Originally Posted by
Dash8widget
This bears re-posting
Check, you are not missing anything. The "automatic extension" policy is contrary to the FAA's interpretation of 117. If you sign the release before knowing about an extension, that signature does NOT mean that you approve any subsequent extension - no matter what the company says. You can only approve an extension AFTER you know about it.
I agree with what you have posted however it's all kind of a moot point. It's 30 seconds on the ACARS to allow or deny a extension. Make a decision and send a message. It's done.
I believe the company has not made a change in policy because it always made it clear the concurrence could be revoke at any time. In the FAA interpretation the option to revoke was not there. Again however it makes no real difference.