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Relevant FAA Form 8500-8 Entry Number(s)
28
FlightPhysical's Staff Take Home Message

Exam Focuses On:

  • Impairments to Voice Communication
  • Stuttering
  • Anatomic Interference with Oxygen Equipment

AME Instructions for the Exam

Content

The mouth and throat should be examined to determine the presence of active disease that is progressive or may interfere with voice communications. Gross abnormalities that could interfere with the use of personal equipment such as oxygen equipment should be identified.

FAA Aerospace Medical Disposition Grid for
Item 28. Mouth and Throat

DISEASE/CONDITION

CLASS

EVALUATION DATA

DISPOSITION



Any malformation or condition, including stuttering, that would impair voice communication

All

Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report

Requires FAA Decision

Palate: Extensive adhesion of the soft palate to the pharynx

All

Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report

Requires FAA Decision

Source: Adapted From 2014 AME Guide Pages 48 and 51
FlightPhysical's Staff Take Home Message
References:
FAA AME Guide Version 12/03/2025