Change of resident address. Report?

[flynbrian]

Hello,
I have a question about FAR 61.60. (change of address)

It is my understanding that if you have a permanent mailing address still, for example a persons parents house, then they would not have to report moving around to different addresses (apartments) if the original mailing address has not changed.

Is this correct? I understand that if you moved out of an old house then you would have to report that because the FAA would not be able to reach you via mail.

It seem to be a confusing topic for a lot of college students, etc.

FAR 61.60
"The holder of a pilot, flight instructor, or ground instructor certificate who has made a change in permanent mailing address may not, after 30 days from that date, exercise the privileges of the certificate unless the holder has notified in writing the FAA, Airman Certification Branch, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125, of the new permanent mailing address, or if the permanent mailing address includes a post office box number, then the holder's current residential address."

Thanks

 

[SIUav8er]

Why is it confusing? It ver clearly states "Permanent MAILING address" No where do I read "current RESIDENCE"

I have kept my fathers address as my permanent mailing address for the FAA even though I haven't lived there in nearly 10 years.

 

[js0305]

As long as you maintain a permanent mailing address where you are able to receive mail, you do not need to change it every time you move to an apartment or dorm. I would say most college students use their parents home as their FAA mailing address.

 

[dvtpilot]

When you update your info with the USPS, shouldn't that suffice? Ive never had a problem getting mail from the FAA and I can't remember changing my address with them....ever. (Moved 3 times so far in 12 months.)

 

[Cessnaflyer]

Yeah I keep my parents house even though I've not lived there for 10 years. In the meantime I've moved 9 times. Maybe in a year I will finally have my own address.

 

[dustoff17]

According to the FAA, this is the MOST violated FAR.

This reg was specifically written to protect the FAA. IF they must notify you for something, they need a current address. This just puts the responsibility of notification on you. If you miss a letter from the FAA, you have no excuse and it is not an item of argument before the NTSB. Additionally, if you ever have a violation (or investigation) it gives them cause to go back into your records and show that you were not valid for all the time past your failure to notify......

 

[dustoff17]

When you update your info with the USPS, shouldn't that suffice? Ive never had a problem getting mail from the FAA and I can't remember changing my address with them....ever. (Moved 3 times so far in 12 months.)

USPS does NOT suffice with regards to this subject.

According to the reg. you do not hold a valid certificate. But like everything else in aviation, it's great until that first crash or first ramp check.....

 

[Mark815]

I actually called Oklahoma City about this very issue, and from the FAA themselves they said "As long as we're able to get in touch with you, use whatever address you need". I keep my parents address on file for the FAA as a "Permanent Address" even though I don't live there.

 

[dvtpilot]

USPS does NOT suffice with regards to this subject.

According to the reg. you do not hold a valid certificate. But like everything else in aviation, it's great until that first crash or first ramp check.....

Noted. I'll be right back.



Done. Props to the FAA for having a simple to use website.

 

[dustoff17]

Noted. I'll be right back.



Done. Props to the FAA for having a simple to use website.

Good job!

This is the reason that the FAA (and NTSB) won't give any certificate holder a break on this issue. There is really no excuse for not keeping your address up to date.

The REAL issue for a certificate holder is the insurance. If you don't update your address as required then your certificate isn't valid after the 30-day grace period.

IF you damage a plane that involves a FAA/NTSB investigation and you have NOT properly made an address change, you might be in trouble. The insurance company(ies) are not required to pay out for a plane that was damaged by a pilot without a VALID certificate. This is a civil suit just looming and the pilot (or not valid pilot in this case) is the clear loser....