Who needs FAA form 8710-1?
This is an official request for a certificate or rating evaluation. Pilots complete it and submit to the Federal Aviation Administration in order to obtain the airman certificate requested in the United States.
What is this form for?
When a pilot submits form 8710-1, FAA officials start an investigation in order to prove the pilot’s qualification. They open a file and check the information given in the application. They may request additional medical tests or a professional exam, so they can verify the information.
Is it accompanied by other forms?
It doesn’t require any addenda.
When is this form due?
Whenever you need to apply for an FAA certificate or rating evaluation, you should file this form. There is no due date. However, if you want to check the progress of your file, you have to send a written request to:
Federal Aviation Administration
Airmen Certification Branch, AFS-760
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0082
How do I fill out FAA form 8710-1?
Read the instructions and Pilot’s Bill of Rights written notification of investigation on the first four pages of this form. You can then remove them from the application you are about to fill. Provide all necessary information for the FAA authorities. Make sure that it’s true, complete and up-to-date.
Where do I send it?
File the completed form 8710-1 at the closest Flight Standards District Office. You can find the address at the FAA official website.