Flight Instructor Airplane · Area II: Technical Subject Areas

Task K. Endorsements and Logbook Entries

FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

10 elements
  • AI.II.K.K1
    Required logbook entries for instruction given.
  • AI.II.K.K2
    Required student pilot pre-solo knowledge test, solo endorsements, and logbook entries.
  • AI.II.K.K3
    Other required pilot logbook endorsements (e.g., Class B Airspace, Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR)).
  • AI.II.K.K4
    Preparation of a recommendation for a pilot practical test, including appropriate logbook entry and relevant certificate/rating application for:
  • AI.II.K.K4a
    Initial pilot certification
  • AI.II.K.K4b
    Additional pilot certification
  • AI.II.K.K4c
    Additional aircraft qualification
  • AI.II.K.K5
    Endorsement of a pilot logbook for the satisfactory completion of an FAA flight review.
  • AI.II.K.K6
    Required flight instructor records.
  • AI.II.K.K7
    Flight instructor renewal and reinstatement requirements.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

1 elements
  • AI.II.K.R1
    Endorsements without appropriate limitations or expiration dates.
Skill elements and task objectives

This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).