AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FAA FORM 8710-1
I.
APPLICATION INFORMATION. Mark “X” in all appropriate blocks(s).
Note: Please enter all dates in eight digits as MM/DD/YYYY.
Use numeric characters, (e.g. 01/01/2014).
Block A. Name. Enter full legal name (Last, First, Middle). If your full legal name is
more than 50 characters, use no more than one middle name for record purposes. Do not
change the name on subsequent applications unless it is done in accordance with 14 CFR
part 61.25. If you do not have a middle name, enter “NMN.” If you have a middle
initial only, indicate “Initial only.” Indicate if you are a Jr., II, or III.
Block B. Social Security Number.
Enter either your 9-digit social security
number, “Do Not Use” or “None” if you are not a U.S. citizen. If entering a social
security number, only enter a 9-digit U.S. social security number (optional). See
supplemental Privacy Act Information.
Block C. Date of Birth.
Enter your date of birth in the following format:
MM/DD/YYYY. Check for accuracy. Verify that DOB is the same as it is on the
medical certificate.
Block D. Place of Birth.
If you were born in the USA, enter the city and state where
you were born. If the city is unknown, enter the county and state. If you were born outside
the USA, enter the name of the city and country where you were born.
Block E1. Residential Address.
Enter your complete residential address. This must
include street number, city, state, and zip code. If the applicant has a foreign address, the
country must be stated. If a residential address does not exist, a map or written directions
to the applicant’s physical residence must be attached to the application. Verify that the
numbers are not transposed.
Block E2. Mailing Address.
Enter your mailing address, if different than block E1.
This may be a residence, post office box, rural route, flight school address, personal mail
box (PMB), commercial address, or other mail drop location, as applicable. The address
provided in block E2, if any, will be printed on the permanent airman certificate. If you
want your airman certificate mailed to an address other than provided in blocks E1 or E2,
you will need to provide instructions on a separate attachment or in the remarks section
of the form.
Block F. Citizenship/Nationality.
Mark USA if you are a U.S. Citizen or
legally naturalized U.S. Citizen. If you are not a U.S. citizen, mark “Other” and enter
the country where you are a legal citizen. To claim Dual Citizenship the applicant
must present appropriate documentation of citizenship for each country.
Block G. Do you read, speak, write and understand the English language?
Mark yes or no. If you answered “No” and it is due to medical reasons, an operating
limitation will be placed on the airman certificate.
Block H. Height.
Enter your height in inches. Example: 5’8” would be entered as
68 in. No fractions, use whole inches only.
Block I. Weight.
Enter your weight in pounds. No fractions, use whole pounds
only.
Block J. Hair Color.
Spell out the color of your hair. Choose from the following:
bald, black, blond, brown, gray, red or white. If you wear a wig or toupee, enter the color
of your hair under the wig or toupee.
Block K. Eye Color.
Spell out the color of your eyes. Choose from the following:
black, blue, brown, gray, green, or hazel.
Block L. Sex.
Mark either Male or Female as appropriate.
Block M. Do You Hold or Have You Ever Held An FAA Pilot
Certificate?
Mark yes or no. (NOTE: A student pilot certificate is a pilot
certificate.) If. Yes, complete Blocks M1, M2, and M3.
Block M1. Grade of Certificate.
Enter the grade of the FAA pilot certificate
you hold (i.e., Student, Recreational, Private, Commercial, or ATP). DO NOT
enter flight instructor certificate information.
Block M2. Certificate Number.
Enter your current FAA certificate number as it
appears on the pilot certificate.
Block M3. Date Issued.
Enter the date your pilot certificate was last issued.
Block N. Do You Hold, or Have You Ever Held a Medical Certificate?
Mark
applicable boxes. If yes, complete blocks N1, N2, and N3.
Block N1. Class of Medical Certificate.
Enter the class as shown on the
medical certificate, (i.e., First, Second, or Third Class). If your most recent medical
certificate which was valid at some point after July 14
th
, 2006 has expired and you are
operating under BasicMed, enter “BASICMED” in this field.
Block N2. Name of Medical Examiner.
Enter the medical examiner’s name
as shown on your medical certificate. If you are operating under BasicMed, leave
blank.
Block N3. Date Issued.
Enter the date your medical certificate was issued. If you are
operating under BasicMed, leave blank.
Block O. Narcotics Drugs.
Mark appropriate block. Only mark “Yes” if you
have actually been convicted. If you have been charged with a violation which has not
been adjudicated, mark “No.” Do not include alcohol offenses involving a motor vehicle
mode of transportation as those are covered on the FAA Form 8500-8, Medical
application.
Block O1. Date of Final Conviction. If block “N” was marked “Yes” provide
the date of final conviction.
II.
CERTIFICATE OR RATING APPLIED FOR ON BASIS OF: Block
A. Completion of Required Test.
1. Aircraft to be used. (If flight test required) – Enter the make and model of each
aircraft used or represented. If a flight simulation training device (FSTD) is used,
indicate Level of Device(s).
2. Total time in this aircraft and/or approved full flight simulator (FFS) or flight
training device (FTD) (Hrs.) – (2a) Enter the total Flight Time (2b) Enter Pilot-In-
Command (PIC) Flight Time.
Block B. U.S. Military Competence Or Experience. Enter your branch of
service, date rated as a U.S. military pilot, and your rank or grade. In block 4a and 4b,
enter the make and model of each military manned aircraft used to qualify (as
appropriate). ATD, FTD, or FFS time cannot be used.
Block C. Graduate of an Approved Course.
1.
Name, Location, Certification Number of Training Agency/Center, as shown on the
graduation certificate. Indicate if this was a part 142 training center.
2. Curriculum From Which Graduated. Enter name of curriculum and level,
category, and/or type rating, as applicable.
3. Date. Date of graduation from indicated course.
Note: Approved course graduate must also complete block A “Completion of
Test or Activity,” if the course is not part of an Air Agency or a part 142
Training Center.
Block D. Holder of Foreign License.
1.
Country that Issued the Foreign Pilot License.
2. Grade Of Foreign Pilot License (i.e. private, commercial, etc).
3. Number. Number which appears on the foreign license.
4. Ratings. Enter the FAA equivalent only ratings that appear on the foreign license.
Indicate the ratings as they will appear on the FAA Certificate (i.e. ASEL, AMEL,
ROTORCRAFT HELICOPTER, CE-500, etc).
Block E. Completion of Air Carrier’s Training Program.
1.
Name of air carrier.
2. Date program was started.
3. Identify the training program accomplished.
III.
RECORD OF PILOT TIME. At a minimum, the applicant should complete the
blocks applicable to the certificate or rating sought; however, it is recommended that all
pilot time be entered. If decimal points are utilized, ensure that they are legible. Time
entered in the “Class Totals” block should reflect time in aircraft class for the certificate
or rating sought with this application. The time entered for an FFS, FTD, and/or ATD
may be credited towards the total time in the category, class, and instrument time as
permitted by the regulations. Add any Flight Engineer time used for ATP in remarks
section.
IV.
HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A NOTICE OF
DISAPPROVAL OR BEEN DENIED FOR ANY REASON
FOR THE CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING
FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING?
Mark “Yes” or “No” as
appropriate.
V.
APPLICANT’S CERTIFICATION.
A.
Signature. Sign your name.
B. Date. The date you signed the application.
FAA Form 8710-1 (10-17) Supersedes Previous Edition iv