Foreign License to FAA - Previous Suspension

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Thanks for the responses in advance. I've read most of the posts regarding "substance abuse" and the FAA, sounds like a nightmare.

My current license has be active without issue for 10 years after the "incident" through my governing agency. Never had a concern since, dealt with the hiccup in under a month turn around, the specialist for substance abuse told me I was an idiot and not to do it again, and medicals issued continually without questions. Was never a concern to start as it was a one time incident.

I've never applied for the FAA to date.... Any suggestions before I go to the AME? I get the ramifications for not disclosing, but this seems like a complete dumpster fire to open the can of worms when it's a non issue. Obviously my records hold this as a past issue, does the FAA look?

I have all the previous paperwork clearing me fit for duty, would that be enough for the FAA or would they most likely want me to go through their HIMS process?

 

[lbfjrmd]

require a MIMS like process? maybe. you report it and the FAA will respond with options. 10 yrs in the past is favorable.

 

[Brad Z]

FWIW- if you did a license conversion with your home civil aeronautics authority to an FAA certificate, the FAA has access to your file. Regardless, respond truthfully.

 

[SkyChaser]

No matter how big of a can of worms it will open, lying on a federal form is a dumb idea that could completely ruin your life.

 

[Damo88]

FWIW- if you did a license conversion with your home civil aeronautics authority to an FAA certificate, the FAA has access to your file. Regardless, respond truthfully.

This is not accurate. The FAA receives a letter from the regulatory body in country X confirming that the licences and ratings you claim to possess in country X you do in fact possess, that your medical in country X is valid, and whether or not said licence has ever been suspended or revoked. Your name is also added to a list maintained by both the FAA and country X that is monitored by both so that they can notify each other if you step in anything.

So, if it was your licence that was suspended then the foreign verification letter will tell the FAA as much. However, if it was only your medical that was suspended, then the letter will not state this, it will ONLY state whether or not you currently have a medical and it's effective date. FAA med branch DOES NOT have blanket access to your medical file maintained by your home countries regulatory body.

So the question will then be, were you DIAGNOSED/HAVE YOU EVER HAD on question 18, answer accordingly.

 

[WDD]

Just curious - are you trying to fly for a carrier, going for a 1st class medical? Or hobby flying, and needing a 3rd class?

 

[Brad Z]

This is not accurate. The FAA receives a letter from the regulatory body in country X confirming that the licences and ratings you claim to possess in country X you do in fact possess, that your medical in country X is valid, and whether or not said licence has ever been suspended or revoked. Your name is also added to a list maintained by both the FAA and country X that is monitored by both so that they can notify each other if you step in anything.

So, if it was your licence that was suspended then the foreign verification letter will tell the FAA as much. However, if it was only your medical that was suspended, then the letter will not state this, it will ONLY state whether or not you currently have a medical and it's effective date. FAA med branch DOES NOT have blanket access to your medical file maintained by your home countries regulatory body.

So the question will then be, were you DIAGNOSED/HAVE YOU EVER HAD on question 18, answer accordingly.

It depends on the country. In many countries, the medical authorization is not separate from the pilot license.

 

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Just curious - are you trying to fly for a carrier, going for a 1st class medical? Or hobby flying, and needing a 3rd class?

Class 1 or 2 for Commercial Ops

 

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This is not accurate. The FAA receives a letter from the regulatory body in country X confirming that the licences and ratings you claim to possess in country X you do in fact possess, that your medical in country X is valid, and whether or not said licence has ever been suspended or revoked. Your name is also added to a list maintained by both the FAA and country X that is monitored by both so that they can notify each other if you step in anything.

So, if it was your licence that was suspended then the foreign verification letter will tell the FAA as much. However, if it was only your medical that was suspended, then the letter will not state this, it will ONLY state whether or not you currently have a medical and it's effective date. FAA med branch DOES NOT have blanket access to your medical file maintained by your home countries regulatory body.

So the question will then be, were you DIAGNOSED/HAVE YOU EVER HAD on question 18, answer accordingly.

What is Question 18? Since it wasn't a diagnosis..... and I never have had an issue with Substance Abuse.. That seems honest to me

 

[Damo88]

It depends on the country. In many countries, the medical authorization is not separate from the pilot license.

That doesn't change the fact that the FAA does not "have access to your file", beyond a letter from your country's regulatory body confirming that you possess the licences and ratings you so claim.

 

[QUICK QUESTIONS]

This is not accurate. The FAA receives a letter from the regulatory body in country X confirming that the licences and ratings you claim to possess in country X you do in fact possess, that your medical in country X is valid, and whether or not said licence has ever been suspended or revoked. Your name is also added to a list maintained by both the FAA and country X that is monitored by both so that they can notify each other if you step in anything.

So, if it was your licence that was suspended then the foreign verification letter will tell the FAA as much. However, if it was only your medical that was suspended, then the letter will not state this, it will ONLY state whether or not you currently have a medical and it's effective date. FAA med branch DOES NOT have blanket access to your medical file maintained by your home countries regulatory body.

So the question will then be, were you DIAGNOSED/HAVE YOU EVER HAD on question 18, answer accordingly.

I agree with what you're saying. From my understanding, the FAA will receive a letter stating everything is current, not suspended, and all is well for the current timeframe.