FAA Records

[chloel2]

Simple question here.

Just wondering how long does the FAA keep your denied medical on file for and can I reapply/start a new application in a few months/years?

Thanks!

 

[Kenny Phillips]

Simple question here.

Just wondering how long does the FAA keep your denied medical on file for and can I reapply/start a new application in a few months/years?

Thanks!

Forever. You'll need to fix what ails you, or get a special issuance.
Edit: Also bear in mind that you must assume that the FAA has access to your medical records.

 

[midlifeflyer]

Saw one of those which came up 15 years later.

 

[bobmrg]

Kenny is right. They never go away. Each time you fill out an application you will be asked if you have ever had an application denied. Ever is a long time.

Bob Gardner

 

[frfly172]

The FAA is good at chasing down old records,why do you think they take so long.

 

[flyingron]

In fact, EVEN if you finally convince the FAA that you never *EVER* had the thing they claimed you had because they couldn't freaking read a simple sentence, you still have to deal with that history on every single subsequent application. Score one for basic med.