Mouth & Throat : What to Expect at the Flight Physical
Item 28: FAA Policies on the Airman Medical Exam
Apr 2014
Abbreviated Briefing:
Exam Focuses On:
- Impairments to Voice Communication
- Stuttering
- Anatomic Interference with Oxygen Equipment
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Guidance is compiled and interpreted by professional pilots and physicians at FlightPhysical.com from the 2014 AME Guide pages 48-51, FAA and FDA web data (www.FAA.gov & www.FDA.gov), instructions specified in the Aeronautical Information Manual, Federal Air Surgeon Bulletins from 1999-2015, and 14 CFR Part 61 and Part 67 (the FARs).
The mouth and throat should be examined to determine the presence of active disease that is progressive or may interfere with voice communications. Gross abnormalities that could interfere with the use of personal equipment such as oxygen equipment should be identified.
This page discussed the Mouth & Throat portion of the ENT section of the Fight Physical Examination required of pilots.
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