14 CFR 61.17
§ 61.17 Temporary certificate.
United States · 14 CFR — Aeronautics and Space · Status: effective
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- 14 CFR 61.17, § 61.17 Temporary certificate, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/55431
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(a) A temporary pilot, flight instructor, or ground instructor certificate or rating is issued for up to 120 days, at which time a permanent certificate will be issued to a person whom the Administrator finds qualified under this part.
(b) A temporary pilot, flight instructor, or ground instructor certificate or rating expires:
(1) On the expiration date shown on the certificate;
(2) Upon receipt of the permanent certificate; or
(3) Upon receipt of a notice that the certificate or rating sought is denied or revoked.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.