---
kind: "section"
citation: "14 C.F.R. § 139.327"
title: "14"
number: "139.327"
heading: "Self-inspection program."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/14/139.327"
---

# §139.327. Self-inspection program.

- (a) In a manner authorized by the Administrator, each certificate holder must inspect the airport to assure compliance with this subpart according to the following schedule:
  - (1) Daily, except as otherwise required by the Airport Certification Manual;
  - (2) When required by any unusual condition, such as construction activities or meteorological conditions, that may affect safe air carrier operations; and
  - (3) **Immediately after an accident or incident.**
- (b) Each certificate holder must provide the following:
  - (1) Equipment for use in conducting safety inspections of the airport;
  - (2) Procedures, facilities, and equipment for reliable and rapid dissemination of information between the certificate holder's personnel and air carriers; and
  - (3) **Procedures to ensure qualified personnel perform the inspections.** Such procedures must ensure personnel are trained, as specified under [§ 139.303](/cfr/14/139.303.md), and receive initial and recurrent instruction every 12 consecutive calendar months in at least the following areas:
    - (i) **Airport familiarization, including airport signs, marking and lighting.**
    - (ii) **Airport emergency plan.**
    - (iii) **Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) notification procedures.**
    - (iv) **Procedures for pedestrians and ground vehicles in movement areas and safety areas.**
    - (v) Discrepancy reporting procedures; and
  - (4) A reporting system to ensure prompt correction of unsafe airport conditions noted during the inspection, including wildlife strikes.
- (c) **Each certificate holder must—**
  - (1) Prepare, and maintain for at least 12 consecutive calendar months, a record of each inspection prescribed by this section, showing the conditions found and all corrective actions taken.
  - (2) Prepare records of all training given after June 9, 2004 to each individual in compliance with this section that includes, at a minimum, a description and date of training received. Such records must be maintained for 24 consecutive calendar months after completion of training.
- (d) FAA Advisory Circulars contain methods and procedures for the conduct of airport self-inspections that are acceptable to the Administrator.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, 44701-44706, 44709, 44719, 47175.

### Source

Source: Docket FAA-2000-7479, 69 FR 6424, Feb. 10, 2004, unless otherwise noted.