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By following this guide, you will review safety management actions in the activity log, filter and export audit trails, and use the log for compliance evidence and incident reconstruction.
Who should read this: Safety managers, admins, and auditors who need to review safety management actions, reconstruct event timelines, or prepare evidence for FAA surveillance activities.Prerequisites: Safety Manager, Admin, or Auditor role. Standard workspace members can view their own activity but cannot access the full organizational log.

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Open the Activity Log

Navigate to Safety > Activity in the sidebar. The activity log opens in List view by default, showing the most recent actions first.

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View Modes

The activity log supports two display modes. Toggle between them using the view switcher in the top-right corner.

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Filter Tabs

Three tabs segment the log by scope:

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List View Columns

Click any entity name to navigate directly to the affected record. This is especially useful when reviewing a sequence of changes across multiple related records.

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Actions Tracked

The activity log captures the following action types:

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Filtering

Use the filter bar above the list to narrow results: Filters can be combined. For example, setting User to “Jane Smith,” Action type to “Status change,” and Entity type to “CPA” shows only Jane’s CPA status transitions.

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Export

The activity log supports two export formats: To export, click the Export button in the toolbar and select your format. The export respects all currently applied filters — only the filtered data is included.
Exports include a metadata header showing the filter criteria, export date, and the user who generated the export. This establishes provenance when the export is used as compliance evidence.

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Use Cases

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Audit Preparation

Before an internal or external audit, use the activity log to:
  1. Filter by date range covering the audit period.
  2. Filter by entity type to focus on the area being audited (e.g., all CPA activity for Subpart D evidence).
  3. Export to PDF as a supporting exhibit for the audit file.

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Incident Reconstruction

When investigating a safety event, reconstruct the sequence of actions that preceded and followed the event:
  1. Filter by entity name using the relevant report or investigation tracking code.
  2. Switch to Timeline view to see the chronological sequence.
  3. Expand the date range to capture actions on linked records (investigations, CPAs) that stemmed from the original report.

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Compliance Evidence (14 CFR 5.97)

Part 5 Subpart F requires maintaining records of SRM outputs, SA findings, and training records. The activity log provides:
  • Timestamped proof that risk assessments were performed and reviewed.
  • Evidence that CPA verification followed separation-of-duties requirements.
  • Records of compliance element updates and evidence uploads.
  • Documentation of management review activities.
The activity log is append-only. Records cannot be edited or deleted. This immutability ensures the audit trail meets regulatory integrity requirements. If an action was performed in error, the corrective action is recorded as a subsequent entry.

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Management Review Data

Safety managers and accountable executives can use the activity log to prepare for management review meetings:
  1. Filter by date range for the review period (typically monthly or quarterly).
  2. Review the All tab for a summary of organizational safety activity volume and distribution.
  3. Note patterns — are certain record types seeing more activity? Are specific users carrying a disproportionate workload?

Track Part 5 Compliance

Using activity records as compliance evidence for Subpart F.

Prepare for a Compliance Audit

Tutorial on assembling audit evidence from activity data.

FAA Part 5 Requirements

Complete explanation of 14 CFR Part 5 recordkeeping requirements.

Investigation Workflow

Understanding the investigation actions tracked in the log.
Last modified on April 11, 2026