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Flight Engineer


Test
Code
FAA Test Name Questions Age Allotted
Time
Passing
Score
FEJ Flight Engineer Turbojet (Added Rating) 50 19 2.0 70
FEN Flight Engineer Reciprocating Engine (Basic) 80 19 3.0 70
FEP Flight Engineer Turboprop (Added Rating) 50 19 2.0 70
FER Flight Engineer Reciprocating Engine (Added Rating) 50 19 2.0 70
FET Flight Engineer Turboprop (Basic) 80 19 3.0 70
FEX Flight Engineer Turbojet (Basic) 80 19 3.0 70


Acceptable Forms of Authorization - Basic (airman applicant must possess ONE of the following):
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating, or airline transport pilot certificate not limited to visual flight rules (VFR).

  • Written statement, on company letterhead, signed by a company official, validating that the applicant meets one of the practical experience requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), part 63, section 63.37(b), subparagraphs 1, 2 or 3.

  • Logbook entry showing an accumulation of more than 200 hours as pilot in command, or second in command performing the functions of a pilot in command under the supervision of a pilot in command (14 CFR section 63.37 (b) (5)).

  • Logbook entry or endorsement for practical experience requirements as a flight engineer (14 CFR section 63.37 (b)(6)).

  • Completion, within the previous 90 days, of the ground portion of an approved part 63, appendix C, flight engineer training course for the applicable class rating (14 CFR section 63.37 (b)(7)).


Acceptable Forms of Authorization – Added Rating Tests:
  • Flight engineer certificate or an Airman Knowledge Test Report for a flight engineer original class rating.

Acceptable Forms of Authorization (for ALL tests listed above):
  • Failed, passing or expired Airman Knowledge Test Report, provided the applicant still has the ORIGINAL test report in his/her possession.  (See RETESTING explanation(s) below.)

  • "Expired test/credit" letter issued by the Airmen Certification Branch (in lieu of a duplicate Airman Knowledge Test Report).

Retesting:
  • Applicants retesting AFTER FAILURE are required to submit the applicable score report indicating failure, along with an endorsement from an authorized instructor who gave the applicant the additional training, and certifying the applicant is competent to pass the test.  The original failed test report presented as authorization must be retained by the proctor and attached to the applicable sign-in/out log.  The latest test taken will reflect the official score.

  • Applicants retesting IN AN ATTEMPT TO ACHIEVE A HIGHER PASSING SCORE may retake the same test for a better grade after 30 days.  The latest test taken will reflect the official score.  Applicants are required to submit the ORIGINAL applicable score report indicating previous passing score to the testing center prior to testing.  Testing center personnel must collect and destroy this report prior to issuing the new test report.

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