AI.II.J.K4FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Airman Certification Standards or Practical Test Standards.

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Airman Certification Standards or Practical Test Standards.

Bottom line

Certain material is incorporated by reference into part 61 with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Airman Certification Standards or Practical Test Standards.
NumberWhat it means
2 calendar months after the month the applicant began the testTest increments

FAA references

  1. 14 CFR 61.14 (Incorporation by Reference.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  2. 14 CFR 61.39 (Prerequisites for practical tests.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  3. 14 CFR 61.43 (Practical tests: General procedures.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  4. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-1) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-17) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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