Federal Aviation Administration

Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Application Process for Medical Certification

Updated: 6:23 pm ET May 26, 2006

Applicant History

This section contains guidance for items on the Medical History and General Information page of FAA Form 8500-8, Application for Airman Medical Certificate or Airman Medical and Student Pilot Certificate.

  1. AME Guidance for Positive Identification of Airmen and Application Distribution Procedures
  2. Distribution of the FAA Form 8500-8 to the Applicant
  3. After the Applicant Completes the Medical History Page of the FAA Form 8500-8
Item(s) Description
1-2 Application For: Class of Medical Certificate Applied For
3 Last Name; First Name; Middle Name
4 Social Security Number (SSN)
5 Address and Telephone Number
6 Date of Birth
7 Color of Hair
8 Color of Eyes
9 Sex
10 Type of Airman Certificate(s) You Hold
11-12 Occupation, Employer
13 Has Your FAA Airman Medical Certificate Ever Been Denied, Suspended, or Revoked?
14-15 Total Pilot Time
16 Date of Last FAA Medical Application
17 a Do You Currently Use Any Medication (Prescription or Nonprescription)?
17 b Do You Ever Use Near Vision Contact Lens(es) While Flying?
18 Medical History
19 Visits to Health Professional Within Last 3 Years
20 Applicant's National Driver Register and Certifying Declaration

6:23 pm ET May 26, 2006