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Medical

May 3, 2026

Murphy 2008 Key Clarifications

A structured reading of FAA Murphy (2008) addressing multiple independent regulatory questions without collapsing them into a single rule.

Answer: This LOI addresses multiple independent issues. Each conclusion applies only to its specific regulatory context and should not be generalized into a unified rule.

If I lost my medical can I log PIC?Can a CFI instruct without a medical?

FAA Interpretation CFI Medical Student Pilot

May 3, 2026

Operations & Equipment

Required Crewmember Definition

A practical interpretation of FAA legal opinion on the meaning of 'required crewmember seat' and its regulatory implications.

Answer: The definition of “required crewmember seat” depends on interpretation, and creates a regulatory tension between Part 61 and Part 142 medical requirements.

Who is a required crewmember?Does an instructor count as a required crewmember?

FAA Interpretation Required Crewmember Medical