Airplane Pilot Test Standards

Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane (SEL, MEL, SES, MES): The Commercial Pilot - Airplane Practical Test Standards (PTS) book has been published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish the standards for commercial pilot certification practical tests for the airplane category, single-engine land and sea; and multiengine land and sea classes. FAA inspectors and designated pilot examiners shall conduct practical tests in compliance with these standards. Flight instructors and applicants should find these standards helpful during training and when preparing for the practical test.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1: COMMERCIAL PILOT AIRPLANE - SINGLE-ENGINE
LAND AND SINGLE-ENGINE SEA
CONTENTS
ADDITIONAL RATING TASK TABLE: AIRPLANE
SINGLE-ENGINE LAND
ADDITIONAL RATING TASK TABLE: AIRPLANE
SINGLE-ENGINE SEA
APPLICANT’S PRACTICAL TEST CHECKLIST
EXAMINER’S PRACTICAL TEST CHECKLIST
AREAS OF OPERATION:
I. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
II. PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES
III. AIRPORT AND SEAPLANE BASE OPERATIONS
IV. TAKEOFFS, LANDINGS, AND GO-AROUNDS
V. PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS
VI GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVER
VII. NAVIGATION
VIII. SLOW FLIGHT AND STALLS
IX. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
X. HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATIONS
XI. POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES
APPENDIX 1 - TASK VS. SIMULATION DEVICE CREDIT
TASK VS. SIMULATION DEVICE CREDIT
USE OF CHART
FLIGHT SIMULATION DEVICE LEVEL
SECTION 2: COMMERCIAL PILOT AIRPLANE - MULTIENGINE
LAND AND MULTIENGINE SEA
CONTENTS
ADDITIONAL RATING TASK TABLE: AIRPLANE
MULTIENGINE LAND
ADDITIONAL RATING TASK TABLE: AIRPLANE
MULTIENGINE SEA
APPLICANT’S PRACTICAL TEST CHECKLIST
EXAMINER’S PRACTICAL TEST CHECKLIST
AREAS OF OPERATION:
I. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
II. PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES
III. AIRPORT AND SEAPLANE BASE OPERATIONS
IV. TAKEOFFS, LANDINGS, AND GO-AROUNDS
V. PERFORMANCE MANEUVER
VI. NAVIGATION
VII. SLOW FLIGHT AND STALLS
VIII EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
IX. HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATIONS
X. MULTIENGINE OPERATIONS
XI. POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES
APPENDIX 2 - TASK VS. SIMULATION DEVICE CREDIT
TASK VS. SIMULATION DEVICE CREDIT
USE OF CHART
FLIGHT SIMULATION DEVICE LEVEL

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is an agency of the United States Department of Transportation with authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S. (National Airworthiness Authority). The Federal Aviation Act of 1958 created the group under the name "Federal Aviation Agency", and adopted its current name in 1967 when it became a part of the United States Department of Transportation. The Federal Aviation Administration's major roles include: Regulating U.S. commercial space transportation. Regulating air navigation facilities' geometry and Flight inspection standards. Encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology. Issuing, suspending, or revoking pilot certificates. Regulating civil aviation to promote safety, especially through local offices called Flight Standards District Offices. Developing and operating a system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft. Researching and developing the National Airspace System and civil aeronautics. Developing and carrying out programs to control aircraft noise and other environmental effects of civil aviation.