Which ACS code interpretation should be used if the AKTR shows archived ACS codes?

Which ACS code interpretation should be used if the AKTR shows archived ACS codes?

• A. Refer to the ACS revision in effect on the date of the knowledge test for interpretation.
• B. Use the current ACS revision regardless of date.
• C. Use an average of revisions across dates.
• D. Ask the examiner to interpret the codes.

Answer: (A)

When interpreting codes that appear archived on the AKTR, you apply the ACS revision that was in effect on the date the knowledge test was given. This ensures the code meanings align with how the test was constructed and scored at that time. Using the current revision could misinterpret the codes because meanings can change between revisions. Averaging revisions isn’t how the FAA defines code interpretations, and there’s no need to involve the examiner—the archived-date revision is the authoritative one for that test instance.

When interpreting codes that appear archived on the AKTR, you apply the ACS revision that was in effect on the date the knowledge test was given. This ensures the code meanings align with how the test was constructed and scored at that time. Using the current revision could misinterpret the codes because meanings can change between revisions. Averaging revisions isn’t how the FAA defines code interpretations, and there’s no need to involve the examiner—the archived-date revision is the authoritative one for that test instance.