FAA-CT-8080-8D - Computer Testing Supplement for Inspection Authorization

Sep 23, 2026

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Computer Testing Supplement for Inspection Authorization (IA) supports IA testing at selected testing centers under the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration. Applicants use FAA-CT-8080-8D to answer computer-assisted IA airman knowledge test questions. The supplement provides selected excerpts from advisory circulars, airworthiness directives, the Code of Federal Regulations, type certificate data sheets, aircraft specifications, FAA orders, and forms, and clarifies that references are for testing only.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages675

Reading Time28 h 21 min

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Preface

SECTION I—Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)

14 CFR part 1, Deﬁnitions and Abbreviations

14 CFR part 23, Airworthiness Standards

14 CFR part 27, Airworthiness Standards

14 CFR part 39, Airworthiness Directives

14 CFR part 43, Maintenance and Alteration

14 CFR part 45, Identiﬁcation and Registration Marking

14 CFR part 91, General Operating and Flight Rules

ii Computer Testing Supplement for Inspection Authorization 2008 U.S. Department of Transportation FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Flight Standards Service ii Preface This publication was prepared by the Flight Standards Service of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the speciﬁc purpose of Inspection Authorization (IA) testing at selected testing centers. Applicants for Inspection Authorization Certiﬁcates will be required to use FAA-CT-8080-8D, Computer Testing Supplement for Inspection Authorization, to answer the computer-assisted IA airman knowledge test questions. The supplement material consists of excerpts of selected advisary circulars, airworthiness directives, Code of Federal Regulations, type certiﬁcate data sheets, aircraft speciﬁcations, FAA orders, and forms. Applicants should note that reference material contained in this supplement is for testing purposes only. To ensure current material is available for use in day-to-day certiﬁcation activities, users should be aware that they must initiate and order the publications desired, and maintain contact with the managing FAA ofﬁce for the latest information, forms, and guidance. FAA-CT-8080-8D supercedes FAA-CT-8080-8C, Computer Testing Supplement for Inspection Authorization, dated 2005, Series B. Comments regarding FAA-CT-8080-8D should be sent, in email form, to the following address. [AFS630comments@faa.gov](AFS630comments@faa.gov) iv Table of Contents Preface ............................................................................................................................................................ iii SECTION I—TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (14 CFR) ....................................... 1-1 14 CFR part 1, Deﬁnitions and Abbreviations ................................................................................1-3 to 1-23 14 CFR part 23, Airworthiness Standards: Normal, Utility, Acrobatic, and Commuter Category Airplanes .........................................................................................................................1-25 to 1-65 Subpart A—General ........................................................................................................................................ 1-25 to 1-26 Subpart B—Flight ............................................................................................................................................ 1-26 to 1-27 Subpart F—Equipment .................................................................................................................................... 1-28 to 1-52 Subpart G—Operating Limitations and Information ....................................................................................... 1-52 to 1-64 Appendix G—Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ................................................................................ 1-64 to 1-65 14 CFR part 27, Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft ...................................1-67 to 1-94 Subpart A—General .....................................................................................................................................................1-67 Subpart B—Flight ............................................................................................................................................ 1-68 to 1-69 Subpart F—Equipment .................................................................................................................................... 1-69 to 1-84 Subpart G—Operating Limitations and Information ....................................................................................... 1-84 to 1-93 Appendix A—Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ................................................................................ 1-93 to 1-94 14 CFR part 39, Airworthiness Directives ..............................................................................

FAQs

What is FAA-CT-8080-8D used for?

FAA-CT-8080-8D is required for applicants to answer computer-assisted Inspection Authorization (IA) airman knowledge test questions at selected testing centers.

What kinds of reference materials does the supplement include?

It consists of excerpts from selected advisory circulars, airworthiness directives, the Code of Federal Regulations, type certificate data sheets, aircraft specifications, FAA orders, and forms.

Are the references inside the supplement for real-world certification guidance?

No. The document states that reference material contained in the supplement is for testing purposes only, and users must order the desired publications for day-to-day certification activities.

Sep 23, 2026

Uploaded by Franzy