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Pleura and Pleural Cavity

Aeromedical Dispositions

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Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 35. Lungs and Chest

The following info from the FAA lists the most common conditions of aeromedical significance, and course of action that should be taken by the examiner as defined by the protocol and disposition in the table. Medical certificates must not be issued to an applicant with medical conditions that require deferral, or for any condition not listed that may result in sudden or subtle incapacitation without consulting the AMCD or the RFS. Medical documentation must be submitted for any condition in order to support an issuance of an airman medical certificate.

Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 35. Lungs and Chest - Pleura and Pleural Cavity

Disease/Condition Class Evaluation Data Disposition
Acute fibrinous pleurisy;

Empyema;

Pleurisy with effusion; or Pneumonectomy
All Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report, and PFT’s Requires FAA Decision
Malignant tumors or cysts of the lung, pleura or mediastinum All Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report Requires FAA Decision
Other diseases or defects of the lungs or chest wall that require use of medication or that could adversely affect flying or endanger the applicant's well-being if permitted to fly All Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report Requires FAA Decision
Pneumothorax - Traumatic All Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report If 3 months after resolution - Issue
Sarcoid, if more than minimal involvement or if symptomatic All Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report Requires FAA Decision
Spontaneous pneumothorax* All Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report Requires FAA Decision
*The FAA considers history of a single episode of spontaneous pneumothorax disqualifying for airman medical certification until there is x-ray evidence of resolution and until it can be determined that no condition that would be likely to cause recurrence is present (i.e., residual blebs). Candidates who have had more than one pneumothorax (recurrent pneumothoraces) are not normally eligible for certification until surgical interventions are carried out to correct the underlying problem. A person who has such a history is usually able to resume airmen duties 3 months after the surgery. No special limitations on flying at altitude are applied.

Other FAA (Aeromedical) Lung Issues Relevant to Pilots and Airman:


Note: Numbers correspond to the required entry in the AME portion of the FAA Form 8500-8

25. Head, Face, Neck, and Scalp 42. Upper and Lower Extremities
26. Nose 43. Spine and other Musculoskeletal
27. Sinuses 44. Identifying Body Marks, Scars, Tattoos
28. Mouth and Throat 45. Lymphatics
29. Ear 46. Neurologic
30. Ear Drums 47. Psychiatric Conditions
31. Eyes 48. General Systemic
32. Ophthalmoscopic 49. Hearing
33. Pupils 50. Distant Vision
34. Ocular Motility 51. Near and Intermediate Vision
35. Lungs and Chest 52. Color Vision
36. Heart 53. Field of Vision
37. Vascular System 54. Heterophoria
38. Abdomen and Viscera 55. Blood Pressure
39. Anus (No Disposition) 56. Pulse
40. Skin 57. Urinalysis
41. G-U System 58. ECG (No Disposition)

Note: Numbers correspond to the required entry in the AME portion of the FAA Form 8500-8

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