Table of Contents
1Whatisthepurposeofthisadvisorycircular(AC)?
2WhodoesthisACapplyto?
3ForpurposesofthisAC,whatdefinitionsapply?
4WhyistheFAAprovidingguidelinesforelectronic
signatures,electronicrecordkeepingsystemsand
electronicmanuals?
5Whatisanacceptableelectronicsignature?
6HowdoesanoperatororindividualreceiveFAAapproval
touseanelectronicsignature?
7Whatisanacceptableelectronicrecordkeepingsystem?
8HowdoesanoperatororindividualreceiveFAAapproval
touseanelectronicrecordkeepingsystem?
9Whatisanacceptableelectronicmanual?
10HowdoesacertificateholderoroperatorreceiveFAA
approvaltouseanelectronicmanual?
11Arethereanyrelateddocuments?
12DoesthisACcancelanypriorACs?
13HowcanonegetthisandotherFAApublications?
APPENDIX1SAMPLELETTEROFINTENTFORNON-CERTIFICATE
HOLDERS
APPENDIX2SAMPLELETTEROFFAAACCEPTANCEFOR
NON-CERTIFICATEHOLDERS Abstract
Gives guidance on the acceptance and use of electronic signatures to satisfy certain operational and maintenance requirements. Also provides guidance on the acceptability of electronic recordkeeping systems and electronic maintenance manuals, including inspection procedures manuals, quality assurance, operations manuals, and training manuals required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR).
