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

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