Under BasicMed, which statement is true regarding the CMEC interval?

• A. The CMEC must be completed every 48 months
• B. The CMEC is not required
• C. The CMEC must be completed every 12 months
• D. The CMEC is required only for gliders

Answer: (A)

CMEC stands for the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist, the physician-documented form used when flying under BasicMed. The key point is that this medical exam documentation remains valid for 48 months. So, to operate under BasicMed, you need a CMEC that's no older than four years, in addition to completing the BasicMed online course every 24 months and holding a valid driver’s license.

This means the statement that the CMEC must be completed every 48 months is the correct one. It isn’t 12 months, and the CMEC isn’t optional. Also, BasicMed isn’t limited to gliders; it applies to pilots of eligible general aviation aircraft under the applicable limits.