FAA Form 8070-1 PDF Details

Navigating the skies safely and ensuring that every flight adheres to the highest standards of safety involves a meticulous process of reporting and analyzing any difficulties or malfunctions encountered with aeronautical equipment. At the heart of this process is the FAA Form 8070-1, a critical tool employed by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration. This form, officially titled the Service Difficulty Report, plays a pivotal role in maintaining the safety and integrity of air travel. It is designed to collect detailed information about any failures, malfunctions, or defects observed in aircraft, its powerplant, propeller, or any major component thereof. The form captures a wide array of data, from the identity of the major equipment involved to the precise nature of the problem encountered, including manufacturer details, serial numbers, the condition of parts, and the specific issue's location. Moreover, it seeks descriptions of the problem, the circumstances leading up to it, and any immediate measures that were taken, emphasizing the cause of malfunction and any attempts to rectify it. By rigorously compiling these reports, the FAA aims to identify trends and issues that could compromise air safety, making it possible to address potential problems proactively. The wealth of information provided by the FAA 8070-1 form thus serves as a lynchpin in the ongoing effort to enhance the reliability and safety of aeronautical equipment, reflecting the aviation industry's commitment to continuous improvement and adherence to stringent safety standards.

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Form NameFAA Form 8070-1
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields46
Avg. time to fill out9 min 46 sec
Other namesTSO, Prestolite, FAA, faa sdr form

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U.S. Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

Service Difficulty Report

AERONAUTICAL EQUIPMENT

FORM APPROVED

OMB No. 2120­0008 02/28/2009

RIS­ WS 8070­1

Control No.

ATA

Code

MAJOR EQUIPMENT IDENTITY

Enter pertinent data

MANUFACTURER

MODEL/SERIES

 

SERIAL NUMBER

 

N­

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AIRCRAFT

POWERPLANT

PROPELLER

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION

 

DATE

 

STATUS

 

CARRIER

 

ATA

AIRCRAFT TYPE

 

N­

 

 

CONTROL NO.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEXT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIFIC PART CAUSING PROBLEM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART NAME

 

 

MFG. PART NUMBER

 

 

PART CONDITION

 

 

 

PART/DEFECT LOCATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report

 

PART TT

 

 

PART TSO

COMPONENT/APPLIANCE ABOVE PART INSTALLED ON

 

 

 

whole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMP/APPL NAME

 

 

 

MANUFACTURER

 

 

MFG. MODEL/NUMBER

 

SERIAL NO.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBMITTED BY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBMITTER (Check one)

 

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

P. S. L. ALERT

OPER/D.O.

 

 

 

 

CARRIER

REP

OPER

MECH

AIR

MFG

FAA

OTHER

Spec.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STA.

 

 

TAXI

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREC. PROC.

NATURE

STAGE

STAT

ROLL

Frame

 

 

SYS.

 

SYS.

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

FAA Form 8070­1 (11­84) SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS EDITION

SHADED AREAS ARE FOR FAA USE ONLY

 

All Submitters ­ Instructions for Completing FAA Form 8070­1

Major Equipment Identity

 

 

TITLE

ENTRY

 

 

Aircraft

Identify major equipment related to problem. Enter manufacturer, model, and serial

number per FAA/MANUFACTURER type certificate data sheet. If amateur built, use

Powerplant

plan or kit name. Use military model designators when appropriate. Avoid colloquial

Propeller

names and market titles.

 

N­

Aircraft Registration Number.

Problem Description

Date

Give date problem occurred (i.e., 7­1­84).

 

 

Text

Whenever possible, describe conditions subsequent to, or leading up to, the reported problem:

 

(a) Identify the cause for malfunction and emergency measures execute. (b) Include com­

 

pliance or noncompliance with Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, STC's, and PMA's.

 

(c) Provide any significant fact you feel may help to reduce or eliminate recurrence (i.e., cycles,

 

landings, and suggested changes).

 

 

Part Name

Skin, rib, shaft, Venturi, transistor, capacitor, etc. Avoid colloquial names.

 

 

Mfg. Part Number

Alphanumeric part identifiers assigned by manufacturer.

 

 

Part Condition

Cracked, bent, burned, corroded, shorted, etc.

 

 

Part/Defect Location

L.H. alternator, audio, R.H. outboard, range switch, etc.

 

 

Part TT

Total service time on part in whole hours (i.e., 00531).

 

 

Part TSO

Service time on part since overhaul in whole hours (i.e., 00200)

 

 

Comp/Appl Name

Fuselage, wing, alternator, carburetor, VOR receiver, etc.

 

 

Manufacturer

Comp/appl manufacturer: Beech, Cessna, Prestolite, Bendix, Collins, etc.

 

 

Mfg. Model/Number,

Alphanumeric model and serial numbers or identifiers assigned by comp/appl manufacturer

(i.e., ALU8403, NAS3A1, 51 RVII). Do not repeat ''MAJOR EQUIPMENT IDENTITY" in these

Serial Number

locations.

 

 

 

Submitted By

Submitter

As noted on form.

FAA District Offices ­ Refer to FAA Order 8010.2

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT: The information collected on this form is required. This form reports occurrences or detection of each failure, malfunction, or defect in an aircraft. We estimate that it will take 1 hour to complete the form. No assurance of confidentiality is promised. Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number associated with this collection is 2120­0008. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, ABA­20

U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1984­461­823­21521

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