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 |
| Sport Pilot and Sport Pilot Flight Instructor Rating Practical Test Standards for Airplane Category, Gyroplane Category, and Glider Category (FAA-S-8081-29A) |
April 2024 |
n/a |
Effective May 31, 2024 |
| Sport Pilot and Sport Pilot Flight Instructor Rating Practical Test Standards for Lighter-Than-Air Category (FAA-S-8081-30A) |
April 2024 |
n/a |
Effective May 31, 2024 |
| Sport Pilot and Sport Pilot Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards for Powered Parachute Category and Weight-Shift-Control Aircraft Category (FAA-S-8081-31A) |
April 2024 |
n/a |
Effective May 31, 2024 |
| 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: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
