Airman

Hey guys, I am new here and am facing an interesting "dilemma". Almost 2 years ago I was convicted of battery against someone. The charges were misdemeanor and not felony charges. I applied for a 2nd class medical certificate in July of 2007 and indicated on the application about the incident in 2006. I was issued a 2nd class medical and didn't hear from the FAA about anything.

Fast forward to present day. I am going for a checkride for my Multi-engine Commercial on the 27th of this month and just got a letter in the mail today from the FAA Medical Cert. Division saying:

"This will acknowledge your recent phone call to our office and your report of physical examination has been received. Based upon our review of the information submitted, we are unable to establish your eligibility to hold an airman medical certificate at this time.

For further consideration, please submit copies of the court records regarding your history of a misdemeanor.

Upon receipt and favorable review of the above requested information, we will issue you a corrected medical certificate.

Please note that your medical certification has not been denied at this time; however, if no reply is received within 30 days from the date of this letter, we will have no alternative except to deny your application in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR's), Section 67.413.

Sincerely,
Kelly Cunningham"

The reason I contacted them was to correct a name issue on my medical certificate, there was an error in typing my last name correctly. I called the FAA Medical Cert. Division and asked for a corrected one sent to me and instead got this letter.

I read 67.413 of the FAR's and there is nothing in there saying I have to provide them with criminal background information. It only mentions medical background.

Can someone please help me with this, I have no problem sending court copies and letters from my attorney to them , I just don't think what they are asking is justified enough at this time.

Thank you for your time!