U.S. Department of Transportation FAA-G-8082-1 User Manual
FAA-G-8082-1
AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT,
AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER,
AND
FLIGHT NAVIGATOR
KNOWLEDGE TEST GUIDE
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT,
AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER,
AND
FLIGHT NAVIGATOR
KNOWLEDGE TEST GUIDE
1999
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
Flight Standards Service
PREFACE
FAA-G-8082-1, Airline Transport Pilot, Aircraft Dispatcher, and Flight Navigator Knowledge Test Guide, provides
information for obtaining authorization to take the airline transport pilot, aircraft dispatcher, and flight navigator
knowledge tests. Appendix 1 provides lists of reference materials and subject matter knowledge codes, and a list of
computer testing designees (CTD’s).
Changes to the subject matter knowledge codes will be published in AC 60-25, Reference Materials and Subject
Matter Knowledge Codes for Airman Knowledge Testing.
The current Flight Standards Service airman training and testing material, questions banks, and subject matter knowledge
codes for all airman certificates and ratings can be obtained from the Regulatory Support Division, AFS-600, home
page on the Internet.
The Regulatory Support Division’s Internet address is: http://www.mmac.jccbi.gov/afs/afs600
FAA-G-8082-1 supersedes Advisory Circular (AC) 61-113, dated 1995, and can be purchased from the Superintendent
of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), Washington, DC 20402-9325, or from U.S. Government
Bookstores located in major cities throughout the United States. For an explanation of why the Airline Transport Pilot,
Aircraft Dispatcher, and Flight Navigator Knowledge Test Guide was taken out of the AC system, refer to AC 60-29,
Renumbering of Airman Training and Testing Publications.
Comments regarding this guide should be sent to the Federal Aviation Administration, Airman Testing Standards
Branch, AFS-630, Attn: ATP Certification Area Manager, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125.
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CONTENTS
Preface...................................................................................................................................................iii
Contents..................................................................................................................................................v
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................1
Knowledge Test Eligibility Requirements .................................................................................................1
Knowledge Areas on the Tests .................................................................................................................2
Descriptions of the Tests.......................................................................................................................... 2
Process for Taking a Knowledge Test.......................................................................................................3
Use of Test Aids and Materials ................................................................................................................3
Cheating or Other Unauthorized Conduct................................................................................................. 4
Validity of Airman Test Reports...............................................................................................................5
Retesting Procedures ............................................................................................................................... 5
Sample Test Questions and Answers:
Airline Transport Pilot—Airplane (14 CFR part 121/ATP) ......................................................................6
Airline Transport Pilot—Airplane (14 CFR part 135/ATA) or Airline Transport Pilot
Added Rating—Airplane (14 CFR part 135/ARA).................................................................................7
Airline Transport Pilot—Helicopter (14 CFR part 135/ATH) or Airline Transport Pilot
Added Rating—Helicopter (14 CFR part 135/ARH) ..............................................................................8
Airline Transport Pilot—Powered-Lift (14 CFR part 135/ATL) ...............................................................9
Aircraft Dispatcher (14 CFR part 65/ADX)...........................................................................................10
Flight Navigator (14 CFR part 63/FNX)................................................................................................ 11
APPENDIX 1
List of Reference Materials and Subject Matter Knowledge Codes ........................................................1-1
Supplemental Study Reference Materials ..............................................................................................1-5
Computer Testing Designees .................................................................................................................1-6
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AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT, AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER,
AND
FLIGHT NAVIGATOR
KNOWLEDGE TEST GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
What is required to become a skilled and effective airline
transport pilot, aircraft dispatcher, or flight navigator?
Although some individuals possess more knowledge and
skills than others, no one is a natural-born pilot.
Competent airline transport pilots, aircraft dispatchers,
and flight navigators become so through study, training,
and experience.
This knowledge test guide will answer most of your
questions about airline transport pilot, aircraft
dispatcher, and flight navigator knowledge tests by
covering the following areas: knowledge test eligibility
requirements; knowledge areas on the tests; descriptions
of the tests; process for taking a knowledge test; use of
test aids and materials; cheating or other unauthorized
conduct; validity of Airman Test Reports; and retesting
procedures.
This guide will help in preparing you to take one or all
of the following knowledge tests.
Q Airline Transport Pilot—Airplane (part 121/ATP)
KNOWLEDGE TEST ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS
The general qualifications for an airline transport pilot,
aircraft dispatcher, or flight navigator certificate require
that you have a combination of experience, knowledge,
and skill.
Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 61 requires that pilots must be able to read, write,
speak, and understand the English language. If you
cannot meet these requirements of English fluency, an
airman certificate cannot be issued. For medical reasons,
an appropriate limitation may be placed on the
certificate.
14 CFR part 63 does not require that a limitation be
placed on the certificate if a flight navigator cannot
read, write, speak, or understand the English language.
14 CFR part 65 requires that an aircraft dispatcher
must be able to read, speak, and understand the English
language. If unable to do so, an appropriate limitation
may be placed on the certificate.
Q Airline Transport Pilot—Airplane (part 135/ATA)
Q Airline Transport Pilot—Airplane–Added Rating
(part 135/ARA)
Q Airline Transport Pilot—Helicopter (part 135/
ATH)
Q Airline Transport Pilot—Helicopter–Added Rating
(part 135/ARH)
Q Airline Transport Pilot—Powered-Lift (part 135/
ATL)
Q Aircraft Dispatcher (part 65/ADX)
Q Flight Navigator (part 63/FNX)
This guide is not offered as an easy way to obtain the
necessary information for passing the knowledge tests.
Rather, the intent of this guide is to define and narrow
the field of study to the required knowledge areas
included in the tests.
If you are pursuing an airline transport pilot certificate
or added rating, you should carefully review the
appropriate sections of 14 CFR part 61 for detailed
information pertaining to this subject.
If you are pursuing a flight navigator certificate, you
should carefully review the appropriate sections of 14
CFR part 63 for detailed information pertaining to this
subject.
If you are pursuing an aircraft dispatcher certificate,
you should carefully review the appropriate sections of
14 CFR part 65 for detailed information pertaining to
this subject.
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KNOWLEDGE AREAS ON THE TESTS
The following tests each contain 80 questions, and you
are allowed 3 hours to complete each test.
The knowledge tests are designed to test your
knowledge in many subject areas.
If you are pursuing an airline transport pilot certificate
or added rating, you should review the appropriate
sections of 14 CFR part 61 for the specific knowledge
areas on each test.
Those taking the airline transport pilot (14 CFR part
121) airplane (ATP) test, will be tested on part 121 as
one of the knowledge areas.
Those taking the airline transport pilot (14 CFR part
135) airplane (ATA) or powered-lift (ATL) test, will be
tested on part 135 as one of the knowledge areas.
All other knowledge areas are not specified as being
for part 121 or part 135, and the questions may be used
on any of the tests.
If you are pursuing a flight navigator certificate, you
should review the appropriate sections of 14 CFR part
63 for the specific knowledge areas on the test.
If you are pursuing an aircraft dispatcher certificate,
you should review the appropriate sections of 14 CFR
part 65 for the specific knowledge areas on the test.
You will be tested on part 121 as one of the knowledge
areas. If part 135 commuter operators (as defined in
DOT part 298) are required to have aircraft dispatchers
in the future, part 135 questions will be added to the
test. The aircraft dispatcher applicant is not required
to have the flying skills of an airline transport pilot but
is expected to have the same knowledge.
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE TESTS
All test questions are the objective, multiple-choice type.
Each question can be answered by the selection of a
single response. The answer to some questions depend
on the response to a previous question to calculate the
correct answer. The minimum passing score for each
test is 70 percent.
The maximum time allowed for taking each test is either
2.5 or 3 hours, and is based on previous experience
and educational statistics. This amount of time is
considered more than adequate if you have had proper
preparation and instruction.
Q Airline Transport Pilot—Airplane (part 121/ATP)
Q Airline Transport Pilot—Airplane (part 135/ATA)
Q Airline Transport Pilot—Helicopter
(part 135/ATH)
Q Airline Transport Pilot—Powered-Lift
(part 135/ATL)
Q Flight Navigator (part 63/FNX)
Q Aircraft Dispatcher (part 121/ADX)
The following tests each contain 50 questions, and you
are allowed 2.5 hours to complete each test.
Q Airline Transport Pilot—Airplane–Added Rating
(part 135/ARA)
Q Airline Transport Pilot—Helicopter–Added Rating
(part 135/ARH)
Communication between individuals through the use
of words is a complicated process. In addition to being
an exercise in the application and use of aeronautical
knowledge, a test is also an exercise in communication
since it involves the use of the written language. Since
the tests involve written rather than spoken words,
communication between the test writer and the person
being tested may become a difficult matter if care is
not exercised by both parties. Consequently,
considerable effort is expended to write each question
in a clear, precise manner. You should carefully read
the information and instructions given with the tests,
as well as the statements in each test item.
When taking a test, keep the following points in mind:
• Answer each question in accordance with the latest
regulations and guidance publications.
• Read each question carefully before looking at the
possible answers. You should clearly understand the
problem before attempting to solve it.
• After formulating an answer, determine which
choice corresponds with that answer. The answer chosen
should completely resolve the problem.
• From the answers given, it may appear that there
is more than one possible answer; however, there is
only one answer that is correct and complete. The other
answers are either incomplete or are derived from
popular misconceptions.
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• If a certain question is difficult for you, it is best to
mark it for review and proceed to the next question.
After you answer the less difficult questions, return to
those which you marked for review and answer them.
The review marking procedure will be explained to you
prior to starting the test. Although the computer should
alert you to unanswered questions, make sure every
question has an answer recorded. This procedure will
enable you to use the available time to the maximum
advantage.
• When solving a calculation problem, select the
answer closest to your solution. The problem has been
checked with various types of calculators; therefore, if
you have solved it correctly, your answer will be closer
to the correct answer than any of the other choices.
PROCESS FOR TAKING A KNOWLEDGE
TEST
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has
available hundreds of computer testing centers
worldwide. These testing centers offer the full range of
airman knowledge tests, except for the flight navigator.
The flight navigator knowledge test is given by the Flight
Standards District Offices (FSDO). Refer to appendix
1 of this guide for a list of computer testing designees
(CTD’s).
The first step in taking a knowledge test is the
registration process. You may either call the central
1-800 numbers (refer to appendix 1 for 1-800 numbers)
or simply use the walk-in basis. If you choose to use
the 1-800 number to register, you will need to select a
testing center, schedule a test date, and make financial
arrangements for test payment. You may register for
tests several weeks in advance, and you may cancel
your appointment according to the CTD’s cancellation
policy. If you do not follow the CTD’s cancellation
policies, you could be subject to a cancellation fee.
The next step in taking a knowledge test is providing
proper identification. Although no prior authorization
is necessary, except in the case of failure, to take any
airline transport pilot, aircraft dispatcher, or flight
navigator knowledge test, proper identification is
required. Testing center personnel will not begin the
test until your identification is verified.
Proper identification contains your photograph,
signature, date of birth (must show that you will meet
the age requirement for the certificate sought before
the expiration date of the Airman Test Report), and
actual residential address, if different from your mailing
address.
Before you take the actual test, you will have the option
to take a sample test. The actual test is time limited;
however, you should have sufficient time to complete
and review your test.
Upon completion of the knowledge test, you will receive
your Airman Test Report, with the testing center’s
embossed seal, which reflects your score.
The Airman Test Report lists the subject matter
knowledge codes for questions answered incorrectly.
The total number of subject matter knowledge codes
shown on the Airman Test Report is not necessarily an
indication of the total number of questions answered
incorrectly. Appendix 1 contains a list of subject matter
knowledge codes that refer to the knowledge areas.
Study these knowledge areas to improve your
understanding of the subject matter.
Your instructor is required to provide instruction on
each of these knowledge areas listed on your Airman
Test Report and to complete an endorsement of this
instruction. The Airman Test Report must be presented
to the examiner prior to taking the practical test. During
the oral portion of the practical test, the examiner is
required to evaluate the noted areas of deficiency.
Should you require a duplicate Airman Test Report due
to loss or destruction of the original, send a signed
request accompanied by a check or money order for $1
payable to the FAA. Your request should be sent to the
Federal Aviation Administration, Airmen Certification
Branch, AFS-760, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City,
OK 73125.
USE OF TEST AIDS AND MATERIALS
Airman knowledge tests require applicants to analyze
the relationship between variables needed to solve
aviation problems, in addition to testing for accuracy
of a mathematical calculation. The intent is that all
applicants are tested on concepts rather than rote
calculation ability. It is permissible to use certain
calculating devices when taking airman knowledge tests,
provided they are used within the following guidelines.
The term “calculating devices” is interchangeable with
such items as calculators, computers, or any similar
devices designed for aviation-related activities.
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