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PA.I.A.K5FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

Part 68 BasicMed privileges and limitations.

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Part 68 BasicMed privileges and limitations.

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BasicMed is an alternative medical qualification for eligible operations; it does not grant additional pilot ratings or unrestricted flying privileges. It requires a valid U.S. driver’s license, qualifying medical history, a medical education course, and a comprehensive medical examination.

FAA references

  1. 14 CFR 61.23(c)(3) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
  2. 14 CFR 68.9(a) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
  3. 14 CFR 61.23(c)(3)(i)(C)–(D) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
  4. 14 CFR 61.113(i)(3) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
  5. 14 CFR 61.113(i)(1) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
  6. 14 CFR 61.113(i)(2) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
  7. FAA BasicMed: operating requirements
  8. 14 CFR 61.113(i) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
  9. 14 CFR 61.23(c)(1) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
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  • Full teaching sections: Confirm eligibility before using BasicMed; Track two separate renewal intervals; Check the aircraft and every part of the flight; The current rule includes required flightcrew; The examination is current, but the course is overdue
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