Thanks MarkerInbound.......so far these are the actual replies I received.....
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Thank you for your question. This can be accomplished through our
International Field Office(s) (IFO). Where are you located at this time?
Once I know this, I'll be better prepared to provide you with the proper
IFO. Once you contact them, you'll be looking for an operations inspector
to have the limitation removed. Hope this helps. Please contact me with
your location. Thanks again.
Philadelphia FSDO
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Also tried e-mailing the general e-mail address of the faa
9-AMC-AVS-Support-Centralatfaadotgov
received the following reply
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This is not something we can answer for you as our support for IACRA is strictly computer related. We have to direct you to an FAA office, your recommending instructor or designated examiner for an answer to this question.
You can search for the nearest FAA office here : Flight Standards District Offices (FSDO)
Kind regards,
AVS Support Central
9-AMC-AVS-Support-Centralatfaadotgov
Public Customers 1-866-285-4942
Government Employees 1-405-954-7272
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I called the phone number you mentioned i.e. 405-954-3261. I spoke to an examiner and she told me basically that I would personally have to meet with an inspector at a FSDO to have that restriction removed. She said I could try talking to the New York int'l field office.
Looks like there is no other way to do this other than making a trip to the States.....
Thanks for your help though.....