Broken leg and medical

[quigs]

I broke my leg a few months ago and have just now got to the point where Im ready to fly again. I have a third class medical, was second class at the time of the accident. Is my medical valid now that Im healed up or do I have to go get a new medical? My current one expires June of this year? Appreciate the help..

 

[Flymach2]

Hi...

As long as you can perform to the requirements of the medical certificate necessary for the type of pilot operation, you should be fine. If there has not been a significant change in your ability to meet the standards for medical certification after healing, you shouldn't have a problem legally exercising the privileges associated with that medical certificate. If you're still uncertain, contact an AME.

Ref:
§ 61.53 Prohibition on operations during medical deficiency.
§ 67.313 General medical condition, Third Class Medical.

Regards

 

[quigs]

thank you!

 

[bobbysamd]

Medical advice

I disagree with Flymach's recommendation about contacting an AME for advice, and here's why.

An AME is not looking out for your interests. An AME is the FAA's industrial physician. He/she is looking out for its interests, which may not be congruent with yours. You want advice designed to further your interests.

I would recommend contacting AOPA if you are a member. AOPA will provide confidential counseling. Another idea is LeftSeat.com.

Hope that helps some more.

 

[quigs]

Really I'm just worried about who I need to contact, if anyone, prior to returning to flying. My medical is still good duration wise, but did I lose the medical after I broke my leg? I have a checkride coming up that I need to take and need to be sure that my medical is valid. I broke my leg while I had a second class medical, since then it has turned into a third class with 4 months left. I can operate everything normally and occasionally use a cane when Im tired.

 

[quigs]

Went to leftseat.com and posted my concerns. They got back within 24 hours with an answer. Seems to be no problem. I appreciate all of your help. Thank you.

 

[midlifeflyer]

quigs said
Went to leftseat.com and posted my concerns. They got back within 24 hours with an answer. Seems to be no problem. I appreciate all of your help. Thank you.

Makes sense. It's only if you pick up a permanent condition that would be automatically disqualifying that you =may= have an issue.

Otherwise, remember that we self-certify every time we fly. If getting something transient would void the certificate, we'd be contacting AMEs every time we got a bad head cold!

 

[Flymach2]

An AME is not looking out for your interests. An AME is the FAA's industrial physician. He/she is looking out for its interests, which may not be congruent with yours. You want advice designed to further your interests.

I agree as well, bobbysamd.

However, I wouldn't hesitate to inquire as to certain conditions provided I could remain anonymous...

Regards