Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is an agency of the United States Department of Transportation with authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S. (National Airworthiness Authority). The Federal Aviation Act of 1958 created the group under the name "Federal Aviation Agency", and adopted its current name in 1967 when it became a part of the United States Department of Transportation. The Federal Aviation Administration's major roles include: Regulating U.S. commercial space transportation.  Regulating air navigation facilities' geometry and Flight inspection standards.  Encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology. Issuing, suspending, or revoking pilot certificates.  Regulating civil aviation to promote safety, especially through local offices called Flight Standards District Offices.  Developing and operating a system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft.  Researching and developing the National Airspace System and civil aeronautics.  Developing and carrying out programs to control aircraft noise and other environmental effects of civil aviation.

This book includes the following topics:

GENERAL INFORMATION

   

1. Legal Responsibilities of Designated Aviation Medical Examiners

2. Authority of Aviation Medical Examiners

3. Equipment Requirements

4. Medical Certification Decision Making

5. Authorization for Special Issuance and AME Assisted Special Issuance (AASI)

6. Privacy of Medical Information

7. Release of Information

8. No ìAlternateî Examiners Designated

9. Who May Be Certified

10. Classes of Medical Certificates

11. Operations Not Requiring a Medical Certificate

12. Medical Certificates ñ AME Completion

13. Validity of Medical Certificates

14. Title 14 CFR ß 61.53, Prohibition on Operations During Medical Deficiency

15. Reexamination of an Airman

16. Examination Fees

17. Replacement of Medical Certificates

18. Disposition of Applications and Medical Examinations

19. Protection and Destruction of Forms

20. Questions or Requests for Assistance

21. Airman Appeals

APPLICATION FOR MEDICAL CERTIFICATION

   

I. AME Guidance for Positive Identification of Airmen and Application Procedures

II. Prior to the Examination

ITEMS 1-2. Application for; Class of Medical Certificate Applied For

ITEMS 3-10. Identification

ITEMS 11-12. Occupation; Employer

ITEM 13. Has Your FAA Airman Medical Certificate Ever Been Denied, Suspended, or Revoked?

ITEMS 14-15. Total Pilot Time

ITEM 16. Date of Last FAA Medical Application

ITEM 17.a. Do You Currently Use Any Medication (Prescription or NONprescription)?

ITEM 17.b. Do You Ever Use Near Vision Contact Lens(es) While Flying?

ITEM 18. Medical History

ITEM 19. Visits to Health Professional Within Last 3 Years

ITEM 20. Applicantís National Driver Register and Certifying Declaration

EXAMINATION TECHNIQUES AND CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION

   

ITEMS 21-22. Height and Weight

ITEMS 23-24. Statement of Demonstrated Ability (SODA); SODA Serial Number

ITEMS 25-30. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

ITEMS 31-34. Eye

ITEM 35. Lungs and Chest

ITEM 36. Heart

ITEM 37. Vascular System

ITEM 38. Abdomen and Viscera

ITEM 39. Anus

ITEM 40. Skin

ITEM 41. G-U System

ITEMS 42-43. Musculoskeletal

ITEM 44. Identifying Body Marks, Scars, Tattoos

ITEM 45. Lymphatics

ITEM 46. Neurologic

ITEM 47. Psychiatric

ITEM 48. General Systemic

ITEM 49. Hearing

ITEMS 50- 54. Ophthalmologic Disorder

ITEM 55. Blood Pressure

ITEM 56. Pulse

ITEM 57. Urine Test

ITEM 58. ECG

APPLICATION REVIEW

   

ITEM 59. Other Tests Given

ITEM 60. Comments On History and Findings

ITEM 61. Applicantís Name

ITEM 62. Has Been Issued

ITEM 63. Disqualifying Defects

ITEM 64. Medical Examinerís Declaration

   

DISEASE PROTOCOLS

PHARMACEUTICALS

SPECIAL ISSUANCES

SUBSTANCES OF DEPENDENCE/ABUSE

SYNOPSIS OF MEDICAL STANDARDS