AME Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under 14 CFR Part 67, which class of medical certificate requires the most stringent vision standards?
- First Class (Correct answer)
- Second Class
- Third Class
- Sport Pilot
Correct answer: First Class
First Class medical certificates require the strictest vision standards because they are required for airline transport pilots operating under the most demanding conditions.
Question 2: An AME who discovers that an applicant has falsified their medical history on Form 8500-8 is legally required to:
- Report the falsification to the FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) (Correct answer)
- Issue the certificate and note the discrepancy
- Deny the certificate and destroy the form
- Refer the applicant to another AME
Correct answer: Report the falsification to the FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI)
AMEs must report falsification of medical history to CAMI because falsifying federal aviation records is a federal offense and poses a safety risk.
Question 3: How long must an AME retain records of medical examinations performed?
- 7 years (Correct answer)
- 2 years
- 5 years
- 10 years
Correct answer: 7 years
FAA regulations require AMEs to retain examination records for 7 years to ensure accountability and allow for audits or legal review.
Question 4: Which FAA document serves as the primary authorization for an AME to conduct aviation medical examinations?
- AME Designation Letter (Correct answer)
- FAA Airman Certificate
- Medical Education Certificate
- FAA Operations Specification
Correct answer: AME Designation Letter
The AME Designation Letter from the FAA formally authorizes a physician to conduct aviation medical examinations on behalf of the Administrator.
Question 5: When an applicant reports use of a medication that is on the FAA's 'do not issue' list, the AME must:
- Defer the application to CAMI for further review (Correct answer)
- Issue the certificate with a limitation
- Immediately deny the certificate permanently
- Allow a 30-day washout period and retest
Correct answer: Defer the application to CAMI for further review
Medications on the 'do not issue' list require deferral to CAMI because these cases require specialist review beyond the AME's authority.
Question 6: A Special Issuance Authorization (SISA) allows an applicant with a disqualifying condition to receive a medical certificate. Who has final authority to grant a SISA?
- The FAA Federal Air Surgeon (Correct answer)
- The examining AME
- The Regional Flight Surgeon
- The NTSB medical board
Correct answer: The FAA Federal Air Surgeon
The FAA Federal Air Surgeon holds final authority to grant Special Issuance Authorizations for applicants with conditions that would otherwise be disqualifying.
Question 7: Under 14 CFR 67.415, an AME who fails to follow FAA protocols may face which consequence?
- Termination of AME designation (Correct answer)
- Suspension of medical license
- Criminal prosecution only
- Written reprimand only
Correct answer: Termination of AME designation
The FAA can terminate an AME's designation for failure to follow protocols, as the designation is a privilege granted and overseen by the FAA.
AME Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 2
Under 14 CFR Part 67, which class of medical certificate requires the most stringent vision standards?