Forgot to disclose a surgery

[Oopsies1234]

I got my license 15 years ago and unfortunately have not been active since then. About 6 years ago, I got jaw surgery. It was a big operation, but the end result has no impact on my life or ability to operate an aircraft. Anyways, earlier this year I decided to get back into flying, and went in for my medical. Got a first class without issue, but only just now realized that I honestly forgot to disclose the surgery, as it was so long ago.

Is there a legal way I can fix this situation without getting in trouble?

 

[robin ardoin]

I got my license 15 years ago and unfortunately have not been active since then. About 6 years ago, I got jaw surgery. It was a big operation, but the end result has no impact on my life or ability to operate an aircraft. Anyways, earlier this year I decided to get back into flying, and went in for my medical. Got a first class without issue, but only just now realized that I honestly forgot to disclose the surgery, as it was so long ago.

Is there a legal way I can fix this situation without getting in trouble?

I am assuming you had orthognathic surgery performed. Inform your AME and discuss how to submit the medical records. Not a problem. For the record, I practice Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. I’ve performed many of these procedures. Once healed after 8 weeks or so, non issue.

 

[DJTorrente]

I got my license 15 years ago and unfortunately have not been active since then. About 6 years ago, I got jaw surgery. It was a big operation, but the end result has no impact on my life or ability to operate an aircraft. Anyways, earlier this year I decided to get back into flying, and went in for my medical. Got a first class without issue, but only just now realized that I honestly forgot to disclose the surgery, as it was so long ago.

Is there a legal way I can fix this situation without getting in trouble?

Why'd you go for the first class if not flying for $$$?

 

[RyanShort1]

This is one of my biggest pet peeves as an instructor. I’ve had a few people who had stuff done as a kid and maybe their parents don’t even have all the records still and they’re obviously at a disadvantage trying to piece together their medical history.

 

[midwestpa24]

This is one of my biggest pet peeves as an instructor. I’ve had a few people who had stuff done as a kid and maybe their parents don’t even have all the records still and they’re obviously at a disadvantage trying to piece together their medical history.

Yeah, I've never figured out how getting my tonsils out at 4 has anything to do with my ability to fly an airplane in my 40s, but the FAA does.

 

[Lindberg]

This is one of my biggest pet peeves as an instructor. I’ve had a few people who had stuff done as a kid and maybe their parents don’t even have all the records still and they’re obviously at a disadvantage trying to piece together their medical history.

It's a good thing the form only has to be completed to the best of your knowledge. Most people probably aren't forgetting material medical history.

 

[Oopsies1234]

I am assuming you had orthognathic surgery performed. Inform your AME and discuss how to submit the medical records. Not a problem. For the record, I practice Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. I’ve performed many of these procedures. Once healed after 8 weeks or so, non issue.

Thanks for the advice! I will reach out and get it corrected. You are spot on, it was an orthognathic surgery.

Why'd you go for the first class if not flying for $$$?

Halfway through the exam the AME said, 'your results could quality you for 1st class, would you like to do that'? and I just went for it. Not too much forethought to be honest.

 

[StraightnLevel]

Halfway through the exam the AME said, 'your results could quality you for 1st class, would you like to do that'? and I just went for it. Not too much forethought to be honest.

Why would you be doing the extra tests for Class 1 unless you asked for them? Doesn't that require an EKG stress test that we don't need for 2/3?

 

[TCABM]

Why would you be doing the extra tests for Class 1 unless you asked for them? Doesn't that require an EKG stress test that we don't need for 2/3?

Just an ECG, no stress test. The good news is the first class “downgrades” over time and the OP can go get BasicMed today.

 

[Roller]

Straight to jail

 

[bbchien]

Write FAA a letter. Send it certified return receipt. If what you write is true you'll get a warning letter back and a yawn.

 

[geneseib]

This is one of my biggest pet peeves as an instructor. I’ve had a few people who had stuff done as a kid and maybe their parents don’t even have all the records still and they’re obviously at a disadvantage trying to piece together their medical history.

I grew up in the age of, "We're not going to run to the doctor for every little thing." Yet we survived.