NOTE: If more space is required to respond to "yes" answers for numbers 17, 18, or 19, use a plain sheet of paper
bearing the information, your signature, and the date signed.
Instructions for Completion of the Application for Airman Medical Certificate
or Airman Medical and Student Pilot Certificate, FAA Form 8500-8
Applicant must fill in completely numbers 1 through 20 of the application using a ballpoint pen. Exert sufficient pressure to make legible copies. The
following numbered instructions apply to the numbered headings on the application form that follows this page.
NOTICE
-- Intentional falsification may result in federal criminal prosecution. Intentional falsification may also result in suspension or revocation of all
airman, ground instructor, and medical certificates and ratings held by you, as well as denial of this application for medical certification.
1. APPLICATION FOR -- Check the appropriate box. "Substance dependence" is defined by any of the following:
2. CLASS OF AIRMAN MEDICAL CERTIFICATE APPLIED FOR --
Check the appropriate box for the class of airman medical certificate
for which you are making application.
3. FULL NAME -- If your name has changed for any reason, list
current name on the application and list any former name(s) in the
EXPLANATIONS box of number 18 on the application.
4. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER -- The social security number is
optional; however, its use as a unique identifier does eliminate
mistakes.
5. ADDRESS -- Give permanent mailing address and country.
Include your complete nine digit ZIP code if known. Provide your
current area code and telephone number.
6. DATE OF BIRTH -- Specify month (MM), day (DD), and year
(YYYY) in numerals; e.g., 01/31/1950. Indicate citizenship; e.g.,
U.S.A.
7. COLOR OF HAIR -- Specify as brown, black, blond, gray, or red.
If bald, so state. Do not abbreviate.
8. COLOR OF EYES -- Specify actual eye color as brown, black,
blue, hazel, gray, or green. Do not abbreviate.
9. SEX -- Indicate male or female.
10. TYPE OF AIRMAN CERTIFICATE(S) YOU HOLD -- Check appli-
cable block(s). If "Other" is checked, provide name of certificate.
11. OCCUPATION -- Indicate major employment. "Pilot" will be
used only for those gaining their livelihood by flying.
12. EMPLOYER -- Provide your employer's full name. If self-
employed, so state.
13. HAS YOUR FAA AIRMAN MEDICAL CERTIFICATE EVER
BEEN DENIED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED -- If "yes" is checked,
give month and year of action in numerals.
14. TOTAL PILOT TIME TO DATE -- Give total number of civilian
flight hours. Indicate whether logged or estimated. Abbreviate as
Log. or Est.
15. TOTAL PILOT TIME PAST 6 MONTHS -- Give number of civilian
flight hours in the 6-month period immediately preceding date of this
application. Indicate whether logged or estimated. Abbreviate as
Log. or Est.
16. MONTH AND YEAR OF LAST FAA MEDICAL EXAMINATION --
Give month and year in numerals. If none, so state.
17a. DO YOU CURRENTLY USE ANY MEDICATION (Prescription
or Nonprescription) -- Check "yes" or "no." If "yes" is checked, give
name of medication(s) and indicate if the medication was listed in a
previous FAA medical examination. See NOTE below.
17b. Indicate whether you use near vision contact lens(es) while
flying.
18. MEDICAL HISTORY -- Each item under this heading must be
checked either "yes" or "no." You must answer "yes" for every condition
you have ever been diagnosed with, had, or presently have and
describe the condition and approximate date in the EXPLANATIONS
block.
If information has been reported on a previous application for airman
medical certificate and there has been no change in your condition,
you may note "PREVIOUSLY REPORTED, NO CHANGE" in the EX-
PLANATIONS box, but you must still check "yes" to the condition. Do
not report occasional common illnesses such as colds or sore throats.
increased tolerance; withdrawal symptoms; impaired control of use;
or continued use despite damage to health or impairment of social,
personal, or occupational functioning. "Substance abuse" includes
the following: use of an illegal substance; use of a substance or
substances in situations in which such use is physically hazardous;
or misuse of a substance when such misuse has impaired health or
social or occupational functioning. "Substances" include alcohol,
PCP, marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, barbiturates, opiates, and
other psychoactive chemicals.
Conviction and/or Administrative Action History -- Letter (v) of this
subheading asks if you have ever been: (1) convicted (which may
include paying a fine, or forfeiting bond or collateral) of an offense
involving driving while intoxicated by, while impaired by, or while
under the influence of alcohol or a drug; or (2) convicted or subject
to an administrative action by a state or other jurisdiction for an
offense for which your license was denied, suspended, cancelled, or
revoked or which resulted in attendance at an educational or
rehabilitation program. Individual traffic convictions are not
required
to be reported if they did not involve: alcohol or a drug; suspension,
revocation, cancellation, or denial of driving privileges; or attendance
at an educational or rehabilitation program. If "yes" is checked, a
description of the conviction(s) and/or administrative action(s) must
be given in the EXPLANATIONS box. The description must include:
(1) the alcohol or drug offense for which you were convicted or the
type of administrative action involved (e.g., attendance at an alcohol
treatment program in lieu of conviction; license denial, suspension,
cancellation, or revocation for refusal to be tested; educational safe
driving program for multiple speeding convictions; etc.); (2) the name
of the state or other jurisdiction involved; and (3) the date of the
conviction and/or administrative action. The FAA may check state
motor vehicle driver licensing records to verify your responses. Letter
(w) of this subheading asks if you have ever had any other (nontraffic)
convictions (e.g., assault, battery, public intoxication, robbery, etc.).
If so, name the charge for which you were convicted and the date of
conviction in the EXPLANATIONS box. See NOTE below.
19. VISITS TO HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WITHIN LAST 3 YEARS --
List all visits in the last 3 years to a physician, physician assistant,
nurse practitioner, psychologist, clinical social worker, or substance
abuse specialist for treatment, examination, or medical/mental
evaluation. List visits for counseling only if related to a personal
substance abuse or psychiatric condition. Give date, name, address,
and type of health professional consulted and briefly state reason for
consultation. Multiple visits to one health professional for the same
condition may be aggregated on one line. Routine dental, eye, and
FAA periodic medical examinations and consultations with your
employer-sponsored employee assistance program (EAP) may be
excluded unless the consultations were for your substance abuse or
unless the consultations resulted in referral for psychiatric evaluation
or treatment. See NOTE below.
20. APPLICANT'S DECLARATION -- Two declarations are contained
under this heading. The first authorizes the National Driver Register
to release adverse driver history information, if any, about the
applicant to the FAA. The second certifies the completeness and
truthfulness of the applicant's responses on the medical application.
The declaration section must be signed and dated by the applicant
after the applicant has read it.
Applicant -- Please Tear Off This Sheet After Completing The Application Form.
FAA Form 8500-8 (3-99) Supersedes Previous Edition NSN: 0052-00-670-6002
Applicant Must Complete ALL 20 Items (Except For Shaded Areas) PLEASE PRINT
Form Approved OMB NO. 2120-0034
Copy of FAA Form 8500-8
(Medical Certificate) or FAA
Form B420-2 Medical/Student
Pilot Certificate) issued.
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE___________CLASS
AND STUDENT PILOT CERTIFICATE
FF- 1953420
This certifies that (Full name and address):
Date of Birth Height Weight Hair Eyes Sex
has met the medical standards prescribed in part 67, Federal
Aviation Regulations, for this class of Medical Certificate.
LimitationsExaminer
Signature
Typed Name
AIRMAN'S SIGNATURE
Date of Examination Examiner's Designation No.
1. Application For:
Airman Medical
Certificate
Airman Medical and
Student Pilot Certificate
2. Class of Medical Certificate Applied For:
1st
2nd 3rd
3. Last Name
First Name Middle Name
4. Social Security Number
5. Address
Telephone Number ( )
Number / Street
City
State / Country
Zip Code
6. Date of Birth
7. Color of Hair 8. Color of Eyes 9. Sex
Citizenship
M M / D D / Y Y Y Y
10. Type of Airman Certificate(s) You Hold:
None
Airline Transport
Commercial
ATC Specialist
Flight Engineer
Flight Navigator
Flight Instructor
Private
Student
Recreational
Other
11. Occupaton 12. Employer
13. Has Your FAA Airman Medical Certificate Ever Been Denied, Suspended, or Revoked?
Yes No
If yes, give date
M M / D D / Y Y Y Y
Total Pilot Time
(Civilian Only)
14. To Date 15. Past 6 months
16. Date of Last FAA Medical Application
M M / D D / Y Y Y Y
No Prior
Application
17a. Do You Currently Use Any Medication (Prescription or Nonprescription)?
No Yes
(If yes, below list medication(s) used and check appropriate box).
17.b. Do You Ever Use Near Vision Contact Lens(es) While Flying? NoYes
Yes No
Previously Reported
(If more space is required, see 17.a. on the instruction sheet).
18. Medical History -
HAVE YOU EVER IN YOUR LIFE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH, HAD, OR DO YOU PRESENTLY HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING?
Answer "yes" or "no"
for every condition listed below. In the EXPLANATIONS box below, you may note "PREVIOUSLY REPORTED, NO CHANGE" only if the explanation of the condition was
reported on a previous application for an airman medical certificate and there has been no change in your condition. See instructions Page
NoYes
a.
Frequent or severe headaches
b.
Dizziness or fainting spell
c.
Unconsciousness for any reason
d.
Eye or vision trouble except glasses
e.
Hay fever or allergy
f.
Asthma or lung disease
g.
Heart or vascular trouble
h.
High or low blood pressure
i.
Stomach, liver, or intestinal trouble
j.
Kidney stone or blood in urine
k.
Diabetes
l.
Neurological disorders; epilepsy,
seizures, stroke, paralysis, etc.
m.
Mental disorders of any sort;
depression, anxiety, etc.
n.
Substance dependence or failed a
drug test ever, or susbstance abuse
or use of illegal substance in the
last 2 years.
o.
Alcohol dependence or abuse
p.
Suicide attempt
q.
Motion sickness requiring
medication
r.
Military medical discharge
s.
Medical rejection by military service
t.
Rejection for life or health insurance
u.
Admission to hospital
x.
Other illness, disability, or surgery
NoYes NoYes NoYesCondition Condition Condition Condition
Conviction and/or Administrative Action History — See Instructions Page
NoYes
v.
History of (1) any conviction(s) involving driving while intoxicated by, while impaired by, or while
under the influence of alcohol or a drug; or (2) history of any conviction(s) or administrative action(s)
involving an offense(s) which resulted in the denial, suspension, cancellation, or revocation of driving
privileges or which resulted in attendance at an educational or a rehabilitation program.
NoYes
w.
History of nontraffic
conviction(s)
(misdemeanors or felonies).
Explanations: See Instructions Page
19. Visits to Health Professional Within Last 3 Years.
No
Yes
(Explain Below)
See Instructions Page
FOR FAA USE
Review Action Codes
Date Name, Address, and Type of Health Professional Consulted Reason
— NOTICE —
Whoever in any matter within the
jurisdiction of any department or
agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies,
conceals or covers up by any trick,
scheme, or device a material fact,
or who makes any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or repre-
sentations, or entry, may be fined
up to $250,000 or imprisoned not
more than 5 years, or both.
(18 U.S. Code Secs. 1001; 3571)
20. Applicant's National Driver Register and Certifying Declarations
I hereby authorize the National Driver Register (NDR), through a designated State Department of Motor Vehicles, to furnish to the FAA
information pertaining to my driving record. This consent constitutes authorization for a single access to the information contained in the NDR to
verify information provided in this application. Upon my request, the FAA shall make the information received from the NDR, if any, available for
my review and written comment. Authority: 23 U.S. Code 401, Note.
NOTE: ALL persons using this form must sign it. NDR consent, however, does not apply unless this form is used as an
application for Medical Certificate or Medical Certificate and Student Pilot Certificate.
I hereby certify that all statements and answers provided by me on this application form are complete and true to the best of my knowledge, and
I agree that they are to be considered part of the basis for issuance of any FAA certificate to me. I have also read and understand the Privacy Act
statement that accompanies this form.
Signature of Applicant Date
M M / D D / Y Y Y Y
FAA Form 8500-8
(3-00) Supersedes Previous Edition
NSN-0052-00-670-6002
(Tendon reflexes, equilibrium, senses,
cranial nerves, coordination, etc.)
NOTE: FAA/Original Copy of the Report of Medical Examination Must Be TYPED.
REPORT OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION
21. Height (inches) 22. Weight (pounds) 23. Statement of Demonstrated Ability (SODA)
G Yes G No Defect Noted:
24. SODA Serial Number
CHECK EACH ITEM IN APPROPRIATE COLUMN
Normal Abnormal
CHECK EACH ITEM IN APPROPRIATE COLUMN
Normal Abnormal
25.
Head, face, neck, and scalp
37.
Vascular system (Pulse, amplitude and character; arms, legs, others)
26. Nose 38. Abdomen and viscera (Including hernia)
27.
Sinuses
39.
Anus (Not including digital examination)
28. Mouth and throat 40. Skin
29.
Ears, general (Internal and external canals; Hearing under item 49)
41.
G-U system (Not including pelvic examination)
30. Ear Drums (Perforation) 42. Upper and lower extremities (Strength and range of motion)
31.
Eyes, general (Vision under items 50 to 54)
43.
Spine, other musculoskeletal
32. Ophthalmoscopic 44. Identifying body marks, scars, tattoos (Size and location)
33.
Pupils (Equality and reaction)
45.
Lymphatics
34. Ocular motility (Associated parallel movement, nystagmus) 46. Neurologic
35.
Lungs and chest (Not including breast examination)
47.
Psychiatric (Appearance, behavior, mood, communication, and memory)
36. Heart (Precordial activity, rhythm, sounds, and murmurs) 48. General systemic
NOTES: Describe every abnormality in detail. Enter applicable item number before each comment. Use additional sheets if necessary and attach to this form.
49. Hearing
Record Audiometric Speech
Discrimination Score Below
Right Ear Left Ear
Conversational
Voice Test at 6 Feet
G Pass G Fail
Audiometer
Threshold in
Decibels
500 1000 2000 3000 4000 500 1000 2000 3000 4000
50. Distant Vision
Right
20/ Corrected to 20/
Left
20/ Corrected to 20/
Both 20/ Corrected to 20/
51.a. Near Vision
Right
20/ Corrected to 20/
Left
20/ Corrected to 20/
Both 20/ Corrected to 20/
51.b. Intermediate Vision – 32 Inches
Right
20/ Corrected to 20/
Left
20/ Corrected to 20/
Both 20/ Corrected to 20/
52. Color Vision
G Pass
G Fail
53. Field of Vision
G Normal G Abnormal
54. Heterophoria 20' (in prism diopters) Esophoria Expophoria Right Hyperphoria Left Hyperphoria
55. Blood Pressure 56. Pulse
(Resting)
57. Urinalysis (if abnormal, give results)
G Normal G Abnormal
58. ECG (Date)
(Sitting,
mm of Mercury)
Systolic Diastolic Albumin Sugar M M D D Y Y Y Y
/
59. Other Tests Given
60. Comments on History and Findings: AME shall comment on all "YES" answers in the Medical History section and for
abnormal findings of the examination. (Attach all consultation reports, ECGs, X-rays, etc. to this report before mailing.)
FOR FAA USE
Pathology Codes:
Coded By:
Significant Medical History G YES G NO Abnormal Physical Findings G YES G NO
Clerical Reject
61. Applicant's Name 62. Has Been Issued -- G Medical Certificate G Medical & Student Pilot Certificate
G No Certificate Issued -- Deferred for Further Evaluation
G Has Been Denied -- Letter of Denial Issued (Copy Attached)
63. Disqualifying Defects (List by item number)
64. Medical Examiner's Declaration -- I hereby certify that I have personally reviewed the medical history and personally examined the applicant named
on this medical examination report. This report with any attachment embodies my findings completely and correctly.
Date of Examination Aviation Medical Examiner's Name Aviation Medical Examiner's Signature
M M D D Y Y Y Y Street Address
AME Serial Number
City State Zip Code AME Telephone ( )
FAA Form 8500-8 (7-92) Supersedes Previous Editions