Airmen Practical Test Standards (PTS)
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Pilots
Flight Instructors
Mechanics
Other Airmen Standards
Pilots
Title |
Publication Date |
Change Date |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Transport Pilot and Aircraft Type Rating Practical Test Standards for Airplane (FAA-S-8081-5F with Changes 1, 2, 3, & 4) (PDF) | Jul 2008 | 04/04/2012 |
| Airline Transport Pilot Practical Test Standards for Helicopter (FAA-S-8081-20 with Changes 1, 2, & 3) (PDF) | Aug 1998 | 04/02/2013 |
Title |
Publication Date |
Change Date |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane (SEL, MEL, SES, MES) (FAA-S-8081-12C with changes 1, 2, 3, and 4) (PDF) | Nov 2011 | 09/20/2012 |
| Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane (SEL, MEL, SES, MES) (FAA-S-8081-12C Errata Sheet) (PDF) | 12/27/2012 | 01/07/2013 |
| Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Rotorcraft (Helicopter, Gyroplane) (FAA-S-8081-16A) (PDF) | Aug 2006 | |
| Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Rotorcraft (Helicopter and Gyroplane) (FAA-S-8081-16B) (PDF) NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 1, 2013 | Feb 2013 | |
| Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Light-Than-Air (Balloon, Airship) (FAA-S-8081-18) (PDF) | May 1997 | |
| Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Glider (FAA-S-8081-23A) (PDF) | Nov 2006 | 09/01/2010 |
Title |
Publication Date |
Change Date |
|---|---|---|
| Private Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane (SEL, MEL, SES, MES) (FAA-S-8081-14B with Changes 1, 2, 3, & 4) (PDF) | Nov 2011 | 05/01/2012 |
| Private Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane (SEL, MEL, SES, MES) (FAA-S-8081-14B Errata Sheet) (PDF) | 01/07/2013 | 01/07/2013 |
| Private Pilot Practical Test Standards for Rotorcraft (Helicopter, Gyroplane) (FAA-S-8081-15A with Change 1) (PDF) | July 2005 | 05/06/2013 |
| Private Pilot Practical Test Standards for Lighter-Than-Air (Balloon, Airship) (FAA-S-8081-17) (PDF) | June 1996 | |
| Private Pilot Practical Test Standards for Glider (FAA-S-8081-22) (PDF) | Apr 1999 | 09/01/2010 |
| Private Pilot Practical Test Standards for Powered Parachute (PPL and PPS) and Weight Shift Control (WSCL and WSCS) (FAA-S-8081-32) (PDF) | Dec 2004 |
Title |
Publication Date |
Change Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane, Gyroplane, Glider, and Flight Instructor (FAA-S-8081-29 with Change 2) (PDF) | Dec 2004 | 02/19/2008 |
| Errata Sheet for Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane, Gyroplane, Glider, and Flight Instructor (FAA-S-8081-29 with Change 2) (PDF) | Apr 2013 | |
| Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airship, Balloon, and Flight Instructor (FAA-S-8081-30 with Change 3) (PDF) | Dec /2004 | 02/22/2008 |
| Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards for Weight Shift Control, Powered Parachute, and Flight Instructor (FAA-S-8081-31 with Change 2) (PDF) | Dec 2004 | 02/22/2008 |
Title |
Publication Date |
Change Date |
|---|---|---|
| Recreational Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane, Rotorcraft/Helicopter, and Rotorcraft/Gyroplane (FAA-S-8081-3A) (PDF) | Aug 2006 |
Flight Instructors
Title |
Publication Date |
Change Date |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards for Airplane (FAA-S-8081-6D with Changes 1, 2, and 3) (PDF) | Jun 2012 | 01/28/2013 |
| 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 with change 1) (PDF) | Jul 2010 | 05/03/2012 |
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 General Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-26A) On hold pending guidance material. |
| Aviation Mechanic Airframe Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-27 with Change 3) (PDF) | Jun 2003 | 06/21/2004 |
| Aviation Mechanic Airframe Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-27A) On hold pending guidance material. | ||
| Aviation Mechanic Powerplant Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-28 with Change 2) (PDF) | Jun 2003 | 09/24/2003 |
| Aviation Mechanic Powerplant Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-28A) On hold pending guidance material. |
Other Airmen Standards
Title |
Publication Date |
Change Date |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards for Airplane, Helicopter, and Powered Lift (FAA-S-8081-4E with Changes 1, 2, 3 & 4) (PDF) | Jan 2010 | 05/6/2012 |
| Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-10C with Changes 1 and 2) (PDF) | Jun 2008 | 02/08/2011 |
| Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-10D) (PDF) (NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL AUGUST 1, 2013) | May 2013 | |
| Flight Engineer Practical Test Standards for Reciprocating Engine, Turbopropeller, and Turbojet Powered Aircraft (FAA-S-8081-21 with Changes 1, 2, and 3) (PDF) | Jan 1999 | 05/03/2012 |
| Parachute Rigger Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-25B) (PDF) | 2012 |
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