Federal Aviation Administration

Airman Practical Test Standards (PTS)

Flight Instructors

Title
Publication
Date
Change
Date
Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards for Airplane (FAA-S-8081-6C with Changes 1-5) (PDF) Nov 2006 06/09/2010
Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards for Rotorcraft (Helicopter, Gyroplane) (FAA-S-8081-7B) (PDF) Dec 2006  
Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards for Glider (FAA-S-8081-8B) (PDF) Oct 2006  
Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Test Standards for Airplane and Helicopter (FAA-S-8081-9D) (PDF) Jul 2010  
Mechanics

Title
Publication
Date
Change
Date
Aviation Mechanic General Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-26 with Change 3) (PDF) Jun 2003 06/21/2004
Aviation Mechanic Airframe Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-27 with Change 3) (PDF) Jun 2003 06/21/2004
Aviation Mechanic Powerplant Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-28 with Change 2) (PDF) Jun 2003 09/24/2003

Pilots

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More Test Standards

Title
Publication
Date
Change
Date
Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards for Airplane, Helicopter, and Powered Lift (FAA-S-8081-4E with Changes 1 and 2) (PDF) Jan 2010 03/16/2010
Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-10C with Changes 1 and 2) (PDF) Jun 2008 02/08/2011
Flight Engineer Practical Test Standards for Reciprocating Engine, Turbopropeller, and Turbojet Powered Aircraft (FAA-S-8081-21 with Changes 1 and 2) (PDF) Jan 1999 05/04/2011
Parachute Rigger Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-25A with Change 1) (PDF) Aug 2008 11/24/2008

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