In the event of a minor repair, which document is typically required?

In the case of a minor repair, it is generally true that no formal documentation is required. Minor repairs are usually defined as maintenance actions that do not alter the type design or adversely affect the performance, reliability, or safety of the aircraft. These types of repairs can include items such as replacing a small part, fixing a minor dent, or adjusting components that do not require FAA approval before being carried out.

In many instances, such repairs can be recorded in the maintenance records or logs for the operator's internal purposes. This practice helps maintain an accurate record of all work performed on the aircraft, but is not mandated for minor repairs, distinguishing them from more significant changes that require formal recording and potential approval from the FAA.

Documents such as FAA Form 337 are specifically used for major repairs and alterations, which are defined by the FAA as changes that require more extensive documentation and often FAA oversight. Similarly, a repair station maintenance release pertains to work done by a certified repair station on components or assemblies that have undergone major repairs or alterations. Aircraft maintenance logs document a wide range of maintenance activities but are not always necessary for minor repairs that the operator might consider routine.

Thus, the absence of a requirement for documentation in the case of minor repairs exemplifies how such