Which statement accurately describes how a type rating appears on the airman certificate?

• A. It is not shown on the airman certificate
• B. It appears as a general endorsement for all aircraft
• C. It is shown as a type rating endorsement for a specific aircraft type
• D. It is part of the medical certificate

Answer: (C)

A type rating is a specific endorsement that appears on the airman certificate indicating authorization to operate a particular aircraft type. This rating is shown on the certificate as a type rating for that exact aircraft model, not as a general endorsement for all aircraft. The certificate records category and class (for example, airplane, single-engine land) and then adds the type rating for the particular aircraft you are certified to fly. For example, after earning a Boeing 737 type rating, the airman certificate will list that type under its ratings, confirming you’re qualified to fly that model.

This is not shown on the medical certificate, and it isn’t a universal endorsement for every aircraft—each specific aircraft type requires its own type rating endorsement.