My Flight Surgeon
Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner
The FAA has new criteria to allow the AME to issue a medical certificate when the airman has arthritis without going through the Special Issuance process. Applicants for first- or second- class must provide this information annually; applicants for third-class must provide the information with each required exam. Without this documentation, the AME cannot issue the medical certificate and must defer the certification decision to the FAA.
A status report from the treating physician stating the condition stable on current regimen and no changes are recommended The patient has no signs or symptoms of hypothyroidism.
Had a normal TSH within the past 90 days
A status report from the treating physician stating the condition stable on current regimen and no changes are recommended The patient has no signs or symptoms of hypothyroidism.
Had a normal TSH within the past 90 days
