CFR /  Title 41  /  Part 102-33  /  Sec. 102-33.110 What are our responsibilities when acquiring aircraft

When acquiring aircraft parts, you must:

(a) Acquire the parts cost-effectively and acquire only what you need;

(b) Inspect and verify that all incoming parts are documented as safe for flight prior to installation;

(c) Obtain all logbooks (if applicable) and maintenance records (for guidance on maintaining records for non-military parts, see Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular 43-9C, ``Maintenance Records,'' which is available from the FAA at http://www.faa.gov);

(d) Plan for adequate storage and protection; and

(e) Refer to FAA Advisory Circular 21-29C, Change (2), ``Detecting and Reporting Suspected Unapproved Parts'' (http://www.faa.gov).