Excerpts from Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Application Process for Medical Certification

Applicant History - Item 18. Medical History
v. Conviction and/or Administrative Action History

• The alcohol or drug offense for which the applicant was convicted or the type of administrative action involved (e.g., attendance at an educational or rehabilitation program in lieu of conviction; license denial, suspension, cancellation, or revocation for refusal to be tested; educational safe driving program for multiple speeding convictions; etc.);
• The name of the state or other jurisdiction involved; and
• The date of the conviction and/or administrative action

If there have been no new convictions or administrative actions since the last application, the applicant may enter PREVIOUSLY REPORTED, NO CHANGE. Convictions and/or administrative actions affecting driving privileges may raise questions about the applicant's fitness for certification and may be cause for disqualification. (See Items 18.n. and 47).

Pilots should recall that they must sign a statement of understanding that the FAA is authorized by federal law to query the National Drivers Register for each applicant.

A single driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction or administrative action usually is not cause for denial if there are no other instances or indications of substance dependence or abuse. The Examiner should inquire regarding the applicant's alcohol use history, the circumstances surrounding the incident, and document those findings in Item 60. (See Item 47).

Note: The Examiner should advise the applicant that the reporting of alcohol or drug offenses (i.e., motor vehicle violation) on the history part of the medical application does not relieve the airman of responsibility to report each motor vehicle action to the FAA within 60 days of the occurrence to:

Security and Investigations Division

AMC-700

P.O. Box 25810

Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0810