Aviation Medical Standards & Regulations Flashcards
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What is the minimum distant vision standard for a Third-Class medical certificate applicant?
Answer: 20/40 in each eye separately, with or without correction
14 CFR 67.303(a) requires Third-Class applicants to have distant vision of at least 20/40 in each eye separately, with or without corrective lenses.
Which of the following conditions is a mandatory disqualifier for all classes of medical certificates under 14 CFR Part 67?
Answer: Diabetes mellitus requiring insulin for control
Diabetes mellitus requiring insulin for control is listed as a disqualifying condition under 14 CFR 67.113(b), 67.213(b), and 67.313(b) for all three certificate classes without special issuance.
An applicant reports a history of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Under which regulatory pathway may the AME potentially issue a medical certificate?
Answer: AME-Assisted Special Issuance (AASI) after FAA authorization is established
CABG history is not permanently disqualifying; once an applicant obtains an initial Authorization from the FAA, the AME may re-issue under the AASI program following the established protocol.
What does the abbreviation 'CACI' stand for in FAA medical certification?
Answer: Conditions AMEs Can Issue
CACI stands for 'Conditions AMEs Can Issue' — a program listing specific medical conditions that AMEs may certify directly after reviewing required supporting documentation.
How long must an AME retain the original FAA Form 8500-8 examination records?
Answer: 3 years
AMEs are required to retain examination records for a minimum of 3 years under FAA policy, though many retain them longer for risk management purposes.
Which mental health condition listed in 14 CFR Part 67 is categorically disqualifying for all classes of medical certificate?
Answer: Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is listed as a disqualifying condition under 14 CFR 67.107(a)(4), 67.207(a)(4), and 67.307(a)(4) for all medical certificate classes.