Replacement of Lost Medical Certificates
Mar 2014
Abbreviated Briefing:
Replacement of Lost Medical Certificates costs $2, send request to FAA in OKC with
- Name
- DOB
- Class of Certificate
- AME Name
- How lost of Destroyed
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Guidance is compiled and interpreted by professional pilots and physicians at FlightPhysical.com from the 2014 AME Guide page 20, 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).
Medical certificates that are lost or accidentally destroyed may be replaced upon proper application provided such certificates have not expired. The request should be sent to:
FOIA DESK
AEROSPACE MEDICAL CERTIFICATION DIVISION, AAM-331
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
CIVIL AEROSPACE MEDICAL INSTITUTE
POST OFFICE BOX 26200
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73125-0080
The airman's request for replacement must be accompanied by a remittance of two dollars ($2) (check or money order) made payable to the FAA. This request must include:
- Airman’s full name and date of birth;
- Class of certificate;
- Place and date of examination;
- Name of the Examiner; and
- Circumstances of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The replacement certificate will be prepared in the same manner as the missing certificate and will bear the same date of examination regardless of when it is issued.
In an emergency, contact your Regional Flight Surgeon or the Manager, AMCD, AAM-300, at above address or by facsimile at 405-954-4300 for certification verification only.
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