Appendix 1: Certification Knowledge Test, Eligibility, and Testing Centers

Certification Knowledge Test Description The certification knowledge test is an important part of the airman certification process. Applicants who do not meet the requirements in 14 CFR part 107, section 107.61(d)(2) must pass the knowledge test before applying for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating.

The certification knowledge test consists of objective, multiple-choice questions. There is a single correct response for each test question. Each test question is independent of other questions. A correct response to one question does not depend upon, or influence, the correct response to another. The knowledge test applicant has up to two hours to complete the test.

Aviation English Language Standard

In accordance with the requirements of 14 CFR part 107, section 107.61(b) and the FAA English Language Standard for an FAA Certificate Issued Under 14 CFR parts 61, 63, 65, and 107 (AC 60-28, as amended), throughout the application and testing process, the applicant must demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. However, the FAA may make an exception if the person is unable to meet one of these requirements due to medical reasons, such as a hearing impairment.

Knowledge Test Requirements

To verify your eligibility to take the certification knowledge test, you must meet the following in accordance with 14 CFR part 107, section 107.67:

⦁ In order for an applicant to take the certification knowledge test, they must be at least 14 years of age; and

⦁ Proper identification is provided, which contains the applicant’s:

-Photograph;

-Signature;

-Date of birth; and

-If the permanent mailing address is a post office box number, then the applicant must provide a current residential address.

To register for any Airman Knowledge Test, an applicant needs to obtain an FAA Tracking Number (FTN). Applicants create an account on the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) web page in order to obtain an FTN. Reference this video for instructions about creating an IACRA account: A list of acceptable documents used to provide proper identification can be found in Advisory Circular (AC) 61-65, Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors (as amended).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETLsH8BruBM.

For the most current Airman Knowledge Testing General Requirements, refer to the FAA Knowledge Testing Applicant Identification, Information Verification, & Authorization Requirements Matrix:

https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/media/testing_matrix.pdf.

Achieving a score of 70% or better is required to be considered as satisfactory for passing the certification knowledge test for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating.

Retaking the sUAS certification knowledge test after a failure involves the following:

⦁ 14 CFR part 107, section 107.71 specifies that an applicant who fails the knowledge test may not retake that knowledge test for 14 calendar days from the date of the previous failure.

⦁ An applicant retesting after failure is required to submit the applicable AKTR indicating failure to the airman knowledge testing center prior to retesting.

⦁ No instructor endorsement or other form of written authorization is required to retest after failure.

Airman Knowledge Testing Centers

The FAA’s testing vendor, PSI Services, LLC, operates hundreds of testing centers that offer a full range of airman knowledge tests. For information on authorized airman knowledge testing centers and to register, schedule, and pay for the knowledge test, visit https://faa.psiexams.com/faa/login.

Knowledge Test Registration

You may complete registration online, or you may use the link provided above to obtain the contact number for PSI, LLC customer service and register over the phone. In either case, you choose a testing center, and make financial arrangements for test payment. You may register for test(s) several weeks in advance, and you may cancel in accordance with the testing center’s cancellation policy.