Mouth & Throat : What to Expect at the Flight Physical

Item 28: FAA Policies on the Airman Medical Exam

Apr 2014

Abbreviated Briefing:

Exam Focuses On:

Impairments to Voice Communication
Stuttering
Anatomic Interference with Oxygen Equipment

Guidance is compiled and interpreted by professional pilots and physicians at FlightPhysical.com from the 2014 AME Guide pages 48-51, 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).

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

This page discussed the Mouth & Throat portion of the ENT section of the Fight Physical Examination required of pilots.

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Mouth & Throat : What to Expect at the Flight Physical

Item 28: FAA Policies on the Airman Medical Exam

Abbreviated Briefing:

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

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