Professional Standards & Competencies Flashcards
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What action is required if an AME realizes after issuing a certificate that the airman had a disqualifying condition that was not discovered during the examination?
Answer: Notify the FAA and advise the airman that the certificate may be invalid
Upon discovering a post-issuance error, the AME must notify the FAA and inform the airman, as the FAA has authority to revoke or modify the certificate.
An airman seeking recertification after a cardiac event must provide which type of documentation to the AME?
Answer: Cardiovascular evaluation records as specified by the FAA's special issuance protocol
Post-cardiac event recertification requires the specific cardiovascular evaluation package defined by FAA special issuance requirements, not just any physician documentation.
Which statement about the BasicMed program is accurate in relation to the AME's role?
Answer: BasicMed examinations can be conducted by any state-licensed physician, bypassing the AME process
BasicMed allows eligible pilots to use any state-licensed physician for their medical examination, which does not involve or require an FAA-designated AME.
An AME finds that an airman's corrected visual acuity meets second-class standards but the airman only holds a private pilot certificate. The AME should issue:
Answer: A third-class certificate, as that is the class appropriate to private pilot operations
The AME should issue the certificate class requested by the airman; a private pilot should receive a third-class certificate regardless of whether higher-class standards are met.
The 'Fly With Me' program promoted by the FAA encourages AMEs to:
Answer: Build rapport with airmen by flying with them to better understand aviation demands
The 'Fly With Me' program encourages AMEs to fly with airmen to gain firsthand understanding of the physiological and psychological demands of aviation.
When an airman discloses a DUI conviction on Form 8500-8, what is the minimum documentation the AME should request?
Answer: Court records, motor vehicle reports, and any related substance abuse evaluation records
A DUI disclosure requires the AME to obtain full legal and substance abuse evaluation records to assess whether a substance abuse or dependence condition exists.
An AME who fails to comply with FAA policies and procedures may be subject to which of the following under the AME's Letter of Authorization?
Answer: Suspension, amendment, or revocation of the AME designation by the FAA
The FAA may suspend, amend, or revoke an AME's Letter of Authorization for failure to comply with applicable regulations and FAA policies.