Welcome to New Jersey Aviation Medical Examiner Biagio Manna DO, Senior AME
(p) 609-584-1560 / (f) 609-584-1563
Welcome to New Jersey Aviation Medical Examiner Biagio Manna DO, Senior AME
(p) 609-584-1560 / (f) 609-584-1563
Choosing an Aviation Medical Examiner
When choosing and Aviation Medical Examiner, the following questions may help:
- Is your AME a pilot? YES / NO
- Does your AME perform more than 25 exams per year? YES / NO
- Is your AME a member of at least one of the following organizations: The Civil Aviation Medical Association, The Aerospace Medical Association, The Experimental Aircraft Association, or The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association? YES / NO
- If your AME discovers a medical problem, will he/she hold your exam for the allowed 2 weeks in order for your condition to be evaluated by your private physician? YES / NO
- Will your AME contact your private physician if needed? YES / NO
- Will your AME contact the FAA in Oklahoma to obtain special authorization if it will help you? YES / NO
- If you answered “NO” to more than one question, you may want to find a new AME!!
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General Information - Validity of Medical Certificates
An airman medical certificate is valid only with the original signature of the AME who performed the examination or digital signature of an authorized FAA physician (e.g., Regional Flight Surgeon, manager of the Aerospace Medical Certification Division, Federal Air Surgeon).
- Copies are NOT valid.
- An AME may only issue ONE originally signed certificate to an airman. A replacement for a lost or destroyed certificate must be issued by the FAA.
A. First Class Medical Certificate: A first class medical certificate is valid for the remainder of the month of issue; plus
- 6 calendar months for operations requiring a first class medical certificate if the airman is age 40 or over on or before the date of the examination, or
- 12-calendar months for operations requiring a first-class medical certificate if the airman has not reached age 40 on or before the date of examination, or
- 12 calendar months for operations requiring a second class medical certificate, or
- 24 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate if the airman is age 40 or over on or before the date of the examination, or
- 60 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate if the airman has not reached age 40 on or before the date of examination.
B. Second Class Medical Certificate: A second class medical certificate is valid for the remainder of the month of issue; plus
- 12 calendar months for operations requiring a second class medical certificate, or
- 24 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate, if the airman is age 40 or over on or before the date of the examination, or
- 60 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate if the airman has not reached age 40 on or before the date of examination.
C. Third Class Medical Certificate: A third-class medical certificate is valid for the remainder of the month of issue; plus
- 24 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate, if the airman is age 40 or over on or before the date of the examination, or
- 60 calendar months for operations requiring a third class medical certificate if the airman has not reached age 40 on or before the date of examination.
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR YOUR NEXT FLIGHT PHYSICAL
BEFORE YOUR FAA MEDICAL EXAMINATION
CHECKLIST:
1. Get plenty of rest the night before
2. Drink plenty of water the day of the exam.
3. Avoid foods/beverages with caffeine, sodium or carbohydrates/sugar at least 8 hrs prior to the exam.
4. Avoid eating at least 4 hrs prior to the exam.
5. A urine test to check for albumin and protein is required for the medical certification process: come prepared to give a urine sample;
VISION TESTING:
1. Bring glasses/contacts to examination.
2. Color , Distant and Near Vision can be pre-tested to assure success. Use any of the free online available sites to do so
ELECTROCARDIOGRAM:
If at all possible, your EKG should be pre-tested by your private physician to discover any abnormalities. Don’t let your private physician dismiss “minor” variants of normal. If ANYTHING is discovered, you should complete an evaluation and obtain documentation of the issue/condition.
VISITS SINCE YOUR LAST MEDICAL OR IN THE LAST 3 YEARS:
If you have been to the doctor for anything other than routine check-ups, you should bring documentation to the FAA examination. In many cases additional information from your specialist is required.
ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ISSUES:
Alcohol and Substance Issues require extensive paperwork. CONTACT US prior to your exam.
SURGERIES, PROCEDURES, NEW CONDITIONS OR MEDICATIONS:
If your medication(s) or medical condition(s) has changed since your last exam, you should bring documentation to your FAA examination.
NOT SURE ABOUT LAB WORK OR OTHER EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS?
All parameters evaluated during an FAA examination can be pre-tested privately to assure compliance. CONTACT US for specific advice.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BRING YOUR PILOT LOGBOOK
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