Federal Aviation Administration

Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners

Decision Considerations - Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 29. Ear - Outer Ear

Disease/Condition Class Evaluation Data Disposition
Impacted Cerumen All Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report If asymptomatic and hearing is unaffected - Issue
Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision
Otitis Externa that may progress to impaired hearing or become incapacitating All Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report Requires FAA Decision

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