PA.I.H.R1FAA-S-ACS-6C · November 2023Risk management

Risk: aeromedical and physiological issues

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Aeromedical and physiological issues.

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Fitness can change between the medical examination and today’s flight.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 17, Aeromedical Factors — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. 14 CFR 61.53 — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
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