FAA Reference Library

Handbooks & Guides

FAA handbooks for every aircraft category, instructor and maintenance references, knowledge testing supplements by test, and military publications.

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Pilot & Aircraft Handbooks

17 Publications

PHAK

Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

FAA-H-8083-25C · 515 source pages.

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AFH

Airplane Flying Handbook

FAA-H-8083-3C · 404 source pages.

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HFH

Helicopter Flying Handbook

FAA-H-8083-21B · 196 source pages. 2019 FAA edition. The FAA retired the Helicopter Instructor’s Handbook (FAA-H-8083-4) in February 2026 and identifies this book as its replacement for instructors and students.

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GFH

Glider Flying Handbook

FAA-H-8083-13B · 276 source pages. 2024 FAA edition.

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BFH

Balloon Flying Handbook

FAA-H-8083-11B · 283 source pages. 2024 FAA edition.

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PPH

Powered Parachute Flying Handbook

FAA-H-8083-29 · 154 source pages. 2007 FAA edition. The FAA also publishes a MOSAIC addendum; use the current addendum for sport-pilot rule changes.

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Weight Shift

Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook

FAA-H-8083-5 · 276 source pages. 2008 FAA edition. The FAA also publishes a MOSAIC addendum; use the current addendum for sport-pilot rule changes.

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IFH

Instrument Flying Handbook

FAA-H-8083-15B · 366 source pages.

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IPH

Instrument Procedures Handbook

FAA-H-8083-16B · 306 source pages. 2017 FAA edition.

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AWH

Aviation Weather Handbook

FAA-H-8083-28B · 511 source pages.

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RMH

Risk Management Handbook

FAA-H-8083-2A · 79 source pages.

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W&B

Aircraft Weight and Balance Handbook

FAA-H-8083-1B · 109 source pages.

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Seaplane

Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook

FAA-H-8083-23 · 83 source pages. 2004 FAA edition.

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UAS Study Guide

Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide

FAA-G-8082-22 · 88 source pages. 2016 FAA edition. Later changes to Part 107 may supersede this edition; consult the current regulations and ACS.

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Chart Guide

Aeronautical Chart Users’ Guide

Chart Users’ Guide · 9 July 2026 · 139 source pages.

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Plane Sense

Plane Sense – General Aviation Information

FAA-H-8083-19A · 97 source pages. 2008 FAA edition.

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Rotorcraft

Rotorcraft Flying Handbook

Gyroplane Information Only

FAA-H-8083-21 · 197 source pages. 2000 FAA edition. The FAA lists it for gyroplane information only; its index refers readers to the Helicopter Flying Handbook for current helicopter information.

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Instructor & Training Guides

1 Publication

AIH

Aviation Instructor’s Handbook

FAA-H-8083-9B · 228 source pages. 2020 FAA edition.

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Maintenance Handbooks

4 Publications

AMT General

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – General

FAA-H-8083-30B · 676 source pages. 2023 FAA edition.

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AMT Airframe

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Airframe

FAA-H-8083-31B · 1051 source pages. 2023 FAA edition.

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AMT Powerplant

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Powerplant

FAA-H-8083-32B · 500 source pages. 2023 FAA edition.

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Rigger Handbook

Parachute Rigger Handbook

FAA-H-8083-17A · 347 source pages. 2015 FAA edition with Change 1 (December 2015).

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Testing Resources & Supplements

9 Publications

FAA-CT-8080-2H

Sport, Recreational, Remote & Private Pilot

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Remote Pilot, and Private Pilot · 113 source pages.

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FAA-CT-8080-1E

Commercial Pilot

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Commercial Pilot · 82 source pages.

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FAA-CT-8080-3F

Instrument Rating

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Instrument Rating · 252 source pages. The FAA index lists an effective date of June 2027 for this supplement; confirm the testing provider’s current supplement before an exam.

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FAA-CT-8080-7D

Airline Transport Pilot & Aircraft Dispatcher

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Airline Transport Pilot and Aircraft Dispatcher · 500 source pages.

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FAA-CT-8080-5H

Flight, Ground & Sport Pilot Instructor

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor, and Sport Pilot Instructor · 68 source pages.

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FAA-CT-8080-4G

Aviation Maintenance Technician & Parachute Rigger

Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Aviation Maintenance Technician – General, Airframe, and Powerplant; and Parachute Rigger · 145 source pages.

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FAA-CT-8080-6A

Flight Engineer

Computer Testing Supplement for Flight Engineer · 41 source pages.

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FAA-CT-8080-8D

Inspection Authorization

Computer Testing Supplement for Inspection Authorization · 675 source pages.

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Testing Guidance

Airman Testing

70 source pages. Testing matrix revised September 25, 2026; Airman Testing Communication Advisories from February 2026 through the September 2026 Special Edition.

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Medical & Human Factors

4 Publications

AME Guide

Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners

Version 09/30/2026 · 957 source pages. Version updated September 30, 2026. The FAA revises the guide monthly; the next revision is expected October 28, 2026.

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Pilot OTC Guide

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Reference Guide

8 source pages. OTC guide dated August 28, 2024.

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BasicMed

1 source page. FAA page last updated June 3, 2026.

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Aeromedical Brochures

Aeromedical Safety Brochures

90 source pages.

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Military Publications

1 Publication

Naval Aerodynamics

Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators

NAVAIR 00-80T-80 · 434 source pages. Historical Navy aerodynamics reference hosted by the FAA; this is technical study material, not an operating regulation.

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