Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Without digging into legaleze this early in the am, I don't think Bedford/FAA could simply direct the change now. Since 2007, we've had a federal law which specifies the age as 65. That was done because the FAA didn't respond to the ICAO increase to 65.
FAA cannot over-ride federal law. Most FAR's are not detailed in law but a few are (such as PEDs and impaired flying).
The original age 60 limit was I'm pretty sure FAA admin action, so the FAA *could* have changed it in 2007, but they dragged their feet until congress got annoyed.
Let me make sure I understand where you're coming from. Congress enacted a law that changed an FAR. True.
The FAR has changed.
Now you're saying that the FAA Administrator no longer has the authority to change said FAR? OK.
So IF the Administrator did change the FAR without Congressional action, it could be challenged in court. Gosh, it's a good thing that this administration shies away from actions that could be legally challenged. /s