What happens if you lose your certificate?

• A. SkyWest may issue you a temporary that is valid for 72 hours, however you may not go international.
• B. SkyWest may issue you a temporary that is valid for 24 hours
• C. No temporary replacement; you may wait
• D. Automatic extension until replacement arrives

Answer: (A)

Losing your certificate triggers a short-term solution so you can keep flying while you replace it. SkyWest can issue a temporary certificate valid for 72 hours, and it cannot be used for international flights. That 72-hour window gives enough time to arrange the replacement and get to a point where you’re legally cleared to operate again, without leaving you grounded for longer than necessary. A 24-hour temporary would likely be too short to complete the replacement process, and there isn’t an automatic extension because a formal replacement document is required to verify your credentials for continued operations. There is a temporary replacement option to bridge the gap, so you don’t just wait without documentation. In practice, report the loss immediately and follow the process to obtain the replacement certificate through the proper channels, using the temporary document only for eligible domestic operations until the permanent certificate arrives.