The FAA will require that all FAA airman certificate applicants obtain an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) before registering for an airman knowledge test, the agency said on Monday. The FTN requirement (PDF) will go into effect on Jan. 13, 2020, and applies to certifications for both manned and unmanned aircraft operators along with mechanic, parachute rigger and dispatcher certifications. According to the FAA, the change stems from the Airman Certificate Testing Service (ACTS) airman knowledge testing contract which was awarded to PSI Services in May 2018.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/flight-safety/faa-regs/tracking-number-to-be-required-for-airmen-certificate-testing