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Usually, there is a 30-day suspense from the date of the letter on this submission requirement. Attempt to comply with this time line and submit all requested information. If it is impossible to complete this requirement prior to the 30-day extension, a call to the FAA requesting a 30-day extension is all that is needed.
The FAA AMCD Customer service number to call for an extension is 405-954-4821. Do not request an extension until near the end of the original 30 days suspense as the FAA grants an extension of 30 days from the day of the request, not sequentially with the first suspense date. The pilot may continue to operate an aircraft with a current medical certificate issued by the AME pending a final determination from the FAA.
Denial letters from the FAA come via certified mail and specifically request a return of the medical certificate.
12. Contact an aviation medicine specialist early for any ques- tions you may have.
Most questions can be addressed with a simple phone call to your AME, which avoids administrative delays and anxieties at a later date. If AMEs are not certain about the appropriate action, they will contact the FAA Regional Flight Surgeon or the FAA Aeromedical Certification Division for advice. Pilots are always welcome to contact the physicians of Aviation Medicine Advisory Service through the secure and anonymous
Confidential Questionnaire at www. AviationMedicine.com or by phone at 720-857-6117.
The Web site has over 50 articles on various medical conditions and the corresponding FAA policy as well as medications. Links to all FAA medical forms and published protocols for disease evaluations are also available. The information on the web site is available for free to all pilots. Be informed, and be prepared so you can be certified.
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Fly safely, stay healthy, and ask questions early. T&T
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