FAA AIRMAN KNOWLEDGE TESTING

MATRIX

MAY 18, 2021

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Federal Tracking Number (FTN):

Airman applicants, WHO DO NOT ALREADY HAVE AN FTN, should establish an FTN, by creating a profile in

the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) System, PRIOR TO taking an FAA Airman 

Knowledge Test. This FTN is printed on the applicant’s Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR).

Acceptable Forms of Identification:

All Applicants

U.S. Citizens & 

Resident Aliens Non-U.S. Citizens

Identification information must be -

 valid

 current

Identification must include ALL of the 

following information –

 photo

 date of birth

 signature

 physical, residential address

 Identification card issued by any 

U.S. state, territory, or government 

entity

o (e.g., driver permit or license, 

government identification card, 

or military identification card)

OR

 Passport

OR

 Alien residency card

 Passport

AND

 Driver permit or license

issued by a U.S. state or 

territory

OR

 Identification card issued 

by any government entity

NOTES

• The above information may be presented in more than one form.

• If the acceptable form(s) of identification (as listed in the table above) does not include valid and current proof of the 

applicant’s physical/residential address, the applicant may utilize his or her parent’s permanent, physical/residential 

address; or, the applicant may provide proof of his or her physical/residential address by presenting one of the 

Acceptable Forms of Applicant Address Verification listed on page 4 of this document. Examples of an 

unacceptable physical/residential address are a post office box, rural route, flight school address (unless the 

applicant resides at the school), or a commercial business/employer address.

• For an applicant under age 18, who does not possess an acceptable form(s) of identification, a parent or legal 

guardian is required to accompany the applicant, and after presenting identification as described in this table, may 

attest to the applicant’s identity.

References for Acceptable Forms of Identification

• Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 61, section (§) 61.35(a)(3)(i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)

• FAA Order 8080.6 (as amended), Conduct of Airman Knowledge Tests, “Test Procedures-General”

Chapter

• FAA Order 8900.1, Volume 5, Chapter 1, Section 3, pars. 5-54 B.1), B.2), B.4), C., and D.
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Acceptable Forms of Age Verification

• An applicant must present state or federal government-issued photo identification as proof that he or 

she is at least the minimum eligibility age required for the requested knowledge test as listed in the 

applicable table of this document and as stated in the applicable portion(s) of 14 CFR Part 61, sections 

(§§) 61.35(a)(3), 61.96(b)(1), 61.103(a)(b), 61.123(a), 61.153(a), 61.183(a), 61.213(a)(1), 61.305(a)(1);

or 14 CFR Part 65, § 65.53(a). 

Acceptable Forms of Test / Retest Authorization

• Refer to the applicable certification/rating page of this document for specific information on acceptable 

forms of airman knowledge test authorization.

• For a test taken before or on January 10, 2020:

o An applicant no longer possessing an original (embossed) Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR), 

which must be presented to the proctor in the case of a retest, may present an ‘Expired Test and/or 

Credit’ letter, issued by the FAA’s Airmen Certification Branch.

• For a test taken on or after January 13, 2020:

o An applicant no longer possessing an AKTR may navigate to the PSI Website to print a duplicate.

o A passing, failed, or expired AKTR does not require an embossed seal.

Retesting for Higher Score

• An applicant retesting, in an attempt to achieve a higher passing score, may retake the same test 30 

days after the date of the last attempt. The applicant is required to submit the applicable AKTR 

indicating the previous passing score to the proctor prior to testing. The proctor:

• scans the previously-issued AKTR prior to administering the knowledge retest;

• issues the new AKTR to the applicant; and

• destroys the previously-issued original AKTR.

NOTE: The proctor verifies the previously-issued AKTR is successfully captured and stored

prior to destruction.

• The score of the most recent test taken is the official score.

Codes for Incorrectly Answered Test Questions

• For the tests outlined on pages 5 through 15 of this document:

• Test Codes, NOT highlighted in blue, indicate the corresponding test has Learning Statement 

Codes (LSCs) displayed on the resulting AKTR. Matching the LSCs, printed on the AKTR, with 

the associated Learning Statements, assists in the evaluation of subject areas shown to be 

deficient on the knowledge test. The Learning Statement Reference Guide for Airman 

Knowledge Testing is available here.

• Test Codes, highlighted in blue, indicate the corresponding test has Airman Certification 

Standards (ACS) Codes displayed on the resulting AKTR. Matching the ACS Codes, printed on 

the AKTR, with the associated Code descriptions, assists in the evaluation of subject areas 

shown to be deficient on the knowledge test. ACS Codes are displayed ONLY on AKTRs for 

knowledge tests taken after the effective date of the corresponding ACS document. The 

ACS documents are available here.

Validation Questions

• Any of the tests described in this Matrix may include validation questions, which are questions used to 

accumulate data for statistical analysis of test question validity and performance. Validation questions 

are NON-scored questions, and do NOT count for or against the applicant’s final test score. The posted 

“NUMBER OF QUESTIONS” does NOT include validation questions. The posted “ALLOTTED TIME” 

includes additional time required to respond to validation questions.
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GENERAL GUIDELINES & RECOMMENDATIONS

• This May 18, 2021 version of the FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Applicant Identification, Information, 

Verification, and Authorization Requirements Matrix supersedes the April 6, 2020 version.

• The proctor scans, and verifies electronic capture of, any identification and authorization documents

presented at the time of applicant processing.

REFERENCE MATERIAL LINKS

• 14 CFR, Part 11, General Rulemaking Procedures

• 14 CFR Part 61, Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors

o Requirements for certificates, ratings, and authorizations are addressed in 14 CFR § 61.3.

• 14 CFR Part 63, Certification: Flight Crewmembers Other than Pilots

• 14 CFR Part 65, Certification: Airmen Other than Flight Crewmembers

• 14 CFR Part 141, Pilot Schools

• 14 CFR Part 147, Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools

• FAA Order 8080.6 (as amended), Conduct of Airman Knowledge Tests

• FAA Order 8900.1, Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS)

• A U.S. pilot wishing to obtain a Canadian license, or a Canadian pilot wishing to obtain a U.S. 

certificate, should review FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 61-135A, Conversion Process for Pilot 

Certificates in Accordance with the Implementation Procedures for Licensing as Part of the Bilateral 

Aviation Safety Agreement Between the Federal Aviation Administration and Transport Canada Civil 

Aviation Authority for Pilot Licensing.
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ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF APPLICANT ADDRESS VERIFICATION

The following forms must be signed by an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector or other 

designated personnel:

• (FAA) AC Form 8060-1, FAA Airman Certificate

• FAA Form 8060-4, Temporary Airman Certificate

• FAA Form 8420-2, Medical Certificate – Class and Student Pilot Certificate

• FAA Form 8500-9, Medical Certificate __________ Class

• FAA Form 8610-1, Mechanic’s Application for Inspection Authorization

• FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application

• FAA Form 8710-1, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application

• FAA Form 8710-2, Student Pilot Certificate

Other acceptable forms of applicant address verification:

• DD Form 93, Record of Emergency Data

• DD Form 2058, State of Legal Residence Certificate

• Form DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status

o (aka, Department of State / Department of Homeland Security “Student and Exchange Visitor 

Information System (SEVIS) eligibility printout”)

• Public utilities (i.e., water, electric, gas) statement

o Statements from cable companies are NOT an acceptable form of address verification.

• Mortgage statement

• Lease agreement (signed)

• Letter, on official letterhead, signed by a school/university staff/faculty member, stating the applicant 

resides at that school/university

• Property deed

• Property tax bill or receipt

• Homeowners or renters insurance statement

• Motor vehicle title/registration documentation

• U.S. Military ‘Home of Record’ documentation

• Voter registration card
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AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER,

AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT,

& FLIGHT NAVIGATOR

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Airline Transport Pilot and Aircraft Dispatcher, FAA-CT-8080-7D (2019)

TEST

CODE TEST NAME

NUMBER OF

QUESTIONS AGE

ALLOTTED

TIME

PASSING

SCORE

ACH Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter Canadian Conversion 40 23 2.0 70

ACM Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine Airplane Canadian Conversion 60 23 2.5 70

ADX Aircraft Dispatcher 80 21 3.5 70

ARH Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter (135) (Added Rating)* 50 21 2.5 70 

ASC Airline Transport Pilot Single Engine Airplane Canadian Conversion 40 23 2.5 70

ATH Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter (135) 80 21 3.0 70 

ATM Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine Airplane** 125 18 4.0 70

ATS Airline Transport Pilot Single Engine Airplane (135) 90 21 3.0 70

FNX Flight Navigator 80 N/A 3.0 70

Test Codes, highlighted in blue, indicate the corresponding test has Airman Certification Standards (ACS) Codes printed on the Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR).

* For additional information on added rating tests, refer to FAA Order 8080.6 (as amended), Conduct of Airman Knowledge Tests, “Eligibility Requirements” Chapter.

** The ATM airman knowledge test has a validity period of 60 calendar months.

Authorization for ALL tests listed above (except ACM and ATM):

• NO instructor endorsement or other form of written authorization is required for an initial attempt.

(14 CFR §§ 61.153(f), 63.51, and 65.53)

Acceptable form of authorization for ACM and ATM tests only:

• Graduation certificate issued by an authorized Part 121, 135, 141, or 142 Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certification Training Program (CTP) 

training provider certifying completion of the training required by § 61.156. 

o NOTE: The proctor scans a legible copy of the graduation certificate presented at the time of applicant processing, and returns the 

original to the applicant.

Acceptable forms of retest authorization for all tests listed above (except ADX and FNX):

• Passing AKTR

• Expired AKTR

• Failed AKTR

o NOTE 1: An applicant retesting AFTER FAILURE is required to submit the applicable AKTR indicating failure. The applicant must also 

present an endorsement from an authorized instructor who gave the applicant additional training and has determined the applicant 

proficient to pass the test.

 This endorsement may be in the form of a signed written statement, a signed logbook notation, or by completing the Authorized 

Instructor’s Statement portion of the failed AKTR. (14 CFR § 61.49(a)(2)) 

 (For the ACM and ATM tests, the endorsement must be provided by an ATP CTP authorized ground instructor.) 

o NOTE 2: The AKTR, presented as authorization, is scanned by the proctor. The proctor verifies the authorization is successfully 

scanned/electronically stored, and then destroys the failed AKTR.

Acceptable forms of retest authorization for ADX and FNX tests only:

• Passing AKTR

• Expired AKTR

• Failed AKTR

o NOTE 1: A 30-day waiting period is required, before retesting, if the applicant presents a failed AKTR, but no authorized instructor 

endorsement. The applicant is required to submit the applicable AKTR indicating failure to the testing center prior to retesting.

 ADX: Retests do not require a 30-day waiting period, if the applicant presents a signed statement from an airman holding the 

certificate and the rating sought by the applicant, certifying that the airman has given the applicant additional instruction in each of 

the failed subjects, and that the airman considers the applicant ready for retesting. (14 CFR § 65.19)

 FNX: Retests do not require a 30-day waiting period if the applicant presents a signed statement from a certificated flight navigator, 

certificated ground instructor, or any other qualified person approved by the FAA Administrator. (14 CFR § 63.59) This statement 

must certify that the individual has given the applicant additional instruction in each of the failed subjects, and that the individual 

considers the applicant ready for retesting.

o NOTE 2: The failed AKTR, presented as authorization, is scanned by the proctor. The proctor verifies the authorization is successfully 

scanned/electronically stored, and then destroys the failed AKTR.
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AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN:

AIRFRAME, GENERAL, & POWERPLANT

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Aviation Maintenance Technician - General, Airframe, and Powerplant;

and Parachute Rigger, FAA-CT-8080-4G (2018)

TEST 

CODE TEST NAME

NUMBER OF

QUESTIONS AGE

ALLOTTED

TIME

PASSING 

SCORE

AMA Aviation Maintenance Technician Airframe 100 N/A 2.0 70

AMG Aviation Maintenance Technician General 60 N/A 2.0 70

AMP Aviation Maintenance Technician Powerplant 100 N/A 2.0 70 

An airman applicant may present one or more of the following acceptable forms of authorization for 

ALL tests listed above:

• Original FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application.

o NOTE 1: The proctor verifies the applicable blocks are marked (in the upper left corner of the form). Those not applicable 

have a line drawn through them. (An example is located in the Appendix of FAA Order 8080.6 (as amended), Conduct of 

Airman Knowledge Tests.) If either or both the AIRFRAME and POWERPLANT boxes are checked on the Form 8610-2, 

along with the ORIGINAL ISSUANCE box (and NOT the ADDED RATING box), this serves as authorization for the 

Aviation Maintenance Technician General (AMG) test. DO NOT ACCEPT AN ORIGINAL ISSUANCE APPLICATION 

FOR AN AMG TEST ONLY. (If the ADDED RATING box is marked, this indicates that the AMG test is NOT required.)

o NOTE 2: The proctor ensures block V is completed, including the date, inspector’s original signature, and the FAA Flight 

Standards District Office (FSDO) identifier. (A sample form is located in Order 8080.6, Appendix.)

o NOTE 3: The applicant must retain both original 8610-2 forms issued by the FSDO. The proctor scans the form, and 

returns the original to the applicant.

• Certificate of graduation or completion from an FAA-certificated Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS).

o NOTE 1: The proctor ensures the certificate includes the AMTS name and certificate number, graduation date, curriculum 

from which the applicant graduated, applicant name, and signature of an authorized school official.

o NOTE 2: The proctor ensures the applicant is only allowed the test(s) authorized on the certificate.

o NOTE 3: The proctor scans the certificate, and returns the original to the applicant.

• Military Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

o NOTE 1: The proctor ensures the applicant is only allowed the test(s) authorized on the certificate, and that the test date 

does not precede the certificate date. (A sample certificate is located in Order 8080.6, Appendix.)

o NOTE 2: The proctor scans the certificate, and returns the original to the applicant.

Acceptable form of authorization for AMG (ONLY for applicants attending exempted AMTSs):

• Evidence of authorization to take the general test, based on the school having an exemption, issued per 14 CFR 

Part 11, from § 65.75(a).

Acceptable forms of retest authorization for ALL tests listed above: 

• Passing Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR)

• Expired AKTR

• Failed AKTR

o NOTE 1: A 30-day waiting period is required, before retesting, if the applicant presents a failed AKTR, but no authorized 

instructor endorsement.

o NOTE 2: Retests do not require a 30-day waiting period if the applicant presents a signed statement from an airman 

holding the certificate and rating(s) sought by the applicant. This statement must certify that the airman has given the 

applicant additional instruction in each of the subjects failed, and that the airman considers the applicant ready for 

retesting.

o NOTE 3: An applicant retesting AFTER FAILURE is required to submit the applicable AKTR indicating failure, to the 

testing center, prior to retesting. 

 The failed AKTR, presented as authorization, is scanned by the proctor. The proctor verifies the authorization is 

successfully scanned/electronically stored, and then destroys the failed AKTR.
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COMMERCIAL PILOT & MILITARY COMPETENCE

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Commercial Pilot, FAA-CT-8080-1E (2018)

TEST 

CODE TEST NAME

NUMBER OF

QUESTIONS AGE

ALLOTTED

TIME

PASSING 

GRADE

CAX Commercial Pilot Airplane 100 16 3.0 70 

CBG Commercial Pilot Balloon - Gas 60 16 2.5 70 

CBH Commercial Pilot Balloon - Hot Air 100 16 3.0 70 

CCH Commercial Pilot Helicopter Canadian Conversion 40 18 2.0 70

CCP Commercial Pilot Airplane Canadian Conversion 40 18 2.0 70

CGX Commercial Pilot Glider 100 16 3.0 70 

CLA Commercial Pilot Airship 100 16 3.0 70 

CRG Commercial Pilot Gyroplane 100 16 3.0 70 

CRH Commercial Pilot Helicopter 100 16 3.0 70 

MCN Military Competence Non-Category* 50 18 2.0 70 

Test Codes, highlighted in blue, indicate the corresponding test has Airman Certification Standards (ACS) Codes printed on the Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR).

MCI Military Competence Instructor SEE INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION ON PAGE 10

An airman applicant may present one or more of the following acceptable forms of 

authorization for all tests listed above (except CCH, CCP, and MCN):

• Certificate of graduation or a statement of accomplishment certifying the satisfactory completion of the 

ground school portion of a course for the certificate or rating sought. The certificate or statement may 

be issued by an FAA certificated pilot school or an agency, such as a high school, college, adult 

education program, Civil Air Patrol, or Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) flight training school.

• Written statement or logbook endorsement from an authorized ground or flight instructor certifying that 

the applicant completed an applicable ground training or home study course and is prepared for the 

knowledge test. (AC 61-65H) (14 CFR § 61.35)

Authorization for CCH, CCP, and MCN:

• Requires NO instructor endorsement or other form of written authorization.

Acceptable forms of retest authorization for ALL tests listed above:

• Passing AKTR

• Expired AKTR

• Failed AKTR

o NOTE 1: An applicant retesting AFTER FAILURE is required to submit the applicable AKTR 

indicating failure, along with an endorsement from an authorized instructor who gave the 

applicant additional training and who has determined the applicant proficient to pass the test. 

 The authorized instructor endorsement may be in the form of a signed written statement, a 

signed logbook notation, or by completing the Authorized Instructor’s Statement portion of the 

failed AKTR. (14 CFR § 61.49(a)(2))

o NOTE 2: The failed AKTR, presented as authorization, is scanned by the proctor. The proctor

verifies the authorization is successfully scanned/electronically stored, and then destroys the failed 

AKTR.
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FLIGHT ENGINEER

Computer Testing Supplement for Flight Engineer, FAA-CT-8080-6A (1999)

TEST 

CODE TEST NAME

NUMBER OF

QUESTIONS AGE

ALLOTTED

TIME

PASSING 

SCORE

FEJ Flight Engineer Turbojet (Added Rating)* 50 19 2.0 70 

FEN Flight Engineer Reciprocating Engine (Basic) 80 19 3.0 70 

FEP Flight Engineer Turboprop (Added Rating)* 50 19 2.0 70 

FER Flight Engineer Reciprocating Engine (Added Rating)* 50 19 2.0 70 

FET Flight Engineer Turboprop (Basic) 80 19 3.0 70 

FEX Flight Engineer Turbojet (Basic) 80 19 3.0 70 * For additional information on added rating tests, refer to FAA Order 8080.6 (as amended), Conduct of Airman Knowledge Tests, “Eligibility Requirements” Chapter.

An airman applicant may present one or more of the following acceptable forms of

authorization for ALL BASIC tests listed above:

• FAA or International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) member nation unrestricted commercial pilot 

certificate or license with an instrument rating; or airline transport pilot certificate or license not limited to 

visual flight rules (VFR). 

• Original FAA Form 8060-7, Airman’s Authorization for Written/Knowledge Test.

o NOTE: The proctor verifies all applicable blocks are completed, including the inspector’s printed 

name and original signature.

Acceptable form of authorization for ALL ADDED RATING tests listed above:

• Flight engineer certificate or an Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR) for a flight engineer original 

class rating.

Acceptable forms of retest authorization for ALL tests listed above:

• Passing Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR)

• Expired AKTR

• Failed AKTR

o NOTE 1: An applicant retesting AFTER FAILURE, within 30 days of failing the knowledge test, is

required to submit the applicable AKTR indicating failure, along with an endorsement from an 

authorized instructor who gave the applicant the required additional training. 

o NOTE 2: An applicant retesting, more than 30 days after failing the knowledge test, is only 

required to submit the applicable AKTR indicating failure. (14 CFR § 63.41)

o NOTE 3: The failed AKTR, presented as authorization, is scanned by the proctor. The proctor

verifies the authorization is successfully scanned/electronically stored, and then destroys the failed 

AKTR.
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INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION

Computer Testing Supplement for Inspection Authorization, FAA-CT-8080-8D (2008)

TEST 

CODE TEST NAME

NUMBER OF

QUESTIONS AGE

ALLOTTED

TIME

PASSING 

SCORE

IAR Inspection Authorization* 50 21 3.0 70 * Available ONLY at testing centers authorized to administer the IAR knowledge test. 

Acceptable form of authorization:

• FAA Form 8610-1, “Mechanic’s Application for Inspection Authorization”.

(A sample form is located in the Appendix of FAA Order 8080.6 (as amended), Conduct of Airman 

Knowledge Tests.)

o NOTE 1: Item 12, “REMARKS” block, must state, “Endorsement expires in 30 days.”

o NOTE 2: Item 14, “RECORD OF ACTION”, must be completed, including “ENDORSEMENT” block 

checked, date, inspector original signature, and office identification. 

o NOTE 3: The applicant must retain the original 8610-1. After reviewing the 8610-1 for proper 

completion, including verification of endorsement date validity, the proctor scans the form, and 

returns the original to the applicant.

Acceptable forms of retest authorization:

• Passing Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR)

• Failed AKTR and new FAA Form 8610-1

o NOTE 1: The applicant must wait until at least 90 days AFTER FAILURE, and return to the 

responsible Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) to obtain a new endorsed 8610-1. The applicant 

is required to submit the failed AKTR, along with the new endorsed 8610-1, to the testing center,

prior to retesting.

o NOTE 2: The applicant must retain the original 8610-1. After reviewing the 8610-1 for proper 

completion, including verification of endorsement date validity, the proctor scans the form, and 

returns the original to the applicant.

o NOTE 3: The failed AKTR is scanned by the proctor. The proctor verifies the authorization is 

successfully scanned/electronically stored, and then destroys the failed AKTR.

Unacceptable form of retest authorization:

• Expired AKTR

o NOTE: This is NOT an acceptable form of retest authorization for the IAR test. Follow the FAA 

Form 8610-1 procedures outlined above.
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INSTRUCTOR: FLIGHT, GROUND, & SPORT PILOT

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor,

and Sport Pilot Instructor, FAA-CT-8080-5H (2018)

TEST 

CODE TEST NAME

NUMBER OF

QUESTIONS AGE

ALLOTTED

TIME

PASSING 

SCORE

AFA Flight Instructor Airplane (Added Rating)* 25 16 1.0 70 

AFG Flight Instructor Glider (Added Rating)* 25 16 1.0 70 

AGI Ground Instructor (Advanced) 100 16 2.5 70 

BGI Ground Instructor (Basic) 80 16 2.5 70 

FIA Flight Instructor Airplane 100 16 2.5 70 

FIG Flight Instructor Glider 100 16 2.5 70 

FOI Fundamentals of Instructing 50 16 1.5 70 

FRG Flight Instructor Gyroplane 100 16 2.5 70 

FRH Flight Instructor Helicopter 100 16 2.5 70 

GFA Flight Instructor Gyroplane (Added Rating)* 25 16 1.0 70 

HFA Flight Instructor Helicopter (Added Rating)* 25 16 1.0 70 

MCI Military Competence Instructor 125 16 3.0 70

SIA Flight Instructor Sport Airplane** 70 16 2.5 70

SIB Flight Instructor Sport Balloon** 70 16 2.5 70

SIG Flight Instructor Sport Glider** 70 16 2.5 70

SIL Flight Instructor Sport Lighter-Than-Air (Airship)** 70 16 2.5 70

SIP Flight Instructor Sport Powered Parachute** 70 16 2.5 70

SIW Flight Instructor Sport Weight-Shift-Control** 70 16 2.5 70

SIY Flight Instructor Sport Gyroplane** 70 16 2.5 70 * For additional information on added rating tests, refer to FAA Order 8080.6 (as amended), Conduct of Airman Knowledge Tests, “Eligibility Requirements” Chapter. 

The above added rating tests may only be taken if the applicant already holds a Flight Instructor certificate (14 CFR § 61 Subpart H). These tests do not apply to 

Flight Instructors with only a Sport Pilot Rating (14 CFR § 61 Subpart K).

** See SPORT PILOT Flight Instructor information below.

AIF Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane (Added Rating)

FIH Flight Instructor Instrument Helicopter SEE INSTRUMENT RATING

FII Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane INFORMATION ON PAGE 11

HIF Flight Instructor Instrument Helicopter (Added Rating)

IGI Ground Instructor Instrument

Authorization for Flight and Ground Instructor tests listed above (except AFA, AFG, GFA, and HFA):

• Requires NO instructor endorsement or other form of written authorization.

Acceptable form of authorization for Flight Instructor ADDED RATING tests listed above (AFA, AFG, GFA, and HFA):

• Written statement or logbook endorsement from an authorized ground or flight instructor certifying that the applicant completed an applicable 

ground training or home study course. (14 CFR § 61.185(a)(2) and/or (3))

An airman applicant may present one or more of the following acceptable forms of authorization for SPORT PILOT Flight 

Instructor tests listed above (SIA – SIY):

• Certificate of graduation issued by an FAA certificated pilot school. (14 CFR § 61.71(a))

• Written statement or logbook endorsement from an authorized ground or flight instructor certifying that the applicant completed an applicable 

ground training or home study course and is prepared for the knowledge test. (14 CFR § 61.407)

Acceptable forms of retest authorization for ALL tests listed above:

• Passing Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR)

• Expired AKTR

• Failed AKTR

o NOTE1: An applicant retesting AFTER FAILURE is required to submit the applicable AKTR indicating failure, along with an endorsement 

by an authorized instructor who gave the applicant the required additional training. (14 CFR § 61.49(a)(2)) 

o NOTE 2: The failed AKTR is scanned by the proctor. The proctor verifies the authorization is successfully scanned/electronically stored, 

and then destroys the failed AKTR.
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INSTRUMENT RATING

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Instrument Rating, FAA-CT-8080-3F (2017)

TEST 

CODE TEST NAME

NUMBER OF

QUESTIONS AGE

ALLOTTED

TIME

PASSING 

SCORE

AIF Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane (Added Rating)* 20 16 1.0 70 

FIH Flight Instructor Instrument Helicopter 50 16 2.5 70 

FII Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane 50 16 2.5 70 

HIF Flight Instructor Instrument Helicopter (Added Rating)* 20 16 1.0 70 

ICH Instrument Rating Helicopter Canadian Conversion 40 15 2.0 70

ICP Instrument Rating Airplane Canadian Conversion 40 15 2.0 70

IEP Instrument Rating Airplane EU Part – FCL Conversion 40 16 2.0 70

IFP Instrument Rating Foreign Pilot 50 N/A 2.5 70

IGI Ground Instructor Instrument 50 16 2.5 70 

IRA Instrument Rating Airplane 60 15 2.5 70 

IRH Instrument Rating Helicopter 60 15 2.5 70 * For additional information on added rating tests, refer to FAA Order 8080.6 (as amended), Conduct of Airman Knowledge Tests, “Eligibility Requirements” Chapter.

Test Codes, highlighted in blue, indicate the corresponding test has Airman Certification Standards (ACS) Codes printed on the Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR).

NOTE: Effective 5/18/21, the Instrument Rating Airplane European Union (EU) Part - Flight Crew Licensing (FCL) Conversion airman knowledge test is available for 

administration.

Acceptable form of authorization for AIF and HIF:

• Written statement or logbook endorsement from an authorized ground or flight instructor certifying that 

the applicant completed an applicable ground training or home study course.

(14 CFR § 61.185(a)(3))

Authorization for FIH, FII, ICH, ICP, IEP, IFP, and IGI:

• Requires NO instructor endorsement or other form of written authorization.

An airman applicant may present one or more of the following acceptable forms of 

authorization for IRA and IRH:

• Certificate of graduation or a statement of accomplishment certifying the satisfactory completion of the 

ground school portion of a course from a FAA certificated pilot school.

(14 CFR § 61.71(a))

• Written statement or logbook endorsement from an FAA authorized ground or flight instructor certifying 

that the applicant is prepared to take the required knowledge test. (14 CFR § 61.65(a)(4))

Acceptable forms of retest authorization for ALL tests listed above:

• Passing AKTR

• Expired AKTR

• Failed AKTR

o NOTE 1: An applicant retesting AFTER FAILURE is required to submit the applicable AKTR 

indicating failure. The applicant must also present an endorsement from an authorized instructor 

who gave the applicant additional training and who has determined the applicant proficient to pass 

the test. This endorsement may be in the form of a signed written statement, a signed logbook 

notation, or by completing the Authorized Instructor’s Statement portion of the failed AKTR. (14 

CFR § 61.49(a)(2))

o NOTE 2: The failed AKTR is scanned by the proctor. The proctor verifies the authorization is 

successfully scanned/electronically stored, and then destroys the failed AKTR.
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Applicant Identification, Information Verification, & Authorization Requirements Matrix: Revised 5/18/21: Page 12

PARACHUTE RIGGER

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Aviation Maintenance Technician - General, Airframe, and Powerplant;

and Parachute Rigger, FAA-CT-8080-4G (2018)

TEST 

CODE TEST NAME

NUMBER OF

QUESTIONS AGE

ALLOTED

TIME

PASSING 

SCORE

RIG Parachute Rigger 50 14 2.0 70 

RMC Parachute Rigger Military Competence 25 17 1.0 70 

Acceptable form of authorization for BOTH tests listed above:

• Original FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application.

(A sample form is located in the Appendix of FAA Order 8080.6 (as amended), Conduct of Airman 

Knowledge Tests.)

o NOTE 1: The proctor verifies that applicable blocks are marked (in upper right corner of form). 

Those not applicable have a line drawn through them.

o NOTE 2: The proctor ensures block V is completed, including the date, inspector’s original

signature, and the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) identifier.

o NOTE 3: The applicant must retain both original 8610-2 forms issued by the FSDO. The 

proctor scans the form, and returns the original to the applicant.

Acceptable forms of retest authorization for BOTH tests listed above:

• Passing Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR)

• Expired AKTR

• Failed AKTR

o NOTE 1: Retests do not require a 30-day waiting period if the applicant presents a signed 

statement from an airman holding a certificate and rating sought by the applicant. This statement 

must certify that the airman has given the applicant additional instruction in each of the subjects 

failed, and that the airman considers the applicant ready for retesting.

o NOTE 2: A 30-day waiting period for retesting is required if the applicant presents a failed AKTR, 

but no authorized instructor endorsement.

o NOTE 3: An applicant retesting AFTER FAILURE is required to submit the applicable AKTR 

indicating failure, to the testing, center prior to retesting. 

 The failed AKTR, presented as authorization, is scanned by the proctor. The proctor verifies the 

authorization is successfully scanned/electronically stored, and then destroys the failed AKTR.
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Applicant Identification, Information Verification, & Authorization Requirements Matrix: Revised 5/18/21: Page 13

RECREATIONAL & PRIVATE PILOT

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Remote Pilot,

and Private Pilot, FAA-CT-8080-2H (2018)

TEST 

CODE TEST NAME

NUMBER OF

QUESTIONS AGE

ALLOTTED 

TIME

PASSING 

SCORE

PAR Private Pilot Airplane 60 15 2.5 70 

PAT Private Pilot Airplane/Recreational Pilot - Transition 30 15 1.5 70 

PBG Private Pilot Balloon - Gas 60 14 2.5 70 

PBH Private Pilot Balloon - Hot Air 60 14 2.5 70 

PCH Private Pilot Helicopter Canadian Conversion 40 16 2.0 70

PCP Private Pilot Airplane Canadian Conversion 40 16 2.0 70

PEP Private Pilot Airplane EU Part – FCL Conversion 40 16 2.0 70

PGL Private Pilot Glider 60 14 2.5 70 

PGT Private Pilot Gyroplane/Recreational Pilot - Transition 30 15 1.5 70 

PHT Private Pilot Helicopter/Recreational Pilot - Transition 30 15 1.5 70 

PLA Private Pilot Airship 60 15 2.5 70 

PPP Private Pilot Powered Parachute 60 15 2.5 70

PRG Private Pilot Gyroplane 60 15 2.5 70 

PRH Private Pilot Helicopter 60 15 2.5 70 

PWS Private Pilot Weight-Shift-Control 60 15 2.5 70

RPA Recreational Pilot Airplane 50 15 2.0 70 

RPG Recreational Pilot Gyroplane 50 15 2.0 70 

RPH Recreational Pilot Helicopter 50 15 2.0 70 

Test Codes, highlighted in blue, indicate the corresponding test has Airman Certification Standards (ACS) Codes printed on the Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR).

NOTE: Effective 5/18/21, the Private Pilot Airplane European Union (EU) Part - Flight Crew Licensing (FCL) Conversion airman knowledge test is available for 

administration.

An airman applicant may present one or more of the following acceptable forms of

authorization for all tests listed above (except PCH, PEP, and PCP):

• Certificate of graduation issued by an FAA certificated pilot school (14 CFR § 61.71(a).

• Written statement or logbook endorsement from an authorized ground or flight instructor certifying that 

the applicant completed an applicable ground training or home study course and is prepared for the 

knowledge test (14 CFR § 61.35, 61.96(b)(3) or 61.103(d)(2)).

Authorization for PCH, PCP, and PEP tests only:

• Requires NO instructor endorsement or other form of written authorization.

Acceptable forms of retest authorization for ALL tests listed above:

• Passing AKTR

• Expired AKTR

• Failed AKTR

o NOTE 1: An applicant retesting AFTER FAILURE is required to submit the applicable AKTR 

indicating failure. The applicant must also present an endorsement from an authorized instructor 

who gave the applicant additional training and who has determined the applicant proficient to pass 

the test. This endorsement may be in the form of a signed written statement, a signed logbook 

notation, or by completing the Authorized Instructor’s Statement portion of the failed AKTR. (14 

CFR § 61.49(a)(2)) 

o NOTE 2: The failed AKTR is scanned by the proctor. The proctor verifies the authorization is

successfully scanned/electronically stored, and then destroys the failed AKTR.
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Applicant Identification, Information Verification, & Authorization Requirements Matrix: Revised 5/18/21: Page 14

SPORT PILOT

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Remote Pilot,

and Private Pilot, FAA-CT-8080-2H (2018)

TEST 

CODE TEST NAME

NUMBER OF

QUESTIONS AGE

ALLOTTED 

TIME

PASSING 

SCORE

SPA Sport Pilot Airplane 40 15 2.0 70

SPB Sport Pilot Lighter-Than-Air (Balloon) 40 15 2.0 70

SPI Sport Pilot Glider 40 15 2.0 70

SPL Sport Pilot Lighter-Than-Air (Airship) 40 15 2.0 70

SPP Sport Pilot Powered Parachute 40 15 2.0 70

SPW Sport Pilot Weight-Shift-Control 40 15 2.0 70

SPY Sport Pilot Gyroplane 40 15 2.0 70

SIA Flight Instructor Sport Airplane

SIB Flight Instructor Sport Balloon

SIG Flight Instructor Sport Glider SEE INSTRUCTOR

SIL Flight Instructor Sport Lighter-Than-Air (Airship) INFORMATION ON PAGE 10

SIP Flight Instructor Sport Powered Parachute

SIW Flight Instructor Sport Weight-Shift-Control

SIY Flight Instructor Sport Gyroplane

An airman applicant may present one or more of the following acceptable forms of 

authorization for ALL tests listed above:

• Certificate of graduation issued by an FAA certificated pilot school. (14 CFR § 61.71(a))

• Written statement or logbook endorsement from an authorized ground or flight instructor certifying that 

the applicant completed an applicable ground training or home study course and is prepared for the 

knowledge test. (14 CFR §§ 61.309)

Acceptable forms of retest authorization for ALL tests listed above:

• Passing Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR)

• Expired AKTR

• Failed AKTR

o NOTE 1: An applicant retesting AFTER FAILURE is required to submit the applicable AKTR

indicating failure. The applicant must also present an endorsement from an authorized instructor 

who gave the applicant additional training and who has determined the applicant proficient to pass 

the test. This endorsement may be in the form of a signed written statement, a signed logbook 

notation, or by completing the Authorized Instructor’s Statement portion of the failed AKTR. (14 

CFR § 61.49(a)(2))

o NOTE 2: The failed AKTR is scanned by the proctor. The proctor verifies the authorization is 

successfully scanned/electronically stored, and then destroys the failed AKTR.
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Applicant Identification, Information Verification, & Authorization Requirements Matrix: Revised 5/18/21: Page 15

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Remote Pilot,

and Private Pilot, FAA-CT-8080-2H (2018)

TEST 

CODE TEST NAME

NUMBER OF

QUESTIONS AGE

ALLOTTED 

TIME

PASSING 

SCORE

UAG Unmanned Aircraft General - Small 60 14 2 70 

The UAG test has Airman Certification Standards (ACS) Codes printed on the Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR).

NOTE: Effective 4/6/21, the Unmanned General – Recurrent (UGR) airman knowledge test is no longer available.

Authorization for the UAG test:

• Requires NO instructor endorsement or other form of written authorization.

Acceptable forms of retest authorization for the UAG test:

• Passing AKTR

o NOTE: No instructor endorsement or other form of written authorization is required to retest.

• Expired AKTR

• Failed AKTR

o NOTE 1: Requires a 14-day waiting period for retesting.

o NOTE 2: An applicant retesting AFTER FAILURE is required to submit the applicable AKTR 

indicating failure to the testing center prior to retesting.

o NOTE 3: No instructor endorsement or other form of written authorization is required to retest 

AFTER FAILURE.

o NOTE 4: The failed AKTR is scanned by the proctor. The proctor verifies the authorization is 

successfully scanned/electronically stored, and then destroys the failed AKTR.