Everything you need to get the most out of MX-Logbook, plus a quick reference for common maintenance codes and regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Select your entry type at the top, fill in the aircraft info (tail number, make/model), then describe the work you did in plain language in the big text box. Click Generate draft entry. That's it.
You don't need perfect language or FAA terminology. Say it the way you'd tell a coworker. The AI handles the formatting.
On iPhone (Safari/PWA): iOS resets microphone permissions each time you close and reopen the app. This is an Apple restriction we cannot override. To minimize the prompts, go to iPhone Settings → Apps → Safari → Microphone and set it to Allow. This grants access for all websites but stops the repeated prompts.
On Android or desktop Chrome: Click Allow once when prompted and the browser will remember your choice permanently. If you accidentally clicked Deny, click the lock icon in the address bar and reset the microphone permission to Allow.
Shop ($299/mo) gives your team up to 5 individual logins, shared AOG sessions, entry attribution, and the admin dashboard. Built for smaller maintenance operations.
Shop Pro ($599/mo) increases the seat count to 10 mechanics and adds work order export, entry history search, and priority support. Built for busier shops that need more people and better reporting tools.
Admins can change any team member's role from the Team Admin page. Find the member in the Team Members list and use the role dropdown to select a new role.
Role changes take effect the next time that user loads the app. If you need the change to apply immediately, ask the user to log out and back in.
Select AOG Report as your entry type. Each time you generate an entry, an Add to running report button appears. Click it to append that entry to the running report with a timestamp and your initials.
The aircraft info appears once at the top. Entries stack chronologically below it. When the job is done, click Close report — it stamps the closure time and copies the full report to your clipboard automatically.
The report saves to your device between sessions, so you can close the app and pick up exactly where you left off.
Once you have entries in the running report, a Convert to UTC button appears in the report header. Click it and every timestamp in the entire report — headers and body text — converts automatically. The button flips to Convert to Local so you can toggle back at any time.
Your timezone is detected automatically from your device. You don't need to enter anything.
Two things help:
1. The built-in aviation glossary already corrects the most common mishearings automatically. Terms like ETOPS, FADEC, TCAS, and PIREP are recognized even if the microphone transcribes them phonetically.
2. Go to My Account > Glossary and add your own terms. Format is ABBR=Full term, one per line. Custom terms get added to both the glossary and the phonetic correction layer.
Entries in the Aircraft Log are stored on your device only in your browser's local storage. They are never sent to our servers. They are automatically deleted after 90 days.
Entry history in your My Account dashboard is stored in our secure database and associated with your account. It is only accessible by you when logged in.
Yes. The generated draft is a fully editable text area. Click anywhere in it and type to make corrections. You can also use the mic button in the draft header to speak edits directly into the draft.
If you already have a draft visible and generate again with new notes, the tool enters consolidation mode. Instead of replacing the existing draft, it takes both the existing draft and your new notes and produces one clean, merged document with no redundancy.
This applies to all entry types except AOG Report, which always appends to the running report.
To start fresh, click Clear to wipe the current draft first.
You can purchase extra generation packs — 50 generations for $1.99 or 200 for $4.99. These are one-time purchases, not subscriptions. The credits are added immediately after checkout and draw down before your daily limit kicks in the following day.
Daily limits reset at midnight. Hard cap is 200 per day regardless of purchased packs.
No. MX-Logbook is a documentation assistant, not a certified FAA product. Every generated entry is clearly marked as a draft. The certifying technician is solely responsible for reviewing, verifying, and signing all maintenance records per 14 CFR Part 43. Never copy an entry into an official logbook without reviewing it for accuracy.
Go to My Account > Overview and click Cancel subscription. You will be asked for a brief reason (this genuinely helps improve the tool), then redirected to the Stripe billing portal to complete the cancellation. No penalties, no fees, effective immediately.
How to generate your first entry
Choose from Maintenance, Squawk, RTS, AD Compliance, Inspection, Repair, or AOG Report (Pro). This tells the AI what kind of document to produce.
Tail number, make/model, and TTSN are remembered for next time. Optional fields include parts used, reference numbers (MM, AD, SB), technician name, and date.
Type or speak in plain language. No FAA terminology required. "Replaced left magneto, ran engine, checked mag drop, all good" is enough to generate a compliant entry. Use the mic button or the sticky mic button at the bottom left of the screen.
Click Generate draft entry. Review the output — it is fully editable. Fix anything that looks off. The draft is never final until you copy it into your official logbook and sign it.
Copy to clipboard for pasting into your digital logbook, or download as a PDF-ready HTML file. Pro users can also add the entry to an AOG running report.
ATA chapter reference
ATA 100 chapters are the standard system for organizing aviation maintenance documentation. Reference these when writing maintenance entries, AD compliance records, and repair documentation.
| Chapter | System | Subchapter examples |
|---|---|---|
| ATA 05 | Time Limits / Maintenance Checks | Scheduled inspections, life limits, airworthiness limitations |
| ATA 06 | Dimensions and Areas | Zones, station diagrams, fuselage references |
| ATA 07 | Lifting and Shoring | Jack points, tow procedures, ground handling |
| ATA 08 | Leveling and Weighing | Aircraft weighing, center of gravity, ballast |
| ATA 09 | Towing and Taxiing | Tow bar attachment, towing limits |
| ATA 10 | Parking, Mooring, Storage | Tie-down, protective storage, preservation |
| ATA 11 | Placards and Markings | Required placards, exterior markings |
| ATA 12 | Servicing | Fueling, oil servicing, tire inflation, hydraulic servicing |
| ATA 20 | Standard Practices — Airframe | Torque values, rigging, safety wire, corrosion control |
| ATA 21 | Air Conditioning | Pressurization, air cycle machine, distribution |
| ATA 22 | Auto Flight | Autopilot, autothrottle, flight director |
| ATA 23 | Communications | VHF/HF radios, ACARS, interphone, ELT |
| ATA 24 | Electrical Power | AC/DC generation, battery, external power, IDG |
| ATA 25 | Equipment / Furnishings | Seats, galley, cargo compartments, emergency equipment |
| ATA 26 | Fire Protection | Detection, extinguishing, overheat protection |
| ATA 27 | Flight Controls | Ailerons, elevator, rudder, flaps, spoilers, trim |
| ATA 28 | Fuel | Fuel tanks, fuel feed, dump, quantity indication |
| ATA 29 | Hydraulic Power | Main/auxiliary hydraulic systems, reservoirs, pumps |
| ATA 30 | Ice and Rain Protection | Wing anti-ice, probe heat, windshield heat, de-icing |
| ATA 31 | Indicating / Recording Systems | EICAS, ECAM, flight recorders, clocks |
| ATA 32 | Landing Gear | Main/nose gear, wheels, brakes, steering, doors |
| ATA 33 | Lights | Landing lights, navigation lights, strobe, cabin |
| ATA 34 | Navigation | ILS, VOR, DME, GPS, TCAS, weather radar, ADIRS |
| ATA 35 | Oxygen | Crew oxygen, passenger oxygen, portable equipment |
| ATA 36 | Pneumatic | Bleed air, ducting, isolation valves |
| ATA 38 | Water/Waste | Potable water, waste, lavatory systems |
| ATA 44 | Cabin Systems | Cabin management, in-flight entertainment |
| ATA 45 | Central Maintenance System | CMC, ACMS, fault codes, BITE |
| ATA 46 | Information Systems | Aircraft data network, EFB, data loading |
| ATA 49 | Airborne Auxiliary Power | APU, APU fuel, APU fire protection |
| ATA 51 | Structures — General | Structural repair, materials, processes |
| ATA 52 | Doors | Passenger doors, cargo doors, emergency exits |
| ATA 53 | Fuselage | Frames, skins, pressure bulkheads, floor structure |
| ATA 54 | Nacelles / Pylons | Engine mounts, thrust reversers, nacelle structure |
| ATA 55 | Stabilizers | Horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer, elevators |
| ATA 56 | Windows | Windshields, cabin windows, inspection windows |
| ATA 57 | Wings | Wing structure, control surfaces, winglets, access panels |
| ATA 61 | Propellers | Propeller assembly, de-ice, pitch control |
| ATA 70 | Standard Practices — Engines | Engine removal/installation, borescope, test cell |
| ATA 71 | Power Plant | Engine cowlings, mounts, firewall, drain masts |
| ATA 72 | Engine — Turbine/Turboprop | Fan, compressor, combustion, turbine, exhaust |
| ATA 73 | Engine Fuel and Control | Fuel control, FADEC, flow divider, fuel nozzles |
| ATA 74 | Ignition | Ignition exciter, leads, igniters, magnetos (piston) |
| ATA 75 | Air — Engine Bleed | Bleed air valves, cooling, anti-ice, pressure regulation |
| ATA 76 | Engine Controls | Throttle, mixture, prop controls, FADEC interface |
| ATA 77 | Engine Indicating | EGT, EPR, N1/N2, oil pressure/temp, fuel flow |
| ATA 78 | Exhaust | Exhaust nozzle, thrust reverser, noise suppressor |
| ATA 79 | Oil | Oil tank, oil pump, oil filter, chip detector, cooling |
| ATA 80 | Starting | Starter motor, starter valve, ignition sequence |
14 CFR quick reference
Key Federal Aviation Regulations relevant to maintenance documentation. Reference these when writing logbook entries and return to service statements.
Standard entry language examples
Reference phrases commonly used in FAA-compliant maintenance entries. These are examples only — always tailor entries to the specific work performed.