Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Decision Considerations
Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 47. Psychiatric Conditions - Bipolar Disorder
A bipolar disorder may not reach the level of psychosis but can be so disruptive of judgment and functioning
(especially mania) so as to interfere with aviation safety. All applicants with such a diagnosis must be denied or
deferred. However, a number of these applicants, so diagnosed, may be favorably considered for an
Authorization
when the symptoms do not constitute a threat to safe aviation operations.
