> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Track AD/SB Compliance

> Track Airworthiness Directive and Service Bulletin compliance with status tracking, applicability management, and evidence documentation.

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.

<Info>
  **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.
</Info>

## The AD/SB Compliance List

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

| Type | Full Name                 | Description                                            |
| ---- | ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| AD   | Airworthiness Directive   | Mandatory FAA directive to correct unsafe conditions   |
| SB   | Service Bulletin          | Manufacturer-recommended action (may become mandatory) |
| CMR  | Certification Maint. Req. | Required maintenance per type certificate              |
| EC   | Engineering Change        | Manufacturer engineering change order                  |

### Table columns

| Column            | Description                                        |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| AD/SB Number      | Regulatory identifier -- click to open detail      |
| Aircraft          | Registration of the affected aircraft              |
| Subject           | Brief description of the directive                 |
| ATA Chapter       | Applicable ATA 100 chapter                         |
| Type              | AD, SB, CMR, or EC                                 |
| Compliance Method | Terminating, Repetitive, or One-Time               |
| Status            | Open, Complied, Not Applicable, or Terminated      |
| Next Due          | Date, hours, or cycles of next required compliance |

## Create a Compliance Record

<Steps>
  ### Open the new compliance form

  From the AD/SB Compliance page, click **New Record**.

  ### Select the aircraft

  Choose the aircraft registration. Each compliance record is tied to a specific tail number.

  ### Enter directive identification

  * **Item Type** -- AD, SB, CMR, or EC
  * **AD Number** -- FAA AD number (e.g., "2024-12-06") for Airworthiness Directives
  * **SB Number** -- Manufacturer SB number for Service Bulletins
  * **TCDS Number** -- Type Certificate Data Sheet reference (if applicable)
  * **Subject** -- Brief subject line describing the directive
  * **Description** -- Full text or summary of the directive requirements

  ### Set applicability

  * **ATA Chapter** -- The ATA 100 chapter code for the affected system
  * **Applicable Aircraft Types** -- Aircraft types to which this directive applies
  * **Applicable Serial Numbers** -- Specific serial number ranges, if limited
  * **Effective Date** -- Date the directive became effective
  * **Superseded By** / **Supersedes** -- Cross-references to related directives

  ### Configure compliance method

  Select the compliance method:

  | Method      | Description                                                    |
  | ----------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
  | Terminating | One-time action that permanently resolves the unsafe condition |
  | Repetitive  | Recurring action required at specified intervals               |
  | One-Time    | Single compliance action with no recurrence                    |

  For **Repetitive** compliance, enter the recurrence intervals:

  * **Interval Hours** -- Repeat every N flight hours
  * **Interval Cycles** -- Repeat every N cycles
  * **Interval Months** -- Repeat every N calendar months

  And the applicable tolerances:

  * **Tolerance Hours** / **Tolerance Cycles** / **Tolerance Days**

  ### Record initial compliance (if already complied)

  If the aircraft has already complied with this directive, enter the last compliance data:

  * **Last Compliance Date** -- When compliance was accomplished
  * **Last Compliance Hours** -- Aircraft hours at compliance
  * **Last Compliance Cycles** -- Aircraft cycles at compliance
  * **Last Compliance Method** -- Description of what was done
  * **Last Compliance By** -- Who performed the work
  * **Last Compliance Work Order** -- Reference to the work order

  For repetitive items, the system calculates the next due values automatically from the last
  compliance point plus the interval.

  ### Attach evidence documentation

  Upload supporting documents:

  * **Document URL** -- Link to the AD/SB PDF from the Federal Register or manufacturer
  * **Compliance Documents** -- Work order sign-offs, inspection reports, 8130-3 forms, or
    other evidence of compliance

  <Note>
    14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v) requires records to show the current status of applicable ADs including the
    method of compliance, the AD number, and revision date. Maintaining uploaded evidence documents
    streamlines FAA audits and ramp checks.
  </Note>

  ### Create the record

  Click **Create**. The system saves the record, calculates the next due values for repetitive
  items, and displays it on the compliance list.
</Steps>

## 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

| Status         | When to use                                                      |
| -------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Open           | Directive applies and compliance is pending                      |
| Complied       | Terminating action completed or repetitive item is current       |
| Not Applicable | Directive does not apply to this specific aircraft/serial number |
| Terminated     | Superseded by a newer AD or terminated by FAA action             |

## 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.

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