Order 8610.EXAM

338 Pages·2011·8.71 MB·English

by  Rich Owen

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ORDER
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
National Policy 8900.2 CHG 1
Effective Date:
8/16/10
SUBJ: General Aviation Airman Designee Handbook
FOREWORD
1. In 2006, Aviation Safety (AVS) published Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Order VS 1100.2, Managing AVS Delegation Programs, current edition, which provided
direction for the management and oversight of AVS delegation programs, including Flight
Standards Service (AFS) designees. During the next 2 years, the AVS Delegation Steering
Group, which includes representation from AFS, identified important goals including the
integration of AFS designee policy. An AFS working group, including policy holders for each
general aviation airman designee type, was formed to work on this consolidated order. This order
contains integrated procedures for the selection, appointment, oversight, training, renewal,
termination, and appeal of AFS general aviation airman designees in accordance with
Order VS 1100.2.
2. This order contains procedures for authorized general aviation airman designees and
inspectors to conduct certificate holder oral and practical tests and issue temporary airman
certificates.
3. When differences in guidance appear between this order and FAA Order 8900.1, Flight
Standards Information Management System (FSIMS), Volume 13, Flight Standards Designees,
current edition, use the document with the most current revision date. This order also applies to
all aviation safety inspectors (ASI) (referred to in this order as ASIs or inspectors) who review
and approve airman application and testing files for general aviation airman designees.

for

John M. Allen
Director, Flight Standards Service
Distribution: Electronic Only Initiated By: AFS-600
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Table of Contents
Paragraph Page
Chapter 1. General Information
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 Policy Changes......................................................................................1-2
6. Delegation/Rescission of a Designee Authorization......................................................1-2
7. Role of the Designee......................................................................................................1-2
8. Definitions......................................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2. Selection and Appointment
1. Selection.........................................................................................................................2-1
2. Appointment...................................................................................................................2-3
3. General Eligibility Requirements...................................................................................2-4
Chapter 3. Oversight, Training, and Renewal
1. Oversight........................................................................................................................3-1
2. Initial Training Seminar.................................................................................................3-1
3. Orientation......................................................................................................................3-1
4. Recurrent Training..........................................................................................................3-2
5. Expiration.......................................................................................................................3-2
6. Renewal..........................................................................................................................3-3
7. Knowledge and Skill......................................................................................................3-4
Chapter 4. Termination and Appeal
1. Termination....................................................................................................................4-1
2. Types of Termination.....................................................................................................4-1
3. Termination Letter..........................................................................................................4-1
4. Appeal.............................................................................................................................4-1
Chapter 5. Privileges, Limitations, and Responsibilities
1. Privileges........................................................................................................................5-1
2. Limitations......................................................................................................................5-2
3. Responsibilities...............................................................................................................5-3
Chapter 6. Technical Personnel Examiner Program
Section 1. General
1. Additional Requirements for Appointment....................................................................6-1
2. Aviation Mechanic Tests................................................................................................6-2
3. Parachute Rigger Tests...................................................................................................6-3
4. FAA Certification Policy................................................................................................6-3
5. Limitations......................................................................................................................6-3
6. Designations Issued........................................................................................................6-4
7. Designee Materials.........................................................................................................6-4
8. Security...........................................................................................................................6-5
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Section 2. Conducting and Grading Tests
9. Preparation......................................................................................................................6-5
10. Applicant Eligibility.......................................................................................................6-9
11. Evaluating Applicant Performance...............................................................................6-13
12. Conducting the Tests....................................................................................................6-14
13. Test Planning Sheets Are Required for Each Oral and Practical Test Given...............6-17
14. Recording the Results of Tests.....................................................................................6-17
15. When the Applicant Passes..........................................................................................6-18
16. Applicants Under 18 Years of Age..............................................................................6-19
17. When the Applicant Fails.............................................................................................6-20
18. Disposition of Files.......................................................................................................6-21
19. Issuance of FAA Form 8060-4 by a TPE When Oral and Practical Tests are Not
Administered................................................................................................................6-22
20. Reconstruction of a Lost Certification File..................................................................6-23
Chapter 7. Designated Pilot Examiner Program
Section 1. General
1. Additional Qualifications...............................................................................................7-1
2. Specific Eligibility Requirements...................................................................................7-4
3. Types of Designation......................................................................................................7-9
4. Practical Test................................................................................................................7-11
5. Additional Designations...............................................................................................7-11
6. Examiner COA Letters.................................................................................................7-12
Section 2. Conduct Practical Test/Certification Functions
7. General.........................................................................................................................7-15
8. Testing Applicants Trained by the Examiner...............................................................7-19
9. Examiner Limitations...................................................................................................7-20
10. Status of Examiners During Practical Tests.................................................................7-20
11. Carriage of Passengers During Practical Tests.............................................................7-23
12. Aircraft Used for Practical Tests..................................................................................7-23
13. Aircraft Equipment.......................................................................................................7-26
14. Flight Simulators, Flight Training Devices, and Personal Computer-Based Aviation
Training Devices..........................................................................................................7-27
15. Engine Shutdown on Multiengine Airplanes During the Practical Test......................7-27
16. Structure of the Practical Test......................................................................................7-27
17. Practical Test Discontinuance......................................................................................7-29
18. Repeating Maneuvers on Practical Tests......................................................................7-30
19. Practical Test Briefings................................................................................................7-30
20. Segmented Practical Tests (Planned)...........................................................................7-31
21. Retest in Event of Failure.............................................................................................7-31
22. Accidents and Incidents During Practical Tests...........................................................7-31
23. PTS...............................................................................................................................7-31
24. Prerequisites for Practical Tests...................................................................................7-32
25. Verification of an Applicant’s Identity.........................................................................7-36
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26. Illegal Substance Conviction........................................................................................7-38
27. Completion of FAA Form 8710-1................................................................................7-38
28. Completion of FAA Form 8710-11..............................................................................7-42
29. Preparation of the Certification File.............................................................................7-44
30. Review of an Examiner’s Decision..............................................................................7-44
31. Issuance of FAA Form 8060-4.....................................................................................7-45
32. Limitations....................................................................................................................7-46
33. Issuance of FAA Form 8060-5.....................................................................................7-47
34. Part 141 Stage Checks..................................................................................................7-48
35. Blue Seal Certificates...................................................................................................7-48
36. Flight and Duty Time as a DPE....................................................................................7-48
37. Procedures....................................................................................................................7-48
Section 3. Issue a Student Pilot Certificate
38. General.........................................................................................................................7-54
39. Nonrenewable...............................................................................................................7-55
40. Procedures....................................................................................................................7-55
Section 4. Special Emphasis Items
41. Special Emphasis Items................................................................................................7-58
42. Dangers Associated with Simulation of Power Failure in Single-Engine Airplanes
by the Interruption of Fuel Flow..................................................................................7-58
43. Pilot External Vigilance (Scan Program).....................................................................7-58
44. Accurate Position Reporting and Collision Avoidance................................................7-59
45. Instrument Flying Skills—Partial Panel.......................................................................7-60
Section 5. Flight Reviews and Competency Checks
46. Flight Reviews and Competency Checks.....................................................................7-60
47. Examiner or Inspector Participation.............................................................................7-60
48. Application for a Flight Review or Competency Check..............................................7-61
49. Combining Flight Reviews and Competency Checks..................................................7-61
50. Evaluating the Flight Review.......................................................................................7-61
51. Length of Review.........................................................................................................7-61
52. Logbook Endorsements................................................................................................7-62
53. Recent Instrument Experience, § 61.57........................................................................7-62
54. High Performance Airplane Check, § 61.31(f)............................................................7-63
55. Complex Airplane Check, § 61.31(e)...........................................................................7-63
56. Self-Launching or Powered Sailplane Flight Checks...................................................7-63
57. Night Vision Goggles (NVG) Training, Endorsement, and Qualification for Pilots
and Flight Instructors....................................................................................................7-64
Section 6. Conduct a Recreational Pilot Certification, Including Additional Category/Class
Ratings at the Recreational Pilot Certification Level
58. General.........................................................................................................................7-66
59. Additional Category and Class Ratings........................................................................7-69
60. Upgrading to a Private Pilot Certificate.......................................................................7-69
61. Procedures....................................................................................................................7-69
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Section 7. Conduct a Sport Pilot Certification
62. General.........................................................................................................................7-74
63. Procedures....................................................................................................................7-75
Section 8. Conduct a Private Pilot Certification, Including Additional Category/Class
Ratings at the Private Pilot Certification Level
64. General.........................................................................................................................7-78
65. Eligibility Requirements...............................................................................................7-78
66. Limitations....................................................................................................................7-80
67. Categories and Classes.................................................................................................7-81
68. Recreational Pilot Upgrades.........................................................................................7-82
Section 9. Conduct a Commercial Pilot Certification, Including Additional Category/Class
Ratings at the Commercial Pilot Certification Level
69. General.........................................................................................................................7-82
70. Eligibility Requirements...............................................................................................7-83
71. Categories and Classes.................................................................................................7-84
72. Instructor Privileges in Lighter-Than-Air Aircraft.......................................................7-85
73. Complex Airplane Requirements.................................................................................7-85
74. Procedures....................................................................................................................7-85
Section 10. Conduct an Airline Transport Pilot Certification, Including Additional
Category/Class Ratings at the Airline Transport Certification Level
75. General.........................................................................................................................7-90
76. Instructor Endorsement and Recommendation............................................................7-91
77. Category, Class, and Type Ratings...............................................................................7-92
78. Procedures....................................................................................................................7-94
Section 11. Conduct an Instrument Rating Certification
79. General.........................................................................................................................7-99
80. Eligibility Requirements.............................................................................................7-100
81. Types of Instrument Ratings Issued...........................................................................7-101
82. Flight Controls............................................................................................................7-101
83. Use of Nonapproved Instrument Approach Procedures.............................................7-101
84. Limitations..................................................................................................................7-102
85. Procedures..................................................................................................................7-102
Section 12. Conduct a Pilot Type Rating Certification
86. General.......................................................................................................................7-107
87. Pilot Type Rating That May Be Performed as Either a Single Pilot or With
a SIC...........................................................................................................................7-109
88. Procedures..................................................................................................................7-119
Section 13. Procedure for Issuing a Second-in-Command Pilot Type Rating
89. General.......................................................................................................................7-124
90. Background.................................................................................................................7-124
91. Procedures..................................................................................................................7-124
92. Questions About the Issuance of the SIC Pilot Type Rating......................................7-125
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Section 14. Conduct a Private Pilot Certification for Weight Shift Control and Powered
Parachute, Including Additional Category/Class Ratings at the Private Pilot Certification
Level
93. General.......................................................................................................................7-134
94. Eligibility Requirements.............................................................................................7-134
95. Limitations..................................................................................................................7-136
96. Categories and Classes...............................................................................................7-137
97. Procedures..................................................................................................................7-137
Section 15. Conduct a Flight Instructor with a Sport Pilot Rating Practical Test for an
Initial, Renewal, or Reinstatement
98. General.......................................................................................................................7-141
99. General Procedures Initial Certification.....................................................................7-142
100. General Procedures for Renewal or Reinstatement....................................................7-143
102. Denial of Renewal or Reinstatement..........................................................................7-144
103. Gold Seal Flight Instructor Certificates......................................................................7-144
104. Category and Class Privileges for a Flight Instructor Certificate with a Sport Pilot
Rating.........................................................................................................................7-145
104. Procedures..................................................................................................................7-145
Section 16. Conduct a Flight Instructor Practical Test for an Initial, Renewal,
Reinstatement Certification, or an Additional Category/Class Rating to a Flight
Instructor Certificate
105. General.......................................................................................................................7-149
106. Knowledge Test..........................................................................................................7-150
107. Practical Test..............................................................................................................7-151
108. Eligibility Requirements.............................................................................................7-151
109. General Procedures for Renewal or Reinstatement....................................................7-154
110. Denial of Renewal or Reinstatement..........................................................................7-154
111. Gold Seal Flight Instructor Certificates......................................................................7-155
112. Category, Class, and Instrument Ratings Placed on a Flight Instructor Certificate...7-155
113. Limitations..................................................................................................................7-156
114. Procedures..................................................................................................................7-156
Section 17. Conduct Pilot Proficiency Checks as a Pilot Proficiency Examiner
115. General.......................................................................................................................7-161
116. Limitations..................................................................................................................7-161
117. Experience Requirements for Designation as a PPE..................................................7-162
118. Practical Test..............................................................................................................7-162
119. COA Letter.................................................................................................................7-163
120. Additional Designations.............................................................................................7-163
121. PIC Proficiency Check Procedures............................................................................7-163
122. Proficiency Check Records........................................................................................7-164
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Section 18. Accomplish Designation/Issue Certificates as an ACR, Limited to
Examining Authority under Part 141
123. General.......................................................................................................................7-164
124. Selection of ACRs......................................................................................................7-165
125. Certification of Graduates..........................................................................................7-166
Section 19. Accomplish Designation/Issue Certificates as an ACR Employed Solely
by a FIRC Sponsor
126. General.......................................................................................................................7-166
127. Selection of ACRs......................................................................................................7-167
128. Flight Instructor Certificate and Ratings Issued on the Basis of Military
Competence by an MCE and MC/FPE.......................................................................7-168
129. Certification of Graduates..........................................................................................7-171
Section 20. Accomplish Designation/Conduct Functions as an MCE, FPE, MC/FPE,
GIE, and FIRE
130. Background.................................................................................................................7-172
131. General Information for MCE, FPE, and MC/FPE Designations..............................7-173
132. Issuance of a U.S. Private Pilot Certificate and Ratings Based on Foreign
Pilot Licenses..............................................................................................................7-175
133. Pilot Certificates and Ratings Issued on the Basis of Military Competence by an
MCE and MC/FPE.....................................................................................................7-177
134. Compliance with Other Provisions.............................................................................7-178
135. Designation of an FIRE..............................................................................................7-178
136. Designation of a GIE..................................................................................................7-179
Section 21. Accomplish Issuance of a U.S. Pilot Certificate Based on a Foreign-Pilot
License
137. General Information...................................................................................................7-180
138. Procedures..................................................................................................................7-194
Section 22. IACRA Process
139. General.......................................................................................................................7-199
140. Procedures..................................................................................................................7-199
Chapter 8. Administrative Information
1. Distribution.....................................................................................................................8-1
2. Deviations.......................................................................................................................8-1
3. Suggestions or Comments..............................................................................................8-1
Appendix A. Acronyms and Abbreviations................................................................................A-1
Appendix B. Practical Test Standards Judgment Assessment Matrices......................................B-1
Appendix C. Directive Feedback Information.............................................................................C-1
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6-1. Instructions for Completing FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating
Application...................................................................................................................6-24
1. Procedures for Completing FAA Form 8610-2......................................................6-24
2. Privacy Act.............................................................................................................6-25
3. Complete the Top Section......................................................................................6-25
4. Block I—Applicant Information............................................................................6-26
5. Block II—Certificate or Rating Applied for on Basis of —..................................6-29
6. Block III—Record of Experience...........................................................................6-32
7. Block IV—Applicant’s Certification.....................................................................6-34
8. Block V—I Find This Applicant Meets the Experience Requirements of
14 CFR Part 65 and is Eligible to Take the Required Tests...................................6-35
9. For FAA Use Only.................................................................................................6-36
10. Results of Oral and Practical Tests.........................................................................6-36
11. Designated Examiner’s Report...............................................................................6-37
12. Applicant’s Certification........................................................................................6-37
13. FAA Inspector’s Report.........................................................................................6-38
6-2A. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application..........................6-39
6-2B. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application .........................6-40
6-2C. Attachment for FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating
Application................................................................................................................6-41
6-2D. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application..........................6-42
6-2E. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application..........................6-43
6-2F. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application
(Reverse Side)...........................................................................................................6-44
6-2G. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application
(Reverse Side)...........................................................................................................6-45
6-2H. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application
(Reverse Side)...........................................................................................................6-46
6-2I. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application
(Reverse Side)...........................................................................................................6-47
6-2J. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application
(Reverse Side)...........................................................................................................6-48
6-2K. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application
(Reverse Side)...........................................................................................................6-49
6-2L. FAA Form 8060-4, Temporary Airman Certificate..................................................6-50
6-2M. FAA Form 8060-4, Temporary Airman Certificate..................................................6-51
6-2N. Example Statement of Additional Instructions.........................................................6-52
6-2O. Airman Computer Test Report for Aviation Mechanic Airframe (AMA)................6-53
6-3A. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (Front Side)......6-54
6-3B. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (Front Side)......6-55
6-3C. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application
(Reverse Side)...........................................................................................................6-56
6-3D. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application
(Reverse Side)...........................................................................................................6-57
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6-3E. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application
(Reverse Side)...........................................................................................................6-58
6-3F. Example Statement of Additional Instruction...........................................................6-59
6-3G. Airman Computer Test for Parachute Rigger............................................................6-60
6-3H. FAA Form 8060-4, Temporary Airman Certificate..................................................6-61
6-3I. FAA Form 8060-4, Temporary Airman Certificate..................................................6-62
6-3J. FAA Form 8060-4, Temporary Airman Certificate..................................................6-63
6-4A. Airframe and Powerplant Mechanical Oral and Practical Planning Sheet
(Front Side)..............................................................................................................6-64
6-4B. Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Oral and Practical Planning Sheet
(Reverse Side)..........................................................................................................6-65
6-4C. Parachute Rigger Oral/Practical Test Planning Sheet..............................................6-66
7-1. Specific Eligibility Requirements for Sport Pilot Examiners....................................7-4
7-2. Specific Eligibility Requirements for Pilot Examiner Designees..............................7-6
7-3. Specific Eligibility Requirements for Commercial Pilot Examiner Designees.........7-7
7-4. Specific Eligibility Requirements for Commercial and Instrument Rating
Examiner and Airline Transport Pilot Examiner Designees......................................7-8
7-5. Vintage Airplane Groups.........................................................................................7-14
7-6. ICAO Level 4 English Language Proficiency Criteria..........................................7-201
7-7. Sample FAA Form 8410-1, Airman Proficiency/Qualification Check.................7-202
7-8A. Pilot Examiner Test Guide (First Page).................................................................7-203
7-8B. Pilot Examiner Test Guide (Second Page).............................................................7-204
7-8C. Sport Pilot Examiner Test Guide (First Page).......................................................7-205
7-8D. Sport Pilot Examiner Test Guide (Second Page)...................................................7-206
7-8E. Sport Pilot Examiner Test Guide (Third Page)......................................................7-207
7-8F. Sport Pilot Examiner Test Guide (Fourth Page)....................................................7-208
7-8G. Sport Pilot Examiner Test Guide (Fifth Page).......................................................7-209
7-9A. Sample Letter of Discontinuance (Pilot)................................................................7-210
7-9B. Sample Letter of Discontinuance (Sport Pilot)......................................................7-211
7-10. Sample Computer Test Report (Pilot)....................................................................7-212
7-10A. Sample of Computer Test Report (Sport Pilot)......................................................7-213
7-11. Letter from Part 141 School with Knowledge Test Examining Authority............7-214
7-12. FAA Form 8710-1, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (Front)..........7-215
7-12A. FAA Form 8710-1, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (Back)...........7-216
7-13. Sample of FAA Form 8710-11, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application—
Sport Pilot (Front Side)..........................................................................................7-217
7-13A. Sample of FAA Form 8710-11, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application—
Sport Pilot (Reverse Side)......................................................................................7-218
7-14. Sample FAA Form 8060-4, Temporary Airman Certificate (Pilot)......................7-219
7-14A. Sample FAA Form 8060-4, Temporary Airman Certificate (Sport Pilot).............7-220
7-15. Center Thrust Limitation........................................................................................7-221
7-16. Sample FAA Form 8060-5, Notice of Disapproval of Application (Pilot)............7-222
7-16A. Sample FAA Form 8060-5, Notice of Disapproval of Application
(Sport Pilot)............................................................................................................7-223
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7-17. Sample Application for a Part 141 Stage Check....................................................7-224
7-18. Sample FAA Form 8420-2, Medical Certificate____ Class and Student
Pilot Certificate......................................................................................................7-225
7-19. Sample Student Pilot Certificate............................................................................7-226
7-20. Sample Recreational Pilot Certificate....................................................................7-227
7-21. Sample Private Pilot Certificate with Recreational Pilot Category Privileges......7-228
7-22. Sample Commercial Pilot Certificate....................................................................7-229
7-23. Sample ATP Certificate with Instrument Privileges Shown..................................7-230
7-24. Sample Second-in-Command Limitation..............................................................7-231
7-25. Sample SIC Pilot Type Rating Temporary Airman Certificate.............................7-232
7-26. Sample SIC Pilot Type Rating Application...........................................................7-233
7-27. Sample SIC Pilot Type Rating Application for § 61.55(d) Applicants.................7-234
7-28. FAA Form 8710-1 Completed by an Authorized Designated Examiner or
an APD...................................................................................................................7-235
7-29. FAA Form 8710-1 Completed by an FAA Inspector............................................7-236
7-30. Sample Gold Seal Flight Instructor Certificate (Pilot)..........................................7-237
7-30A. Sample Gold Seal Flight Instructor Certificate with a Sport Pilot Rating.............7-238
7-31. Verification of Authenticity Form and Instructions...............................................7-239
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