14 CFR § 3.1 - Applicability.

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# 3.1 Applicability.

(a) This subpart applies to any person who makes a record regarding:

(1) A type-certificated product, or

(2) A product, part, appliance or material that may be used on a type-certificated product.

(b) Section 3.5(b) does not apply to records made under part 43 of this chapter.

[FAA-2003-15062, Amdt. 3-1, 70 FR 54832, Sept. 16, 2005, as amended by Amdt. 3-4, 90 FR 42524, Sept. 3, 2025]