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Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 35. Lungs and Chest - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Disease/Condition	Class	Evaluation Data	Disposition
Chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or COPD 9	All	Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report. Include an FVC/FEV1	Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision Followup Special Issuance’s - See AASI Protocol

⁹ Certification may be granted, by the FAA, when the condition is mild without significant impairment of pulmonary functions. If the applicant has frequent exacerbations or any degree of exertional dyspnea, certification should be deferred.