Updates: FAA Test Standards
Below are updates to the published editions of FAA Practical Test Standards (PTS) and Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for both pilots and mechanics. Click on the update date to view the PDF. If there is no date or “N/A”, the FAA has not released any changes or updates.
Publication | Title | Update |
ACS-1 | Aviation Mechanic ACS (starting August 1, 2023) | Mar 2023 |
8081-AMT-4 | Aviation Mechanic PTS (until July 31, 2023) | Mar 2022 |
8081-4E | Instrument Pilot - Helicopter | May 2018 |
8081-29 & 8081-31 | Sport Pilot | May 2018 |
8081-16B & 8081-7B | Flight Instructor Rotorcraft Helicopter | May 2018 |
8081-6DM 8081-6DS |
Flight Instructor Airplane (Multi-Engine Land & Sea) | April 2018 |
8081-5F.7 & 8081-10D | ATP and Type Rating (Airplane); Aircraft Dispatcher | January 2018 |
8081-9D | Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane & Helicopter) | Apr 2014 |
8081-15A | Private Pilot Rotorcraft Helicopter and Gyroplane | May 2013 |