Class Two Examination
SUBPART C – INDEX OF 2ND-CLASS AIRMAN MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
A Class 2 FAA Medical Certificate is required for pilots operating commercial flights in roles other than airline transport pilot, such as:· Commercial Pilots (e.g., for charter, aerial photography, crop dusting)· Flight Instructors (for hire)The exam is less intensive than a Class 1 but more thorough than a Class 3.Key Aspects of a Class 2 Medical:· Vision & Hearing: Standards are still high, but slightly less stringent than Class 1 (e.g., distant vision requirement is 20/20 in each eye, correctable).· Physical Examination: Includes a general physical check-up, review of medical history, and discussions about medications.· No Routine EKG: Unlike the Class 1, a resting electrocardiogram (EKG) is not required as part of the standard exam.In short, it certifies that a commercial pilot (who isn’t an ATP) meets the health standards for their professional flying duties. It is typically valid for 12 months regardless of the pilot’s age.
- 67.201 Eligibility.
- 67.203 Eye.
- 67.205 Ear, nose, throat, and equilibrium.
- 67.207 Mental.
- 67.209 Neurologic.
- 67.211 Cardiovascular.
- 67.213 General medical condition.
- 67.215 Discretionary issuance.
FAA MEDICAL EXAMINER | FAA MEDICAL CERTIFICATE MIAMI
