2024-06644

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: • the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document • the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to • the agency docket number / agency internal file number • the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration • 14 CFR Parts 61, 63, and 65 • [Docket No. FAA-2022-1463; Amdt. Nos. 61-153, 63-46, and 65-64] • RIN 2120-AL74 ( printed page 22482) AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This final rule revises certain regulations governing airman certification. Specifically, the FAA Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards comprise the testing standard for practical tests and proficiency checks for persons seeking or holding an airman certificate and/or rating. This rule incorporates these Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards by reference into the certification requirements for pilots, flight instructors, flight engineers, aircraft dispatchers, and parachute riggers. DATES: This final rule is effective on May 31, 2024. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this final rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of May 31, 2024. ADDRESSES: For information on where to obtain copies of rulemaking documents and other information related to this final rule, see “How to Obtain Additional Information” in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Ciccone, Training and Certification Group, AFS-810, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-1100; email ACSPTSinquiries@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: List of Abbreviations and Acronyms Frequently Used in This Document Administrative Procedure Act (APA) Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Airman Certification Standards (ACS) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Area of Operation (AOO) Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee ACS Working Group (ARAC ACS WG) Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Incorporation by Reference (IBR) Pilot-in-Command Proficiency Check (PIC PC) Practical Test Standards (PTS) Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Table of Contents I. Executive Summary II. Authority for This Rulemaking III. Background A. Regulatory History and Incorporation by Reference B. Summary of NPRM C. General Overview of Comments IV. Discussion of the Final Rule and Comments A. Amendments to 14 CFR Parts 61, 63, and 65 1. Comments Concerning IBR 2. Final Rule Amendments B. Discussion of Comments Related to the ACS and PTS 1. Broad ACS Comments 2. Specific ACS Comments 3. Universally Applicable Comments …

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