Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Application Process for Medical Certification
General Information - Airman Appeals
Request for Reconsideration
An Examiner's denial of a medical certificate is not a final FAA denial. An applicant may ask for reconsideration of an Examiner's denial by submitting a request in writing to:
- Federal Air Surgeon
- ATTN: Manager, Aerospace Medical Certification Division, AAM-331
- Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
- Federal Aviation Administration
- P.O. Box 26200
- Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0080
The AMCD will provide initial reconsideration. Some cases may be referred to the appropriate
RFS for action. If the AMCD, or a
RFS finds that the applicant is not qualified, the applicant is denied and advised of further reconsideration and appeal procedures. These may include reconsideration by the Federal Air Surgeon and/or petition for National Transportation Safety Board (
NTSB) review.
