Form FAA 8700-2 - Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (BasicMed)

Document Information

Number

FAA 8700-2

Title

Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (BasicMed)

Prescribing Order

8900.1 - Flight Standards Information Management System

Status

Active

Edition date

2017-04-24

Orientation

Portrait

Unit of issue

EA

Office of Primary Responsibility

AFS-800

Access Restriction

Public

Description

This form is to be used by individuals seeking to operate certain small aircraft in accordance with Chapter 14 of Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), Section 61.113(i). This rule (BasicMed) allows pilots to use this checklist, and other requirements, in lieu of holding third-class FAA Airman Medical Certificate. Under BasicMed, an individual may only act as pilot-in-command (PIC) of an aircraft that is authorized to carry not more than 6 occupants, and that has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of not more than 6,000 pounds. The examination section of the checklist may only be completed by a state-licensed physician.

Contact information

9-AFS-800-Correspondence@faa.gov
202-267-1100

Content

• 8700-2 (PDF)

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