AME Aviation Medical Standards & Regulations 2

Question 1

Under 14 CFR Part 67, which class of medical certificate is required for a student pilot operating solo?

Accepted Answer

Third-Class

Answer

A Third-Class medical certificate is the minimum required for a student pilot to fly solo under 14 CFR 67.1 and 61.23.

Question 2

What is the maximum duration of a Second-Class medical certificate for an airman who is 39 years old?

Accepted Answer

12 months

Answer

A Second-Class medical certificate for an airman under 40 years of age is valid for 12 calendar months under 14 CFR 61.23.

Question 3

Which FAA regulation governs the medical standards and certification of airmen?

Accepted Answer

14 CFR Part 67

Answer

14 CFR Part 67 establishes the medical standards and certification requirements for airmen, including the criteria for First-, Second-, and Third-Class certificates.

Question 4

An AME discovers a condition during an examination that the applicant did not disclose on Form 8500-8. What is the AME's obligation?

Accepted Answer

Deny issuance and forward findings to the FAA

Answer

When an undisclosed condition is discovered, the AME must deny issuance and report the findings to the FAA, as nondisclosure by an applicant is a serious regulatory violation.

Question 5

Under the special issuance (Authorization) process, who has the authority to grant a medical certificate to an airman with a potentially disqualifying condition?

Accepted Answer

The FAA Federal Air Surgeon or designee

Answer

Only the FAA Federal Air Surgeon (or an authorized designee) can grant a special issuance authorization for an applicant with a condition that does not meet standard criteria.

(AME) Aviation Medical Examiner Certification Practice Test

(AME) Aviation Medical Examiner Certification Practice Test

AME Aviation Medical Standards & Regulations 2