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Old 10-18-2014, 08:54 AM
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Hey guys,

For those of you who have gone through an FAA Deferral for a First Class Medical, about how long does it usually take? I know there are a lot of variables in play, but I'm stuck with a deferral for pre-excitation, and I was looking for some info to help me plan what to do next. Thanks!
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Old 10-27-2014, 07:20 PM
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Right now they are getting faster .... Last known person with deff... Reply Was about 15 to 25 days ... With the first doc request
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Old 11-29-2014, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ntilley905
Hey guys,

For those of you who have gone through an FAA Deferral for a First Class Medical, about how long does it usually take? I know there are a lot of variables in play, but I'm stuck with a deferral for pre-excitation, and I was looking for some info to help me plan what to do next. Thanks!
Deferral took a long time for a back issue requiring surgery. I got deferred on the spot by the AME, then it took 2 weeks to get my letter from FAA. 1 week later I had the letter from my Doctor saying that I was OK, but the FAA sat on my paperwork for over a month with no movement.

I called AOPA and got their medical team on it and within 2 days had my medical emailed to me.

Sometimes you can still fly on your remaining medical, but the issuance of an FAA medical takes long time when it has been deferred. This was a year ago so maybe things have improved.
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