Business · 21/11/1996Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

FAA Announces New Policy for Insulin-Treated Diabetic Airman Applicants

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a new policy allowing special issuance of third-class airman medical certificates to individuals with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus who meet specific criteria and comply with an approved monitoring protocol.

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