Certificated Training Centers - Simulator Rule

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2120-0570 published 30 day frn.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-03-30	Available
Supporting Statement 2025 Draft 0570 16Mar26.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-03-16	Available
Federal Register __ Agency Information Collection Activities_ Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection_ Certified Training Centers-Simulator Rule.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-02-17	Available
60day FRN 0570 Final.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-02-17	Available
14 CFR Part 142 sections for 2120-0570 authority.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-08-12	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
25645	Certificated Training Centers - Simulator Rule, Part 142, Recordkeeping Requirements, Student record	Instruction	Modified
237276	Certificated Training Centers - Simulator Rule, Part 142, Reporting Requirements, New part 142 applicant with a part 121/135 Certificate Holder	Instruction	Modified
237275	Certificated Training Centers - Simulator Rule, Part 142, Reporting Requirements, New Part 142 Applicants without a part 121/135 certificate holder	Instruction	Modified
237273	Certificated Training Centers - Simulator Rule, Part 142, Recordkeeping Requirements, Record to FAA	Instruction	Removed
237272	Certificated Training Centers - Simulator Rule, Part 142, Recordkeeping Requirements, Instructor/Evaluator Record	Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0570	ICR Reference No: 202602-2120-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202207-2120-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Certificated Training Centers - Simulator Rule
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/30/2026

table that charts list comparision

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2026
Responses	75,485	85,379
Time Burden (Hours)	77,194	85,396
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection involves both reporting and recordkeeping by Part 142 training centers to issue pilot certificates. Some of the information collected in this collection is recordkeeping by Part 142 training centers for information that they collect to be able to issue pilot certificates. Applicants for Part 142 Training Center are required to report the information when submitting an application to the FAA. Existing Part 142 Training Centers are required to maintain records of the information to issue pilot certificates. Both the application process and the recordkeeping process for training that has occurred are accounted for in this collection. The training center is required by regulation to collect information and keep records to show trainees are qualified for training, testing, or checking. The information contained in this collection is mandatory as required by the regulations mentioned in number 1 of this collection. The entities who must respond are Part 142 Training Centers. The requirements of this collection are recordkeeping and reporting requirements. The collection frequency is as required and may differ per regulatory requirement. For example, training records of trainee must be kept each time they engage in training. The information would be retained by the certificate holder for inspection by FAA personnel or in the case of certification requests, be presented to the FAA. The information is maintained by the certificate holder and subject to review by aviation safety inspectors (operations), designated to provide surveillance to training centers to ensure compliance with airman training, testing, and certification requirements specified in other parts of the 14 CFR. Information may be reviewed on a periodic basis, and at times of special events such as accidents, requests for certificate or course amendments, and the like. If the information were not collected, inspectors would not be able to determine if airmen who are clients are being trained, checked, or tested to meet the safety standards established in other parts of 14 CFR. To date, FAA inspectors have used the information collected to determine and assess regulatory compliance during routine program surveillance.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 44701 Name of Law: General requirements
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 3974	01/29/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 15683	03/30/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Certificated Training Centers - Simulator Rule, Part 142, Recordkeeping Requirements, Instructor/Evaluator Record
Certificated Training Centers - Simulator Rule, Part 142, Recordkeeping Requirements, Record to FAA
Certificated Training Centers - Simulator Rule, Part 142, Recordkeeping Requirements, Student record
Certificated Training Centers - Simulator Rule, Part 142, Reporting Requirements, New part 142 applicant with a part 121/135 Certificate Holder
Certificated Training Centers - Simulator Rule, Part 142, Reporting Requirements, New Part 142 Applicants without a part 121/135 certificate holder

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list of burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	75,485	85,379	0	0	-9,894	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	77,194	85,396	0	0	-8,202	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The FAA updated the wage rates of both industry and FAA employees. The burden to provide a record to each Principal Operations Inspector (POI) of Part 121 and 135 certificate holders provided training in a Part 142 training center to include each course being instructed and the instructor’s name was removed. This is the function of a Part 121 or 135 certificate holder and not the responsibility of the Part 142 training center. This burden is recorded elsewhere and would be double counted if left here. Part 121 is OMB# 2120-0008, Part 135 is OMB# 2120-0039 The current number of training centers was updated.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,132,435

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 03/30/2026

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