FEDERAL AVIATION MEDICAL EXAM

Introduction

The Federal Aviation Administration requires that Pilots receive recurring medical examinations.  The examination is performed by a Preventive*PLUS Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) who is designated by the Federal Aviation Administration. The AME has the authority to examine applicants for airman medical certificates and to issue and deny issuance of certificates. The regulations of airman medical standards are contained in Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations §§ 67.1-31.

Categories

First Class
Second Class
Third Class

Contents of Examination

History Form FAA FORM 8500-8

Physical Examination:

Height, weight, pulse	Cardiopulmonary	Musculoskeletal
Head, face, neck, scalp	Vascular disease	Lymphatic
Nose, sinuses, mouth, throat	Abdomen, anus	Neurologic
Ears, eardrums	Skin	Psychiatric
Eyes	Ophthalmoscopic Exam	Genitourinary

Laboratory:

Urinalysis
EKG for First Class Applicants age 35 and yearly after age 40
Other Tests as required by FAA

Report

Airmen Medical Certificate FAA Form 8420-2