Faa First Class Medical Disqualifications

What medical conditions does FAA consider disqualifying?

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The following conditions are listed in the regulations as disqualifying medical conditions; however, in many cases when the condition is adequately controlled, the FAA will issue medical certification contingent on periodic reports. Coronary heart disease that has …

Medical Certification | Federal Aviation Administration

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FAA MedXPress is a web application pilots must use to submit their certification applicant information (Items 1 through 20) of the FAA Form 8500-8. Pilots …

14 CFR § 61.23 - Medical certificates: Requirement and …

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(a) Operations requiring a medical certificate. Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, a person - (1) Must hold a first-class medical …

15 FAA Medical Certificate Disqualifying Conditions for …

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Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners - Federal Aviation …

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Not disqualifying per se. Used to determine cardiac system status and responsiveness. Blood Pressure: No specified values stated in the standards. The current …

Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners - Federal Aviation …

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Jan 6, 2023

Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners - Federal Aviation …

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For example, there is a 30-hour wait time for a medication that is taken every 4 to 6 hours (5 times 6) Label warnings. Airmen should not fly while using any …

The fifteen specifically disqualifying medical conditions

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The medical certificates that the airman receives are generally time-limited as the airman must redemonstrate with regular testing that they are safe to fly.. Here is the …

Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners – Application …

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A history of simple headaches without sequela is not disqualifying. Some require only temporary disqualification during periods when the headaches are likely to …

Synopsis of Medical Standards - Federal Aviation …

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A diagnosis or medical history of "substance dependence" is disqualifying unless there is established clinical evidence, satisfactory to the Federal Air Surgeon, of recovery, …