Why is VRP an Issue for Aviation Maintenance Professionals?
The reason is that for the entire lifespan of an aircraft, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires a data archive consisting of records that pertain to all servicing, maintenance, repairs and alterations performed on all systems and parts of the aircraft. Recordkeeping systems and paper/electronic maintenance manuals, including inspection procedures manuals, quality assurance/inspection records, operations manuals and training manuals are required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These documents must be secured from destruction of any kind in order to pass them on to the next owner or operator of the aircraft as applicable for the new owner’s type of operation.
