VOLUME 5. TABLE OF CONTENTS

AIRMAN CERTIFICATION AND DESIGNATED EXAMINERS

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CHAPTER 1. DIRECTION, GUIDANCE, AND PROCEDURES

Section 1. General Information

1. Applicability ....................................................................................................... 5-1

3. Individuals Authorized to Conduct Certification ................................................... 5-1

5. Inspector and Examiner Qualifications ................................................................. 5-1

7. Job Aids ............................................................................................................. 5-1

9. Surveillance During Certification ......................................................................... 5-2

11. Inspector Preparation .......................................................................................... 5-2

13. Testing Policies ................................................................................................... 5-2

15. Aircraft Operating Manuals ................................................................................. 5-3

17. Testing Sequence and Time Limits ....................................................................... 5-3

18.-26. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-3

Section 2. Phases of Certification

27. Application Phase ................................................................................................ 5-7

28. Verification of Applicant’s Identity ...................................................................... 5-7 

29. Instructions for Completing Application Forms .................................................... 5-8 

31. Oral Test Phase ................................................................................................... 5-11

33. Flight Test Phase ................................................................................................. 5-12

35. Documentation Phase .......................................................................................... 5-14

37. FAA Form 8060-4, “Temporary Airman Certificate” ............................................. 5-14

39. FAA Form 8060-5, “Notice of Disapproval of Application” .................................. 5-15

41. Completion of FAA Form 8000-36, PTRS Data Sheet ........................................... 5-15

43. District Office Responsibilities ............................................................................ 5-16

44.-50. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-17

 CHAPTER 2. AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT CERTIFICATES

Section 1. Application Phase—Airplanes and Helicopters

51. Applicability ....................................................................................................... 5-37

53. Eligibility for the ATP Written (Knowledge) Test ................................................. 5-37

55. Flight Experience Requirements for the Airplane Category .................................... 5-38

57. ICAO Restrictions ................................................................................................ 5-38

59. Flight Experience Requirements for the Rotorcraft Category .................................. 5-39

61. Experience Verification for Oral and Flight Tests ................................................. 5-39

63. Eligibility Requirements Common to Both the Oral and Flight Test Phases ............ 5-40

65. Extending Validity Period of Knowledge Test Results ........................................... 5-40

67 Specific Eligibility Requirements for the Oral Test ............................................... 5-41

69. Specific Eligibility Requirements for the Flight Test ............................................ 5-41

70.-74. Reserved ......................................................................................................... 5-41

Section 2. Flight Test Events in Airplanes

75. Applicability ........................................................................................................ 5-51

77. Oral Test Events ................................................................................................... 5-51

79. Waiver Authority .................................................................................................. 5-51

81. Preparation and Surface Operations Events ........................................................... 5-51

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83. Takeoff Events ..................................................................................................... 5-52

85. Climb, En Route, and Descent Events ................................................................... 5-53

87. Approach Events .................................................................................................. 5-55

89. Landing Events .................................................................................................... 5-58

91. Missed Approach Events ...................................................................................... 5-59

93. Normal and Abnormal Procedures ........................................................................ 5-59

95. Emergency Procedure Events ............................................................................... 5-60

97. Standards of Acceptable Performance ................................................................... 5-60

98.-104. Reserved ......................................................................................................... 5-60

Section 3. Conduct of Flight Tests in Airplane Flight Simulators and Training Devices

105. Acceptable Methods for Accomplishing an Airplane Flight Test ............................ 5-69

107. Selection of Flight Test Job Aids .......................................................................... 5-69

109. Planning a Flight Simulator or Training Device Flight Test Segment ...................... 5-70

111. Applicant Briefing ............................................................................................... 5-71

113. Supporting Crewmembers .................................................................................... 5-71

115. Conducting a Flight Test in a Flight Simulator or Training Device ......................... 5-71

117. Debriefing ........................................................................................................... 5-72

118.-122. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-72

Section 4 Conduct of Flight Tests in an Airplane

123. Airplane Training Before Airplane Flight Tests ..................................................... 5-87

125. Planning the Flight .............................................................................................. 5-87

127. Events Required in an Airplane Flight Test ........................................................... 5-87

129. Preflight Briefing ................................................................................................ 5-88

131. Crew Qualifications ............................................................................................. 5-88

133. Vision Restriction Devices ................................................................................... 5-88

135. Conduct of the Flight Test in an Airplane ............................................................. 5-88

137. Safety .................................................................................................................. 5-89

139. Modification of Events ......................................................................................... 5-89

141. Debriefing ........................................................................................................... 5-89

142.-144. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-89

Section 5. Oral and Flight Test Events in Helicopters

145. Description of Specific Events ............................................................................. 5-97

147. Waiver or Modification of Flight Test Events ........................................................ 5-97

149. Preparation and Surface Operation Events ............................................................ 5-97

151. Takeoff Events ..................................................................................................... 5-97

153. Climb, En Route, and Descent Events ................................................................... 5-98

155. Approaches to Landings ....................................................................................... 5-99

157. Landing Events .................................................................................................... 5-100

159. Missed Approach Events ...................................................................................... 5-100

161. Normal and Abnormal Procedure Events ............................................................... 5-101

163. Emergency Procedure Events ............................................................................... 5-101

165. Standards of Acceptable Performance ................................................................... 5-101

166.-170. Reserved ......................................................................................................... 5-102 

 Section 6. Conduct of Flight Tests in a Helicopter

171. Training Required Before Flight Test .................................................................... 5-113

173. Planning the Flight Test ....................................................................................... 5-113

175. Events to be Evaluated During a Helicopter Oral Test and Flight Test .................... 5-113

177. Preflight Briefing ................................................................................................ 5-113

179. Crew Qualifications ............................................................................................. 5-113

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181. Vision Restriction Devices ................................................................................... 5-113

183. Conduct of the Flight Test ................................................................................... 5-113

185. Safety ................................................................................................................. 5-114

187. Debriefing............................................................................................................ 5-114

188.-194. Reserved ......................................................................................................... 5-114

 Section 7. Documentation Phase—All Aircraft

195. Successful Applicants of Oral Tests and First Segments of Two-Segment 

Flight Tests .......................................................................................................... 5-121

197. Documentation of Successfully Completed Flight Tests ......................................... 5-121

199. Documentation of Failed Oral Tests or Flight Tests................................................ 5-122

201. Incomplete Tests .................................................................................................. 5-122

202.-220. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-123

CHAPTER 3. FLIGHT ENGINEER CERTIFICATE AND CLASS RATINGS

 Section 1. Application Phase

221. Applicability ........................................................................................................ 5-133

223. Eligibility for the Flight Engineer Written (Knowledge) Test ................................ 5-133

225. Eligibility for the Oral Test .................................................................................. 5-134

227. Requirements to Extend the Validity Date of an Airman Knowledge Test ............... 5-135

229. Eligibility for the Flight Test ............................................................................... 5-135

231. Time Limits for the Testing Process ..................................................................... 5-136

232. Retesting Applicants with Passing Scores ............................................................. 5-136

233. Endorsement of Flight Engineer Applicants Retesting Within 30 Days of Failure ... 5-136

234.-238. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-137

 Section 2. Oral and Flight Tests

239. Oral Test Events .................................................................................................. 5-145

241. Oral Test Standards ............................................................................................. 5-145

243. Acceptable Methods of Accomplishing Flight Tests .............................................. 5-145

245. ATA Exemption ................................................................................................... 5-145

247. Conduct of an FE Flight Test ............................................................................... 5-146

249. Flight Test Events ............................................................................................... 5-147

251. Standards of Performance .................................................................................... 5-148

253. Planning a Simulator Flight Test Segment ............................................................ 5-148

255. Applicant Briefing ............................................................................................... 5-148

257. Supporting Crewmembers .................................................................................... 5-149

259. Conducting a Flight Test in a Simulator ............................................................... 5-149

261. Conducting a Flight Test in an Airplane ............................................................... 5-149

263. Debriefing ........................................................................................................... 5-150

264.-268. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-150

Section 3. Documentation Phase

269. Successful Applicants of Oral Tests and First Segments of 

Two-Segment Flight Tests .................................................................................... 5-161

271. Successful Completion of the Entire Flight Test .................................................... 5-161

273. Documentation of Failed Oral Tests or Flight Tests................................................ 5-162

275. Incomplete Tests .................................................................................................. 5-162

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276.-284. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-162

CHAPTER 4. AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER CERTIFICATES

 Section 1. General Information

285. General ............................................................................................................... 5-171

287. Designation of District Offices and Inspectors ...................................................... 5-171

289. Eligibility for Written Test ................................................................................... 5-171

291. Eligibility for the Practical Test .......................................................................... 5-171

293. Practical Test ....................................................................................................... 5-172

295. Successful Applicants .......................................................................................... 5-174

297. Unsuccessful Applicants ...................................................................................... 5-174

299. Supervisory Responsibility .................................................................................. 5-175

300.-350. Reserved .......................................................................................................... 5-175

CHAPTER 5. AIR TRANSPORTATION DESIGNATED EXAMINERS

Section 1. General 

351. General ................................................................................................................ 5-195

353. Overview of the Two Types of Air Carrier Designated Examiners, APD’s and TCEAC’s ..................................................................................................................... 5-195

354. Air Carrier-Related Certification Activity Conducted by a Designated Pilot Examiner 5-195

355. Guidance for Supervising Inspectors and Managers When Designating Examiner .... 5-196

357. Designated Examiner Authority and Responsibilities ............................................. 5-197

359. Supervising Inspector Responsibilities .................................................................. 5-198

361. Office Manager Responsibilities ............................................................................ 5-199

363. Regional Flight Standards Division (RFSD) Responsibilities .................................. 5-199

364.-374. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-199

Section 2. Managing Programs

375 Selection of Examiners ......................................................................................... 5-215

377. Examiner Candidate Training and Observation ....................................................... 5-215

379. Oversight and Support of Designated Examiners .................................................... 5-216

381. Examiner Records File .......................................................................................... 5-217

383. Processing Initial Examiner Designations .............................................................. 5-218

385. Designated Examiners Abroad............................................................................... 5-219

387. Shared Oversight of Examiners ............................................................................. 5-219

389. Amendment of Designated Examiner Designations................................................. 5-220

391. Renewal of Designations ....................................................................................... 5-220

393. Processing Designated Examiner Certification Paperwork ...................................... 5-221

395. Review of Designated Examiner Decisions ............................................................ 5-221

397. Termination and Cancellation of Designated Examiner Designation ........................ 5-222

399. Cancellation for Cause Procedures ........................................................................ 5-222

401. Other Actions ....................................................................................................... 5-223

403. Coordination with RFSD ....................................................................................... 5-223

404.-410. Reserved ......................................................................................................... 5-223

CHAPTER 6. AIRCREW DESIGNATED EXAMINER (ADE) PROGRAM 

Section 1. General

411. General ................................................................................................................ 5-241

413. ADE Program Objectives ...................................................................................... 5-241

415. Program Description ............................................................................................. 5-241

417. Guidelines for Establishing an ADE Program ......................................................... 5-241

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419. Operator Qualification for an ADE Program .......................................................... 5-242

420.-430. Reserved .......................................................................................................... 5-242

Section 2. ADE Program Management

431. General ................................................................................................................ 5-255

433. Administrative Structure of an ADE Program ........................................................ 5-255

435. Responsibilities of POI’s ...................................................................................... 5-255

437. Responsibilities of APM’s .................................................................................... 5-256

439. APM Eligibility Requirements .............................................................................. 5-258

441. APM Training Before Designation ........................................................................ 5-258

443. Maintenance of APM Qualifications ..................................................................... 5-259

445. Transition Upon Reassignment of APM’s ............................................................. 5-260

447. Remote Training Facilities ................................................................................... 5-260

449. Operator Responsibilities .................................................................................... 5-260

451. Certificate-Holding District Office Manager Responsibilities ................................. 5-261

453. RFSD Responsibilities ......................................................................................... 5-261

455. Establishing an ADE Program .............................................................................. 5-262

457. Program Revisions .............................................................................................. 5-263

458.-468. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-263

Section 3. Aircrew Program Designees and Designated Flight Engineers in an Aircrew Designated

Examiner Program

469. General ............................................................................................................... 5-289

471. Privileges of Aircrew Designated Examiners- ADE/DFEE .................................... 5-289

473. Selection of APD’s and DFEE’s ........................................................................... 5-289

475. APD Training and Evaluation .............................................................................. 5-290

477. Supervision and Administrative Control of APD’s ................................................ 5-290

479. Certificate-Holding District Office (CHDO) APD Administrative Files ................. 5-291

481. Processing Initial APD Designations .................................................................... 5-291

483. Renewal of APD Designations ............................................................................. 5-291

485. Amendment of APD Designations ........................................................................ 5-292

487. Processing APD Certification Paperwork .............................................................. 5-292

489. Review of APD Decision ..................................................................................... 5-292

491. Termination of APD Designations ........................................................................ 5-292

492.-502. Reserved ............................................................................................................. 5-292

CHAPTER 7. TRAINING CENTER EVALUATOR (TCE) PROGRAMS (TBD)*

503.-634. Reserved ......................................................................................................... 5-305

CHAPTER 8. AIRCRAFT NAVIGATOR CERTIFICATES

Section 1. General

625. Applicability ........................................................................................................ 5-429 

627. Eligibility ............................................................................................................ 5-429

629. Application Phase ................................................................................................ 5-429

631. Individuals Qualified to Conduct Aircraft Navigator Flight Tests ........................... 5-429

633. Conduct of Written Test........................................................................................ 5-429

635. Conduct of Oral Test ............................................................................................ 5-429

637. Conduct of Flight Test .......................................................................................... 5-429

639. Disposition and Issuance of FAA Form 8060-4, “Temporary Airman 

Certificate,” or FAA Form 8060-5, “Notice of Disapproval of Application” ........... 5-430

641. Applicants Under 21 Years of Age ........................................................................ 5-430

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642.-652. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-430

CHAPTER 9. SELECTED PRACTICES

 Section 1. Re-Examination of Airmen Under Section 609 

653. Background .......................................................................................................... 5-441

655. General ................................................................................................................ 5-441

657. Basis for a Re-examination ................................................................................... 5-441

659. Inspector Authority to Prohibit the Operation of Aircraft ....................................... 5-441

661. Notification of Other FAA Officials....................................................................... 5-442

663. Procedures for Initiating a Re-examination ............................................................ 5-442

665. Procedures for Handling Various Responses to Notification for Re-examination ...... 5-443

667. Procedures for Conducting a Re-examination ......................................................... 5-444

669. Re-examination Results ........................................................................................ 5-445

670.-680. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-446

 Section 2. Amendments to Certificates and Replacement of Lost Certificates 

681. General ................................................................................................................ 5-465

683. Amendments to Certificates .................................................................................. 5-465

685. Replacement of Certificates .................................................................................. 5-466

686.-696. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-467

Section 3. Reserved (TBD)

697.-728. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-485

Section 4. Pilot Logbooks

729. General ................................................................................................................ 5-621

731. Lost Logbooks or Flight Records .......................................................................... 5-621

732.-742. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-621

 Section 5. Detection of Falsified or Altered Airman Certificates

743. General ................................................................................................................ 5-633

745. Establishing Airman Identity................................................................................. 5-633

747. Suspected Counterfeiting ...................................................................................... 5-633

749. Identification of Forged or Altered Airman Documents ......................................... 5-633

751. Duplicate Certificates .......................................................................................... 5-633

753. Personal Possession of Pilot Certificates ............................................................... 5-633

754.-764. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-634

 Section 6. Renewal of Flight Instructor Certificates

765. General ............................................................................................................... 5-647

767. Criteria for Renewal ............................................................................................ 5-647

769. Inspector Qualifications ....................................................................................... 5-647

771. Processing Renewals ............................................................................................ 5-647 

773. Expired Certificates ............................................................................................. 5-647

774.-784. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-648

 Section 7. Special Medical Flight Tests

785. General ................................................................................................................ 5-661

787. Basic Guidelines for Conducting a Special Medical Test ....................................... 5-661

789. Use of Simulators ................................................................................................ 5-661

791. Specific Testing Procedures ................................................................................. 5-662

793. Medical Flight Test Completion, Results, and Report ............................................ 5-663

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794.-804. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-664

Section 8. U.S. Airman Certificates and Special Purpose Airman Certificates Issued

on the Basis of a Foreign Airman Certificate

805. General ............................................................................................................... 5-685

807. U.S. Airman Certificates Based Upon a Foreign Certificate ................................... 5-685

809. Special Purpose Airman Certificates .................................................................... 5-685 

810.-820. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-688

 Section 9. International Crewmember Certificates

821. General ................................................................................................................ 5-707

823. Eligibility ............................................................................................................ 5-707

825. Application .......................................................................................................... 5-707

827. Proof of Birth for Persons Born in the U.S. .......................................................... 5-707

829. Proof of Citizenship for Persons Born Abroad Who Acquired U.S.

Citizenship Through a Parent ............................................................................... 5-708

831. Proof of Citizenship for Naturalized Citizens ....................................................... 5-708

833. Completion and Disposition of File ...................................................................... 5-708

835. Issuance of International Crewmember Certificate by AFS-760 ............................. 5-709

837. Surrender and Reissuance of International Crewmember Certificate ...................... 5-709

839. Replacement of Lost Certificates ......................................................................... 5-709

841. Reissuance of International Crewmember Certificate for a Name Change .............. 5-709

842.-852. Reserved ........................................................................................................ 5-710

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