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Time to refute a proposed rescission of a declaration of compliance

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QUESTIONUnder § 107.160(d)(3), after the FAA issues a notice proposing to rescind a declaration of compliance because of an unresolved safety issue, how long does the holder have to submit information refuting the notice?

  1. A60 days from the date of issuance, the same period allowed for a petition to reconsider
  2. B30 calendar days from the date the proposed notice was issued
  3. C10 business days from the date the holder actually receives the notice
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Correct answer: B. 30 calendar days from the date the proposed notice was issued

  • A — incorrect The 60-day period in § 107.160(e) applies to a petition to reconsider after a rescission order has been issued, not to the initial response to a proposed notice.
  • B — correct § 107.160(d)(3)(i) gives the holder 30 calendar days from the date of issuance of the proposed notice to submit evidentiary information to refute it.
  • C — incorrect The regulation measures the period in calendar days from issuance, and the period is 30 days, not 10 business days.

BACKGROUND

A declaration of compliance (DoC) is the document an applicant submits to the FAA to declare a small unmanned aircraft compliant with the Category 2 or Category 3 requirements. Under § 107.160(c), before initiating rescission proceedings, the FAA notifies the applicant of any safety issue. If the issue is not resolved, § 107.160(d)(3) lets the FAA issue a notice proposing rescission, and the holder has 30 calendar days from issuance to submit evidence refuting it. If no information is received within those 30 days, the FAA issues a notice rescinding the DoC. In an emergency the Administrator may rescind without this process, and a person subject to a rescission order may petition for reconsideration within 60 days.

STUDY TIP

Keep the two deadlines straight: 30 calendar days to answer a proposed rescission, 60 days to petition for reconsideration of a rescission order.

KEY POINTS

  • The FAA first notifies the DoC holder of a safety issue before proposing rescission.
  • The holder has 30 calendar days from issuance of the proposed notice to refute it.
  • No person may operate an aircraft listed on a rescinded DoC while the rescission is in effect.

SOURCES

  • 14 CFR 107.160(d)(3)
  • 14 CFR 107.160(e)
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