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By following this guide, you will create AD and SB compliance records, track applicability by aircraft, manage one-time and repetitive compliance methods, document evidence, and monitor next-due dates for recurring directives.
Who should read this: Directors of maintenance, maintenance controllers, and compliance managers responsible for ensuring fleet-wide compliance with mandatory Airworthiness Directives and manufacturer Service Bulletins.Required permission: maintenance_ops — read to view, update to create and modify compliance records.Regulatory basis: 14 CFR Part 39 establishes that Airworthiness Directives are legally enforceable rules issued by the FAA to correct unsafe conditions in aircraft. 14 CFR 91.403 requires owners and operators to maintain aircraft in an airworthy condition, including compliance with applicable ADs. 14 CFR 91.417 requires records of current status of applicable ADs including method of compliance and AD number.

The AD/SB Compliance List

Navigate to Maintenance > AD/SB Compliance to see all tracked directives and bulletins. The list supports four item types:

Table columns

Create a Compliance Record

Record Subsequent Compliance

For repetitive ADs, record each compliance event:
  1. Open the AD/SB detail page
  2. Click Record Compliance
  3. Enter the compliance date, hours, cycles, method, and performing mechanic
  4. Link the associated work order
  5. Click Save — the system recalculates the next due values

Status Management

Monitor Fleet Compliance

The Compliance Dashboard provides a fleet-wide view of AD/SB status. Items approaching their next due date appear in the “due soon” section with amber indicators. Overdue items appear with red indicators and require immediate attention.

Manage Due Items

Track all maintenance due items alongside AD compliance.

Manage Work Orders

Create work orders to accomplish AD compliance actions.

Compliance Dashboard

Monitor fleet-wide AD/SB compliance status.

Record Integrity

Verify compliance records with cryptographic hash chains.
Last modified on April 5, 2026