Originally Posted by
zippinbye
Once FAA-approved, I believe the entire FOM contents carry regulatory weight; an extension of FARs, if you will. Please correct me if I'm wrong in that interpretation.
So if I'm on target, a violation of FOM directives, especially a wanton and purposeful violation, could open the door for FAA administrative or enforcement action, .
Yes and no. I think FAA enforcement because of your shoes not being shined, or wearing cowboy boots, our having hair too long, or wearing the wrong-colored lanyard, falls into the category of being preposterous.
It's never happened.