FAR 67.415 — Medical Certificate Return

FAR 67.415 is a short but important rule that closes the loop on enforcement actions against your medical certificate. If the FAA suspends or revokes any medical certificate issued under Part 67 — first, second, or third class — you must return the physical certificate to the Administrator when asked.

Key points to know:

• Applies to any class of medical certificate issued under Part 67.
• Triggered by either a suspension (temporary) or a revocation (permanent loss).
• Return is required upon the Administrator's request — you don't have to mail it in unsolicited, but you must comply when asked.

Why it matters operationally: a suspended or revoked medical means you are not legally qualified to exercise pilot privileges that require it. Holding onto the document could create confusion or imply continued authority you no longer have. Returning it on request is part of staying in good standing with the FAA and avoiding additional enforcement action for non-compliance.