FAA EXPANDS TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE RENEWAL GRACE PERIOD
August 13, 2020
On June 29, 2020, the FAA issued an amendment to Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 118, available here, expanding on temporary provisions issued in April which extended relief for pilots and other certificated industry professionals who have certain qualifications, medical certificates and training due for renewal during the COVID-19 pandemic. The amendment recognizes that airmen continue to experience difficulty complying with certain training, recency, checking, testing and duration requirements even as stay-at-home orders are being rescinded. The amendment extends additional medical certificate relief that the original SFAR provided and expands medical relief to people whose certificates will expire in the coming months. It also expands relief to a new population of airmen who may be unable to satisfy training and qualification requirements due to disruptions caused by COVID-19.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6622); Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6665), or Andy Orr (aorr@eckertsemans.com or 202-659-6625).
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