Class 1 Medical Validity Q

[Floatinghog]

Now I’m totally confused - just turned 40 and read that 40 or older the Class 1 is valid 6 months - not a full year. So, say the medical is done/passed/received on March 20 is it valid until Sept 20, or can I get by stretching it until Oct 01 for the next renewal? I just talked to somebody in Transpot and they said if I do the next renewal on Oct 01 then I’m ok. I always used to do the renewal around the same day each year. If I wait until Oct 01 to renew is my licence still valid between Sept 20 to Oct 01? Any clarification appreciated.
Thnxs
Hog

[Big Pistons Forever]

The only thing that matters is how old were you on the day of your medical. If you were 39 then the medical is good for a year. If you were 40 then it is now only good for 6 months if you are conducting commercial operations with passengers. If you are not carrying passengers or are operating 2 crew as per an approved COM then you are good for a year until age 60.

[CpnCrunch]

BPF is correct, and you can confirm this by logging into "general aviation online services" (google that) and it will tell you the precise date when your medical expires.

[Floatinghog]

Thanxs BPF and CpnCrunch! Got it!!
Thnxs
Hog