When an airplane goes up for sale, the buyer’s mechanic usually spends as much time with the logbooks as with the airplane. Missing pages, vague entries, or a gap of several years can knock real money off the price, or end the deal. Clean, continuous maintenance records are one of the most valuable things an owner can hand over.
FAA rules (14 CFR 91.417) require owners and operators to keep maintenance records, including records of inspections and the airframe’s total time in service, and 14 CFR 43.9 sets out what a mechanic writes when returning an aircraft to service. Those entries have to go somewhere durable, because the book will outlast several owners.
ASA’s SA-2 is The Standard hardcover aircraft logbook, a green hardcover built for exactly that job.
Quick answer: The ASA-SA-2 is The Standard hardcover aircraft logbook from Aviation Supplies & Academics, a green-cover book for recording an aircraft’s maintenance and inspections. The listing describes it as designed to meet FAA requirements, with a comprehensive index and use for single- and multi-engine aircraft, for owners and the mechanics who sign their work, available on Skyfarer and at Skyfarer Shop.
What the listing describes
- Hardcover. A durable green hard cover, printed on high-quality paper.
- Maintenance and inspections. Includes a section for recording aircraft maintenance and inspections.
- Index. A comprehensive index to keep entries organized and easy to find.
- Single or multi-engine. Described as suitable for both single- and multi-engine aircraft.
- Regulatory intent. The listing says it is designed to meet the requirements of the FAA and other aviation authorities.
Keeping airframe records useful
- One book per record type. Many owners keep separate airframe, engine, and propeller logs so each can follow its component.
- Have the mechanic write the entry. Maintenance entries on a certificated aircraft are made and signed by the person who did or supervised the work, normally an appropriately certificated mechanic.
- Track ADs in one place. A running airworthiness directive list makes annual inspections and sales far smoother.
- Scan the pages. Keep a digital copy of every page somewhere other than the airplane.
Pilot tip: Never keep the only copy of your logbooks in the airplane. If the aircraft is damaged or stolen, the records go with it, and rebuilding years of maintenance history is slow and sometimes impossible.
Where to buy
ASA The Standard Hardcover Aircraft Logbook (ASA-SA-2) is sold by Skyfarer Shop. Find it on the Skyfarer marketplace or order directly from Skyfarer Shop. Either link shows the current price, shipping options and return terms.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a pilot logbook?
No. It’s an aircraft logbook for the airframe’s maintenance and inspection history. ASA sells separate pilot and engine logbooks.
Who writes in it?
Owners often record times, but maintenance and inspection entries are written and signed by the mechanic or inspector who performed or supervised the work.
Does it work for twins?
The listing says it’s designed for both single- and multi-engine aircraft.
