AR 40-8

Question 1

what is the title of the AR 40-8?

Answer 1

Temporary flying restrictions due to exogenous factors affecting aircrew efficiency

Question 2

Aircrew members taking any medications will be restricted from flying duties until when?

Answer 2

until convalescence and/ or rehab is complete.

Question 3

what is the restriction from flying duties after anesthesia?

Answer 3

aircrew will be restricted from flying duties for 48 hours after general, spinal, and epidural anesthesia or conscious sedation, and for a minimum of 12 hours after local or regional anesthesia.

Question 4

Can aircrew members take dietary supplements, if so what are the requirements?

Answer 4

All supplements, herbal, and dietary aids, preparations, and performative enhancers are prohibited unless cleared by the aeromedical provider.

Question 5

what are the restrictions involving alcohol?

Answer 5

aircrew will not perform aviation duties for a minimum of 12 hours after the last drink consumed and until no residual effects remain

Question 6

Medical restriction from flying will be for a minimum of ______ hours following all immunizations.

Answer 6

12

Question 7

Aircrew members will not be regular blood
donors. Following blood donations if (____), aircrew members will be restricted from flying duty for a period of ____.

Answer 7

200 cc and 72 hours

Question 8

Can aircrew members be regular blood donors?

Answer 8

Aircrew members will not be regular (more than two times per year) blood or plasma
donors. Following blood donation (200 cubic centimeters or more), aircrew members will be restricted from flying duty for a period of 72 hours. Following plasma donation, aircrew members will be restricted from flying duty for a period of 24 hours.