AD Discovery & Tracking

The Full FAA AD Database at Your Fingertips

Airworthiness Directives are the single most critical compliance requirement for any aircraft owner, and managing them shouldn't feel like navigating the FAA's website with a magnifying glass. AircraftMX integrates the full FAA DRS (Docket Retrieval System) database and lets you search, filter, and match ADs to your specific aircraft — right from your phone or browser.

Smart Applicability Matching

Search ADs by keyword, AD number, docket number, or free text. Filter results by aircraft make and model, engine, propeller, or appliance type to narrow down what actually applies to your airplane. AircraftMX uses your aircraft profile, installed equipment, and STC data to help determine applicability — highlighting ADs that are likely relevant to your specific configuration and letting you dismiss those that aren't.

Complete Compliance Audit Trail

For each applicable AD, track compliance status with clear states: complied with (including method, date, and aircraft times at compliance), not yet complied, or not applicable with a documented reason. Link AD compliance directly to logbook entries, timed items, and documents — creating a complete audit trail that connects the directive to the actual work performed. Recurring ADs automatically generate timed items so you never miss a repeat inspection interval.

Your AD Status at a Glance

The AD list view gives you a comprehensive compliance summary at a glance: how many ADs are tracked for your aircraft, how many are complied with, and how many still need attention. Each AD record includes the full directive text, effective date, applicability statement, and links to related Service Bulletins that may provide approved methods of compliance.

Compliance Without the Headache

Whether you're preparing for an annual inspection, building a pre-buy package, or just staying on top of new directives as they're issued, AircraftMX turns AD compliance from a dreaded paperwork exercise into a streamlined, searchable system that keeps you legal and your records organized.