FAA AIRMAN KNOWLEDGE TESTING
MATRIX
MAY 31, 2024
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 tak
ing 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 information, in the table above, 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 their parent’s
physical/residential address; or the applicant may provide proof of their 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.
•
In the case of an applicant under the age of 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 the above table, may attest to the applicant’s identity.
•
An applicant, who does not possess a passport, due to asylum status, may present government-issued
documentation, to an FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or FAA International Field Office (IFO),
for approval as an acceptable form of identification, in lieu of a passport. The FSDO or IFO will contact the
FAA’s Airman Testing Standards Branch with notification of approval or disapproval.
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix: Revised 5/31/24: Page 2
Acceptable Forms of Age Verification
• An applicant must present state or federal government-issued photo identification as proof they
are 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 CF
R 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 and retest authorization.
• For a test taken on or before January 10, 2020, an applicant no longer possessing an AKTR
may navigate here for
instructions on securing a replacement.
• For a test taken on or after January 13, 2020, an applicant no longer possessing an AKTR
may navigate to the PSI Website to p
rint a duplicate.
Codes for Incorrectly Answered Test Questions
• For the knowledge tests listed on pages 5 through 15 of this document:
o 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.
o 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.
o Validation questions are NOT scored, and do NOT count for or against the applicant’s final
test score.
o The listed “NUMBER OF QUESTIONS” does NOT include validation questions.
o The listed “ALLOTTED TIME” includes the time required to respond to validation
questions.
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix: Revised 5/31/24: Page 3
GENERAL GUIDELINES & RECOMMENDATIONS
•
This May 31, 2024 version of the FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix supersedes the July 31, 2023
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 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 107
, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• 14 CFR Part 141
, Pilot Schools
• 14 CFR Part 147
, Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools
• 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.
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix: Revised 5/31/24: Page 4
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 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:
• (Department of Defense) 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
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix: Revised 5/31/24: Page 5
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
NUMBER OF
QUESTIONS
AGE
ALLOTTED
TIME
PASSING
SCORE
ACH
40
23
2.0
70
ACM
Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine Airplane
60
23
2.5
70
ADX
80
21
3.5
70
ARH
50
21
2.5
70
ASC
40
23
2.5
70
ATH
80
21
3.0
70
ATM
125
18
3.5
70
ATS
90
21
2.5
70
FNX
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).
*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 14 CFR part 121, 135, 141, or 142 Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
Certification Training Program (CTP) training provider certifying completion of the training required by
14 CFR
§ 61.156.
o PROCTOR ACTION: Scan a legible copy of the graduation certificate, presented at the time of applicant processing, and
return the original to the applicant.
Acceptable forms of retest authorization for all tests listed above (except ADX and FNX):
• Passing AKTR
• Expired AKTR, or other acceptable form of first take authorization, if an authorization is required.
• Failed AKTR
o NOTE: An applicant retesting AFTER FAILURE is required to submit the applicable AKTR (whether valid or expired) 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 PROCTOR ACTION: Scan the AKTR, presented as authorization, verify the authorization is successfully scanned and electronically
stored, and then destroy the failed AKTR.
Acceptable forms of retest authorization for ADX and FNX tests only:
• Passing AKTR
• Expired AKTR, or other acceptable form of first take authorization, if an authorization is required.
• Failed AKTR
o NOTE: A 30-day waiting period is required, before retesting, if the applicant presents a failed AKTR with no retesting 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 PROCTOR ACTION: Scan the AKTR, presented as authorization, verify the authorization is successfully scanned and electronically
stored, and then destroy the failed AKTR.
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix: Revised 5/31/24: Page 6
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
Test Codes, highlighted in blue, indicate the corresponding test has Airman Certification Standards (ACS) Codes printed on the Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR).
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-Mechanic and Parachute Rigger
o PROCTOR ACTION:
Verify the applicable blocks are marked (in the upper left corner of the form). Those not applicable have a
line drawn through them. 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.)
Ensure block V is completed, including the date, FAA official signature, and the FAA Office/Designator
No.
The applicant must retain both original 8610-2 forms issued by the FSDO. Scan the form and
return the original to the applicant.
• An authenticated document from an FAA-certificated Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS)
o The document may be a certificate, letter, etc. that includes the AMTS name and certificate number, graduation
date, curriculum from which the applicant graduated, and applicant name. (14 CFR § Part 147.21
)
o A document showing graduation from an Airframe and/or Powerplant curriculum also authorizes the applicant
to take the AMG.
o An airman applicant who has not graduated from an FAA-certificated AMTS may take the AMG test
prior to graduation by presenting an authenticated document indicating satisfactory completion of the
General curriculum. (14 CFR § Parts 65.75(c) and 147.31
)
• Military Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for tests authorized on the certificate.
o PROCTOR ACTION: Scan the COE and return the original to the applicant.
Acceptable forms of retest authorization for ALL tests listed above:
• Passing Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR)
• Expired AKTR or other acceptable form of first take authorization
• Failed AKTR
o NOTE 1: A 30-day waiting period is required, before retesting, if the applicant presents a failed AKTR, but no
retesting 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.
o PROCTOR ACTION: Scan the AKTR, presented as authorization, verify the authorization is
successfully scanned and electronically stored, and then destroy the failed AKTR.
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix: Revised 5/31/24: Page 7
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
2.5
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, or other acceptable form of first take authorization, if an authorization is required.
• Failed AKTR
o NOTE: An applicant retesting AFTER FAILURE is required to submit the applicable AKTR
(whether valid or expired) 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 PROCTOR ACTION: Scan the AKTR, presented as authorization, verify the authorization is
successfully scanned and electronically stored, and then destroy the failed AKTR.
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix: Revised 5/31/24: Page 8
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
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 PROCTOR ACTION: Verify all applicable blocks are completed, including the endorser’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 or other acceptable form of first take authorization
• 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 PROCTOR ACTION: Scan the AKTR, presented as authorization, verify the authorization is
successfully scanned and electronically stored, and then destroy the failed AKTR.
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix: Revised 5/31/24: Page 9
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”.
o NOTE 1: Item 14, “RECORD OF ACTION”, block “ENDORSEMENT” block must be
checked, date, FAA inspector original signature, and FAA office designation/identification
number.
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 FAA Office, 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 PROCTOR ACTION: Scan the AKTR, presented as authorization, verify the authorization is
successfully scanned and electronically stored, and then destroy 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 Acceptable form of authorization procedures outlined above.
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix: Revised 5/31/24: Page 10
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
Test Codes, highlighted in blue, indicate the corresponding test has Airman Certification Standards (ACS) Codes printed on the Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR).
*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)
SEE INSTRUMENT RATING
FIH
Flight Instructor Instrument Helicopter
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 SIA through SIY):
• 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
SPORT PILOT Flight Instructor tests listed above (SIA through 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 § 61.405)
Acceptable forms of retest
authorization for ALL tests listed above:
• Passing Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR)
• Expired AKTR, or other acceptable form of first take authorization, if an authorization is required.
• Failed AKTR
o NOTE: An applicant retesting AFTER FAILURE is required to submit the applicable AKTR (whether valid or expired)
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 PROCTOR ACTION: Scan the AKTR, presented as authorization, verify the authorization is successfully scanned
and electronically stored, and then destroy the failed AKTR.
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix: Revised 5/31/24: Page 11
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
IFB
Instrument Rating Foreign Pilot via BASA (61.71)
40
N/A
2.0
70
IFP
Instrument Rating Foreign Pilot via Non-BASA (61.75)
50
N/A
2.5
70
IGI
Ground Instructor Instrument
50
16
2.5
70
IRA
Instrument Rating Airplane
60
15
2.0
70
IRH
Instrument Rating Helicopter
60
15
2.5
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: EU = European Union; FCL = Flight Crew Licensing; BASA = Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement.
Authorization for AIF, FIH, FII, HIF, ICH, ICP, IEP, IFB, 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, or other acceptable form of first take authorization, if an authorization is required.
• Failed AKTR
o NOTE: An applicant retesting AFTER FAILURE is required to submit the applicable AKTR
(whether valid or expired) 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 PROCTOR ACTION: Scan the AKTR, presented as authorization, verify the authorization is
successfully scanned and electronically stored, and then destroy the failed AKTR.
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix: Revised 5/31/24: 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
N/A
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-Mechanic and Parachute Rigger
o PROCTOR ACTION:
Verify applicable blocks are marked (in upper right corner of form). Those not applicable
have a line drawn through them.
Ensure block V is completed, including the date, FAA original signature, and the FAA
Office/Designation number.
The applicant must retain both original 8610-2 forms issued by the FSDO. Scan the
form and return the original to the applicant.
Acceptable forms of retest authorization for BOTH tests listed above:
• Passing Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR)
• Expired AKTR or other acceptable form of first take authorization
• 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.
o PROCTOR ACTION: Scan the AKTR, presented as authorization, verify the authorization is
successfully scanned and electronically stored, and then destroy the failed AKTR.
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix: Revised 5/31/24: 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
2.0
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
PFB
Private Pilot Airplane Foreign Pilot via BASA (61.71)
40
N/A
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: EU = European Union; FCL = Flight Crew Licensing; BASA = Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement.
An airman applicant may present one or more of the following acceptable forms of
authorization for all tests listed above (except PCH, PCP, PEP, and PFB):
• 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, PEP, and PFB 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, or other acceptable form of first take authorization, if an authorization is required.
• Failed AKTR
o NOTE: An applicant retesting AFTER FAILURE is required to submit the applicable AKTR
(whether valid or expired) 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 PROCTOR ACTION: Scan the AKTR, presented as authorization, verify the authorization is
successfully scanned and electronically stored, and then destroy the failed AKTR.
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix: Revised 5/31/24: 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
SEE INSTRUCTOR
SIB
Flight Instructor Sport Balloon
SIG
Flight Instructor Sport Glider
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 or other acceptable form of first take authorization
• Failed AKTR
o NOTE: An applicant retesting AFTER FAILURE is required to submit the applicable AKTR
(whether valid or expired) 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 PROCTOR ACTION: Scan the AKTR, presented as authorization, verify the authorization is
successfully scanned and electronically stored, and then destroy the failed AKTR.
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix: Revised 5/31/24: 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).
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 PROCTOR ACTION: Scan the AKTR, presented as authorization, verify the
authorization is successfully scanned and electronically stored, and then destroy the
failed AKTR.