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Routing: FAA Flight Instructor Instrument, Airplane written (test code FII) topic guide

Routing carries 12% of the FAA Flight Instructor Instrument, Airplane written (test code FII) blueprint used in this course, the 4th-largest of its 8 weighted areas. It spans 7 concepts. The course teaches it in 1 study unit: Routing — Which Written(s) Do I Need?.

What Routing covers

  • FII test code and administration requirements — FAA AKT Matrix rev September 25, 2026 p.11
  • FII and IRA test authorization requirements — matrix p.11 authorization block
  • Additional instructor ratings and FOI under 14 CFR 61.191(b) — 14 CFR 61.191(b), eCFR current 2026-07-06
  • Distinguishing the FII and FIG test codes
  • Knowledge-test validity and retesting
  • The CFII checkride runs on a PTS, not an ACS: — faa.gov cfi_instrument_pts_9.pdf (FAA-S-8081-9E) + FR 2024-06644 IBR rule
  • Official volume/difficulty honesty: — FAA CY2025 AKT Volume Report

Common mistakes in Routing

  • I need the FOI again for the CFII (not if you're already a CFI — 61.191(b))
  • I need an endorsement to sit the FII (no — but the IRA does)
  • the CFII written is code FGI (FGI doesn't exist; FIG = glider)
  • AIF is the normal CFII test (AIF = added-rating niche, 20Q; the standard path is FII 50Q)
  • my FII expires in 60 months like ATP (24 calendar months)
  • there's a CFII ACS now (airplane CFII = PTS 8081-9E; ACS-29 is helicopter)

Key terms for Routing

FII · IRA · AIF · FIH · IGI · FOI · FIG (not FGI)

How Routing connects to other areas

Official references for Routing

  • FAA AKT Matrix rev September 25, 2026 p.11
  • matrix p.11 authorization block
  • 14 CFR 61.191(b), eCFR current 2026-07-06
  • 14 CFR 61.183(e) + matrix p.10 FOI authorization block
  • faa.gov cfi_instrument_pts_9.pdf (FAA-S-8081-9E) + FR 2024-06644 IBR rule
  • FAA CY2025 AKT Volume Report
  • matrix p.11 + CY2025 AKT report
  • matrix p.11 rows + 14 CFR 61.185(a)(3) (official)

In the app this area comes with 10 memory cards and 10 module-quiz questions and is part of the free starting modules.

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