Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
The Guide provides pertinent information and guidance needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of an Aviation Medical Examiner.
NOTE: Updates to the AME Guide are posted on the last Wednesday of each month, usually before 9:00 a.m. CT. For specific dates, see the 2024 update schedule.
AME ALERT
Current revision date – March 27, 2024
New:
- Protocol for Coronary Heart Disease split into two categories : Protocol for Coronary Heart Disease – 1st and 2nd Class (PDF) and Protocol for Coronary Heart Disease – 3rd Class (PDF)
- Chest Pain/Angina Disposition Table (PDF)
- Chiari Malformation Disposition Table (PDF)
- Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib)/ A-Flutter Status Summary (PDF) (Now a single summary sheet for both initial and recertification.)
- Syncope Decision Tool for the AME (PDF)
Expanded/Revised:
- Coronary Heart Disease Disposition Table (PDF)
- Protocol for Cardiovascular Evaluation (PDF)
- Syncope Disposition Table (PDF)
- Protocol for Bundle Branch Block (BBB) - Hemoglobin A1c (preferred) for Right BBB, 36 or older AND for Left BBB.
- Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib)/ A-Flutter Disposition Table (PDF) and AASI
- ECG Equipment Requirements (PDF) - standard voltage must be 25mm/sec at 10mV.
- Coumadin brand name replace by Jantoven (warfarin)
- FAA Form 8500-8; Application Process and Examination Techniques
- General Information
- Applicant History (Items 1-20)
- Examination Techniques (Items 21-58)
- Application Review (Items 59-64)
- Aeromedical Decision Considerations
Resources
- Frequently used webpages
- AMCS Technical Support (PDF)
- Download, Print, or View the Complete AME Guide (PDF) (best viewed using Google Chrome)
- Archives and Updates – Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners (PDF)
- Designee Management Policy – FAA Order 8000.95C
- Glossary
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) – The International Standards on Personnel Licensing are contained in Annex 1 – Personnel Licensing to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. The FAA maintains an updated, hard copy of all the ICAO Annexes and also an on-line subscription. The FAA makes copies of Annex 1 available at seminars and can provide Examiners access upon request.
- Locate an Office
- 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 67 Medical Standards and Certification
- Pilot Information - Current Detailed Clinical Progress Note (PDF)
- Student Pilot Rule Change (PDF)
- Listing of HIMS AMEs and HIMS Independent Medical Sponsors: MS Word, PDF
Last updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2024