As you may be aware, cases in which the FAA alleges that a mechanic has falsified maintenance records usually result in revocation of all airman certificates (mechanic, pilot and medical). Standard FAA policy. But, unfortunately, revocation isn’t the worst consequence a mechanic can face in a falsification case. Criminal prosecution, and its more severe consequences, is becoming more frequent. For more information on this growing trend, please read my latest article Beyond FAA Enforcement: Criminal Prosecution For Falsification Of Maintenance Records.
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Greg Reigel
Greg has more than two decades of experience working with airlines, charter companies, fixed base operators, airports, repair stations, pilots, mechanics, and other aviation businesses in aircraft purchase and sale transactions, regulatory compliance including hazmat and drug and alcohol testing, contract negotiation, airport grant assurances, airport leasing, aircraft related agreements, wet leasing, dry leasing, FAA certificate and civil penalty actions and general aviation and business law matters.
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