The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is an agency of the United States Department of Transportation with authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S. (National Airworthiness Authority). The Federal Aviation Act of 1958 created the group under the name "Federal Aviation Agency", and adopted its current name in 1967 when it became a part of the United States Department of Transportation. The Federal Aviation Administration's major roles include: Regulating U.S. commercial space transportation. Regulating air navigation facilities' geometry and Flight inspection standards. Encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology. Issuing, suspending, or revoking pilot certificates. Regulating civil aviation to promote safety, especially through local offices called Flight Standards District Offices. Developing and operating a system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft. Researching and developing the National Airspace System and civil aeronautics. Developing and carrying out programs to control aircraft noise and other environmental effects of civil aviation.
This book includes the following topics:
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Legal Responsibilities of Designated Aviation Medical Examiners
2. Authority of Aviation Medical Examiners
3. Equipment Requirements
4. Medical Certification Decision Making
5. Authorization for Special Issuance and AME Assisted Special Issuance (AASI)
6. Privacy of Medical Information
7. Release of Information
8. No ìAlternateî Examiners Designated
9. Who May Be Certified
10. Classes of Medical Certificates
11. Operations Not Requiring a Medical Certificate
12. Medical Certificates ñ AME Completion
13. Validity of Medical Certificates
14. Title 14 CFR ß 61.53, Prohibition on Operations During Medical Deficiency
15. Reexamination of an Airman
16. Examination Fees
17. Replacement of Medical Certificates
18. Disposition of Applications and Medical Examinations
19. Protection and Destruction of Forms
20. Questions or Requests for Assistance
21. Airman Appeals
APPLICATION FOR MEDICAL CERTIFICATION
I. AME Guidance for Positive Identification of Airmen and Application Procedures
II. Prior to the Examination
ITEMS 1-2. Application for; Class of Medical Certificate Applied For
ITEMS 3-10. Identification
ITEMS 11-12. Occupation; Employer
ITEM 13. Has Your FAA Airman Medical Certificate Ever Been Denied, Suspended, or Revoked?
ITEMS 14-15. Total Pilot Time
ITEM 16. Date of Last FAA Medical Application
ITEM 17.a. Do You Currently Use Any Medication (Prescription or NONprescription)?
ITEM 17.b. Do You Ever Use Near Vision Contact Lens(es) While Flying?
ITEM 18. Medical History
ITEM 19. Visits to Health Professional Within Last 3 Years
ITEM 20. Applicantís National Driver Register and Certifying Declaration
EXAMINATION TECHNIQUES AND CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION
ITEMS 21-22. Height and Weight
ITEMS 23-24. Statement of Demonstrated Ability (SODA); SODA Serial Number
ITEMS 25-30. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
ITEMS 31-34. Eye
ITEM 35. Lungs and Chest
ITEM 36. Heart
ITEM 37. Vascular System
ITEM 38. Abdomen and Viscera
ITEM 39. Anus
ITEM 40. Skin
ITEM 41. G-U System
ITEMS 42-43. Musculoskeletal
ITEM 44. Identifying Body Marks, Scars, Tattoos
ITEM 45. Lymphatics
ITEM 46. Neurologic
ITEM 47. Psychiatric
ITEM 48. General Systemic
ITEM 49. Hearing
ITEMS 50- 54. Ophthalmologic Disorder
ITEM 55. Blood Pressure
ITEM 56. Pulse
ITEM 57. Urine Test
ITEM 58. ECG
APPLICATION REVIEW
ITEM 59. Other Tests Given
ITEM 60. Comments On History and Findings
ITEM 61. Applicantís Name
ITEM 62. Has Been Issued
ITEM 63. Disqualifying Defects
ITEM 64. Medical Examinerís Declaration
DISEASE PROTOCOLS
PHARMACEUTICALS
SPECIAL ISSUANCES
SUBSTANCES OF DEPENDENCE/ABUSE
SYNOPSIS OF MEDICAL STANDARDS
