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Designated aviation medical examiner's handbook
Medical tests
We provide a list of different types of medical tests conducted by a DAME. Tests include:
electrocardiographs
blood pressure
hearing
vision
colour vision
drug and alcohol.
Table of contents
In this section
7.1 Electrocardiographs
7.2 Acceptable blood pressure levels
7.3 Hearing tests
7.4 Special hearing tests
7.5 Assessment by Designated aviation ophthalmologists or Credential optometrist
7.6 Temporary incapacity of certificate holders
7.7 Additional investigations and specialist opinions
7.8 Periodic examinations requirements
7.9 Tests for alcohol and other drugs
7.10 Tests of colour vision
7.11 Health promotion activities
6.6 Identification of CASA examiners (DAMEs, DAOs and COs)
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7.1 Electrocardiographs
Updated: 11 April 2022
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About aircraft maintenance engineers
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Apply for a Part 66 licence
Become a licensed aircraft engineer
Maintenance of composite structures
Part 66 and working for a Part 145 organisation
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Recognition of prior learning
Removing exclusions
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Part 66 modular aircraft engineer licence pathways
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The medical certification process
Class 5 medical self-declaration
Explaining operational limitations for Class 5 medical self-declaration
Medical practitioners and examiners
Austroads standard medical for pilots
Become a DAME or DAO
DAME's clinical practice guidelines
DAME conditions of appointment
DAO conditions of appointment
ECG guidance for DAMEs
Eligibility and training for DAMEs an DAOs
Maintaining your designation
Medical reports and case reviews
Protocol for pilots with type 1 diabetes
Responsibilities of DAMEs and DAOs
Aviation reference numbers
Certifying your identity documents
Individual ARN
Organisation ARN
English language standards
Aviation English language proficiency
General English language proficiency
Fee payment options
Operations, safety & travel
Aerodromes
Aerodrome operations
Aerodrome rules and regulations
Apply to certify an aerodrome
Ground operations
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Communications, navigation and surveillance
Aviation safety for pilots
Aviation safety resources for pilots
Flying over or in conflict zones
Pilot health and wellbeing
Ramp checks for safety
Security requirements for pilots
Flying near bushfires
Safety Management Systems
Continuous improvement of your SMS
Create your SMS implementation plan
Put your SMS into practice
Safety management legislation, guidance and resources
Sector safety risk profiles
Set up your SMS
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Carriage or discharge of firearms on aircraft
Community service flights
COVID-19 advice for industry
Dangerous goods and air freight
Displays and events
Drug and alcohol management
Electronic flight bag
Fatigue management
Hazard identification and management
Human factors and safety behaviours
5G and aviation safety
Mercy fights and operating in an emergency
Consumer and passenger advice
Aviation safety explained
How aircraft are regulated
Onboard safety and behaviour
Passengers with disability and reduced mobility
How people working in aviation are licenced
Aeronautical information management
Aeronautical data service providers
Aeronautical data originators
Obstacle data providers
Weather in the Darwin region
Training and checking systems
Training and checking systems for flight operators
Rules
Regulatory framework
CASA's regulatory framework
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR)
Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR)
Civil Aviation Orders (CAO)
Exemptions explained
Legislative instruments
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Rules by category
Administrative matters
Aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) licensing
Aircraft registration
Air traffic controller (ATC) licensing
Air traffic management systems
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Continuing airworthiness
Flight crew licensing
Flight operations
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Changing the rules
Consultation Hub
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How CASA changes the rules
Rule making principles and obligations
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Compliance and enforcement
Delegated authority in support of aviation safety investigations
Enforcement action
How to comply with the rules
Recent enforcement decisions
Safety information policy statement
Sharing safety information
Strict liability
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Submitting significant and non-significant changes
Voluntary suspensions
Reporting illegal behaviour
Resources & education
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Aviation medicine fact sheets and case studies
Corporate publications
Forms
Guidance material
Industry guides
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Pilot guides
Safety kits
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Pilot safety hub
Controlled aerodromes
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Out-n-Back
Flight Safety Australia
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Access eLearning (AviationWorx)
Aviation safety advisors
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Seminars and workshops
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Most popular resources
Important Drone Safety Information
Visual Flight Rules Guide
Flight Examiner Handbook
Aircraft register available marks
Form 101-09 - RPA Flight Authorisation
Radio procedures in non-controlled airspace
The RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap
About us
Who we are
About CASA
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The CEO and DAS
Who we work with
Australian Dangerous Goods Air Transport Council
Aviation Safety Advisory Panel
Aviation State Engagement Forum
Industry complaints commissioner
National Runway Safety Group
Our government partners
Our international partners
News and media
CASA Briefing
Media releases
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Stating the facts
Reporting and accountability
Environmental management and performance
Freedom of information
Gifts and benefits register
List of CASA files
Portfolio budget statements
Register of privacy impact assessments
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Senate order on agency contracts
Service standards
Statement of commitment to child safety
Work health and safety policy statement
External security vulnerability disclosure program
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