Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners

Decision Considerations Disease Protocols - Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

OSA Reference Materials

Guidance

• OSA Protocol (PDF) and Decisions Consideration Table (PDF)
• Quick-Start for AMEs (PDF)
• OSA Flow Chart (PDF)
• AASM Tables 2 and 3 (PDF)
• AME Actions (PDF)
• Specification Sheet A - Information Request (PDF)
• Specification Sheet B - Assessment Request (PDF)

AME Assisted Special Issuance

• AASI (PDF)
• Airman Compliance with Treatment Form (signature document) (PDF)

Supplemental and Educational Information

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (PDF)
• Instructional Video - OSA Screening: YouTube or FAA TV
• BMI Calculator and Chart (PDF)
• Berlin Questionnaire (PDF)
• Epworth Sleepiness Scale (PDF)
• STOP BANG Questionnaire (PDF)
• FAA OSA Brochure (PDF)

For AMEs Who Elect to Perform OSA Assessment

• AASM Guidelines (PDF)
• AME Statement (signature document) (PDF)