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Sleep Apnea

Aeromedical Dispositions

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Lungs

Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 35. Lungs and Chest - Sleep Apnea

Disease/Condition Class Evaluation Data Disposition
Obstructive Sleep Apnea All Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report. Include sleep study with a polysomnogram, use of medications and titration study results Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision

Followup Special Issuance’s -
See AASI Protocol
Periodic Limb Movement, etc. All Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report. Include sleep study with a polysonogram, use of medications and titration study results, along with a statement regarding Restless Leg Syndrome Requires FAA Decision

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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