Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Decision Considerations
Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 47. Psychiatric Conditions - Denials
The FAA has concluded that certain psychiatric conditions are such that their presence or a past history of their
presence is sufficient to suggest a significant potential threat to safety. It is, therefore, incumbent upon the
Examiner to be aware of any indications of these conditions currently, or in the past, and to deny or defer issuance
of the medical certificate to an applicant who has a history of these conditions. An applicant who has a current
diagnosis or history of these conditions may request the FAA to grant an Authorization under the
special issuance section of part 67 (
14 CFR 67.401) and, based upon individual considerations, the FAA may grant
such an issuance.
