FAA Renews Pilot Exam Registration Data Collection Approval
Published Date: 4/10/2026
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Summary
The FAA is renewing its approval to collect info when people register for the Airman Knowledge Test, which is needed to get pilot certificates or ratings. This update won’t cost you extra but helps keep the testing process smooth and fair. If you have thoughts, you can share them by June 9, 2026!
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FAA Airman Test Registration Renewal
The FAA renewed Office of Management and Budget approval to collect information when you register for an Airman Knowledge Test that is required to obtain an FAA certificate or rating. This renewal covers about 290,000 respondents annually and keeps the registration collection in place.
Personal Data Collected and Stored
When you register for an Airman Knowledge Test, the FAA collects and stores electronically the following: name, FAA Tracking Number (FTN), physical address, date of birth, email address, photo identification, photo, phone number, test authorization (credentials), and previous number of test attempts. The information is used to determine identity and eligibility for FAA certification requirements.
Estimated Time Burden for Registration
The FAA estimates the average burden per registration response is 2 minutes. At 290,000 respondents, that equals 580,000 minutes or 9,666 hours of total annual burden.
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