FAA Flight Instructor Airplane (FIA)Regulations (14 CFR 61/91)Easy
A certificated commercial pilot moves to a new permanent mailing address and does not notify the FAA. According to 14 CFR 61.60, what is the consequence if the pilot fails to notify the FAA Airman Certification Branch of the new address within the required time?
- ANo notification is required unless the pilot also holds a medical certificate
- BAfter 30 days from the date of the move, the pilot may not exercise the privileges of the certificate until the FAA is notified of the new address
- CThe pilot has 60 days to notify the FAA, and there is no penalty if this deadline is missed
- DThe pilot's certificate is automatically suspended the day of the move
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. After 30 days from the date of the move, the pilot may not exercise the privileges of the certificate until the FAA is notified of the new address
14 CFR 61.60 requires a certificate holder to notify the FAA in writing of any change in permanent mailing address within 30 days of the move. If notification is not made, the pilot may not exercise the privileges of the certificate after the 30-day period.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Address notification is required regardless of medical certificate status.
- C. The correct timeframe is 30 days, not 60, and there is a real consequence.
- D. The certificate is not automatically suspended; privileges are simply restricted after 30 days.
Change of Address (61.60)
A certificate holder must notify the FAA in writing within 30 days of any change of permanent mailing address, or they may not exercise the certificate's privileges thereafter.
- Written notice required within 30 days
- Sent to the FAA Airman Certification Branch
- Failure to notify restricts exercising certificate privileges after 30 days
Memory trick: Move house? Mail the FAA within 30 days or your wings are grounded.