Who is responsible for AFTO Form 781?

• A. AC is responsible for AFTO Form 781
• B. PF is responsible for AFTO Form 781
• C. IP is responsible for AFTO Form 781
• D. Student is responsible for AFTO Form 781

Answer: (A)

AFTO Form 781 is the official record that documents maintenance actions, discrepancies, and the airworthiness status of an aircraft. The person who has command over the aircraft—the Aircraft Commander—has the final responsibility for whether the aircraft is safe to fly and for ensuring that the form accurately reflects its status. Maintenance personnel populate the form with the details of repairs and outstanding discrepancies, but the Aircraft Commander reviews that information, signs off on the flight readiness, and ensures any open issues are properly resolved or documented as deferred. This accountability sits with the Aircraft Commander because they authorize the flight and must be confident that the aircraft meets safety and regulatory requirements. The Pilot Flying and Instructor Pilot perform their roles in flight operations, and the Student learns, but the formal responsibility for the 781 rests with the Aircraft Commander.