Originally Posted by
WannaBeBiggles
I think you answered your own question. Can you think of any reason where CASA would say you had a valid IR or PC when they have lapsed when they're issuing the validation/verification letter?
Have you ever got a verification letter?
I went overseas with an expired IPC (because I was under an airline check and training system), the letter made no mention of the fact that the IPC was not current.