According to AOPA, the current government shutdown affects the following FAA services:
- The FAA Registry remains open.
- Airman medical certification is shut down for the issuance of new medical certificates, but “aviation medical examiners may still issue certificates to qualified pilots at the time of a regular FAA physical exam.”
- The FAA Aeronautical Central Counsel office, responsible for issuing legal interpretations and opinions, is closed.
- The FAA Academy in Oklahoma City (ATC training) is closed.
- All FSDOs (Flight Standards District Offices) are closed.
- FAA practical tests which do not require prior approval may take place if provided by designees.
- FAA Knowledge Tests will be problematic as the third-party testing centers (which are open) will be unable to connect with FAA data systems (which are closed.)
- CBP (Customs and Border Protection) overtime hours are limited, which means pilots wishing to utilize these services after hours may be affected.
For more, visit AOPA.
