As of Oct. 28, 2002, FAA final rule revises the
pilot certificate requirements to require a person to carry a photo
identification acceptable to the Administrator when exercising the privileges of
a pilot certificate.
Additionally, this rule requires a pilot certificate holder to present a photo
identification when requested by the Administrator, an authorized representative
of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) or Transportation Security
Administration (TSA), or a law enforcement officer. These measures are in
response to pressure that the U.S. Transportation Security Agency has addressed
regarding the identification of pilots.
Although the rule does not specifically address foreign pilots, it is wise for
all Canadian pilots to carry photo identification (driver’s licence, passport,
or some other government document with photo) with you when flying in the U.S.
The revised rule announcement is as follows:
(1) 14 CFR § 61.3(a) is amended to require each person to carry a photo
identification when exercising the privileges of a pilot certificate.
The FAA revises 14 CFR § 61.3(a) to require each person to carry a photo
identification when exercising the privileges of a pilot certificate.
The photo identification in most instances likely will be a driver’s licence
issued by a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the
United States.
It may also be a government identification card issued by the Federal government
or a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United
States, a military identification card, or a passport.
Under this rule, a credential with a photo issued by an air carrier or airport
operator that provides unescorted access to a security identification display
area at an airport regulated under 49 CFR part 1542 is acceptable.
The rule also permits other forms of photo identification that the Administrator
finds acceptable.
(2) 14 CFR § 61.3(l) is revised to require a person to present a photo
identification when requested to do so by the Administrator, an authorized
representative from the NTSB or the TSA, or a law enforcement officer.
The FAA revises 14 CFR § 61.3(l) so as to require a person to present a photo
identification when requested to do so by the Administrator, an authorized
representative of the NTSB or the TSA, or a law enforcement officer.
A request from the Administrator for a person to present a photo identification
includes a request from any FAA Aviation Safety Inspector or designated
examiner. A request from an authorized representative of the NTSB for a person
to present a photo identification includes a request from an Accident
Investigator of the NTSB. A request from a law enforcement officer for a person
to present a photo identification includes a request from any city,
municipality, county, parish, borough, State, or Federal law enforcement
officer.
An electronic copy of the new rule can be obtained through the Office of
Rulemaking’s Web page at
www.faa.gov/avr/armhome.htm or the Federal Register’s Web page at
www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aces140.html.
You can also get a copy by submitting a written request to the Federal Aviation
Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM-1, 800 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC, 20591, or by calling 202-267-9680. Make sure to identify the
amendment number or docket number of this rulemaking. Contact Kevin Psutka.