My Flight Surgeon
Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner
The new Series GG of Form 8500-8 has been released. The changes include:
The Form will require airman to report not only “Convictions” for felonies
or misdemeanors, but now will include a requirement to report any “Arrests” for similar offenses
Signing the application will authorize the FAA to access any government disability databases (Social Security Administration, state, military, federal, etc.) for any disability claims made by airmen.
Question 18y: Medical disability benefits.
Keep these in mind when completing the new GG series of Form 8500-8.
The Form will require airman to report not only “Convictions” for felonies
or misdemeanors, but now will include a requirement to report any “Arrests” for similar offenses
Signing the application will authorize the FAA to access any government disability databases (Social Security Administration, state, military, federal, etc.) for any disability claims made by airmen.
Question 18y: Medical disability benefits.
Keep these in mind when completing the new GG series of Form 8500-8.