Legal Interpretations
Kelm 1990
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Summary
The Question
Does the word "past" in 14 CFR 61.57(e) mean the same as "preceding" in 14 CFR 61.57(a)?
Background
After two earlier FAA letters to the requester, the FAA followed up to confirm how a word in 14 CFR 61.57 should be read.
The FAA’s Interpretation
Yes. The FAA confirmed that "past" in 14 CFR 61.57(e) means the same as "preceding" in 14 CFR 61.57(a).
- Requester
- Kelm
- Issued
- January 11, 1990
- Subject
- Pilot Certification & Privileges
Regulations Cited
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January 11, 1990
Mr. Ed Kelm
Re: Interpretation of FAR 61.57
Dear Mr. Kelm:
This follows-up the two letters we sent you on December 15, 1989. We hereby confirm to you that the word "past" in sub-section (e) of Section 61.57 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. 61.57) means the same as the word "preceding" in sub-section (a) of 61.57.
Sincerely,
Carey W. Terasaki
General Attorney
Regulations Referenced
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