14 CFR §145.219
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- (a)A certificated repair station must retain records in English that demonstrate compliance with the requirements of part 43. The records must be retained in a format acceptable to the FAA.
- (b)A certificated repair station must provide a copy of the maintenance release to the owner or operator of the article on which the maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration was performed.
- (c)A certificated repair station must retain the records required by this section for at least 2 years from the date the article was approved for return to service.
- (d)A certificated repair station must make all required records available for inspection by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board.