Endocrine Disorders : What to Expect at the Flight Physical
Item 48: FAA Policies on the Airman Medical Exam
Apr 2014
Guidance is compiled and interpreted by professional pilots and physicians at FlightPhysical.com from the 2014 AME Guide pages 156-157, FAA and FDA web data (www.FAA.gov & www.FDA.gov), instructions specified in the Aeronautical Information Manual, Federal Air Surgeon Bulletins from 1999-2015, and 14 CFR Part 61 and Part 67 (the FARs).
FAA Considerations: Item 48. General Systemic - Endocrine Disorders
Diseases of the Endocrine System | |||
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DISEASE/CONDITION |
CLASS |
EVALUATION DATA |
DISPOSITION |
Acromegaly | All | Submit all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects |
Requires FAA Decision |
Addison's Disease | All | Submit all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects |
Requires FAA Decision |
Cushing's Disease or Syndrome | All | Submit all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects |
Requires FAA Decision |
Hypoglycemia, whether functional or a result of pancreatic tumor | All | Submit all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects |
Requires FAA Decision |
Hyperparathyroidism | All | Submit all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects, and current serum calcium and phosphorus levels |
If status post-surgery, disease controlled, stable and no sequela - Issue Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision |
Hypoparathyroidism | All | Submit all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects and current serum calcium and phosphorus levels |
Requires FAA Decision |
Hyperthyroidism | All | Submit all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects and current TFTs | Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision See AASI Hyperthyroidism |
Hypothyroidism | All | Review all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects and current TFTs | See Hypothyroidism Worksheet (2013 PDF version). If airman meets all certification criteria - Issue. All others require FAA decision. Submit all evaluation data. Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision Followup Special Issuances - See AASI Protocol |
Proteinuria & Glycosuria | All | Submit all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects | Trace or 1+ protein and glucose intolerance ruled out - Issue Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision |
This page discussed the Endocrine Disorders portion of the Gerneral Systemic section of the Fight Physical Examination required of pilots.
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