New color vision test after special issuance

[G120TPflyer]

Hi,

I had my initial examination in August 2024 but due to another abnormality I had to be referred to the FAA. I passed the color vision test. Since then I have been waiting for my class 1 medical to be issued. My question now is whether I have to take the color vision test again now that I have not yet been issued the medical?

 

[flyingron]

If you past one of the normal in-office tests (like the Ishihara colored dots), you should be good once the deferred certificate is issued.

 

[marc.]

Your initial test should be good for the first issuance. The next time you renew your certificate, you should be taking the computer based color vision test.

 

[flyingron]

Your initial test should be good for the first issuance. The next time you renew your certificate, you should be taking the computer based color vision test.

Not required if you've passed one of the approved tests before the first of this year.

 

[Anthem]

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[flyingron]

also if you upgrade or change medical classes. Looks like another color vision test is required for say going from 3rd to first.

No, only if he wants to upgrade from a third class that had a SODA/LOE. If he passed Ishiahara or Farnsworth Lantern prior, he's still good.
Anyhow, the poster already applied (in 2024) for the first class. He's waiting on that deferral not starting a new application.

 

[marc.]

Not required if you've passed one of the approved tests before the first of this year.

I renewed my SI in December and had to take the new test. I had passed the Ishihara during my June renewal.

 

[bbchien]

I renewed my SI in December and had to take the new test. I had passed the Ishihara during my June renewal.

Your AME wasn't "at the head of the pack". If you qualified in June, and was the same class as your renewal, no need to do the computerized testing. sigh.