ARA.MED.250 Limitation, suspension or revocation of an AME certificate

• Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 found in: Aircrew (1178/2011) Part-FCL Part-MED Part-CC Part-ARA Part-ORA Part-DTO (Aug 2023)
• Regulation (EU) 2024/2076 found in: Aircrew (1178/2011) Part-FCL Part-MED Part-CC Part-ARA Part-ORA Part-DTO (Dec 2024)

ARA.MED.250 Limitation, suspension or revocation of an AME certificate Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (a) The competent authority shall limit, suspend or revoke an AME certificate in cases where: (1) the AME no longer complies with applicable requirements; (2) failure to meet the criteria for certification or continuing certification; (3) deficiency of aero-medical record-keeping or submission of incorrect data or information; (4) falsification of medical records, certificates or documentation; (5) concealment of facts appertaining to an application for, or holder of, a medical certificate or false or fraudulent statements or representations to the competent authority; (6) failure to correct findings from audit of the AME practice; and (7) at the request of the certified AME. (b) The certificate of an AME shall be automatically revoked in either of the following circumstances: (1) revocation of medical licence to practice; or (2) removal from the Medical Register. ARA.MED.250 Limitation, suspension or revocation of an AME certificate Regulation (EU) 2024/2076 (a)     The competent authority shall limit, suspend or revoke an AME certificate in cases where: (1)     the AME no longer complies with applicable requirements; (2)     failure to meet the criteria for certification or continuing certification; (3)     deficiency of aero-medical record-keeping or submission of incorrect data or information; (4)     falsification of medical records, certificates or documentation; (5)     concealment of facts appertaining to an application for, or holder of, a medical certificate or false or fraudulent statements or representations to the competent authority; (6)     failure to correct findings from audit of the AME practice; and (7)     at the request of the certified AME. (b)     The certificate of an AME shall be automatically revoked in either of the following circumstances: (1)     revocation of medical licence to practice; or (2)     removal from the Medical Register. [applicable until 12 February 2025 - Regulation (EU) 1178/2011] (a)     The competent authority shall limit, suspend or revoke an AME certificate in the following circumstances: (1)     the AME does not comply with applicable requirements; (2)     failure to meet the criteria for certification or continuing certification; (3)     deficiency of aero-medical record-keeping or submission of incorrect data or information; (4)     falsification of medical records, certificates or documentation; (5)     concealment of facts appertaining to an application for, or holder of, a medical certificate or false or fraudulent statements or representations to the competent authority; (6)     failure to correct findings from audit of the AME practice; (7)     at the request of the certified AME. (8)     any operational context of the AME that may have a direct or indirect negative impact on flight safety (b)     The certificate of an AME shall be considered invalid in either of the following circumstances and the competent authority shall immediately revoke it: (1)     revocation of medical licence to practice; or (2)     removal from the Medical Register. (c)      The competent authority shall have a process in place for retrieval of the revoked AME certificates, shall update the AME list, and inform the competent authorities of the other Member States accordingly. *[applicable from 13 February 2025 - Regulation (EU) 2024/2076]* #### ARA.MED.250 Limitation, suspension or revocation of an AME certificate *Regulation (EU) 2024/2076* (a) The competent authority shall limit, suspend or revoke an AME certificate in the following circumstances: (1) the AME does not comply with applicable requirements; (2) failure to meet the criteria for certification or continuing certification; (3) deficiency of aero-medical record-keeping or submission of incorrect data or information; (4) falsification of medical records, certificates or documentation; (5) concealment of facts appertaining to an application for, or holder of, a medical certificate or false or fraudulent statements or representations to the competent authority; (6) failure to correct findings from audit of the AME practice; (7) at the request of the certified AME; (8) any operational context of the AME that may have a direct or indirect negative impact on flight safety. (b) The certificate of an AME shall be considered invalid in either of the following circumstances and the competent authority shall immediately revoke it: (1) revocation of medical licence to practice; or (2) removal from the Medical Register. (c) The competent authority shall have a process in place for retrieval of the revoked AME certificates, shall update the AME list, and inform the competent authorities of the other Member States accordingly.