Exmple only... your plane may vary!
I made a list that fits on a full-page printable sticker that I can print out and cut down to logbook-page size. Some are complied and done, some are "check every year" and some are "check every X years" so I have little blank lines to note when each is due, or initial if it's being done that year. This makes things easy for me and for my mechanic, and puts all the AD worries in one place in case I ever have to find it... just look for the latest annual in the logbook!
These were the stickers from my first annual. Exmple only... your plane may vary!
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03 Mar 2026 16:29 #5
by John Jones
Replied by John Jones on topic AD's
The FAA still has a search function
drs.faa.gov/browse/ADFRAWD/doctypeDetails
You can search with the model 415C or with Univair then the model number. You also need to be aware of ADs for all other components and accessories, i.e. engine, prop, magnetos, ignition switch, etc.
drs.faa.gov/browse/ADFRAWD/doctypeDetails
You can search with the model 415C or with Univair then the model number. You also need to be aware of ADs for all other components and accessories, i.e. engine, prop, magnetos, ignition switch, etc.
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03 Mar 2026 12:15 #6
by Ronald Raty
Replied by Ronald Raty on topic AD's
This might be your best list.
resources.univair.com/docs/ercoupe-forney-alon-m-10-cadet
Once upon a time, the FAA had a searchable database by make and model, but it appears that no longer exists.
resources.univair.com/docs/ercoupe-forney-alon-m-10-cadet
Once upon a time, the FAA had a searchable database by make and model, but it appears that no longer exists.
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