A.I.C. Sl. No. 10/2008 Dated 3rd July 2008
Normal Blood Pressure
Confirmation of Hypertension
Investigation Done
(i) Routine haemogram. (ii) Urine routine exam including microscopic examination. (iii) ECG resting. (iv) X-Ray Chest (Postero-Anterior View). (v) Complete biochemical profile [Blood Sugar (Fasting and 2 hours after 75 g of oral Glucose), Urea, Uric acid Creatinine and Cholesterol with lipid profile. (vi) USG Abdomen. (vii) Fundoscopy. (viii) Echocardiography. (ix) Any other relevant investigations, considered appropriate by the President Medical Board. Disposal Of Flight Crew
In case the flight crew is confirmed to have hypertension, he / she will be placed under observation as temporary unfit for flying duties for 04 Wks.
Flight Crew with well controlled BP without drugs will be given unrestricted P1 Status.
Flight Crew with well controlled BP with drugs will be given “Fit for all flying duties except instructional duties and trainer captain in flight” (P2 Status).
Flight crew with uncontrolled hypertension or those who have target organ involvement will be recommended unfit for flying duties unless the situation reverses. Permissible Medication (a) Diuretics (excluding loop diuretics). (b) Cardio selective beta-blockers. (c) ACE inhibitors and ACE Receptor Blockers. (d) Calcium channel blockers. For Complete DGCA AIC on the Subject ( PDF Format) |