# AC 187-1C: 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: May 14, 2009
- Last reviewed: September 12, 2024
- Family: AC 187-1
- Cancels: [AC 187-1B](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1B)
- Cancelled by: [AC 187-1D](https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1D)
- 14 CFR parts: 61, 63, 65, 141, 142, 145, 147, 183, 187
- Pages: 6
- PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/01/e7/01e7b82af1383092e0bfba61ba9916b66988aa36864aa28cb372d9a62671690f
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B38E4A75D8E55CAE862575B6004E937A.0001
- DRS record last changed: November 21, 2025
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ac/187-1C

## 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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U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular Subject: Flight Standards Service Schedule of Charges Outside the United States Date: 5/14/09 Initiated by: AFS-50 AC No: 187-1C Change:

1. PURPOSE. This advisory circular (AC) transmits an updated 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 the rulemaking action to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 187, Docket No. 27809 and Notice 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. EFFECTIVE DATE. The effective date of this AC is June 1, 2009.

3. CANCELLATION. This AC cancels AC 187-1B, Flight Standards Service Schedule of Charges Outside the United States, dated March 28, 2008.

4. RELATED 14 CFR REFERENCES. Each charge listed in Appendix 1 refers to an FAA activity described in FAA regulations. The specific regulatory reference is listed beside each category of service and charge. Generally, these charges refer to 14 CFR:

• Parts 61, 63, and 65 (airman certification);

• Parts 141, 142, 145, and 147 (air agency certification);

• Part 183, Representatives of the Administrator; and

• Part 187, Appendix A, Methodology for Computation of Fees for Certification Services Performed Outside the United States.

5. APPENDIX CHANGES. The FAA plans to review the actual costs incurred in the services listed in Appendix 1 at the beginning of each fiscal year (FY). The FAA will do this using the same fee methodology described in part 187, appendix A. The FAA will amend the schedule of charges on an annual basis to either increase or decrease fees, as needed. The FAA will publish each amended schedule in the Federal Register (FR) and updated in a change to this AC.

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6. COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES. Direct comments or inquiries regarding this AC to:

Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards Service International Programs and Policy Division, AFS-50 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591

ORIGINAL SIGNED BY John McGraw for

John M. Allen Director, Flight Standards Service

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Appendix 1 APPENDIX 1. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES, FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE,

SCHEDULE OF CHARGES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES 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 city.

Part 187, Appendix A(j) Actual cost

II. AIRMAN CERTIFICATION All Categories of Airmen Authorizations for written or practical tests.

Parts 61, 63, 65, and 183 $73 Special medical check. Part 67, § 67.401 $292 Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.) § 44709 re-exam. Part 13, § 13.19(a) $380 Inspector review for all tests, approvals, and ratings given by designated examiners and evaluators.

Parts 43, 61, 63, 65, and 142 $73

Pilots

1. Knowledge/Written Tests. Each knowledge/written test given by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) including: tests for initial issue or renewal of a certificate or rating, restriction and limitation removals, reissuances, and determination of knowledge based on military experience in the categories below:

Private pilot. § 61.103 $73 Recreational pilot. § 61.96 $73 Commercial pilot. § 61.123 $73 Airline transport pilot (ATP).

§ 61.153 or § 61.159 $73 Instrument rating. § 61.65 or § 61.75 $73 Flight instructor. § 61.183 $73 Ground instructor. § 61.213 $73 Fundamentals of instructing.

§§ 61.183 and

61.213 $73

2. Practical/Skill Tests. Each practical/skill test given by the FAA (oral, flight, simulated flight increments, or combined) for initial award, renewal of a certificate or rating, restriction and limit removals, reissue, and determination of knowledge based on military experience in the categories below:

Student pilot. § 61.83 $58 Recreational pilot. § 61.96 $453 Private pilot. § 61.103 $453 Commercial pilot. § 61.123 $453 Commercial pilot limited to visual flight rules (VFR). § 61.129(a) $453 ATP.

§§ 61.157 and 61.163 $730 Page 1

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Appendix 1 ATP, applicant without instrument flight rules (IFR) rating.

§§ 61.65, 61.157, and 61.163 $730 Instrument rating. §§ 61.65 and 61.75 $467 Flight instructor:

(a) Instrument rating.

§§ 61.65 and

61.191 $526

(b) Added category rating.

§§ 61.63 and

61.191 $453

(c) Added class rating.

§§ 61.63 and

61.191 $453

(d) Renewal. § 61.197 $292

(e) Reinstatement. § 61.199(b) $292 Type rating with instrument rating.

§§ 61.63, 61.157, and 61.163 $672 Type rating without instrument rating. § 61.63 $672 Category rating.

§§ 61.63 and

61.165 $672 Class rating. § 61.63 $672 Pilot proficiency or competency check.

Parts 91 subpart K, 125, 135, 141, 142, and §§ 61.58, and

121.441 $540 Instrument proficiency check. § 61.57(d) $584 Chief/assistant flight instructor proficiency check. Part 141 $540 Statement of demonstrated ability. § 61.13(b) $584 Category II authorization. § 61.67 $584 Category III authorization. § 61.68 $584 Pilot in command (PIC) in lieu of type rating letter of authorization (LOA). § 61.31(b) $847 Aerobatic competence authorization. Part 91 $584 Pilot knowledge/skill authorization.

Parts 91, 125, 133, 135, and 137 $584 Simulator flight instructor or simulator check airman authorization.

Parts 121, 125, 135, and 142 $584

3. Initial Issuance. Each initial issuance, renewal, added rating or restriction, restriction removal, reissuance, approval, and authorization (including those based on military competency).

Pilot certificate issued on the basis of a foreign license or certificate. § 61.75 $124 Special purpose pilot authorization issued on the basis of aircraft lease. § 61.77 $124 Flight instructor renewal without flight test. § 61.197 $73 Ground instructor renewal. § 61.217 $73 Type ratings.

§§ 61.55, 61.63, and 61.157 $73 Military competency. § 61.73 $73 Page 2

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Appendix 1 Certificate reissue.

§§ 61.11 and

61.13(b) $73

Flight Engineers (FE) Each knowledge/written test given by the FAA, including: initial, renewal, added ratings, restriction removals, and reissuances. § 63.35(a) & (b) $73 Each practical/skill test given by the FAA (oral, flight, or combined) for initials, renewals, added ratings, simulators, restriction removals, and reissuances (including tests based on military competency). § 63.33(b)(1) $730 Special purpose FE based on foreign license (initial, renewal). § 63.42 $124 Special purpose FE based on aircraft lease (initial, renewal). § 63.23 $124

Flight Navigators Each knowledge/written test given by the FAA, including: initial, renewal, added ratings, restriction removals, and reissuances. § 63.53(a) $73 Each practical/ skill test (oral, flight, or combined) for initials, renewals, added ratings, simulators, restriction removals, and reissuances. § 63.57 $730 Special purpose FE based on aircraft lease (initial, renewal). § 63.23 $124

Aircraft Dispatchers Each knowledge/written test, including: initial, renewal, added ratings, restriction removals, and reissuances. § 65.55(a) $73 Each practical/skill test given by the FAA (oral, flight, or combined) for initials, renewals, added ratings, simulators, restriction removals, and reissuances. § 65.59 $730

Mechanics Each knowledge/written test given by the FAA, including: initial, renewal, added ratings, restriction removals, and reissuances (general, airframe, and powerplant).

§§ 65.71(a) and

65.77 $73 Each practical/skill test given by the FAA for initials, renewals, added ratings, restriction removals, and reissuances (airframe or powerplant). § 65.79 $920

Inspection Authorization (IA) IA – initial. § 65.91 $715 IA – renewal. § 65.93 $131

Repairmen Initial, renewal, or added rating. § 65.101 $277

Parachute Riggers Each knowledge/written test given by the FAA, including: initial, renewal, added ratings, restriction removals, reissuances, and tests based on military competence (senior or master).

§§ 65.115(a),

65.117, and

65.119(b) $73 Each practical/skill test given by the FAA for initials, renewals, added ratings, restriction removals, and reissuances (including tests based on military competency).

§§ 65.115 and

65.117 $803 Page 3

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Appendix 1 Designation of Representatives of the Administrator For all categories - Includes knowledge/written and practical/skill tests, initials, added ratings, renewals, restriction removals, and reissuances unless specified below.

Pilot examiners/evaluators:

§§ 142.55,

183.11(b), and

183.23 $1,752 Pilot proficiency.

§§ 142.49,

183.11(b) $803 Computer testing designee test center. § 183.11(b) $1,168 Airmen certification representative. § 183.11(b) $730 Aircraft dispatch examiner (ADE). § 183.25(f) $1,752 Flight Engineer Examiner (FEE). § 183.25(d) $1,752 Flight navigator examiner (FNE). § 183.25(e) $1,752 Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) – initial. § 183.33 $803 DAR – renewal. § 183.33 $292 Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME) – initial. § 183.25(a) $920 DME – renewal. § 183.25(a) $336 Designated Parachute Rigger Examiner (DPRE) – initial. § 183.25(b) $920 DPRE – renewal. § 183.25(b) $336 Other designees as the FAA may designate. § 183.11(b) $920

III. AIR AGENCIES Repair station certification/approval/authorization/inspection actions. Part 145 subpart B $146 per inspector per hour Pilot school certification/approval/authorization/flight simulation training device (FSTD)/inspection actions. Part 141 $146 per inspector per hour Airmen training centers certification/ approval/authorization/ FSTD/ inspection actions.

Part 142 and §§ 61.4, 121.407,

125.297 and

135.335 $146 per inspector per hour Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools (AMTS) certification/approval/authorization/inspection actions. Part 147 $146 per inspector per hour

NOTE: Current fees for the services described in this advisory circular (AC) are published in the "Notices" section of the Federal Register (FR). A fee is effective on the date of its publication in the "Notices" section of the FR.

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