FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine
Civil Aerospace Medical Institute

Report No: DOT/FAA/AM-68/09

Title and Subtitle: A retrospective analysis of aeromedical certification denial actions. January 1961-December 1968

Report Date: May 1968

Authors: Siegel PV, Booze CF

Abstract: The study quantifies several unknowns and/or uncertainties with respect to medical and general descriptive attributes of airmen denied medical certification. Data are presented concerning age, sex, occupation, total flying time, and medical characteristics of denied airmen. Certification actions at the appellate level are discussed to include medical problems associated with appeals to the Federal Air Surgeon and the FAA Administrator. An analysis of mortality experience among airmen exempted from the regulations due to cardiovascular problems is also presented.

Key Words: Aviation personnel, medical examination, aviation medicine, standards, aging, selection, pathology, cardiovascular diseases, mental disorders, statistical analysis, mortality rate, tables

No. of Pages: 14