De acordo com o aviso AC 120-78A da FAA , é perfeitamente aceitável manter registros eletrônicos para fuselagem / motor.
Esta pergunta sobre um piloto perdendo o diário de bordo para uma aeronave me pegou pensando em meios aceitáveis para reconstruir os diários de bordo. Reconstruir os diários de bordo não é um processo trivial (ou barato). Os diários de bordo de aeronaves podem ser perdidos, perdidos ou destruídos por diversos motivos.
Há um grande foco nas malas eletrônicas de voo (EFB's) com cadernos eletrônicos, alguns sites dedicados a fornecer serviços de diário de bordo eletrônico para os pilotos, mas nada sobre os próprios logs de estrutura / motor.
Assim, a pergunta é: será que a FAA e os potenciais compradores aceitariam cópias eletrônicas dos diários de bordo da estrutura / avião como registro legal igual em valor às cópias em papel ?
Editar Estou curioso em saber se a digitalização de registros antigos (digitalização) é aceitável para registros eletrônicos. O AC para registros digitais tem muita ênfase na assinatura digital pelo signatário original, mas não é tão claro quanto ao uso de uma cópia digitalizada de uma assinatura como um backup aceitável para registros em papel.
De acordo com o aviso AC 120-78A da FAA , é perfeitamente aceitável manter registros eletrônicos para fuselagem / motor.
Circular Consultiva 120-78A (pdf), “Assinaturas Eletrônicas, Registros Eletrônicos e Manuais Eletrônicos ”, dá orientações da FAA sobre o uso de diários de bordo eletrônicos. Resumo, com ênfase adicionada:
This advisory circular (AC), as any AC, is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation; rather, it provides standards and guidance for electronic signatures, electronic recordkeeping, and electronic manual systems. Electronic recordkeeping systems/programs are used to generate many types of records (e.g., load manifests, dispatch release, aircraft maintenance records, maintenance task cards, pilot training records, flight release, and/or airworthiness release). This AC describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, for a certificate holder to utilize an electronic signature, electronic recordkeeping, and electronic manual systems.
Esta orientação permite que certos detentores de certificados continuem transferindo registros e até imagens digitais de assinaturas impressas para sistemas de registros eletrônicos. Leia para mais detalhes.
As assinaturas eletrônicas têm muitas formas aceitáveis, com exemplos dados em 2-1b.
b. Types of Electronic Signatures. Electronic signatures may appear in various formats. No matter the format, they must meet the legal requirements of electronic signing that appear in subparagraph 2-1c. Examples of electronic signature formats include, but are not limited to:
- A digitized image of a handwritten signature that is attached to an electronic record;
- An electronic code (e.g., a secret code, password, or personal identification number (PIN)) used by a person to sign the electronic record;
- A unique biometrics-based identifier, such as a fingerprint, voice print, or a retinal scan; or
- A digital signature.
Digitalizar ou digitalizar registros de papel em termos da CA está transferindo dados de um sistema legado, abordado em 3-3b.8 e 3-3b.9.
(8) Transferring Data. Technological advances may make it desirable or necessary for a certificate holder to update its electronic recordkeeping system or transfer data to a new system. The certificate holder must have policies and procedures that ensure the continued integrity of record data when a certificate holder moves records from one system to another. This could entail running redundant systems for a brief period of time.
(9) Continuity of Data Between Legacy and Electronic Systems. The system should have a method of ensuring continuity of data during transition from a legacy (hardcopy) system to an electronic system.
O subparágrafo 1-8e dá ampla latitude sobre o avanço.
e. There is No Requirement for Formal Approval, Acceptance, or Authorization for Part 61, 63, 65, 91 (Excluding 91K), 137, or 183. The use of an electronic signature, electronic recordkeeping system, or electronic manual system under part 61, 63, 65, 91 (excluding 91K), 137, or 183 does not require formal FAA approval, acceptance, or authorization. OpSpec (including an MSpec/TSpec/LOA) A025 does not apply to operations under these parts. The FAA recommends that all certificate holders adopt the standards for electronic signatures, records, and manuals as set forth in the AC, regardless of whether or not approval, acceptance, or authorization is required. If a required signature, record, or manual is provided in an electronic format or application that does not meet the standards set forth in this AC, the FAA may question its validity. If the FAA determines that an electronic signature, record, or manual does not meet the standards or is otherwise unacceptable, the FAA office with oversight responsibility will notify the certificate holder in writing. Upon receiving notification, it is incumbent upon the certificate holder to make the appropriate corrections.
Capítulo 3, “Registros eletrônicos”, detalha os elementos que deveria ou deveria estar em um diário de bordo de avião eletrônico, um diário de bordo de piloto, etc.
3-1. ELECTRONIC RECORDS. An electronic record must provide equivalent or better data integrity, accuracy, and accessibility to what would otherwise be provided by a paper record. In general, a record preserves the evidence of an event. It should contain enough information to clearly depict the event that took place. It is the certificate holder’s responsibility to address all 14 CFR requirements for their recordkeeping system(s) applicable to their operation(s).
3-2. FAA STANDARDS FOR ELECTRONIC RECORDS. To be considered complete and valid, an electronic record should contain at least the following information:
- The type of event that took place (e.g., training, maintenance performed, signing of a release, conduct of a flight, etc.);
- For a training event, information that shows compliance with regulatory requirements, such as the name of the course module or subject, the number of hours of instruction, whether the student passed or failed, etc.;
- When the event took place (e.g., the date and time (where appropriate));
- Where the event took place (e.g., the station, training facility, maintenance facility, etc.);
- Who was involved in the event (e.g., crewmember, dispatcher, instructor, mechanic, etc.);
- Aircraft type and registration number for pilot logbook records (when required by regulation);
- Certification, verification, or authentication of the event, such as a signature, where required by regulation; and
- Applicable aircraft, airframe, engine, propeller, appliance, component, or part make and model (M/M) for maintenance records, such as life-limited parts and time-in-service records.
O AC 120-78A fornece orientações adicionais sobre os elementos que os sistemas de registros eletrônicos devem fornecer.
Apêndice: Exemplo de Carta de Intenção
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