1. Presented to: By: Date: Federal Aviation Administration North Florida Flight Standards District Office Certification Files Common Errors North Florida FSDO Pilot Examiners Mark Bolduc January 21, 2009

2. Federal Aviation Administration 2 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 In FY08, the North Florida FSDO processed over 16,000 certification files. IACRA ACRA Traditional Paper Files Certification Files

3. Federal Aviation Administration 3 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 - Files are often delayed or lost. - Creates additional work (FSDO, Examiner). - Airman are difficult to locate. - Delay training or job opportunities. Correction Notice

4. Federal Aviation Administration 4 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 Accuracy of Certification Files A critical component of the certification process is the accuracy of the certification file… FAA Order 8900.2

5. Federal Aviation Administration 5 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 PREPARATION OF THE CERTIFICATION FILE Applicant Recommending Instructor

6. Federal Aviation Administration 6 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 PREPARATION OF THE CERTIFICATION FILE Ensure that the applicant has completed the appropriate portions of the application correctly, signed and dated the form. FAA Order 8900.2

7. Federal Aviation Administration 7 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 Examiner Responsibility The examiner who conducts a certification practical test is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the certification file. FAA ORDER 8900.2

8. Federal Aviation Administration 8 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 FAA INSPECTION All examiners must be inspected at least once a year. “If an examiner’s certification file error rate exceeds 10 percent” FAA ORDER 8900.1

9. Federal Aviation Administration 9 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 TEMPORARY AIRMAN CERTIFICATE Common Errors Date of issue on the Temporary Airman Certificate MUST match the date the examiner signed the Designated Examiner Report

10. Federal Aviation Administration 10 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 TEMPORARY AIRMAN CERTIFICATE Sport Pilot Limitation Missing: “Does Not Meet ICAO Requirements” (not required on CFI certificate)

11. Federal Aviation Administration 11 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 FAA FORM 8710-1 Page 1 Name indicated on the Knowledge Test does not match

12. Federal Aviation Administration 12 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 FAA FORM 8710-1 Page 1 PO Box or Commercial Address was furnished Airman must furnish a physical residential address. If no address, airman MUST provide a map or written directions

13. Federal Aviation Administration 13 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 FAA FORM 8710-1 Page 1 If born outside the U.S., MUST provide both city and country

14. Federal Aviation Administration 14 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 FAA FORM 8710-1 Page 1 Application indicates a citizenship or nationality change

15. Federal Aviation Administration 15 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 FAA FORM 8710-1 Page 1 Section IID (1-4) must be completed for all FAA certificates issued on the basis of a foreign license

16. Federal Aviation Administration 16 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 FAA FORM 8710-1 Page 1 Airman checked “YES” in Section IV “Have you failed a test for this certificate or rating”

17. Federal Aviation Administration 17 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 FAA FORM 8710-1 Page 2 Complete the Designated Examiner Report: “I have personally reviewed…per Part 61 the certificate or rating sought”

18. Federal Aviation Administration 18 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 FAA FORM 8710-1 Page 2 Certificate or Rating for Which Tested: “Certificate level, category, and class was omitted”

19. Federal Aviation Administration 19 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 FAA FORM 8710-1 Page 2 Date of issue on the Temporary Airman Certificate MUST match the date the examiner signed the Designated Examiner Report

20. Federal Aviation Administration 20 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 FAA FORM 8710-1 Page 2 A foreign drivers license does not meet the requirements of 61.3(a)2(i). Use the airman’s Passport as I.D.

21. Federal Aviation Administration 21 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 FAA FORM 8710-1 Page 2 A 2-page application needs the applicant’s name, date of birth, and certificate number listed on the 2 nd page

22. Federal Aviation Administration 22 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 RecommendationsRecommendations - Always verify the information on the superseded certificate. -Page 2 of the application, obtain airman’s telephone number & email - Before the file is mailed, take a minute to review and verify all information.

23. Federal Aviation Administration 23 Administrative Support January 21, 2009 ConclusionConclusion “A critical component of the certification process is the accuracy of the certification file”