On completion of the medical assessment, provided that the applicant appears to meet the required medical standard and provided the medical certificate has not been endorsed ‘Renew by CASA only’, the DAME may revalidate an applicant’s medical certificate only, as follows (refer CASR 67.220):
l If the applicant’s medical certificate has not expired and the assessment is conducted more than 28 days before the expiry date shown on the certificate—for up to two calendar months from the date of the assessment. (But see ‘Exception for ATPL recertification’ below).
Example: Medical certificate expires 31 December 2010. Person arrives for medical exam 01 December 2010. Certificate can be extended until 01 February 2011.
l If the applicant’s medical certificate has not expired and the assessment is conducted within 28 days preceding the expiry date shown on the certificate—for up to two calendar months beyond the expiry date shown on the certificate.
Example: Medical certificate expires 31 December 2010. Person arrives for medical exam 14 December 2010. Certificate can be extended until 01 March 2011
l If the applicant’s medical certificate has expired, and the assessment is conducted within three calendar months of the expiry date shown on the certificate—for up to two calendar months from the date of the assessment.
Example: Medical certificate expires 31 December 2010. Person arrives for medical exam 01 March 2011. Certificate can be extended until 01 May 2011.