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Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Application Process for Medical Certification
Exam Techniques and Criteria for Qualification
Items 25-30. Ear, Nose, and Throat - Bilateral Deafness
It is possible for a totally deaf person to qualify for a private pilot certificate. When such an applicant initially applies for medical certification, if otherwise qualified, the AMCD may issue a combination medical/student pilot certificate with the limitation “Valid for Student Pilot Purposes Only.” This will allow the student to practice with an instructor before undergoing a pilot check ride for the private pilot’s license.
When the applicant is ready to take the check ride, he/she must contact AMCD or the
RFS for authorization to
take a medical flight test (MFT). Upon successful completion of the MFT, the applicant will be issued a
SODA, and an operational restriction will be placed on his/her pilot’s license that restricts the pilot from flying into airspace requiring radio communication.
Exam Techniques
Other Regions of Head and Neck
- Head and Neck
- External Ear
- Pathology of the Middle Ear
- Unilateral Deafness
- Bilateral Deafness
- Hearing Aids
- Nose
- Evidence of Sinus Disease
- Mouth and Throat
- Larynx
Note: Numbers correspond to the required entry in the AME portion of the FAA Form 8500-8
