No Aircraft
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Confusion
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural FAR; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Became Reoriented
Human Factors; Procedure
I was advised by my Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) during my last Class I Physical that I was flagged for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and that the FAA would be contacting me. It was his recommendation that I get ahead of them and have myself tested and start treatment if necessary. I had a consultation with the Sleep Study office and had a Sleep Study. My follow up appointment I was diagnosed with OSA and given the prescription for C-PAP therapy. I bought my equipment and started using the C-PAP five days later. On the hand out I received from my AME it states I am to 'provide the following information to the Aerospace Medical Certification Division for review within 90 days'.When I sat down to compile the information this afternoon; I saw another statement on the page stating if my sleep study is positive I may not exercise the privileges of my Medical Certificate until I provide the required documentation. I am not sure if I am in the 90 period; or not legal to fly; but I have flown multiple trips since; I will be in contact with all applicable parties at the open of business tomorrow to find out my status and any corrective action necessary. I believed I was being proactive and had no intention of flying without a current medical and hope I did not.
Air Carrier pilot is diagnosed with Sleep Apnea by his AME. When filling out information requested by the Aerospace Medical Certification Division he discovered that he may not exercise the privileges of his Medical Certificate until the required documentation provide. There is also a 90 day window to comply and he is not sure if he is in compliance with the regulation.