On 27 May 2006 08:48:53 -0700, wrote:

I get a letter from the FAA saying that they
didn't receive the extra paper work (I am certain my ME screwed up).
The letter says that 'This is not a denial but I have 30 days to send
the paper work before the application is denied'. My ME's office
says not to worry that even though my current medical runs out in
several days the letter gives me a 30 day grace period. This doesn't
sound right to me because the letter says the "application" will be
denied and mentions nothing about my current medical. Anyone have any
experience with this? Does this mean I have to keep the letter with me
in case of a ramp check?

Yes, I had a similar experience, though in my case the FAA simply
ignored the information the doc sent in. They gave me the 30 days, but
the penalty was not a denial but a special issuance medical.

I am inclined to suspect an FAA screwup, and I would interpret the
letter just as your ME does: you have 30 days FROM THE DATE ON THE
LETTER to provide the information (at least that's what my letter
said), and meanwhile you are good to fly.

You have your medical in your pocket, right? It's valid until the FAA
says it's not valid, which is at the end of the 30 day period of
grace.


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