Technology & Digital Tools Flashcards

When an applicant submits a MedXPress application but the AME cannot locate it in AMCS, what is the most likely cause?

Answer: The application expired after 60 days without AME retrieval

MedXPress applications expire after 60 days if not retrieved by an AME, requiring the applicant to resubmit.

Which AMCS feature allows an AME to view the complete history of an applicant's prior medical certifications?

Answer: Applicant Summary Screen

The Applicant Summary Screen in AMCS displays prior certificates, deferrals, and special issuances for a given applicant.

In the context of AME digital tools, what does the acronym 'CACI' stand for?

Answer: Conditions AMEs Can Issue

CACI stands for Conditions AMEs Can Issue, a program allowing AMEs to issue certificates for certain previously-deferrable conditions.

An AME using AMCS wants to flag a case for CACI processing. Which step must be completed FIRST in the system?

Answer: Retrieve the MedXPress application

The MedXPress application must be retrieved in AMCS before any CACI worksheet or other data entry can proceed.

Which FAA online portal do AMEs use to access training modules, policy updates, and certification guidance documents?

Answer: AME Connect

AME Connect is the FAA's dedicated online platform providing AMEs with training resources, bulletins, and policy guidance.

When using AMCS to issue a Special Issuance certificate, what document type must the AME attach to complete the digital workflow?

Answer: Authorization letter from the AMCD

A Special Issuance requires an authorization letter from the Aeromedical Certification Division before the AME can issue the certificate in AMCS.

What is the primary function of the 'Defer' option in the AMCS examination workflow?

Answer: Sends the case to the AMCD for review without issuing a certificate

Selecting 'Defer' in AMCS transmits the case to the Aeromedical Certification Division for further evaluation instead of issuing a certificate.