Consequences of Falsification, Reproduction, or Alteration of Records

In plain language

Do not provide false information, reports, or records to the FAA, and do not alter or reproduce FAA documents for fraudulent purposes. Doing so can result in civil penalties and the loss of your remote pilot certificate or operational waivers.

Requirement as structured

The FAA may impose civil sanctions and suspend or revoke certificates or waivers if an owner, operator, remote PIC, or DOC applicant knowingly provides false records or reports, or alters records for fraudulent purposes.

Original regulatory text

the United States government may take appropriate action against a small UAS owner, operator, remote PIC, applicant for a DOC, or anyone else who fraudulently or knowingly provides false records or reports, or otherwise reproduces or alters any records, reports, or other information for fraudulent purposes. Such action could include the FAA’s imposition of civil sanctions and the suspension or revocation of a certificate or waiver (§ 107.5).

Applies when

country

United States

regulatory category

General