Practical Test Standards (PTS)
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PTS List
| Title | Publication
Date | Change
Date | Status |
|---|
| Recreational Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Category and Rotorcraft Category (FAA-S-8081-3B) | April 2024 | n/a | Effective May 31, 2024 |
| Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards for Rotorcraft Category Gyroplane Rating (FAA-S-8081-7C) | April 2024 | n/a | Effective May 31, 2024 |
| Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards for Glider Category (FAA-S-8081-8C) | April 2024 | n/a | Effective May 31, 2024 |
| Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Test Standards for Airplane Rating and Helicopter Rating (FAA-S-8081-9E) | April 2024 | n/a | Effective May 31, 2024 |
| Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-10E) | April 2024 | n/a | Effective May 31, 2024 |
| Private Pilot Practical Test Standards for Rotorcraft Category Gyroplane Rating (FAA-S-8081-15B) | April 2024 | n/a | Effective May 31, 2024 |
| Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Rotorcraft Category Gyroplane Rating (FAA-S-8081-16C) | April 2024 | n/a | Effective May 31, 2024 |
| Private Pilot Practical Test Standards for Lighter-Than-Air Category (FAA-S-8081-17A) | April 2024 | n/a | Effective May 31, 2024 |
| Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Lighter-Than-Air Category (FAA-S-8081-18A) | April 2024 | n/a | Effective May 31, 2024 |
| Airline Transport Pilot and Aircraft Type Rating Practical Test Standards for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating (FAA-S-8081-20A) | April 2024 | n/a | Effective May 31, 2024 |
| Flight Engineer Practical Test Standards for Reciprocating Engine, Turbopropeller, and Turbojet Powered Aircraft (FAA-S-8081-21A) | April 2024 | n/a | Effective May 31, 2024 |
| Private Pilot Practical Test Standards for Glider Category (FAA-S-8081-22A) | April 2024 | n/a | Effective May 31, 2024 |
| Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Glider Category (FAA-S-8081-23B) | April 2024 | n/a | Effective May 31, 2024 |
| Parachute Rigger Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-25C) | April 2024 | n/a | Effective May 31, 2024 |
| FAA-S-8081-29B, Sport Pilot and Flight Instructors with a Sport Pilot Rating Practical Test Standards for Airplane Category, Rotorcraft Category Gyroplane, and Glider Category | June 2026 | n/a | Effective September 14, 2026 |
| FAA-S-8081-30B, Sport Pilot and Flight Instructors with a Sport Pilot Rating Practical Test Standards for Lighter-Than-Air Category | June 2026 | n/a | Effective September 14, 2026 |
| FAA-S-8081-31B, Sport Pilot and Flight Instructors with a Sport Pilot Rating Practical Test Standards for Powered Parachute Category and Weight-Shift-Control Aircraft Category | June 2026 | n/a | Effective September 14, 2026 |
| Private Pilot Practical Test Standards for Powered Parachute Category and Weight-Shift-Control Aircraft Category (FAA-S-8081-32A) | April 2024 | n/a | Effective May 31, 2024 |
Last updated: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
