Navigate / EASA

AMC1 ARA.MED.330 Special medical circumstances

ED Decision 2016/008/R

GENERAL

The protocol should:

(a)      assess the incapacitation risk;

(b)     assess the risk of subtle impairment of performance;

(c)      undertake a risk-benefit analysis;

(d)     include a review of the regulations in use in other major aviation States and ICAO;

(e)     determine which class of medical certificate is included in the scope;

(f)      estimate the number of pilots likely to be included;

(g)      list all anticipated risks to the protocol and provide a risk management strategy including appropriate limitations for every anticipated risk; where the risk of subtle impairment of performance is identified, the protocol should include requirements for minimum simulator testing or minimum line-flying under supervision or both;

(h)     nominate medical research experts, if necessary, to provide advice on research methods.