Aerospace Medical Certification Subsystem (AMCS) Online Support
Important Notices in 2008
Thursday July 30, 2008
Addition to acceptable vision testing equipment lists: the Titmus i400 is acceptable for vision testing of visual acuity (distant, near and intermediate), heterophoria and color vision.Thursday July 24, 2008
A final rule in effect July 24, 2008, changes the duration periods of first and third class certificates for airmen who were under age 40 at the date of their exam. AMEs are not required to issue a new medical certificate to extend the valid certificate period. Look for the changes posted in the AME Guide under General Information, Validity of Medical Certificates.Information regarding COMCAST.NET
We have been experiencing delays and, in some instances, non-receipt of incoming email messages originating from COMCAST.NET. In an effort to reduce/eliminate the high volume of spam messages which are distributed through COMCAST.NET, all federal agencies, including the FAA, are filtering messages originating from COMCAST.NET. Unfortunately the measures taken to prevent spam have either delayed or prevented delivery of some messages. If you use COMCAST.NET and have sent us a message but have not yet received a reply, you should consider calling us at (405) 954-3238.
Wednesday July 9, 2008
The AMCS Login page will soon be getting a new look. This change ensures that AMCS conforms to FAA standards and allows for future enhancements to system security. The new Login screen will function the same as the old and your User Name and Password will remain the same. Look for the upcoming changes to AMCS Login screens (PDF) on or around July 28, 2008.Friday May 23, 2008
Recent warnings from the FDA have identified emerging evidence of psychiatric disorders and side effects that could adversely affect flying safety; therefore, the use of Chantix is no longer acceptable for aeromedical certification purposes.Options for applicants using Chantix:
- Discontinue Chantix. You must be off the medication for at least 72 hours prior to resuming flying. Please provide us with a statement regarding the date the medication was discontinued.
- Continue to use Chantix. You must stop flying. Exercising the privileges of your medical would be in violation of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR’s), Section 61.53, Operation During Physical Deficiency. You must provide us with a statement should you elect to remain on this medication.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
The ability to print Airman Medical or Airman Medical and Student Pilot Certificates will be available through AMCS on May 28, 2008. AMEs will receive further notification through the AMCS Message page on May 14, 2008.Information and Instructions for printing certificates through AMCS (PDF)
