WHEN DDESA medical condition become reportable to the FAA? That's a good question. As is often the case, the answer is "it depends." Federal aviation regulations specify 15 medical conditions that are "specifically disqualifying" because they are codified, or written specifically into the medical standards found in Part 67. These conditions require a special issuance authorization, but the FAA has the discretion to time limit or special issuance any medical condition that could progress and produce symptoms, which could lead to impairment or incapacitation. So, can a pilot with a medical condition that isn't in the Part 67 list continue to fly after being diagnosed with condition "x"? The FAA viewpoint is that any condition for which the agency would require a special issuance should be treated successfully first, then reported to the FAA by the pilot when the condition is stable.
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