Chapter 1: Introduction
What is Aircraft-logs.com?
Aircraft-logs.com is a cloud-based aircraft maintenance record keeping system designed specifically for aircraft owners and operators. It supplements or replaces traditional paper logbooks with a secure, searchable, and intelligent digital solution.
Key Benefits
- Always Accessible: Access your records from any device, anywhere
- Secure & Backed Up: Your data is automatically backed up and protected
- FAA Integration: Search Airworthiness Directive from FAA databases
- AI-Powered: Natural language queries and intelligent assistance
- OCR Technology: Extract text from uploaded documents automatically
- Compliance Tracking: Track your AD’s
Core Concepts
Before diving into the features, let's understand the key concepts used throughout Aircraft-logs.com.
Aircraft
An aircraft record represents a single registered aircraft identified by its N-number (tail number). Each aircraft has its own set of logbooks, components, airworthiness directives, and maintenance schedules.
Logbooks
Just like physical logbooks, digital logbooks in Aircraft-logs.com record all maintenance activities, inspections, and significant events. You can organize entries by logbook type (Airframe, Engine, Propeller, Avionics, etc.).
Logbook Types (Book Types)
Logbook types help you organize entries the same way you would with physical logbooks. Common types include:
- Airframe - General airframe maintenance
- Engine - Engine-specific maintenance (Engine 1, Engine 2 for multi-engine)
- Propeller - Propeller maintenance and inspections
- Avionics - Avionics installations and repairs
Components
Components are trackable parts of your aircraft with their own maintenance requirements. Examples include:
- Engines (with TBO tracking)
- Propellers
- Avionics equipment
- Life-limited parts
Components can be organized hierarchically (e.g., Fuel Pump under Engine).
Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
ADs are legally enforceable rules issued by the FAA when an unsafe condition exists in a product. Aircraft-logs.com helps you:
- Discover applicable ADs automatically
- Track compliance status
- Calculate due dates for recurring ADs
- Link AD compliance to logbook entries
Work Items
Work items are individual tasks within a logbook entry. A single logbook entry might contain multiple work items, such as:
- Oil change
- Spark plug replacement
- AD compliance
How It All Connects
Here's how the pieces fit together:
Your Account
└── Aircraft (by N-number)
├── Logbook Types (Airframe, Engine, etc.)
│ └── Logbook Entries
│ └── Work Items
│ └── AD Compliance Links
├── Components (hierarchical)
│ └── Maintenance History
├── Airworthiness Directives
│ └── Compliance Tracking
└── Schedules
└── Recurring Maintenance
When you create a logbook entry:
1. You select which logbook type(s) it belongs to
2. You can link it to specific components
3. You can record AD compliance
4. Hours are tracked and schedules are updated automatically
Subscription & Pricing
Aircraft-logs.com uses a simple per-aircraft pricing model:
- $15/month per aircraft
- Includes unlimited logbook entries
- Includes unlimited document storage
- Includes 100 AI assistant messages per month
- Includes 50 OCR document scans per month
Additional AI credits and OCR pages can be purchased as needed.
System Requirements
Aircraft-logs.com works in any modern web browser:
- Google Chrome (recommended)
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari
- Microsoft Edge
Mobile devices are fully supported - the interface adapts to your screen size.
Data Security
Your maintenance records are important. Here's how we protect them:
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit
- Backups: Automatic daily backups with 30-day retention
- Export: You can export all your data at any time
- Ownership: Your data belongs to you
Getting Support
If you need help:
- In-App Help: Click the purple (?) button on any form
- AI Assistant: Ask questions in natural language
- This Manual: Comprehensive documentation
- Email Support: support@aircraft-logs.com