Federal Aviation Regulations
Sec. 21.613 — Recordkeeping requirements.
(a) Keeping the records. Each manufacturer holding a TSO authorization under this part shall, for each article manufactured under that authorization, keep the following records at its factory:(1) A complete and current technical data file for each type or model article, including design drawings and specifications.
(2) Complete and current inspection records showing that all inspections and tests required to ensure compliance with this part have been properly completed and documented.
(b) Retention of records. The manufacturer shall retain the records described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section until it no longer manufactures the article. At that time, copies of these records shall be sent to the Administrator. The manufacturer shall retain the records described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section for a period of at least 2 years.
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