67. Log books and logs
-(1) The following log books shall be kept and maintained in respect of all aircraft registered in India, namely:-(a) a journey log book;
(b) an aircraft log book;
(c) an engine log book for each engine installed in the aircraft;
(d) a propeller log book for every variable pitch propeller installed in the aircraft;
(e) a radio apparatus log bok for aircraft fitted with radio apparatus;
(f) any other log book that may be required by the Director-General.
(2) The Director-General may require that a technical log or flight log be provided in respect of an aircraft and be maintained in such manner as may be specified by him.
(3) Log books shall be of such type and shall contain such information, entries and certification as may be specified by the Director-General. Log books and logs shall be preserved until such time as may be specified.
Explanation- For the purpose of this rule, the expression "journey log book" includes any other form or manner of recording the requisite information and acceptable to the Director General.
Note :- For the purpose of this rule, foreign registered aircraft falling under sub-rule (3) of rule 1 shall be deemed as aircraft registered in India and Indian registered aircraft falling under sub-rule (4) of rule 1 shall be deemed as aircraft not registered in India.
[Amended by : (i) SRO No. 1019 dated 28-5-1952,
(ii) GSR No. 1304 dated 20-10-1961,
(iii) GSR No. 1238 dated 8-9-1962,
(iv) GSR No. 1202 dated 23-7-1976,
(v) GSR No. 540 dated 26-4-1980,
(vi) GSR No. 20(E) dated 12-1-1994, and
(vii) GSR No. 323(E) dated 21-3-1994.]