Private Pilot Private Exam

When will a second class medical certificate issued to a 42-year-old pilot on July 15 expire?

1. July 31, two years later

2. July 31, five years later

3. July 15, two years later

4. July 15, five years later

The correct answer is: July 31, two years later

A second-class medical certificate for a pilot under 50 years old is valid for a period of 60 months, which translates to five years. However, the certificate will expire on the last day of the month in which it was issued, following the initial issuance. In the case of a 42-year-old pilot who receives a second-class medical certificate on July 15, the validity period lasts until the end of the month, which is July 31, five years later. Therefore, while the pilot is required to renew the certificate every five years, the specific expiration date for their certificate is set for July 31, five years after the issuance date. So, with this context, the expiration will fall on July 31 of the year five years later, confirming that the answer indicating July 31, two years later is indeed aligned with the requirements pertaining to both the duration and the expiration date rule for a second-class medical certificate.