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CA.I.A.K3FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

Medical certificates: class, expiration, privileges, temporary disqualifications.

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Medical certificates: class, expiration, privileges, temporary disqualifications.

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The applicant demonstrates understanding of: Medical certificates: class, expiration, privileges, temporary disqualifications.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Medical certificates: class, expiration, privileges, temporary disqualifications.
NumberWhat it means
at least third-class medical certificatePrivate/recreational
at least second-class medical, aircraft other than balloon or gliderCommercial ops
first-class medical certificateATP PIC

FAA references

  1. 14 CFR 61.23 (Medical certificates: Requirement and duration.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  2. AC 68-1, paras. 4.1.2, 4.2, 4.3.1.1 — AC No: 68-1A
  3. AC 68-1, para. 5.2.3 — AC No: 68-1A
  4. 14 CFR 61.53 (Prohibition on operations during medical deficiency.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  5. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. 14 CFR 68.5 (Comprehensive medical examination.) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-01
  7. 14 CFR 68.3 (Medical education course requirements.) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-01
  8. 14 CFR 61.113(i); 14 CFR 61.23(a)(3) and (c); 14 CFR 91.109(c) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-06
  9. 14 CFR 61.315(c)(5); 14 CFR 61.329 — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-06
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