BASICMED FOR EXAMINERS ADMINISTERING TESTS OR PROFICIENCY CHECKS.

SEC. 815. [49 U.S.C. 44703 note] BASICMED FOR EXAMINERS ADMINISTERING TESTS OR PROFICIENCY CHECKS. (a) Equivalent Pilot-in-command Medical Requirements.—Notwithstanding section 61.23(a)(3)(iv) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, an examiner may administer a practical test or proficiency check if such examiner meets the medical qualification requirements under part 68 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, if the operation being conducted is in a covered aircraft, as such term is defined in section 2307(j) of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (49 U.S.C. 44703 note). (b) Rulemaking.—Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall issue a final rule to update part 61 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to implement the requirements under subsection (a), in addition to any related requirements the Administrator finds are in the interest of aviation safety.