What is the purpose of DA Form 2408-13-1?

• A. Aircraft Inspection and Maintenance Record
• B. Pilot flight log
• C. Component usage log
• D. Maintenance shop work order

Answer: (A)

DA Form 2408-13-1 is the Aircraft Inspection and Maintenance Record. It is used to document every inspection and maintenance action performed on the aircraft, including discrepancies found, corrective actions taken, dates, times, and who performed the work. This creates a running history of the airframe and its systems, showing current status, due inspections, and parts usage related to maintenance. That makes it the best answer because it directly serves as the official log for inspections and maintenance events, enabling traceability and readiness. It’s not a pilot flight log (which tracks flight hours and performance), not a component usage log (which tracks parts usage separate from the full aircraft maintenance history), and not a maintenance shop work order (which initiates tasks but doesn’t serve as the ongoing aircraft record).