Issue

This regulation establishes your entitlement to a medical certificate if you meet the required standards. When an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) examines you and evaluates both your current medical condition and your medical history, you're entitled to receive the appropriate class of medical certificate if you meet the standards outlined in Part 67.

The key word is "entitled"—this means the FAA must issue your certificate if you qualify; it's not discretionary. The regulation covers all classes of medical certificates (first, second, and third class), with the "appropriate" certificate being the one that matches both the standards you meet and what you're applying for.

This matters because it protects pilots from arbitrary denial. If you meet the objective medical standards through examination and history review, you have a right to that certificate. The specific standards you must meet are detailed in the subsequent sections of Part 67.

*This is a plain-English summary for study only. The official 14 CFR text on this page is controlling — always read the current regulation and consult a CFI.*