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Flight Engineer
Use Supplement CT8080-6A


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

*For additional information on added rating tests, refer to FAA Order 8080.6, Conduct of Airman Knowledge Tests, ‘Eligibility Requirements' Chapter.

Acceptable forms of authorization for ALL BASIC tests listed above:
  • FAA or International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) member nation unrestricted commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating; or airline transport pilot certificate not limited to visual flight rules (VFR).
  • FAA Form 8060-7, Airman's Authorization for Written Test. (Order 8900.1, Vol. 5, Ch. 4, Sec. 1, Par. 5-982) (14 CFR §§ 63.35(c) and 63.37 (b))
Acceptable form of authorization for ALL ADDED RATING tests listed above:
  • Flight engineer certificate or an Airman Knowledge Test Report for a flight engineer original class rating.
Acceptable forms of retest authorization for ALL tests listed above:
  • Original failed, passing, or expired test report, provided the applicant still has the test report in his or her possession. (If the applicant no longer possesses the original test report, he or she may present an ‘expired test/credit' letter issued by the Airmen Certification Branch.)
Retesting policy for ALL tests listed above:
  • An applicant retesting AFTER FAILURE, within 30 days of the failing the knowledge test, is required to submit the applicable test report indicating failure, along with an endorsement from an authorized instructor who gave the applicant the required additional training. The endorsement must certify the applicant is competent to pass the test. (14 CFR § 63.41) An applicant retesting, more than 30 days after failing the knowledge test, is only required to submit the applicable test report indicating failure. The original failed test report presented as authorization must be retained by the proctor and attached to the applicable sign-in/out log.

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