Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners

Decision Considerations - Aerospace Medical Dispositions

Click any of the following Aerospace Medical Disposition Tables to access the most common conditions of aeromedical significance, and course of action that should be taken by the AME.

  • The tables are not all inclusive.
  • For any Condition Not Listed (PDF), see that page for general guidance.
  • Do NOT issue a medical certificate without first consulting AMCD or RFS if:
    • The condition requires deferral per the tables, or
    • The condition is not listed and may cause subtle or sudden incapacitation.

Item(s):
Items 25 to 41 Items 42 to 58
25. Head, Face, Neck, and Scalp 42. Upper and Lower Extremities
26. Nose 43. Spine and other Musculoskeletal
27. Sinuses 44. Identifying Body Marks, Scars, Tattoos
28. Mouth and Throat 45. Lymphatics
29. Ear 46. Neurologic
30. Ear Drums 47. Psychiatric Conditions
31. Eyes 48. General Systemic
32. Ophthalmoscopic 49. Hearing
33. Pupils 50. Distant Vision
34. Ocular Motility 51. Near and Intermediate Vision
35. Lungs and Chest 52. Color Vision
36. Heart 53. Field of Vision
37. Vascular System 54. Heterophoria
38. Abdomen and Viscera 55. Blood Pressure
39. Anus (No Disposition) 56. Pulse
40. Skin 57. Urinalysis
41. G-U System 58. ECG (No Disposition)
Last updated: Wednesday, March 25, 2026