14 CFR · Part 61
14 CFR § 61.17
Temporary certificate.
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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.
Reflects the eCFR edition current as of July 6, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 17, 2026.