A Third-Class Medical Certificate is issued to a 36-year-old pilot on August 10, this year. To exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will be valid until midnight on

August 31, 5 years later.

Explanation:

Airman medical certificates expire in 6 months - 5 years depending on age and class.

The rule is:

1st Class (ATP) : Every 12 months if younger than age 40, Every 6 months over 40

2nd Class (Commercial Pilots) : 12 Months / 1 year

3rd Class (Private / Student / Recreational Pilots):

⦁ 2 Yrs if Over 40 Old

⦁ 5 Yrs if Under 40 Old