Order 8080.6H - Conduct of Airman Knowledge Tests

1 Distribution: Electronic Only Initiated By: AFS-600 National Policy Order Effective Date: 9/22/17 SUBJ: Conduct of Airman Knowledge Tests This Order provides guidance for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel and personnel associated with organizations that are participating in, or seeking to participate in, the Airman Knowledge Testing (AKT) Program. This program encompasses Airman Knowledge Tests as required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 61, 63, 65, and 107. Refer to the current editions of FAA Order VS , Managing AVS Delegation Programs; FAA Order , Protecting Sensitive Unclassified Information (SUI); FAA Order , Organization Designation Authorization Procedures; FAA Order , Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS); and FAA Order , General Aviation Airman Designee Handbook, for additional guidance applicable to the AKT Program.

2 Title 49 of the United States Code (49 ) 44702 empowers the FAA Administrator to delegate to private persons any function relating to the examination, inspection, and testing of Airman applicants, subject to any regulation, supervision, and review that the Administrator may prescribe. Under 44702 and FAA directives, the Administrator may rescind any such delegation at any time and for any reason deemed appropriate. The Administrator may determine that such a delegation should not be renewed for any reason deemed appropriate. John Barbagallo Deputy Executive Director, Flight Standards Service 9/22/17 iii Table of Contents Paragraph Page Chapter 1.

3 General .. 1- 1 1. Purpose of This Order .. 1- 1 2. Audience .. 1- 1 3. Where You Can Find This Order .. 1- 1 4. What This Order Cancels.. 1- 1 5. Explanation of Changes.. 1- 1 6. Background.. 1- 1 7. General Definitions.. 1- 23 Chapter 2. Airman Knowledge Testing (AKT) Centers .. 2- 1 1. Testing Center Facility Requirements.. 2- 1 2. Testing Center Facility Files .. 2- 2 3. Testing Center Identification Code.. 2- 3 4. Testing Center Status.. 2- 3 5. Sponsorship .. 2- 4 6. Special Test Administrator (STA) Approval .. 2- 4 Chapter 3. Test Procedures 3- 1 1. Verification of Applicant Identity and Information.

4 3- 1 2. Underage Applicant .. 3- 2 3. Processing of 3- 2 4. Unit Member Test Administration Responsibilities.. 3- 4 5. Time Allowed for Tests .. 3- 5 6. Use of Aids, Reference Materials, and Test Materials .. 3- 5 7. Visual or Video Surveillance of Applicants During Tests .. 3- 6 8. Applicant Misconduct During 3- 7 9. Handling Applicant Comments on Tests .. 3- 8 10. Duplicate 3- 8 11. Erroneous AKTRs .. 3- 9 12. Test Administration for Unit 3- 9 13. Testing Procedures for Applicants With Learning or Reading Disabilities .. 3- 9 14. Test Preparation Courses.. 3- 10 9/22/17 iv Table of Contents (Continued) Paragraph Page Chapter 4.

5 Knowledge Test Eligibility Requirements .. 4- 1 1. Matrix .. 4- 1 2. Faxed or Emailed Authorizations .. 4- 1 3. Selection of Test .. 4- 1 4. Applicant Age Requirements .. 4- 2 5. Test Credit for a Flight Instructor Applicant .. 4- 2 6. Requirements for Pilot and Instructor Applicants .. 4- 2 7. Requirements for Sport Pilot and Flight Instructor with a Sport Pilot Rating ..4-4 8. Requirements for Flight Engineer (FE) Applicants .. 4- 4 9. Requirements for AMT Applicants .. 4- 4 10. Requirements for Parachute Rigger Applicants .. 4- 6 11. Requirements for Inspection Authorization (IA) 4- 6 12. Requirements for Military Pilot or Former Military Pilot Applicants.

6 4- 6 13. Foreign Pilot Instrument Rating Tests .. 4- 7 14. Military Competence Parachute Rigger Tests .. 4- 8 15. Transitioning Between Powered and Nonpowered Category and Class Rating Tests .. 4- 8 16. Private Pilot Transition Tests .. 4- 8 17. Added Rating Tests .. 4- 8 18. Canadian Conversion 4- 8 19. Administration of Knowledge Tests to 4- 9 20. Retesting After Failure .. 4- 9 21. Retesting for Higher 4- 10 22. Validity Period for Tests .. 4- 10 Chapter 5. Data Collection and Test Report Specifications .. 5- 1 1. Applicant Registration .. 5- 1 2. Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR) Specifications.

7 5- 2 3. Data Collection and Transmission .. 5- 2 Chapter 6. Joint Services Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Council (JSAMTCC) .. 6- 1 1. Background .. 6- 1 2. 6- 1 3. MOA .. 6- 2 4. Testing Center and Personnel Guidance .. 6- 2 5. Testing Center Personnel Requirements .. 6- 3 6. Testing Center and Personnel Appointments .. 6- 4 7. Testing Center and Personnel 6- 4 8. Training Responsibilities .. 6- 5 9. Suspension of Testing Privileges .. 6- 6 10. Testing Center Inspections .. 6- 6 9/22/17 v Table of Contents (Continued) Appendix A. Supplementary Information Related to the Conduct of Airman Knowledge Tests .

8 A-1 List of Figures Figure Page 3- 1. Important Notice for Airman 3- 3 4- 1. Recreational Pilot Addition of Category and Class 4- 11 4- 2. Private Pilot Addition of Category and Class Ratings .. 4- 11 4- 3. Commercial Pilot Addition of Category and Class Ratings .. 4- 12 4- 4. Recreational Pilot Private Pilot Transition Tests .. 4- 12 4- 5. Airline Transport Pilot Added Rating Tests .. 4- 12 4- 6. Administration of Flight Instructor Full Tests .. 4- 13 4- 7. Administration of Flight Instructor Short Tests .. 4- 14 4- 8. Administration of Flight Engineer Tests .. 4- 14 A-1. Sample Airman Knowledge Test Report.

9 A-1 A-2. Example of a Statement Waiving Right to Full Allotted Test Time .. A-2 A-3. Test Codes, Numeric Codes, Test Names, Numbers of Questions, Minimum Ages, and Allotted Times .. A-3 A-4. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application .. A-6 A-5. Certificate of Eligibility (FAA Order , Volume 5, Chapter 5, Section 2, Figure 5-137) .. A-7 A-6. FAA Form 8610-1, Mechanic s Application for Inspection Authorization .. A-8 A-7. Knowledge Test Data Record Layout .. A-9 A-8. Knowledge Test Question Data Record Layout .. A-11 A-9. Validation Question Data Record A-12 A-10. Survey Data Record Layout.

10 A-13 A-11. Country and Nationality Codes .. A-14 9/22/17 1-1 Chapter 1. General 1. Purpose of This Order . This Order contains guidance for the Airman Knowledge Testing (AKT) Program, including instructions and procedures for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved AKT Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) holders, administrators, and unit members; Joint Services Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Council (JSAMTCC) test center personnel; and FAA entities concerned with this program. 2. Audience. All personnel involved in the AKT Program, including AKT ODA holders, administrators, and unit members; JSAMTCC testing center personnel; and FAA entities concerned with this program.