High Blood Pressure? It's One of the Easiest Conditions to Certify.
Hypertension is a CACI condition — your AME can issue your medical certificate on the spot. No FAA deferral, no months of waiting. But you still need the right documentation.
A CACI Condition
Hypertension is one of the Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI). This means your Aviation Medical Examiner can approve your certificate at the appointment — no need to send documentation to FAA Oklahoma City for review.
The process typically takes 1 to 2 weeks including getting your documentation together.
What the FAA Looks For
The FAA wants to see that your blood pressure is controlled, you're on acceptable medications, and there's no end-organ damage. A recent clinical progress note from your treating physician is required.
Most blood pressure medications are FAA-acceptable — this is one of the more straightforward certifications.
Come Prepared
Even though hypertension is straightforward, showing up without documentation means your AME can't issue. Our assessment tells you exactly what to bring based on your specific situation — medications, timeline, and any complicating factors.
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