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list2002

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I know this is a far question, but there is no one on that bulletin board. Does laminating your pilot certificates void them ? 61.59 (4) says Any alteration of any certificate , rating or authorization under this part. I have run accross DE's saying it's void and some saying it's ok.
 
Laminate it. If you don't, you'll be ordering replacements every few years, if you keep it in your wallet. I've shown mine to 3 FAA ramp check guys, the FAA for my CFI and numerous checkrides. nobodies even flinched.
 
I agree

I have 3 certificates....all were replaced at least 3 times from either accidently throwing pants in the washer with my wallet still in the pocket, getting wet from constantly pulling them out for inspection while it's raining, or just wearing 'em out. Mine are laminated and the feds have not said a word against it. When you're getting ramp checked quite a bit, you'll be glad they're laminated.

My argument is that laminating PREVENTS you from altering your certificates.
 
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Make sure you sign your certificates before you laminate them. A common error is people forget to sign before laminating.
 
Just got off the phone with the Cincinnati FSDO. They said it is alright to laminate as long as is it signed.
 
I laminated a certificate without signing it once. I then signed the laminated one with a felt-tip pen and laminated it again. It worked great and I could also use the certificate as a screwdriver, pocketknife or projectile weapon.

Laminating your certificates is not altering them. Adding an extra rating with a typewriter is what 61.59 is all about.
 
Thanks guys, i had mine laminated already because on of the DE's said it was alright. I haven't researched it until now, some guy at our school had me thinking I would have to re-order the certs.:cool: feelin better now.
 
You may laminate -
From AOPA's site
look for "000411_interpretation"

A letter from Donald Byrne, Assistant Chief Counsel, Regulations Division (FAA) to James Knight II, Aviation Technical Specialist, AOPA.

Make sure you sign it first
 
My certs are getting a little raggedy. Do I have to go to the FSDO to order new ones, or can I do it online, or by phone?
 

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