FAA Notice to Pilots
 

Notice Number: NOTC2147

FAAST Blast — February 18, 2010
Biweekly FAA Aviation News update


Coming Soon: March 31 Deadline for Replacing Paper Pilot Certificates

Pilots who have not yet traded in their paper pilot certificates have until March 31, 2010, when the paper certificates are set to expire. If you’re still using paper, don’t delay. Pilots can no longer exercise the privileges of their paper pilot certificates after the March 31 deadline. Student certificates are not affected and certain non-pilot certificates, such as those issued to AMTs, are still valid for three more years before they need to be replaced.

Renewing a certificate can be done online or through the mail, and instruction can be found at: Replace an Airmen Certificate. Requesting a replacement certificate online requires creating an account with Airman Certification Online Services, which only takes a few minutes. Being registered can help you in the future with quicker processing of an address change or a replacement certificate request.

To process a request by mail, fill out and send in Form 8060-56 (10/09)—see above link—along with a $2 replacement fee. Make your check payable to FAA. New certificates will take four to six weeks to arrive with mail processing and seven to ten days for online processing.

Sign Up Now to Receive Electronic Notification of Airworthiness Directives

Starting March 1, 2010, FAA will no longer mail paper copies of Airworthiness Directives to aircraft owners and operators. You can sign up to receive this information electronically. If you have not already done so, go to RGL Home and sign up to receive electronic copies of Airworthiness Directives (AD) and Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins (SAIB). You can sign up by aircraft type as well as engine and propeller type. “This is an efficient and much faster way for you to receive important safety information,” explains Jennifer Fleming, FAA Information Program Manager.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Aircraft Ergonomics

Ergonomics, or human factors engineering, made its industrial debut during World War II out of the need to design more efficient and pilot-friendly aircraft. Cockpit design and comfort are even more important today and can make a crucial difference in safety. Read about the importance of integrating man and machine in “Aircraft Ergonomics 101” in the January/February 2010 issue of FAA Aviation News. Other articles in this issue address fatigue, decision making, aircraft design and technology.
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Well that was easy! also had my SS# removed.

I called AOPA in Dec last to refresh my memory on making an address change and a staffer admonished me to have it done before March 31. I was still carrying a paper license with part of my SS# as the ID #. You have an option of keeping your original # or they will give you a new one. PS, your ratings are on the reverse side in itty bitty letters that will test your vision if you are over 50.

Thanks bud. I had gotten behind.

Glad it helped some people out.
Like many, I still had my paper license and it still had my SSN. If I had not received the FAAST email, I would have missed the deadline.


One of my pilot friends who I passed the email on to said that you can skip the $2 fee if you still have your SSN on your license. Just send in a request to have your number changed, which is free.

(He told me too late, as I had already posted my $2 and paperwork for a replacement license.)

I've set a deadline of taking my instrument checkride before March 31, so my new license has the rating. As I've been very busy lately, I'm going to go ahead and order the new license so I'm not grounded waiting for the new one to arrive.

Thanks for the reminder.l

Already done thankfully - no more ssn either!

I tossed this same note onto RL, thanks for the reminder

Just did it a few months ago. Pilot and A&P license. I took advantage of the offer to use a certificate number other than my SSN.

Done....




@ two years ago...

Just got my new tag yesterday! 7 days, not bad and it looks pretty cool!

I think they state "English Proficient" now too. Remember, you are required to read, speak, and understand English. You don't have to be able to write, however~

N!

FAA Notice Number: NOTC2245

Did you meet the March 31, 2010, deadline for the expiration of paper pilot certificates? If not, the FAA's Civil Aviation Registry Airmen Certification Branch says that an airman can call or contact the Registry to request a temporary authority so they can have more time to request a replacement (plastic) certificate. The temporary authority is valid for 60 days.

Here is how to contact the Airmen Certification Branch:
By telephone: (866) 878-2498 or (405) 954-3261
By e-mail: Go to Contact Airmen Certification
By fax: (405) 954-4105
By U.S. Mail: Federal Aviation Administration, Airmen Certification Branch, AFS-760, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0082.

Replacement (plastic) airmen certificates may be requested from the FAA Airman Certification Website at: Replace an Airmen Certificate

Had mine for a couple of years now, guess I'm too anal.

Got mine in the mail on March 30th.... My A&P ticket came two days later.