FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix: Revised 5/31/24: Page 5
AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER,
AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT,
& FLIGHT NAVIGATOR
Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Airline Transport Pilot and Aircraft Dispatcher, FAA-CT-8080-7D (2019)
Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter Canadian Conversion
Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine Airplane
Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter (135) (Added Rating)
Airline Transport Pilot Single Engine Airplane Canadian Conversion
Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter (135)
Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine Airplane*
Airline Transport Pilot Single Engine Airplane (135)
Test Codes, highlighted in blue, indicate the corresponding test has Airman Certification Standards (ACS) Codes printed on the Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR).
*The ATM airman knowledge test has a validity period of 60 calendar months.
Authorization for ALL tests listed above (except ACM and ATM):
• NO instructor endorsement or other form of written authorization is required for an initial attempt. (14 CFR §§ 61.153(f),
63.51, and 65.53)
Acceptable form of authorization for ACM and ATM tests only:
• Graduation certificate issued by an authorized 14 CFR part 121, 135, 141, or 142 Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
Certification Training Program (CTP) training provider certifying completion of the training required by
14 CFR
§ 61.156.
o PROCTOR ACTION: Scan a legible copy of the graduation certificate, presented at the time of applicant processing, and
return the original to the applicant.
Acceptable forms of retest authorization for all tests listed above (except ADX and FNX):
• Passing AKTR
• Expired AKTR, or other acceptable form of first take authorization, if an authorization is required.
• Failed AKTR
o NOTE: An applicant retesting AFTER FAILURE is required to submit the applicable AKTR (whether valid or expired) indicating failure.
The applicant must also present an endorsement from an authorized instructor who gave the applicant additional training and has
determined the applicant proficient to pass the test.
This endorsement may be in the form of a signed written statement, a signed logbook notation, or by completing the Authorized
Instructor’s Statement portion of the failed AKTR. (14 CFR § 61.49(a)(2))
(For the ACM and ATM tests, the endorsement must be provided by an ATP CTP authorized ground instructor.)
o PROCTOR ACTION: Scan the AKTR, presented as authorization, verify the authorization is successfully scanned and electronically
stored, and then destroy the failed AKTR.
Acceptable forms of retest authorization for ADX and FNX tests only:
• Passing AKTR
• Expired AKTR, or other acceptable form of first take authorization, if an authorization is required.
• Failed AKTR
o NOTE: A 30-day waiting period is required, before retesting, if the applicant presents a failed AKTR with no retesting endorsement.
The applicant is required to submit the applicable AKTR indicating failure to the testing center prior to retesting.
ADX: Retests do not require a 30-day waiting period, if the applicant presents a signed statement from an airman holding the
certificate and the rating sought by the applicant, certifying that the airman has given the applicant additional instruction in each of
the failed subjects, and that the airman considers the applicant ready for retesting. (14 CFR § 65.19)
FNX: Retests do not require a 30-day waiting period if the applicant presents a signed statement from a certificated flight navigator,
certificated ground instructor, or any other qualified person approved by the FAA Administrator. (14 CFR § 63.59)
This statement
must certify that the individual has given the applicant additional instruction, in each of the failed subjects, and that the individual
considers the applicant ready for retesting.
o PROCTOR ACTION: Scan the AKTR, presented as authorization, verify the authorization is successfully scanned and electronically
stored, and then destroy the failed AKTR.