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Hi ,
my airplane P68C-TC N789FW has been grounded in Merida airport for now a month by DGAC because I cannot produce the aircraft log book.
Since such thing does not exist, does any body has any idea how to proceed from there since all documents requested have been produced.
It is a power play from DGAC and I am at a lost on what to do to regain my flying rights .Any suggestions??
I have also been informed that all foreign aircrafts are requested to leave Mexico by December 31st since all permits expiration dates are year end. Does not make much sense.

Good day,

It is unclear to us why the DGAC in Merida would be asking for the aircraft maintenance logbook as it is not a required document for obtaining a permit or filing a flight plan. The only time we have seen where maintenance logbooks are requested is when there has been an incident or accident and the airworthiness of the aircraft has to be verified. As far as a flight logbook, they might want to see the flight history of the aircraft although many US registered Part 91 aircraft do not maintain such a logbook. However, they may be asking for your Pilot Logbook?

Mexican regulations allow an aircraft to remain in Mexico no longer than 180 days at a time regardless of the type of permit the aircraft entered with.

If you enter Mexico and obtain a SINGLE Entry Permit, the permit is valid for 180 days or the date when the aircraft leaves Mexico, whichever comes first.

If you enter Mexico and obtain a MULTIPLE Entry Permit, the permit is valid until December 31st. However, the aircraft cannot remain in Mexico for a period of more than 180 days. Therefore, if for example you enter Mexico in February and obtain a MULTIPLE Entry Permit the aircraft will have to leave the country before 180 days have expired even though the permit is valid until December 31'st of that year. However, when you return to Mexico that same year, you do not need to purchase a new permit because the MULTIPLE Entry Permit is still valid.

There is a procedure in place whereby starting October 1st of a given year, a pilot can purchase a Multiple Entry Permit for the following year. This addresses the "New Years conundrum" so that aircraft do not have to leave on December 31 provided the aircraft has not reached the 180 day limit.

Hi Frank,

did you ever get your problem sorted out?

I'm trying to gather information about this kind of event so that our flying club can evaluate how to apportion costs for any unforeseen problems while the aircraft is in Mexico and this kind of event is exactly what club members seem to be worrying about.

If you don't mind, can you let me know if this issue was resolved and what it took?
Regards,
Cactus1549