ARA.MED.200 Procedure for the issue, revalidation, renewal or change of an AME certificate
Regulation (EU) No 245/2014
(a) The certification procedure for an AME shall follow the provisions laid down in ARA.GEN.315. Before issuing the certificate, the competent authority shall have evidence that the AME practice is fully equipped to perform aero-medical examinations within the scope of the AME certificate applied for.
(b) When satisfied that the AME is in compliance with the applicable requirements, the competent authority shall issue, revalidate, renew or change the AME certificate for a period not exceeding 3 years, using the form established in appendix VII to this Part.
AMC1 ARA.MED.200 Procedure for the issue, revalidation, renewal or change of an AME certificate
ED Decision 2012/006/R
INSPECTION OF THE AME PRACTICE
Before issuing the AME certificate, the competent authority should conduct an inspection of the AME practice to verify compliance with ARA.MED.200(a).
AMC2 ARA.MED.200 Procedure for the issue, revalidation, renewal or change of an AME certificate
ED Decision 2019/002/R
The competent authority should implement a procedure to ensure, before revalidation, renewal or extension of privileges of an AME certificate, that applicants retain their level of aero-medical competency.
ARA.MED.240 General medical practitioners (GMPs) acting as AMEs
Regulation (EU) No 290/2012
The competent authority of a Member State shall notify the Agency and competent authorities of other Member States if aero-medical examinations for the LAPL can be carried out on its territory by GMPs.
ARA.MED.245 Continuing oversight of AMEs and GMPs
Regulation (EU) No 290/2012
When developing the continuing oversight programme referred to in ARA.GEN.305, the competent authority shall take into account the number of AMEs and GMPs exercising their privileges within the territory where the competent authority exercises oversight.
ARA.MED.250 Limitation, suspension or revocation of an AME certificate
Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011
(a) The competent authority shall limit, suspend or revoke an AME certificate in cases where:
(1) the AME no longer complies with applicable requirements;
(2) failure to meet the criteria for certification or continuing certification;
(3) deficiency of aero-medical record-keeping or submission of incorrect data or information;
(4) falsification of medical records, certificates or documentation;
(5) concealment of facts appertaining to an application for, or holder of, a medical certificate or false or fraudulent statements or representations to the competent authority;
(6) failure to correct findings from audit of the AME practice; and
(7) at the request of the certified AME.
(b) The certificate of an AME shall be automatically revoked in either of the following circumstances:
(1) revocation of medical licence to practice; or
(2) removal from the Medical Register.
ARA.MED.255 Enforcement measures
Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011
If, during oversight or by any other means, evidence is found showing a non-compliance of an AeMC, an AME or a GMP, the licensing authority shall have a process to review the medical certificates issued by that AeMC, AME or GMP and may render them invalid where required to ensure flight safety.