14 CFR · Part 145
14 CFR § 145.219
Recordkeeping.
A certificated repair station must retain records in English that demonstrate compliance with the requirements of part 43. The records must be retained in a format acceptable to the FAA.
A certificated repair station must provide a copy of the maintenance release to the owner or operator of the article on which the maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration was performed.
A certificated repair station must retain the records required by this section for at least 2 years from the date the article was approved for return to service.
A certificated repair station must make all required records available for inspection by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board.
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Reflects the eCFR edition current as of September 29, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on October 16, 2026.
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