Rule lifecycle · RIN:2120-AL84

Falsification, Reproduction, Alteration, Omission, or Incorrect Statements

Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration — observed across 2 documents over 573 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The FAA strictly enforces rules against falsifying, forging, or altering aviation records, including maintenance logs, flight documents, crew certifications, and any paperwork related to aircraft operations. Aviation business owners should audit all their records right now to make sure nothing is false or incomplete, because the enforced rules take effect November 3rd and violations carry penalties.

First seen

Feb 8, 2024

Last seen

Sep 3, 2025

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

573d

Effective on

Monday, November 3, 2025

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Feb 8, 2024

    Falsification, Reproduction, Alteration, Omission, or Incorrect Statements

    #2024-00872

  2. Final·Sep 3, 2025

    Falsification, Reproduction, Alteration, Omission, or Incorrect Statements

    effective Nov 3, 2025#2025-16902