FlightPhysical's Staff Take Home Message
AME will check for:
- Skull defects
- Gross deformities
- Fistulas
- Evidence of recent trauma
- Limited range of motion of the head and neck
- Scars
AME Instructions for the Exam
Content
CHECK EACH ITEM IN APPROPRIATE COLUMN
| Item | Normal | Abnormal |
|---|---|---|
| 25. Head, face, neck, and scalp | ☐ | ☐ |
| 26. Nose | ☐ | ☐ |
| 27. Sinuses | ☐ | ☐ |
| 28. Mouth and Throat | ☐ | ☐ |
| 29. Ears, general (internal and external canals: Hearing under Item 49) | ☐ | ☐ |
| 30. Ear Drums (Perforation) | ☐ | ☐ |
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AME will check for the following during the Head and Neck Exam:
Your head and neck will be examined to determine the presence of any significant (AME judgement call) defects such as:
- Bony defects of the skull
- Gross deformities
- Fistulas
- Evidence of recent blows or trauma to the head
- Limited motion of the head and neck
- Surgical scars
FlightPhysical's Staff Take Home Message
References:
FAA AME Guide Version 12/03/2025