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When is a first class medical required?
When is a first class medical required?
When is a second class medical required?
When is a second class medical required?
When is a third class medical required?
When is a third class medical required?
When does a 1st Class Medical expire for those under 40?
When does a 1st Class Medical expire for those under 40?
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When does a 2nd Class Medical expire for those 40 or over?
When does a 2nd Class Medical expire for those 40 or over?
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What documents are required to exercise commercial pilot privileges?
What documents are required to exercise commercial pilot privileges?
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If you come down with an ailment after passing your medical exam, can you still act as PIC?
If you come down with an ailment after passing your medical exam, can you still act as PIC?
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Study Notes
Medical Certificates Overview
- First Class Medical required for exercising Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) privileges and as an SIC with three or more pilots or when over 60 serving in Part 121.
- Second Class Medical necessary when exercising commercial pilot certificate privileges and SIC privileges under Part 121.
- Third Class Medical essential for private, recreational, or student pilot certificates, as well as for flight instructors acting as PIC or serving as a crew member.
Expiration of Medical Certificates
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First Class Medical Expiration:
- Under 40: Expires last day of the 12th month for 1st class and 2nd class activities; 60th month for 3rd class.
- 40 or older: Expires last day of the 6th month for 1st class; 12th month for 2nd class; 24th month for 3rd class.
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Second Class Medical Expiration:
- Under 40: Expires last day of the 12th month for 2nd class; 60th month for 3rd class.
- 40 or older: Expires last day of the 12th month for 2nd class; 24th month for 3rd class.
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Third Class Medical Expiration:
- Under 40: Expires last day of the 60th month.
- 40 or older: Expires last day of the 24th month.
Required Documents for Commercial Pilot Privileges
- Must carry:
- Pilot Certificate
- Photo ID
- Medical Certificate
Medical Self-Regulation
- If disqualifying condition arises after passing the medical exam, cannot act as PIC due to self-regulating nature of medicals under 61.53.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the requirements for different classes of medical certificates relevant to aviation. It covers the essential criteria for first and second class medicals, including specific privileges and temporary disqualifications. Test your knowledge on when these medical certificates are necessary for pilots.
