Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Application Process for Medical Certification
Application Review - Item 63. Disqualifying Defects
The Examiner must check the Disq box on the Comments Page beside any disqualifying defect. Comments or discussion of specific observations or findings may be reported in Item 60. If all comments cannot fit in Item 60, the Examiner may submit additional information on a plain sheet of paper and include the applicant's full name, date of birth, signature, any appropriate identifying numbers (PI, MID or SSN), and the date of the exam.
If the Examiner denies the applicant, the Examiner must issue a Letter of Denial. (MS Word). Report the issuance of the denial in Item 60.