FAA Seeks Pilot Medical Data Collection Renewal
Published Date: 6/4/2026
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Summary
The FAA is renewing its approval to collect medical info from pilots applying for medical certificates, which helps make sure they’re fit to fly. Pilots and applicants must keep providing this info, and the FAA wants your feedback by August 3, 2026. This process keeps flying safe without adding extra costs or delays.
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Pilots Must Keep Submitting Medical Forms
If you are a pilot, student pilot, or air traffic control applicant, you must continue to provide medical information on FAA forms (including Form 8500-8 and vision forms 8500-7 or 8500-14) when applying for an initial or renewal medical certificate. The FAA estimates an average burden of 1.48 hours per response, a total of 478,051 respondents for calendar year 2025, and an estimated total annual burden cost of $23,690,176.43.
Renewal Keeps Process, No Added Delays
The FAA is renewing approval to collect the medical information needed for FAA medical certificates and states this keeps flying safe without adding extra costs or delays. The agency also requests public comments by August 3, 2026.
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