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14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–14 Edition) 

§ 61.39 

(6) Use any material or aid during the 

period that the test is being given, un-
less specifically authorized to do so by 
the Administrator; and 

(7) Intentionally cause, assist, or par-

ticipate in any act prohibited by this 
paragraph. 

(b) An applicant who the Adminis-

trator finds has committed an act pro-
hibited by paragraph (a) of this section 
is prohibited, for 1 year after the date 
of committing that act, from: 

(1) Applying for any certificate, rat-

ing, or authorization issued under this 
chapter; and 

(2) Applying for and taking any test 

under this chapter. 

(c) Any certificate or rating held by 

an applicant may be suspended or re-
voked if the Administrator finds that 
person has committed an act prohib-
ited by paragraph (a) of this section. 

§ 61.39

Prerequisites for practical 

tests. 

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs 

(b), (c), and (e) of this section, to be eli-
gible for a practical test for a certifi-
cate or rating issued under this part, 
an applicant must: 

(1) Pass the required knowledge test: 
(i) Within the 24-calendar-month pe-

riod preceding the month the applicant 
completes the practical test, if a 
knowledge test is required; or 

(ii) Within the 60-calendar month pe-

riod preceding the month the applicant 
completes the practical test for those 
applicants who complete the airline 
transport pilot certification training 
program in § 61.156 and pass the knowl-
edge test for an airline transport pilot 
certificate with a multiengine class 
rating after July 31, 2014; 

(2) Present the knowledge test report 

at the time of application for the prac-
tical test, if a knowledge test is re-
quired; 

(3) Have satisfactorily accomplished 

the required training and obtained the 
aeronautical experience prescribed by 
this part for the certificate or rating 
sought; 

(4) Hold at least a third-class medical 

certificate, if a medical certificate is 
required; 

(5) Meet the prescribed age require-

ment of this part for the issuance of 
the certificate or rating sought; 

(6) Have an endorsement, if required 

by this part, in the applicant’s logbook 
or training record that has been signed 
by an authorized instructor who cer-
tifies that the applicant— 

(i) Has received and logged training 

time within 2 calendar months pre-
ceding the month of application in 
preparation for the practical test; 

(ii) Is prepared for the required prac-

tical test; and 

(iii) Has demonstrated satisfactory 

knowledge of the subject areas in 
which the applicant was deficient on 
the airman knowledge test; and 

(7) Have a completed and signed ap-

plication form. 

(b) An applicant for an airline trans-

port pilot certificate with an airplane 
category multiengine class rating or an 
airline transport pilot certificate with 
an airplane type rating may take the 
practical test with an expired knowl-
edge test only if the applicant passed 
the knowledge test after July 31, 2014, 
and is employed: 

(1) As a flightcrew member by a part 

119 certificate holder conducting oper-
ations under parts 125 or 135 of this 
chapter at the time of the practical 
test and has satisfactorily accom-
plished that operator’s approved pilot- 
in-command training or checking pro-
gram; or 

(2) As a flightcrew member by a part 

119 certificate holder conducting oper-
ations under part 121 of this chapter at 
the time of the practical test and has 
satisfactorily accomplished that opera-
tor’s approved initial training pro-
gram; or 

(3) By the U.S. Armed Forces as a 

flight crewmember in U.S. military air 
transport operations at the time of the 
practical test and has completed the 
pilot in command aircraft qualification 
training program that is appropriate to 
the pilot certificate and rating sought. 

(c) An applicant for an airline trans-

port pilot certificate with a rating 
other than those ratings set forth in 
paragraph (b) of this section may take 
the practical test for that certificate or 
rating with an expired knowledge test 
report, provided that the applicant is 
employed: 

(1) As a flightcrew member by a part 

119 certificate holder conducting oper-
ations under parts 125 or 135 of this 

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