Medical Certificates Flashcards
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To exercise the privileges of a private pilot certificate , what medical certificate is required, and how long is it valid? ( 14CFR 61.23 and Part 68)
You must hold at least a 3rd class medical certificate. The medical certificate expires at the end of the last day of :
A. The 60th after the month of examination shown on the certificate , if on the date of your last recent medical examination you were under the age of 40.
B. The 24th month after the month of the date of examination shown on the certificate , if on the date of your most recent medical examination you were over the age of 40.
Note : Third class medical reform went into effect in 2017 , eliminating the need for a 3rd class medical certificate for many.
Spring has finally arrived and the weather looks great so you decide to rent an airplane and go fly. The problem is , your allergies are giving you a problem and you have just taken your medication. Can you still go fly? Explain.
The safest rules is not to fly while taking any medications , unless over the counter drugs, antihistamines , decongestants , including drowsiness and cognitive deficits. 14CFR prohibits pilots rom performing crew member duties while any medication that affects the body in any way contrary to safety. If there is any doubt reguarding the effects of any medication , consult an aviation medical examiner. (AME) before flying .
Note: Information on FAA’s “ Do not issue/ do not Fly” medications can be found at . FAA.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/pharm/
Where can you find a list of medical conditions that may disqualify you from obtaining a medical certificate?
The standards for medical certification are contained in part 67 and the requirements for obtaining medical certificates can be found in part 61.
What requirements must be met to fly under basic medical ?
A. Hold a current and valid US drivers license.
B. Hold or have held a medical certificate issued by the FAA at any point after July 14, 2006.
C. Answer the health questions on the comprehensive medical examination checklist (CMEC)
D. Get you physical examination by any state licensed physician, and have that physician complete the CMEC ( be sure to keep you copy of the CMEC)
E. Take a basic med online medical education course . Keep the course completion document issued to you by the course provider.
What privileges and limitations apply when flying under BasicMed?
You can conduct any operation that you would otherwise be able to conduct using your pilot certificate and a third class medical except you are limited to:
A. Fly with no more than five passengers
B. Fly an aircraft that is authorized that has a maximum takeoff weight of not more than 6,000 pounds.
C. Fly an aircraft that I authorized to carry no more than six occupants ( ie five passengers + the pilot).
D. Flights within the United States , at an indicated airspeed of 250 knots or less, and at or below 18,000 feet MSL .
E. You may not fly for compensation or hire.
What is required to maintain Basic Med privileges?
A. Be sure you have a CMEC that shows that your most recent physical examination was within the past 48 months . Keep the completed, signed CMEC in a safe place.
B. Be sure you are being treated by a physician for medical conditions that may affect safety of flight.
C. Be sure you have a course completion certificate that was issued by a basic med medical training course provider within the past 24 calendar months.
