Reexamination of an Airman
Apr 2014
Abbreviated Briefing:
FAA can order medical reexamination (repeat flight physical) at any time. AME can not.
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Guidance is compiled and interpreted by professional pilots and physicians at FlightPhysical.com from the 2014 AME Guide page 19, 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).
A medical certificate holder may be required to undergo a reexamination at any time if, in the opinion of the Federal Air Surgeon or authorized representative within the FAA, there is a reasonable basis to question the airman's ability to meet the medical standards. An Examiner may NOT order such reexamination.
This page discussed the Reexamination of an Airman portion of the AME Info section of the Fight Physical Examination required of pilots.
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