In a previous article, Larry Dighera said:
It is my understanding, that the FAA's power to impose penalties on
airmen is limited to a $1,000.00 civil fine and certificate
suspension, or revocation, but I have no first hand knowledge,
thankfully.

They can also declare that your plane with this installation is no longer
airworthy, which would mean you've just lost most if not all of the value
of your airplane. That seems like a pretty strong disincentive.


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