ARA.FCL.250 Limitation, suspension or
revocation of licences, ratings and certificates
Regulation (EU) 2020/359
(a) The competent authority shall limit, suspend or revoke as applicable a pilot licence and associated ratings or certificates in accordance with ARA.GEN.355 in, but not limited to, the following circumstances:
(1) obtaining the pilot licence, rating or certificate by falsification of submitted documentary evidence;
(2) falsification of the logbook and licence or certificate records;
(3) the licence holder no longer complies with the applicable requirements of Annex I (Part‑FCL), Annex III (Part-BFCL) to Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/395 or Annex III (Part‑SFCL) to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1976;
(4) exercising the privileges of a licence, rating or certificate when adversely affected by alcohol or drugs;
(5) non-compliance with the applicable operational requirements;
(6) evidence of malpractice or fraudulent use of the certificate; or
(7) unacceptable performance in any phase of the flight examiner’s duties or responsibilities.
(b) The competent authority may also limit, suspend or revoke a licence, rating or certificate upon the written request of the licence or certificate holder.
(c) All skill tests, proficiency checks or assessments of competence conducted during suspension or after the revocation of an examiner’s certificate will be invalid.