AI.II.K.K4cFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

c. Additional aircraft qualification

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Preparation of a recommendation for a pilot practical test, including appropriate logbook entry and relevant certificate/rating application for: c. Additional aircraft qualification

Bottom line

For an additional aircraft rating on a pilot certificate, other than for an airline transport pilot certificate, the applicant must meet the requirements of 14 CFR 61.63 appropriate to the rating sought.

Key numbers

Key numbers for c. Additional aircraft qualification
NumberWhat it means
60-calendar-day period after the date the practical test was discontinuedDiscontinuance credit

FAA references

  1. 14 CFR 61.63 (Additional aircraft ratings (other than for ratings at the airline transport pilot certification level).) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  2. AC-61-65, 14. PREREQUISITES FOR PRACTICAL TESTS — AC No: 61-65K
  3. AC 61-65 ch. 2 , Section 13, Issue a Gold Seal Flight Instructor Certificate, contains the — AC No: 61-65K
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