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Pilot DUI Issues

Reporting Requirements

Under 14 CFR 61.15, all pilots must send a Notification Letter  to FAA’s Security and Investigations Division within 60 calendar days of the effective date of an alcohol-related conviction or administrative action. In 14 CFR 61.15(c), alcohol-related convictions or administrative actions refer to motor vehicle actions (MVA).

Notification Letters

Note: Each event, conviction, or administrative action, requires a separate Notification Letter. For example, an airman’s driver license may be suspended at the time of arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol for either:

• Failing a blood/breath test
• Refusing to test

The airman must send a Notification Letter for the suspension, then send a second Notification Letter if the alcohol related offense results in a conviction. Even though the airman sent two notification letters, FAA views the suspension and conviction as one alcohol-related incident.

Send Notification Letters to:

To speed processing, the letter must contain the following information:

• Name, Address, Date of Birth, Certificate Number, Telephone Number
• Type of Violation (conviction and/or administrative action)
• Date(s) of Action(s)
• State Holding the Record
• Driver License Number or State ID Number (if not licensed)
• Statement whether this relates to a Previously Reported MVA

History

The DUI/DWI compliance program began in November 1990 by Congressional act. The final rule published in the Federal Register on August 1, 1990, is Federal Aviation Regulation 14 CFR Parts 61 and 67. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I send my Notification Letter   ?
Send the letter to:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Security and Investigations Division (AMC-700)
P.O. Box 25810
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
or
Fax to (405) 954-4989

Do I have to report anything other than alcohol-related convictions?
Yes, under 14 CFR Part 61, you must report alcohol-related administrative actions, whether a conviction took place or not. Administrative actions and convictions are also reportable under Part 67, the airman application for a medical certificate.

If the charge of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is reduced to Reckless, Careless, or Negligent driving by the court, do I have to report it?
No, the FAA does not consider a conviction for Reckless, Careless, or Negligent Driving a reportable motor vehicle action (MVA). However, you must report the first suspension, if any.

How long do I have to report my alcohol-related motor vehicle action (MVA)?
You have 60 days from the effective date of the administrative action (driver license suspension, revocation, or cancellation) or conviction. (The 60-day period does not begin with the arrest date.)

• Compile a case file
• Verify your airman status
• Get your driver history from the state that holds the record
• Compare information from the Notification Letter to the information on your driver history

• You are not in violation of 61.15(d) (two MVAs within three years)
• You disclosed the action on your Application for Airman Medical (if applicable)
• You comply with 14 CFR 61.15(e) (Notification Letter)

I received an alcohol-related MVA, but failed to report it within the 60 days. What should I do?
Report the MVA as soon as you become aware of the reporting requirement. A written report received after 60 days, but before the FAA discovers the MVA, is normally considered a mitigating factor when determining sanction.

What happens if I fail to report an alcohol-related MVA and FAA finds out about it?
FAA begins a formal investigation. The FAA will send you a Letter of Investigation giving you the opportunity to respond, in writing, to the alleged violation(s).

Will FAA discover that I have an alcohol-related MVA if I don't report it?
Yes, FAA Form 8500-8 "Application for Airmen Medical" contains an express consent provision which authorizes the National Driver Register (NDR) to release information about your driving record to FAA. Information on the NDR record will contain pointers to states that keep a driving history on you. FAA will get these records to determine if you have a reportable alcohol-related MVA.

Who has access to the records kept by the DUI/DWI Compliance Program?
Only investigators assigned to the DUI/DWI program have access to the information files.

I have more questions. How can I contact your office for more information?
You may contact a DUI/DWI investigator Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT at (405) 954-4848. Please Note: You must send a written notification of your alcohol-related MVA. You may not give this information by telephone.

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