What is the purpose of FAA Form 8060-5?

• A. Notice of Disapproval for practical test applicants.
• B. Notice of certification denial.
• C. Notice of medical disqualification.
• D. Notice of flight instructor authorization.

Answer: (A)

Form 8060-5 is the FAA’s formal Notice of Disapproval issued when a practical test is not passed. It officially documents that the applicant’s attempt at earning the certificate or rating did not meet the required standards and outlines the next steps, such as remedial training or retesting, before another attempt can be scheduled. This form is specific to disapproval of a practical test and is not used for medical disqualification or flight instructor authorization, which involve different processes.