Originally Posted by
Mark
Is there a statue of limitations regarding how far back the FAA can prosecute or deny a application for a medical application for falsifying information such as a misdemeanor or felony conviction?
FAA can deny or revoke all certificates for falsification at any time, including pilot, instructor, medical, and mechanic certificates. If one feels the need to come clean, one should do so after consulting with and possibly through a competent aviation lawyer, and definitely before the FAA discovers the falsification.