145.219—Recordkeeping.
        
        (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.