Compass Swing & Deviation Card Log
Never miss the deadline: track compass swing & deviation card dates per aircraft with calendar-correct warnings.
a compass deviation card is required equipment (91.205); swings are due after avionics changes, magnetic interference events or when deviation exceeds limits.
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โ ๏ธ Not for operational decisions. This is a record-keeping and planning aid only โ not certified avionics, not a source of regulatory truth. Always verify against official sources (FAA) and your operator's approved documents before flying.
Free compass swing & deviation card log for all aircraft: per-aircraft due dates with the calendar-month math done right and badges before anything lapses. there's no fixed interval.
About Compass Swing & Deviation Card Log
For all aircraft, this clock gates everything: a compass deviation card is required equipment (91.205); swings are due after avionics changes, magnetic interference events or when deviation exceeds limits. Note the detail most people learn the hard way: there's no fixed interval โ the trigger is change, which is why the record matters more than a calendar. This tracker's job is unglamorous and essential โ keep each aircraft's dates, show the soonest deadline, go amber early โ so scheduling happens around maintenance instead of maintenance happening around a grounded schedule.
How to use Compass Swing & Deviation Card Log
- 1Add each aircraft's inspection items with last-done and next-due dates.
- 2Update the dates at every sign-off โ thirty seconds, max.
- 3Schedule shop time when badges go amber; export the board for your records.
Why use Compass Swing & Deviation Card Log?
- โImplements the actual rule: a compass deviation card is required equipment (91.205); swings are due after avionics changes, magnetic interference events or when deviation exceeds limits
- โPer-aircraft entries โ fleets welcome
- โAmber warnings sized to real shop scheduling lead times
- โNext-due headline answers 'what bites first?' instantly
- โPrivate browser storage with CSV export
Frequently asked questions
What exactly does the rule behind this tracker require?+
a compass deviation card is required equipment (91.205); swings are due after avionics changes, magnetic interference events or when deviation exceeds limits. The detail that catches all aircraft: there's no fixed interval โ the trigger is change, which is why the record matters more than a calendar. Encode the real next-due date here at every sign-off โ including the end-of-month or interval-deduction quirks โ and the badge carries the arithmetic from then on.
What happens if this inspection lapses?+
The aircraft (or the affected operation) is grounded as a matter of law until the inspection is completed โ and operating anyway risks certificate action and voided insurance. There's no grace period in the rule; the grace period is whatever warning buffer you build, which is exactly what the amber badge is.
Is this tool private โ who can see my entries?+
Only you. Entries live in your browser's local storage and never leave your device, so there is no account, no cloud sync and no one else with access. Because the data is device-local, export a CSV backup before clearing browser data or switching computers.
Can I export these records for an audit?+
Yes โ one click exports your complete inspection schedule as a CSV file that opens in Excel, Google Sheets or Numbers. The export preserves every column exactly as entered, so you can print it, attach it to paperwork, or hand it to an inspector, buyer or insurance underwriter as a supporting summary alongside your official records.
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