Definition
The two pieces of identifying information that together specify the exact type of aircraft flown, recorded in a pilot's logbook for each flight. The manufacturer is the company that built the aircraft (such as Cessna, Piper, or Beechcraft), and the model is that company's specific designation for the airframe (such as 172, PA-28, or Bonanza A36).
Plain English
The brand of the aircraft and the specific model number, written in your logbook so anyone reading it knows exactly what kind of airplane you flew.
Context Anchor
Seen in logbook and training-record entries when identifying the aircraft or training device used for instruction.
Derivation
Manufacturer comes from words meaning to make by hand or make into a finished product. Model comes from a word meaning a pattern or example. Together, they point to both the maker and the exact design being identified.
Why Pilots Care
Correct entries ensure flight time counts toward certificates, ratings, and currency requirements.
Intuition Check
Do not treat manufacturer and model as a general description like small airplane or simulator. In this context, it means the specific maker and specific design name, such as Cessna 172 or Redbird FMX.
Example Sentence 1
After landing, the student filled in the manufacturer and model column of her logbook with 'Cessna 172S.'
Example Sentence 2
Before signing the logbook, the instructor verified that manufacturer and model were listed for every flight.