FAA INTRODUCES NEW AIRMAN CERTIFICATION STANDARDS

July 12, 2016

Effective June 15, 2016, the FAA replaced the Practical Test Standards (PTS) for private pilot airplane certificate and instrument rating certifications with new corresponding Airman Certification Standards (ACS). The new ACS standards incorporate additional aeronautical knowledge and risk management elements that support PTS skill tasks, and are viewed by the FAA as the foundation of its transition to a more integrated and systemic approach to airman certification. The new ACS is part of the Safety Management System (SMS) framework the FAA uses to mitigate risks associated with airman certification training and testing.

The new private pilot airman certification standards can be found at: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/media/private_airplane_acs.pdf;

The new instrument rating certification standards can be found at: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/media/instrument_rating_acs.pdf

If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6622) or Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6665).

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