What must the person who complies with an Airworthiness Directive do with maintenance records?

• A. Make an entry in the maintenance record of that equipment.
• B. Notify the FAA immediately.
• C. Submit to the manufacturer.
• D. No action is required.

Answer: (A)

Maintenance records must reflect compliance with Airworthiness Directives. An AD is a legally enforceable requirement to correct an unsafe condition in an aircraft, engine, propeller, or appliance. When the required action is completed, the technician must make an entry in the maintenance records for the affected equipment. This entry should include the AD number, work performed, date, method of compliance, and the technician’s name or certificate number, showing that the condition has been addressed and the aircraft remains airworthy. This keeps a verifiable trail for future inspections and regulatory review.

There is no separate obligation to notify the FAA immediately just for AD compliance, and submitting records to the manufacturer isn’t required in general. Ignoring the AD or failing to document it would be inappropriate, since documentation confirms ongoing airworthiness.