the letters we like to get - 2 SI approvals

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of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration

Aviation Safety Office of Aerospace Medicine Aerospace Medical Certification Division, AAM-300

P.O. Box 25082

Oklahoma City, OK 73125-9867



OCTOBER 18, 2018

PENSACOLA FL 32505-3471

Ref: PI # 22

MID # 2 APP ID. ------

Subject: Authorization for Special Issuance of an Airman Medical Certificate

Dear Ms.

I have reviewed all information available in your agency medical file in support of your request for airman medical certification. The available medical evidence reveals an established medical history and/or clinical diagnosis of: substance dependence (alcohol). The findings are disqualifying for an unrestricted airman medical certificate under Sections 67.107(a) (4), 67.207(a) (4), and 67.307 (a) (4} of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, (14 CFR) Part 67.

However, based on your current clinical status, I have determined that you may be granted an Authorization for Special Issuance of a third-class airman medical certificate under 14 CFR S 67.401. This letter supersedes any prior

Authorizations and any previous determination letters of denial, ineligibility or withdrawal of an Authorization.


The enclosed medical certificate expires on February 28, 2019. certificate supersedes any previously issued certificates,

This Authorization expires on February 28, 2021.

This Authorization REQUIRES THAT YOU MUST:

. Comply with all of the following conditions or your Special Issuance will be withdrawn.

Not change your HIMS trained aviation medical examiner (HIMS AME) without prior FAA approval.

• Present this Authorization letter to your HIMS AME at each visit.

Submit the following documentation required under this Authorization directly to your HIMS AME for review prior to issuing interim certificates or undergoing periodic FAA medical examinations required by class of certificate:

********************************************************************************************************


Aviation Safety Office of Aerospace Medicine Aerospace Medical Certification Division, AAM-300

P.O. Box 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125-9867 Phone: (405) 954-4821

OCTOBER 24, 2018

PACE FL 32571

AUTHORIZATION FOR SPECIAL ISSUANCE OF A MEDICAL CERTIFICATION (AUTHORIZATION)

Dear Mr.

I have reviewed the information submitted by you in support of your request for airman medical certification. The medical evidence reveals a history of adjustment disorder with depressed nood. You are ineligible for medical certification under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRS), revised Part 67; specifically under paragraph(s) or section(s) 107(c), 207(c), and 30740I hare determined, however, that you may be granted Authorization for special issuance of the enclosed third-class airman medical certificate under Title 14 of the CFRS, Section 67.401. The certificate expires June 30, 2019, and supersedes any previously issued certificates. This AUTHORIZATION supersedes any previously issued AUTHORIZATION.

This Authorization expires: June 30, 2019

At least 60 days prior to the expiration of this Authorization, you must submit the following:


A current history and clinical examination from your treating physician regarding your history of adjustment disorder with depressed mood. The report should address history and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment plan, current over-the-counter and prescription medications (name, dosage, indication, frequency of use and side effects), and prognosis. Include the results of any current testing deemed appropriate.

Please mail the reports in one complete package to:


Federal Aviation Administration Aerospace Medical Certification Division CAMI Bldg 13, Room 308, AAM-300 PO Box 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125


 
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Very cool!

But for #2.... depressed nood? Thought I was the worst at typographical errors!
 
Great job!! Good to see guys out on the front lines picking the battles and winning the wars!!!
 
Question 1) The only two requirements for the first SI is to keep the same AME and bring that authorization letter for all future AME visits?

Question 2) That SI is issued for 3 years. What happens after that 3 years?
 
Question 2) That SI is issued for 3 years. What happens after that 3 years?
If the airman remains in compliance with the SI, and all of the updated information remains within the green arc of what the SI is covering, OKC is pretty good about automatically renewing the SI's.

I've had a 5 year (or was it 6 years?) SI get automatically renewed for additional maximum time 2 years after the old one was issued. This occurred at the same time a fresh medical certificate was generated and mailed to me.
 
Question 1) The only two requirements for the first SI is to keep the same AME and bring that authorization letter for all future AME visits?
It helps to keep the same AME, but not a requirement. And bringing a photocopy with you for future visits might be useful, but that AME should have a copy of it in your file.

If you have found that the AME you started with isn't going to be the best one for you long term, and you are going to switch to a different one, then bringing the latest information, including the SI letter, might be of help to the new AME. Saves office staff time from requesting it out of the OKC archives.
 

of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration

Aviation Safety Office of Aerospace Medicine Aerospace Medical Certification Division, AAM-300

P.O. Box 25082

Oklahoma City, OK 73125-9867



OCTOBER 18, 2018

PENSACOLA FL 32505-3471

Ref: PI # 22

MID # 2 APP ID. ------

Subject: Authorization for Special Issuance of an Airman Medical Certificate

Dear Ms.

I have reviewed all information available in your agency medical file in support of your request for airman medical certification. The available medical evidence reveals an established medical history and/or clinical diagnosis of: substance dependence (alcohol). The findings are disqualifying for an unrestricted airman medical certificate under Sections 67.107(a) (4), 67.207(a) (4), and 67.307 (a) (4} of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, (14 CFR) Part 67.

However, based on your current clinical status, I have determined that you may be granted an Authorization for Special Issuance of a third-class airman medical certificate under 14 CFR S 67.401. This letter supersedes any prior

Authorizations and any previous determination letters of denial, ineligibility or withdrawal of an Authorization.


The enclosed medical certificate expires on February 28, 2019. certificate supersedes any previously issued certificates,

This Authorization expires on February 28, 2021.

This Authorization REQUIRES THAT YOU MUST:

. Comply with all of the following conditions or your Special Issuance will be withdrawn.

Not change your HIMS trained aviation medical examiner (HIMS AME) without prior FAA approval.

• Present this Authorization letter to your HIMS AME at each visit.

Submit the following documentation required under this Authorization directly to your HIMS AME for review prior to issuing interim certificates or undergoing periodic FAA medical examinations required by class of certificate:

********************************************************************************************************

Aviation Safety Office of Aerospace Medicine Aerospace Medical Certification Division, AAM-300

P.O. Box 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125-9867 Phone: (405) 954-4821

OCTOBER 24, 2018

PACE FL 32571

AUTHORIZATION FOR SPECIAL ISSUANCE OF A MEDICAL CERTIFICATION (AUTHORIZATION)

Dear Mr.

I have reviewed the information submitted by you in support of your request for airman medical certification. The medical evidence reveals a history of adjustment disorder with depressed nood. You are ineligible for medical certification under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRS), revised Part 67; specifically under paragraph(s) or section(s) 107(c), 207(c), and 30740I hare determined, however, that you may be granted Authorization for special issuance of the enclosed third-class airman medical certificate under Title 14 of the CFRS, Section 67.401. The certificate expires June 30, 2019, and supersedes any previously issued certificates. This AUTHORIZATION supersedes any previously issued AUTHORIZATION.

This Authorization expires: June 30, 2019

At least 60 days prior to the expiration of this Authorization, you must submit the following:


A current history and clinical examination from your treating physician regarding your history of adjustment disorder with depressed mood. The report should address history and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment plan, current over-the-counter and prescription medications (name, dosage, indication, frequency of use and side effects), and prognosis. Include the results of any current testing deemed appropriate.

Please mail the reports in one complete package to:


Federal Aviation Administration Aerospace Medical Certification Division CAMI Bldg 13, Room 308, AAM-300 PO Box 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125
This is so cool Doc! :)

If you have the time, would you be able to share a bit (high level) on just what you and the applicants had to do get these specific SI's? A few things like how long from start to finish? Maybe how much out of pocket for the pilot? And how many hours you had to spend to make it happen?
 
Question 1) The only two requirements for the first SI is to keep the same AME and bring that authorization letter for all future AME visits?

Question 2) That SI is issued for 3 years. What happens after that 3 years?

I only posted the first page of both. All SI come with an expiration date and annual or even semi-annual requirements. HIMS can expire at 3 years, but usually renewed to 5 years. Heart condition, for just one example are for the flying lifetime. Changing AME's is permissible for all SI's, but changing a HIMS SI requires advance approval.
 
This is so cool Doc! :)

If you have the time, would you be able to share a bit (high level) on just what you and the applicants had to do get these specific SI's? A few things like how long from start to finish? Maybe how much out of pocket for the pilot? And how many hours you had to spend to make it happen?

Usually 10 weeks for simple non-HIMS SI's.
12 to 20+ weeks for HIMS

Easily 30 min to an hour every working day ... till SI issued. More for HIMS. The job is to move everyone and every thing along!

Some SI's just require seeing a specialist - relatively cheap!
HIMS - ~ $4 to 5K to issuance; ~ $2K yearly after, not including drug testing if required. In 3rd year of HIMS, seeing a shrink may be dropped - very case specific.
 
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I only posted the first page of both. All SI come with an expiration date and annual or even semi-annual requirements. HIMS can expire at 3 years, but usually renewed to 5 years. Heart condition, for just one example are for the flying lifetime. Changing AME's is permissible for all SI's, but changing a HIMS SI requires advance approval.
I didn't realize some have semi annual expirations!
 
Usually 10 weeks for simple non-HIMS SI's.
12 to 20+ weeks for HIMS

Easily 30 min to an hour every working day ... till SI issued. More for HIMS. The job is to move everyone and every thing along!

Some SI's just require seeing a specialist - relatively cheap!
HIMS - ~ $4 to 5K to issuance; ~ $2K yearly after, not including drug testing if required. In 3rd year of HIMS, seeing a shrink may be dropped - very case specific.
Thank you for giving some actual numbers, effort and times. It seems like there is always someone asking me about flying. The topic of the medical comes up and for a few it seems dire. But perhaps in many cases it's not so bad after all. But it's gonna take work, not giving up and someone dedicated like yourself and Dr Chien :)
 
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