New ACS and PTS Effective May 31, 2024

Newcastle, WA—The FAA released eleven new FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and Practical Test Standards (PTS) that will go into effect on May 31. These new ACS and PTS are the result of an “Incorporate by Reference” (IBR) federal aviation rule change, which has been years in the making.

The FAA ACS and PTS comprise the testing standard for knowledge tests, practical tests and proficiency checks for persons seeking or holding an airman certificate and/or rating. This IBR rule incorporates these ACS and PTS by reference into the certification requirements for pilots, flight instructors, flight engineers, aircraft dispatchers, and parachute riggers. In addition to the PTS and ACS, the FAA published an ACS Companion Guide (FAA-G-ACS-2) which is included in ASA ACS books – it is not printed separately.

Here is what is changing:

Title

Old Part #

New Part #

Private Pilot Airplane ACS

ACS-6B.1

ACS-6C

Commercial Pilot Airplane ACS

ACS-7A.1

ACS-7B

Instrument Rating Airplane ACS

ACS-8B.1

ACS-8C

Airline Transport Pilot and Type Rating Airplane ACS

ACS-11.1

ACS-11A

Instrument Rating Helicopter ACS

8081-4E

ACS-14

Private Pilot Rotorcraft Helicopter ACS

8081-15A

ACS-15

Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Helicopter ACS

8081-16B

ACS-16

Flight Instructor Airplane ACS

8081-6DS, 8081-6DM

ACS-25

Flight Instructor Rotorcraft ACS

8081-16B

ACS-29

Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane and Helicopter PTS

8081-9D

8081-9E

Aircraft Dispatcher PTS

8081-5F.7

8081-10E

The Aviation Mechanic (ACS-1) and Remote Pilot (ACS-10B) ACS remain in effect; they were not impacted by this rule change.

ACS are softcover, 8.25x10.75 inches, black and white. PTS are 5.25 x 8.25 inches, black and white. Look for these new ACS and PTS at your local FBO, favorite online retailer, or at asa2fly.com.

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