LIMITATION CODES
(a)The following abbreviations for limitations should be used on the medical certificate as applicable:
| Code | Limitation |
|---|
| TML | Restriction of the period of validity of the medical certificate |
| VDL | Wear correction for defective distant vision and carry spare set of spectacles |
| VXL | Correction for defective distant vision depending on the working environment |
| VML | Wear correction for defective distant, intermediate and near vision and carry spare set of spectacles |
| VNL | Have correction available for defective near vision and carry spare set of spectacles |
| VXN | Correction for defective near vision; correction for defective distant vision depending on the working environment |
| RXO | Specialist ophthalmological examinations |
| CCL | Correction by means of contact lenses |
| HAL | Valid only when hearing aids are worn |
| SIC | Specific medical examination(s) |
| SSL | Special restrictions as specified |
(b)The abbreviations for the limitation codes should be explained to the holder of a medical certificate as follows:
(1)TML — Time limitation The period of validity of the medical certificate is limited to the duration as shown on the medical certificate. This period of validity commences on the date of the aero-medical examination. Any period of validity remaining on the previous medical certificate is no longer valid. The holder of a medical certificate should present him/herself for reassessment or examination when advised and should follow any medical recommendations.
(2)VDL — Wear corrective lenses and carry a spare set of spectacles Correction for defective distant vision: whilst exercising the privileges of the licence, the holder of a medical certificate should wear spectacles or contact lenses that correct for defective distant vision as examined and approved by the AeMC or AME. Contact lenses may not be worn until cleared to do so by an AeMC or AME. A spare set of spectacles, approved by the AeMC or AME, should be readily available.
(3)VXL — Correction for defective distant vision depending on the working environment Correction for defective distant vision does not have to be worn if the air traffic controller’s visual working environment is in the area of up to 100 cm. Applicants who do not meet the uncorrected distant visual acuity requirement but meet the visual acuity requirement for intermediate and near vision without correction and whose visual working environment is only the intermediate and near vision area (up to 100 cm) may work without corrective lenses.
(4)VML — Wear multifocal spectacles and carry a spare set of spectacles Correction for defective distant, intermediate and near vision: whilst exercising the privileges of the licence, the holder of a medical certificate should wear spectacles that correct for defective distant, intermediate and near vision as examined and approved by the AeMC or AME. Contact lenses or full-frame spectacles, when either correct for near vision only, may not be worn.
(5)VNL — Have available corrective spectacles and a spare set of spectacles Correction for defective near vision: whilst exercising the privileges of the licence, the holder of a medical certificate should have readily available spectacles that correct for defective near vision as examined and approved by the AeMC or AME. Contact lenses or full-frame spectacles, when either correct for near vision only, may not be worn.
(6)VXN — Have available corrective spectacles and a spare set of spectacles; correction for defective distant vision depending on the working environment. Correction for defective distant vision does not have to be worn if the air traffic controller’s visual working environment is in the area of up to 100 cm. Applicants who do not meet the uncorrected distant and uncorrected near visual acuity requirements, but meet the visual acuity requirement for intermediate vision without correction and whose visual working environment is only the intermediate and near vision area (up to 100 cm) should have readily available spectacles and a spare set that correct for defective near vision as examined and approved by the AeMC or AME. Contact lenses or full-frame spectacles, when either correct for near vision only, may not be worn.
(7)CCL — Wear contact lenses that correct for defective vision Correction for defective distant vision: whilst exercising the privileges of the licence, the holder of a medical certificate should wear contact lenses that correct for defective distant vision, as examined and approved by the AeMC or AME. A spare set of similarly correcting spectacles shall be readily available for immediate use whilst exercising the privileges of the licence.
(8)RXO — Specialist ophthalmological examination(s) Specialist ophthalmological examination(s), other than the examinations stipulated in this Part, are required for a significant reason.
(9)HAL — Hearing aid(s) Whilst exercising the privileges of the licence, the holder of the medical certificate should use hearing aid(s) that compensate(s) for defective hearing as examined and approved by the AeMC or AME. A spare set of batteries should be available.
(10)SIC — Specific medical examination(s) This limitation requires the AeMC or AME to contact the licensing authority before embarking upon renewal or revalidation aero-medical assessment. It is likely to concern a medical history of which the AME should be aware prior to undertaking the aero-medical assessment.
(11)SSL — Special restrictions as specified This limitation may be considered when an individually specified limitation, not defined in this paragraph, is appropriate to mitigate an increased level of risk to the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence. The description of the SSL should be entered on the medical certificate or in a separate document to be carried with the medical certificate.