Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

ASAP does not protect someone from a 709. It never has, it never will. 709s are the result of any investigation where there is a question about pilot competence(including ASAP), as in there was nothing wrong with the plane and the pilot did something that was outside of PTS standards, leading to whatever occurrence is being investigated. Read what I posted on the previous page, it explains the process. A 709 is not a punishment or enforcement, which is why it's not covered. If ultimately a pilot lost a cert as the result of a 709, it's because they were not able to perform at the level the certificate requires.