Question

While reviewing the records of an A/C during an annual inspection, a major repair by a certificated repair station was noted. The repair was recorded on a work order containing a maintenance release from the repair station. However, no FAA Form 337 could be found in the records. What action should you take as the holder of an inspection authorization?

Answer 1

The inspection authorization holder should seek to obtain the missing FAA Form 337 for the major repair from the repair station. If unavailable, further investigation and consultation with the FAA will be necessary to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards.

Step-by-step explanation:

As the holder of an inspection authorization encountering a situation where a major repair is noted in an aircraft's records without an accompanying FAA Form 337, it is important to address this discrepancy. The FAA Form 337 is required for major repairs and alterations and serves as documentation that the repair or alteration was performed following FAA regulations. Since the form is missing, appropriate action includes contacting the certificated repair station to obtain a copy of the FAA Form 337. If the form is not available or cannot be provided, the repair might not have been reported as required, and further investigative steps would need to be taken. This may involve consulting with the FAA for guidance on how to ensure the aircraft is in compliance with airworthiness standards after the major repair.