Airman Certificate Access Bill

Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act This bill allows a pilot to present a digital copy of certain certificates (e. g., an airman certificate or a medical certificate) when required to present such documentation by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector. Under current FAA regulations, a pilot must present for inspection a physical copy of an airman certificate and other paperwork upon a request from the FAA; a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer; or an authorized representative of the Transportation Security Administration or the National Transportation Safety Board. This bill allows a pilot to present a certificate such as an airman certificate or a medical certificate to an FAA inspector as (1) a physical, original copy; or (2) a digital copy stored on an electronic device or cloud storage platform. The FAA must update current regulations to implement this change.

1. This bill allows pilots to show their certificates in physical or digital form. 2. Digital certificates can be stored on devices or in the cloud. 3. The Federal Aviation Administration will set rules for using these certificates. 4. The bill aims to make it easier for pilots to present their credentials during inspections. 5. It requires updates to existing regulations by November 2028.