Which item is included in a return-to-service entry after maintenance?

• A. A description of the work performed, date of completion, the name of the person performing the work, signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held
• B. The cost of the maintenance
• C. The next due inspection date
• D. The weather conditions at the time of maintenance

Answer: (A)

A return-to-service entry is the official sign-off that maintenance is complete and the item is airworthy again. The item that must be included is the description of the work performed, the completion date, the name of the person who did the work, their signature, and the certificate number and type they hold. This combination provides a clear record of what was done, when, and who approved it, establishing accountability and traceability in accordance with regulations.

Cost, while useful for budgeting, is not part of the certification of airworthiness. The next due inspection date is typically tracked in the maintenance schedule or log, not in the immediate return-to-service signature. Weather conditions at the time of maintenance do not affect the validity of the work or the airworthiness sign-off and are not required in the return-to-service entry.