Thu, Jul 27, 2006
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Aero-Tips 07.27.06
We are a very mobile society. The
fact that we are pilots, and many of us are airplane owners, means
we are even more mobile than most. Our mobility makes it a
challenge, sometimes, for those who need to reach us to keep up. As
in other arenas of our mobile lives, we must advise the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) if we have a permanent change of
address.
- FAR 61.60 tells us the holder
of a pilot, flight instructor, or ground instructor certificate who
has made a change in permanent mailing address may not, after 30
days from that date, exercise the privileges of the certificate
unless the holder has notified in writing the: FAA, Airman
Certification Branch, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125, of
the new permanent mailing address, or if the permanent mailing
address includes a post office box number, then the holder's
current residential (physical) address.
- Aircraft owners are also required to change the aircraft's
registration within 30 days of a permanent change of address.
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- This is so Airworthiness Directives and other safety-of-flight
information gets to you in a timely manner.
- There are three ways to change the
airplane's registration address, either online, by mail or by
fax.
- If the new address is a Post Office Box, you must also include
your street address or physical location. If necessary, provide
directions or a map for locating your residence or place of
business.
And if you change your legal name, through marriage, divorce or
other court action:
- FAR 61.25 says you must
apply to the FAA for a pilot certificate name change. Include with
your application:
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- Your current airman certificate, and
- A copy of the legal document supporting your name change.
- These documents will be returned to you.
Aero-tip of the day: Keep the Feds updated on
any permanent change of address. It supports safety, and it's the
law.
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