New Rule for the FAA Written Test

Beginning January 13, 2020, a new rule requires anyone taking an FAA Knowledge Test to obtain an FTN (FAA Tracking Number). If you already took your initial Knowledge Test, you undoubtedly already have an FTN. It would have been assigned to you when you applied for your Remote Pilot certificate at IACRA.FAA.GOV. 

The FTN will be required when scheduling your FAA exam. Ultimately, this will make delivery of your Remote Pilot certificate a smoother operation. 

Here is the bottom line. You must have an FTN to take any FAA Knowledge Test. This includes the Recurrent Test, but you already have an FTN in that case. You simply must know what it is to provide it to the testing center.

If you have not yet taken an FAA Knowledge Test, you have to Register on IACRA and get an FTN. After taking your initial Knowledge Test, this is the same place you will go to apply for your Part 107 certificate.

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On IACRA, create an account as an "Applicant" and accept the "Terms of Service".

IACRA registration

On the subsequent page, create your account including your full name (as it will appear on your FAA Airman Certificate) along with security questions (to recover your account) and a user ID and password.

For the Recurrent Test, just keep your Certificate of Achievement proving that you have taken the FAASafety.gov online course to remain current.

 


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Russ Still is the founder and chief instructor at Gold Seal. He is an ATP with CFI, CFII, and IGI instructor certificates. He is also an FAA Gold Seal instructor and 8-time Master CFI. Russ holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Florida.

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