FAR 141.95 — Graduation Certificate
FAR 141.95 explains what a Part 141 pilot school graduation certificate must include, when it's issued, and who certifies it. Study guide for pilot students.
FAR 141.95 requires every Part 141 pilot school (or provisional pilot school) to issue a graduation certificate to each student who finishes its approved course of training. This certificate is your proof that you completed an FAA-approved curriculum — important because Part 141 graduates often qualify for reduced minimum flight hours on certificates and ratings compared to Part 61.
The graduation certificate must be issued upon completion of the course and must contain at least:
- The school's name and certificate number
- The graduate's name
- The course of training completed
- The date of graduation
- A statement that the student satisfactorily completed each required stage of training, including stage tests
- A certification by the chief instructor for that course
- A statement showing the cross-country training received
- For internet-based courses, a unique alphanumeric code identifying the specific student
Operationally, you'll present this certificate (or its information) to a DPE or the FAA when applying for the certificate or rating the course was approved for.