Aviation Safety: FAA Is Considering Changes to Aviation Medical Standards

RCED-90-68FS Published: Jan 09, 1990. Publicly Released: Jan 25, 1990.

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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on proposed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical standards revisions.

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