There are many important dates that operators must be aware of for the Pilot Record Databe. All the dates listed below are in reference to 14 CFR 111 and AC 120-68J. When in reference to “reviewing entities” evaluating records, the pilot must give consent and right of review (111.120).
September 8th 2021:
Each operator must submit application for access to the PRD by this date. Operators must also name a Responsible Person who will manage the records and is responsible for what is entered into the PRD.
December 7th 2021:
Reviewing entities must start using the PRD by this date to evaluate FAA records entered into the PRD. The FAA records include pilot certificate, including type ratings and limitations, medical certificate, failed attempts to pass a practical test to obtain a certificate or type rating, enforcement action, aviation accidents or incidents, positive drug test results, alcohol misuse violations, and refusals to submit to drug and alcohol testing.
June 10th 2022:
Beginning on this date reporting entities must submit all new records into the PRD. Reporting entities must still respond to PRIA requests for historical records, or they can elect to submit them to the PRD. The PRD will state whether a reporting entity has submitted all historical records into the PRD, or if a PRIA request is still needed.
Beginning on this date reviewing entities must request and evaluate all relevant information identified through the National Driver Register (NDR). The reviewing entity must also document in the PRD that they complied with the NDR requirement. This requirement does not apply to 91K operators or air tour operators.
June 12th 2023:
By this date reporting entities must have entered all historical records dating on or after January 1st 2015.
September 9th 2024:
By this date all historical records dating before January 1st, 2015 must be entered into the PRD. All part 121 and part 135 operators must enter historical records dating back to August 1st 2005. All other operators that are required to enter records into the PRD must submit records dating back to August 1st, 2010.