Federal Register #FAA-2026-10990

FAA Proposed Rule Change for Medical Certification of Airmen with Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to update medical certification standards for airmen with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Department of Transportation - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory change rather than a procurement opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are requested; the notice seeks public comment on a proposed regulatory amendment. - Notable Requirements: - The proposed rule would allow applicants with NIDDM to be certified by Aviation Medical Examiners at the time of their medical examination. - Eliminates the need for Special Issuance (SI) review by the FAA for these cases. - Reflects advancements in diabetes management and aims to reduce administrative burden and processing times. - No contract value, product line items, or service line items are associated with this notice.

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to amend its regulations to allow applicants with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) to apply for airman medical certification that may be issued at the time of their medical examination, eliminating the need for Special Issuance review by FAA. This change aims to reduce the burden and processing time associated with the current Special Issuance process, reflecting advancements in medical management of diabetes. The proposed rule would enable Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) to evaluate and issue medical certificates for NIDDM cases under general medical standards, improving efficiency and reducing FAA workload. Comments on the proposal are invited until October 5, 2026.

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