Excerpts from AME Guide |
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 |
Other FAA (Aeromedical) Lung Issues Relevant to Pilots and Airman:
- Allergies
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Disease of the Lungs, Pleura, or Mediastinum
- Pleura and Pleural Cavity
- Pulmonary
- Sleep Apnea
Note: Numbers correspond to the required entry in the AME portion of the FAA Form 8500-8
Note: Numbers correspond to the required entry in the AME portion of the FAA Form 8500-8