Originally Posted by
mikearuba
As far as I know, a 709 ride is only authorized if the airman's flying abilities are called into question after an ACCIDENT or INCIDENT.
Sorry, you know incorrectly. Most 709s are indeed the aftermath of an accident or incident but that's only because of something pretty obvious - with no accident or incident, there's usually nothing to find out.
Can you find language here that limits 709 rides to accidents or incidents?
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Sec. 44709. Amendments, modifications, suspensions, and revocations of certificates
Good point. I didn't know it wasn't restricted to accidents or incidents.
Hope the OP can figure out what the request was for.