FAA has updated the COVID-19 SFAR 118, originally published on May 4, 2020, with a new regulation extending expiration dates and establishing new protocols for a number of key certifications, currency requirements, and knowledge tests. The document SFAR 118-1 went into effect on June 25, 2020, with final publication on June 29, and it’s effective through March 31, 2021.
FAA Updates COVID-19 SFAR
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA updated its COVID-19 related SFAR 118 with SFAR 118-1 to provide extended relief for pilots and crewmembers.
- This regulation extends expiration dates and establishes new protocols for various certifications, currency requirements, and knowledge tests, effective from June 25, 2020, through March 31, 2021.
- Specific relief includes extensions for flight reviews, instrument currency, proficiency checks, and a 3-month extension for medical certificates expiring between March and September 2020.
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