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the rib is a cause for rejection. Rudimentary small cervical rib

without signs or symptoms referable to it may be considered fit.

However, the defect is to be recorded as a minor disability in the

medical board proceedings. Bilateral cervical ribs without any

neurovascular compromise will be acceptable.

Asymmetry of the face and head, which will interfere with proper

fitting of oxygen mask and helmet, will be a cause for rejection for

flying duties.

History relating to operations. A candidate who has undergone an

abdominal operation, other than a simple appendicectomy,

involving extensive surgical intervention or partial or total excision

of any organ is, as a rule, unsuitable for flying duties. Operation

involving the cranial vault (e.g.trephining), or extensive thoracic

operations such as thoracoplasty make the candidate unfit for

flying.

Measurement and Physique

Chest shape and circumference. The shape of the chest is as

important as its actual measurement. The chest should be well

proportioned and well developed with the minimum range of

expansion of 5 cm. Decimal fraction lower than 0.5 cm will be

ignored. 0.5 cm will be recorded as such and 0.6 cm and above will

be recorded as 1 cm.