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Originally Posted by nate5ks
Just curious, if the FSDO gives its official FAA stamp of approval and signs him off, how is it his fault? As a guy who didn't get CFI comp'd and busted my a** (and my wallet) prepping for the CFI initial I understand being frustrated that some people are able to BS their way through it but that sounds like a problem for the FSDO. Believe me, I know a guy who was an instrument check pilot (not designated IP) who got comp'd CFI/CFII through the FSDO when no DPE would sign off on it but it is what it is. Not trying to argue, I'm just curious if you've actually seen this sort of thing come back to haunt people.
If a government agent issues benefits (or money) improperly, that is null and void when they find out. They'll cancel any benefit, and recoup any monies... with interest. They actually had to pass a law providing a statute of limitations on the interest for military folks. Too many ex-military were getting massive bills from the government when small pay errors were discovered decades later... the interest compounded to really big money.
If a FSDO yokel makes erroneous promises or issues authorizations contrary to the regs, the FAA will dishonor that. Yes, it's happened and in the case of a CFI or DPE, it can render OTHER people's certs invalid. More than a few people have had to re-take checkrides due to that sort of circumstance, through no fault of their own. Only FAA HQ can issue binding interpretations of the regs.
The risk is that you're not home free just because some FSDO processed your 8710... when you get to the airlines, you have to get through DPEs and maybe a CMO fed. I've known of multiple occasions where an airline DPE noticed weird logbook stuff at an oral and declined to conduct the ride until it was sorted out. Including R-ATP issues.
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Originally Posted by nate5ks
As far as the R-ATP, not sure what the OP's circumstances are but I have seen people given the chance to voluntarily terminate flying status before getting to FNAEB due to lack of progression to aircraft commander in the allotted time.
That's a good point. The reg is black and white and to the point... if he voluntarily stopped flying and was not formally removed for cause then he should be good for a R-ATP.