Excerpts from AME Guide |
Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Application Process for Medical Certification
Exam Techniques and Criteria for Qualification
Item 27. Sinuses
- Code of Federal Regulations
- First-Class: 14 CFR 67.105(b)(c)
- Second-Class: 14 CFR 67.205(b)(c)
- Third-Class: 14 CFR 67.305(b)(c)
- FAA Approved Examination Techniques Used by FAA Designated AMEs
III. Aerospace Medical Dispositions
The following discussion from the FAA lists the most common conditions of aeromedical significance, and course of action that should be taken by the AME as defined by the protocol and disposition in the table. Medical certificates must not be issued to an applicant with medical conditions that require deferral, or for any condition not listed that may result in sudden or subtle incapacitation without consulting the AMCD or the RFS. Medical documentation must be submitted for any condition in order to support an issuance of an airman medical certificate.
Acute or Chronic Sinusitis
Disease/Condition | Class | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
---|---|---|---|
Sinusitis, intermittent use of topical or non-sedating medication | All | Document medication, dose and absence of side effects | Responds to treatment without any side effects - Issue |
Severe-requiring continuous use of medication or effected by barometric changes | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report | Requires FAA Decision |
Sinus Tumor
Disease/Condition | Class | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
---|---|---|---|
Benign - Cysts/Polyps | All | If no physiologic effects, submit documentation | Asymptomatic, no observable growth over a 12-month period, no potential for sinus block - Issue |
Malignant | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report | Requires FAA Decision |
Note: Numbers correspond to the required entry in the AME portion of the FAA Form 8500-8