D5517-13 – Cessna Aircraft Airframe Log Book
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The Cessna D5517-13 is a professional-grade, OEM-standard Airframe Maintenance Record designed for the comprehensive documentation of an aircraft's structural history. As a primary legal document under 14 CFR Part 91, this log book provides the indispensable framework for recording annual inspections, 100-hour inspections, major repairs, alterations, and compliance with Airworthiness Directives (ADs). Engineered to meet the high standards of Textron Aviation, the D5517-13 ensures that the "life story" of the airframe is preserved in a format that is universally recognized by regulatory authorities, maintenance organizations, and aircraft appraisers worldwide.
A meticulously maintained D5517-13 is the single most important document for protecting the asset value of a Cessna aircraft. It serves as the definitive record of the airframe's total time in service (TTIS), tracking critical structural items such as wing spar inspections, corrosion control treatments, and landing gear cycles. By providing a structured and durable medium for log entries, this book facilitates the seamless transition of maintenance information between technicians, ensuring that the airframe remains in a continuous state of airworthiness throughout its operational life.
Key Features
Standardized Entry Fields: Features dedicated sections for Date, Total Time, Tach/Hobbs readings, and descriptions of work performed, aligned with FAA record-keeping requirements.
Airworthiness Directive (AD) Compliance Section: Includes specific pages for tracking the status of mandatory ADs, including the AD number, method of compliance, and next due date.
Archival-Quality Construction: Bound with heavy-duty covers and high-opacity paper to resist the oils, solvents, and environmental stressors typical of a hangar environment.
Chronological Integrity: The Smyth-sewn binding prevents page removal or tampering, ensuring a permanent and chronological record of all maintenance actions.
OEM Design Language: Utilizes the official Cessna (Textron Aviation) format, ensuring consistent record-keeping across the entire life of the aircraft.
Technical Specifications
Part Number: D5517-13
Component Type: Airframe Maintenance Log Book
Manufacturer: Cessna / Textron Aviation
Dimensions: 8.5" x 5.5" (Standard Landscape Format)
Cover Material: Reinforced Vinyl or Heavy Cardstock (Model dependent)
Paper Specification: Acid-free, smudge-resistant archival paper
Compliance: Meets 14 CFR § 43.9, § 43.11, and § 91.417 requirements
Governing Body: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) / EASA compatible
Aircraft Compatibility
Cessna Single-Engine Piston: 120, 140, 150, 152, 170, 172 (Skyhawk), 175, 180, 182 (Skylane), 185, 206, 210.
Cessna Multi-Engine Piston: 310, 337 (Skymaster), 340, 401, 402, 414, 421.
Cessna Turboprop: 208/208B Caravan series.
Cessna Citation Series: 500, 501, 525, 550, 560, 650 (Primary or Supplemental Airframe Record).
Note: While optimized for the Cessna fleet, the D5517-13 is suitable for any airframe where a high-quality, professional log book is required to meet regulatory standards.
Applications
The D5517-13 is used as the Permanent Airframe Record. It is the central repository for documenting all airframe-related maintenance, including flight control rigging, cable tension checks, structural skin repairs (per the SRM), Service Bulletin (SB) compliance, and seasonal maintenance such as ELT testing and weight and balance updates.
Why Choose D5517-13?
Choosing the Cessna D5517-13 represents a commitment to the highest standards of aircraft ownership. In the event of a ramp check or an NTSB investigation, the clarity and completeness of the airframe log book are the owner's primary defense. Furthermore, during a "pre-buy" inspection, a disorganized or incomplete log history can decrease an aircraft's market value by 20% to 50%. The D5517-13 provides the professional structure needed to avoid "missing link" histories, ensuring that every rivet, cable, and structural repair is accounted for and legally signed off.
The D5517-13 facilitates the Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) of the airframe's structural and mechanical systems. In aerospace engineering, an airframe is viewed as a collection of fatigue-limited components and statically determinate structures. Documenting the Time in Service (TIS) and Cycles in the D5517-13 is critical for the management of Damage Tolerant designs. Precise record-keeping allows engineers to monitor the crack growth rate or corrosion propagation through scheduled inspections. This log book is the physical manifestation of the aircraft’s Maintenance Steering Group (MSG-3) logic, providing a sequential audit trail of structural integrity and system redundancy verification. Without the chronological data provided by the D5517-13, the airframe’s structural life-limit cannot be verified, rendering the aircraft legally unairworthy.
Note: The D5517-13 is a flight-critical legal document. All entries must be made in accordance with 14 CFR § 43.9 and § 43.11. Information must be entered by an authorized person, such as a certified A&P mechanic or a person holding an Inspection Authorization (IA). This log book should be kept in a secure, fire-resistant location when not being used for maintenance updates. Lost log books can lead to the grounding of the aircraft until a total airframe conformity inspection is performed.
Documentation
Alternate Part Numbers: D5517-3-13
Product Overview:
Simplify recordkeeping and ensure compliance with the regulations. This logbook lets you keep track of airframe inspections, tests, repairs and alterations, airworthiness directives, manufacturers' mandatory service bulletins, and equipment removal or exchange.