Record Keeping & Reporting Procedures Flashcards
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Under what circumstances may an AME share an airman's examination records with a third party without the airman's written consent?
Answer: When required by a valid FAA or legal process
Airman medical records are protected and may only be released without consent when required by a valid legal or regulatory process, such as an FAA investigation.
If an airman's electrocardiogram (ECG) is performed during an examination, how must the results be documented?
Answer: Entered into the remarks section of Form 8500-8 and the tracing retained or transmitted to FAA
ECG results must be documented on Form 8500-8 and the tracing retained or forwarded to the FAA as part of the official medical record.
An airman presents a Special Issuance Authorization (SODA) letter at their exam. What must the AME document regarding this letter?
Answer: The SODA number, expiration date, and compliance with any stated conditions
The AME must document the SODA authorization number, its expiration, and verify that any conditions specified in the authorization have been met.
What happens to an airman's medical certificate if it is discovered after issuance that the AME failed to report a known disqualifying condition?
Answer: The FAA may revoke the certificate and investigate the AME
The FAA may revoke the improperly issued certificate and initiate an investigation of the AME for failing to report a known disqualifying condition.
Which of the following is the correct procedure when an airman's vision is found to be outside standards without correction but within standards with correction?
Answer: Issue the certificate with a 'must wear corrective lenses' limitation and document both readings
The certificate is issued with a corrective lens limitation, and both uncorrected and corrected vision results must be documented on Form 8500-8.
An AME retires and closes their practice. What must happen to the retained medical examination records?
Answer: Records must be transferred to another AME or the FAA, or destroyed in accordance with federal record retention requirements after the 3-year period
Upon practice closure, AME records must be properly transferred or retained per federal requirements and cannot simply be destroyed without regard to retention periods.
When completing Form 8500-8 for a student pilot seeking a Third Class certificate for the first time, which additional consideration applies to record keeping?
Answer: The baseline examination establishes the initial medical history record against which future changes will be compared
The first examination creates a baseline medical record that serves as the reference point for evaluating changes in subsequent renewal examinations.