FAA Practical Exam Re-Take after Discontinuance and then Disapproval
Asked by: blueridge407 7513 views Commercial Pilot, FAA Regulations
I'm attempting to gain some clarification on Part 61 regulations concerning time periods for a re-take of an FAA practical exam. I'm aware that after a discontinuance that you have 60 days from the date of the discontinuance to complete the exam, otherwise, the exam will have to be taken in full.
I had to discontinue the practical portion of my exam for commercial single engine in the middle of December due to a maintenance issue with the aircraft. I was then given my letter of discontinuance and it noted the date I had to complete the exam by otherwise I must retake the entire test. I was able to retake the exam prior to that date, however, this exam resulted in a disapproval.
My question is, when does the 60 day clock stop/start? I know it started when I recieved my discontinuance, but does this clock continue to run even after I've recieved a disapproval? or does it now reset to 60 days from the date I receieved my disapproval before I have to retake the entire exam again?
I've read §61.39 f & g, but i've also read §61.43 f,1. 61.39 would seem to imply you have 60 days from the date the test began to complete the exam as a pass, anything beyond the 60 days results in a complete re-take of both the oral and practical. The 61.43 seems to leave it open that you have 60 days from the date of discontinuance or disapproval to retake the exam.