Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Decision Considerations - Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 38. Abdomen and Viscera and Anus Conditions
| Disease/Condition | Class | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liver Transplant - Recipient | All | Submit items listed on Protocol for Liver Transplant (Recipient) | Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision
Follow up Special Issuance - per Authorization Letter requirements |
| Liver Transplant - Donor | All | Review a current status report from the transplant surgeon or transplant team physician | Initial certification - If the current status report shows there were no complications, the airman is off all pain medications, functional status has returned to normal, and the treating physician has granted a full release - Issue
Annotate in block 60 and send a copy of the current status report to the FAA for retention in the file *If there were complications, see the appropriate, related section(s) within the AME Guide. Submit additional reports as necessary. Follow up Certification - No follow up is required unless there are changes in condition |
| Liver + kidney Liver + heart Liver+ other Combined Transplants |
All | Submit the required items on the transplant protocol for each individual organ transplanted | Defer - Requires FAA Decision |
Last updated: Thursday, January 7, 2021