Frequently Asked Questions
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The Medical Review Officer (MRO) is required to report medical information they have learned as part of the verification process if, in their reasonable medical judgment, they determine that this information indicates that continued performance of safety-sensitive duties by an employee is likely to pose a significant safety risk. Although it is up to each employer to decide what action, if any, to take based on the information provided by an MRO, the MRO may advise the employer to have the employee evaluated by a physician or occupational medicine physician. If the employee is medically certificated by the FAA, the MRO should report the safety concern to the Federal Air Surgeon.
Employees who have concerns regarding how the use of any medication may affect their performance of safety-sensitive duties and/or their future Department of Transportation drug test results should consult their physicians, an occupational medical physician, or their employer's MRO.
If you have any further questions or need additional guidance that is more specific to your situation, please contact the FAA Drug Abatement Division at 202-267-8442 or drugabatement@faa.gov.
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Applicable Regulation:
All student pilots must obtain at least a third class airman medical certificate from an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) before the first solo flight, except for gliders and balloons, which do not require a medical certificate.
Third-class, although any class will suffice. Medical certificates are designated as first-class, second-class, or third-class. Generally, first-class is designed for the airline transport pilot; second-class for the commercial pilot; and third-class for the student, recreational and private pilot.
No. Part 107 Operators are responsible for checking to ensure the proposed operation occurs outside all 14 CFR 99.7 TFRs and Special Use Airspace. The UASFMs and 99.7 restrictions are all available on the same website. All other TFRs are posted to the FAA's Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) website.
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Computer testing centers are located in most major metropolitan areas. For a current listing of those in your area, contact your local FSDO. The exams are given at your convenience.
You can download Form 8310-3, Application for Repair Station Certificate and/or Rating on our website.
For additional information please email our Civil Aviation Registry.
You can download Form 8400-3, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application for flight engineers, flight navigators, aircraft dispatchers, and control tower operators.
For additional information, please email our Civil Aviation Registry.
You can download Form 8610-1, Mechanic's Application for Inspection Authorization, on our website.
For additional information please email our Civil Aviation Registry.
You can download Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application for mechanics, repairman and parachute riggers on our website.
For additional information please email our Civil Aviation Registry.
You can download Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application for mechanics, repairman and parachute riggers on our website.
For additional information please email our Civil Aviation Registry.
You can search our database or get a list of repair stations.
You can search our database or get a list of repair stations.
You can find aeronautical information on our Airport Data & Contact Information website.
You can find airworthiness directives on our website.
You can find contact information for owners and managers of airports on our website.
You can find copies of airport financial reports on our Compliance Activity Tracking System website.
You can find FAA proposed regulations (NPRM) currently available for comment in the Federal Docket Management System by entering a keyword, phrase, identification number, or other item.
You can find FAA's airmen knowledge test questions on our Training and Testing website.
You can find FAA's airmen knowledge test questions on our Training and Testing website.
You can find FAA's airmen knowledge test questions on our Training and Testing website.