# AC 187-1A: Flight Standards Service Schedule of Charges Outside the United States

- Type: Advisory circular (guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it)
- Status: Historical
- Version in force: [AC 187-1V](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1), approved September 29, 2026. This is a historical version
- Approved: September 24, 2004
- Last reviewed: September 12, 2024
- Family: AC 187-1
- Cancels: [AC 187-1](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1)
- Cancelled by: [AC 187-1B](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1B)
- 14 CFR parts: 187, 61, 63, 65, 141, 142, 145, 147, 183
- Pages: 4
- PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/5c/19/5c192428a6aa86af35d24c218958c62e863d63c90c64fae1db95473f3b3ddc14
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/83241A085EC4035086256F230059384F.0001
- DRS record last changed: November 21, 2025
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1A

## Versions

- [AC 187-1V](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1) (Current), approved Sep 29, 2026, 8 pages. Effective Date: 10/1/26
- [AC 187-1U](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1U) (Historical), approved Oct 1, 2025, 8 pages
- [AC 187-1T](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1T) (Historical), approved Sep 16, 2024, 8 pages
- [AC 187-1S](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1S) (Historical), approved Aug 15, 2023, 8 pages
- [AC 187-1R](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1R) (Historical), approved Sep 26, 2022, 8 pages
- [AC 187-1Q](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1Q) (Historical), approved Sep 2, 2021, 7 pages
- [AC 187-1P](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1P) (Historical), approved Sep 29, 2020, 7 pages
- [AC 187-1N](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1N) (Historical), approved Oct 18, 2019, 8 pages
- [AC 187-1M](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1M) (Historical), approved Sep 26, 2018, 8 pages
- [AC 187-1L](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1L) (Historical), approved Sep 22, 2017, 7 pages
- [AC 187-1K](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1K) (Historical), approved Sep 8, 2016, 7 pages
- [AC 187-1J](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1J) (Historical), approved Sep 15, 2015, 6 pages
- [AC 187-1H](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1H) (Historical), approved Sep 24, 2014, 5 pages
- [AC 187-1G](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1G) (Historical), approved Sep 20, 2013, 6 pages
- [AC 187-1F](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1F) (Historical), approved Sep 28, 2012, 6 pages
- [AC 187-1E](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1E) (Historical), approved Sep 30, 2011, 6 pages
- [AC 187-1D](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1D) (Historical), approved Sep 29, 2010, 6 pages
- [AC 187-1C](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1C) (Historical), approved May 14, 2009, 6 pages
- [AC 187-1B](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1B) (Historical), approved Mar 28, 2008, 6 pages
- [AC 187-1A](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1A) (Historical), approved Sep 24, 2004, 4 pages
- [AC 187-1](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1?v=694F9A06E39025F386256A71006ED52D) (Historical), approved Mar 31, 1995, 8 pages

## Text

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### Page 1

Subject: FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE Date: 9/24/04 AC No: 187-1A SCHEDULE OF CHARGES OUTSIDE Initated by: AFS-50 Change:

**THE UNITED STATES**

1. PURPOSE. This advisory circular (AC) transmits a schedule of charges for services of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards Service (AFS) aviation safety inspectors (ASI) outside the United States. The methodology for determining these charges and the initial charges developed by this methodology were established by rulemaking action to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 187, Docket No. 27809; Notice No. 94-24, Fees for Certification Services and Approvals Performed Outside the United States. The rulemaking established that these fees would be published in an AC.

2. CANCELLATION. AC 187-1, Flight Standards Service Schedule of Charges Outside the United States, dated March 31, 1995, is canceled.

3. RELATED 14 CFR SECTIONS. Each charge listed in Appendix 1 refers to an FAA activity described in 14 CFR. Specific 14 CFR reference is listed beside each category of service and charge.

Generally, these charges refer to: 14 CFR part 187, Appendix A - Methodology for Computation of Fees For Certification Services Preformed Outside the United States; 14 CFR parts 61, 63, and 65 - airmen certification; 14 CFR parts 141, 142, 145, and 147 – Schools and other Certificated Agencies; and 14 CFR part 183 – Representatives of the Administrator.

4. APPENDIX CHANGES. FAA plans to review the actual costs incurred in the services listed in Appendix 1, at the beginning of each fiscal year, using the same fee methodology described in 14 CFR part 187, Appendix A. FAA will amend the schedule of charges on an annual basis to either increase or decrease fees, as needed. Each amended schedule would be published in the Federal Register and updated in a revision to this AC.

5. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES. Comments or inquiries regarding this publication should be directed to:

Federal Aviation Administration International Programs & Policy Division, AFS-50 800 Independence Avenue, SW.

Washington, DC 20591

James J. Ballough Director, Flight Standards Service

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Appendix 1 APPENDIX 1.

**SCHEDULE OF SERVICES**

**FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE**

Category of Service 14 CFR Reference Charge I. TRANSPORTATION AND SUBSISTENCE CHARGES All Categories of Services Transportation and subsistence will be assessed to applicants in addition to the charge published below for certification actions requiring travel from the duty station actual cost

II. AIRMAN CERTIFICATION All Categories of Airmen Authorizations for knowledge or practical tests (if different from those specified below) Parts 61, 63, 65 $69 Special medical check Part 67 $274 49 U.S.C.re-exam Parts 61, 63, 65 $356 Inspector review for all tests, approvals, ratings given by designated examiners and evaluators Parts 61, 63, 65 $69 Pilots Each knowledge test, including: tests for initial issue or renewal of a certificate or rating, restriction and limitation removals, reissuances, determination of knowledge based on military experience in the categories below:

Private Pilot Part 61.103 $69 Recreational Pilot Part 61.96 $69 Commercial Pilot Part 61.123 $69 Airline Transport Pilot Part 61.153 or Part 61.159 $69 Instrument Rating Part 61.65 or Part 61.75 $69 Flight Instructor:

Fundamental of Instructing Part 61.183 $69 Written, other than gyroplane Part 61.183 $69 Written for gyroplane Part 61.183 $69 Ground instructor Part 143.3 $69

Each practical test (oral, flight, simulated flight increments, or combined), for initial award, renewal of a certificate or rating, restriction & limitation removals, reissuances, determination of knowledge based on military competence in the categories below

Student pilot Part 61.83 $55 Recreational Pilot Part 61.96(e) $425 Private pilot Part 61.103 $425 Commercial pilot Part 61.123 $425 Commercial Pilot limited to VFR Part 61.129(a) $425 Commercial pilot reissue certificate Part 61.11 $425 Airline transport pilot Part 61.157 or Part 61.163 $685 Airline transport pilot, applicant without IFR rating Part 61.157 or Part 61.163 or Part 61.65 $685 Instrument rating Part 61.65 or Part 61.75 $438 Flight instructor:

Instrument rating Part 61.191 or Part 61.65 $493 Page 1

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Appendix 1

APPENDIX 1(Continued) Added category rating Part 61.191 or Part 61.63 $425 Added class rating Part 61.191 or Part 61.63 $425 Renewal Part 61.197 $274 Reinstatement Part 61.199(b) $274 Ground instructor Part 143.3 $69 Type rating with instrument rating Part 61.63 or Part 61.157 or Part 61.163 $630

Type rating without instrument rating Part 61.63 $630 Category rating Part 61.63 or Part 61.165 $630 Class rating Part 61.63 $630 Special purpose pilot on basis of foreign certificate Part 61.75 $116 Special purpose pilot on basis of aircraft lease Part 61.77(e)(4) $116 Pilot proficiency check - 12 month Part 61.58(b) $507 Pilot proficiency check - 24 month Part 61.58(c) $507 Instrument Competency check Part 61.57 $548 Statement of demonstrated ability Part61.13(d) $548 Category II authorization Part 61.57 $548 Category III authorization Part 61.58 $548 Pilot-in-command in lieu of type rating Letter of Authorization Part 61.31(b) or Part 61.31(h)(3) $795 Aerobatic competence authorization Part 91 $548 Pilot knowledge/skill authorization Parts 91, 125, 133, 135, 137 $548 Flight instructor simulator authorization Parts 121, 135 $548

Flight Engineers Each knowledge test, including: initial, renewal, added ratings, restriction removals, reissuances, and tests based on military competence Part 63.65(a) &

(b) $69 Each practical test (oral, flight, or combined) for initials, renewals, added ratings, simulators, restriction removals, reissuances, including tests based on military competency Part 63.33(b)(1) $685 Special purpose flight engineer based on foreign license (initial, renewal, VFR or IFR, with or without medical) Part 63.42 $116 Special purpose flight engineer based on aircraft lease (initial, renewal, VFR or IFR,with or without medical) Part 63.23 $116

Flight Navigators Each knowledge test, including: initial, renewal, added ratings, restriction removals, reissuances, and tests based on military competence Part 63.53(a) $69 Each practical test (oral, flight, or combined) for initials, renewals, added ratings, simulators, restriction removals, reissuances, including tests based on military competency Part 63.57 $685

Aircraft Dispatchers Each knowledge test, including: initial, renewal, added ratings, restriction removals, reissuances, and tests based on military competence Part 63.55(a) $69 Each practical test (oral, flight, or combined) for initials, renewals, added ratings, simulators, restriction removals, reissuances, including tests based on military competency - competency for airplane or helicopter Part 65.59 $685

Mechanics Each knowledge test, including: initial, renewal, added ratings, restriction removals, reissuances, and tests based on military competence - general, airframe, or powerplant Part 65.71(a) or Part 65.77 $69 Each practical test for initials, renewals, added ratings, restriction removals, reissuances

- airframe or powerplant Part 65.79 $863 Page 2

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Appendix 1

APPENDIX 1 (Continued) Inspection Authorization Inspection Authorization (IA) - initial Part 65.91 $671 Inspection Authorization (IA) - renewal Part 65.93 $123

Repairmen Initial, renewal, added rating Part 65.101 $260

Parachute Riggers Each knowledge test, including: initial, renewal, added ratings, restriction removals, reissuances, and tests based on military competence - senior or master Part 65.115(a);

Part 65.117;

Part 65.119(b) $69 Each practical test for initials, renewals, added ratings, restriction removals, reissuances, including tests based on military competence Part 65.115(c) $754

Designation of Examiners For all categories - Includes knowledge and practical tests, initials, added ratings, renewals, restriction removals, reissuances in the categories below:

Pilot examiners: Part 183.23 Large turbine $1,644 Pilot proficiency $754 Knowledge test examiner $1,096 Airmen certification representative $685 Other types as the FAA may designate Part 183.11(b) $1,644 Aircraft dispatch examiner (DADE) Part 183.25(f) $1,644 Flight engineer examiner (DFEE) Part 183.25(d) $1,644 Flight navigator examiner (DFNE) Part 183.25(e) $1,644 Designated airworthiness Representative (DAR) - initial Part 183.33 $754 Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) - renewal Part 183.33 $274 Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME) - initial Part 183.25(a) $863 Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME) - renewal Part 183.25(a) $315 Designated Parachute Rigger Examiner (DPRE) - initial Part 183.25(b) $863 Designated Parachute Rigger Examiner (DPRE) - renewal Part 183.25(b) $315 Other designees as the FAA may designate Part 183.11(b) $863

**III. AIR AGENCIES**

Repair station certification/approval/authorization/inspection actions Part 145, Subpart C $137 per inspector hour Pilot school certification/approval/authorization/inspection actions Part 141 $137 per inspector hour Airmen training centers certification/approval/authorization/inspection actions Part 142 $137 per inspector hour Aviation maintenance technician schools certification/approval/authorization /inspection actions Part 147 $137 per inspector hour

NOTE: Current fees for the services described in the Schedule of Services are published in the "Notices" section of this Federal Register. Future changes to the

current fees also will be published in the "Notices" section of the Federal Register.

A fee is effective on the date of its publication in the "Notices" section of the Federal Register.

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