FAA Removes Requirement to Carry Special Issuance Authorization Letters In a direct final rule published March 22, 2012, the FAA has removed the requirement for individuals granted the Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate to have their letter of Authorization in their possession or readily accessible while exercising pilot privileges. This rule, which goes into effect July 20, 2012, does not change the longstanding FAA operational requirements under 14 CFR section 61.3 regarding FAA certificates that must be carried while exercising pilot privileges, including FAA medical certificates.
Once the rule becomes effective, paragraph (j) of 14 CFR section 67.401 will be deleted, along with the “Note” found on FAA medical certificates under the header “Conditions of Issue,” which directs affected individuals to carry their letter of Authorization. For more details on the new rule, go to: [/U][/I][/B][URL="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-03-22/html/2012-6886.htm"][COLOR=#0000ff][B][I]http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-03-22/html/2012-6886.htm