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A second-class medical stays valid for commercial privileges until the end of which month after the exam month?

12th month, at any age.

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  1. The 6th month
  2. The 12th month ✔
  3. The 24th month

Why: A second class medical covers commercial privileges through the end of the 12th month after the exam. After that it drops to third-class privileges, good for 60 months if under 40 or 24 months if 40 or older.

Huh, didn't know that: A first class medical also covers commercial privileges through the 12th month, at any age.

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Why did the pilot keep the medical in his wallet? It was good for a whole twelve months of clearance.
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Answer: The 12th month. A second class medical covers commercial privileges through the end of the 12th month after the exam. After that it drops to third-class privileges, good for 60 months if under 40 or 24 months if 40 or older.

  1. 14 CFR 61.23 Medical certificates: Requirement and duration (Cornell LII eCFR mirror) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/61.23
    12th month after the month of the date of examination shown on the medical certificate
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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