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FAA to Launch Changes to Pilot Certification Process in January

The ACTS site hosts updates on pilot certificate testing. istock
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Key Takeaways:

  • The FAA is implementing changes to the pilot certification process, effective January 13, 2020.
  • A key update requires the use of an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) for all knowledge exam testing.
  • The FTN is intended to ensure consistent identity between knowledge exam results and pilot certificate applications, preventing discrepancies.
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The FAA announced that on January 13, 2020, it would launch changes to the pilot certification process, including the requirement for an FAA Tracking Number for knowledge exam testing, and additional updates for airman knowledge exam results.

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