# Modification of Certain Medical Standards and Procedures and Duration of Certain Medical Certificates
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2008-07-24 · Effective 2008-08-25 · 73 FR 43059
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-16911
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 73 FR 43059
- **Publication date:** 2008-07-24
- **Effective date:** 2008-08-25
- **FAA docket:** Docket No.: FAA-2007-27812
## Abstract

This rule extends the duration of first- and third-class medical certificates for certain individuals. A first-class medical certificate is required when exercising airline transport pilot privileges and at least a third-class medical certificate when exercising private pilot privileges. Certain conforming amendments to medical certification procedures and some general editorial amendments are also adopted. The intent of this action is to improve the efficiency of the medical certification program and service provided to medical certificate applicants.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/07/24/E8-16911/modification-of-certain-medical-standards-and-procedures-and-duration-of-certain-medical)
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