FAA Renews Flight Engineer Certification Forms
Published Date: 7/20/2026
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Summary
The FAA is asking for your thoughts on bringing back a form that flight engineers and navigators use to get certified and for schools to get their training approved. This restart is needed because of past delays from a government shutdown and staff changes. If you’re involved in flight training or certification, now’s the time to weigh in before August 19, 2026—no extra costs, just your feedback!
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Applicants Must Submit Form 8400-3
If you are applying for a flight engineer or flight navigator certificate, you must submit FAA Form 8400-3 so the FAA can determine your eligibility under 14 CFR part 63. The FAA estimates the average burden is 12 hours per response and an estimated total annual burden of 231 hours; the agency is requesting public comments by August 19, 2026.
Training Schools Must Renew Course Approvals
Flight engineer training schools must submit applications for approval of related training courses and will renew approval for one course every 24 months, with revisions submitted as necessary. The FAA estimates an average burden of 12 hours per response and a total annual burden of 231 hours across respondents; comments are invited through August 19, 2026.
Form 8400-3 Also Covers Other Airmen Roles
FAA Form 8400-3 is a multiple-use form that is also used by control tower operators and aircraft dispatchers when applying for airman certificates or ratings. The FAA states the form and related course-approval submissions are being reinstated and is seeking comments by August 19, 2026; the estimated average burden is 12 hours per response.
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