Skip to page content

USA Banner

Official US Government Icon

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure Site Icon

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Site Notification

Site Notification

United States Department of TransportationUnited States Department of Transportation

Order 8900.2C - General Aviation Airman Designee Handbook

Document Information

Type
Order
Number
8900.2C
Title
General Aviation Airman Designee Handbook
Date issued
2018-06-26
Status
Active
Office of Primary Responsibility
AFS-600
Access restriction
Public
Order purpose statement

This order provides mandatory standardized procedures and policy for those who administer aviation mechanic, parachute rigger, or pilot oral and practical tests, as well as issue Temporary Airman Certificates. It also emphasizes the importance of the designee’s knowledge of administering oral and practical tests. Compliance with these mandatory procedures ensures that airman applicants meet a satisfactory level of competence and workmanship required for certification. This order does not relieve Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel from instructing and providing guidance to designees.

Content

For more information, contact 9-awa-ait-directives@faa.gov.

Cancels
Cancelled documents
Number Title Date
8900.2B General Aviation Airman Designee Handbook 2016-08-23