FAA CCH Knowledge Test — Commercial Pilot Helicopter Canadian Conversion

Under the FAA-TC Implementation Procedures for Licensing (IPL), what is the minimum flight time in helicopters required for a Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter (CPL-H) holder to convert to an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating?

• A100 hours
• B150 hours
• C200 hours
• D250 hours

According to 14 CFR 61.133, a commercial pilot with a rotorcraft-helicopter rating may act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire, provided that:

• AThe pilot complies with the applicable parts of 14 CFR that apply to the operation being…
• BThe pilot holds an FAA Instrument Rating - Helicopter in all cases regardless of distance…
• CThe operation is conducted exclusively under Part 91 general operating rules without exce…
• DThe aircraft is equipped with dual flight controls and a co-pilot

To exercise the privileges of an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, a pilot must hold at least what class of FAA medical certificate (or equivalent valid Canadian medical under IPL), and what is its validity period for commercial operations regardless of age?

• AFirst-Class medical certificate; valid for 6 calendar months
• BThird-Class medical certificate; valid for 24 calendar months
• CSecond-Class medical certificate; valid for 12 calendar months
• DBasicMed qualification; valid for 48 calendar months

Under 14 CFR 61.56, to act as pilot in command of an aircraft, a commercial pilot must have accomplished a flight review within the preceding:

• A12 calendar months, consisting of 2 hours ground and 2 hours flight instruction
• B24 calendar months, consisting of a minimum of 1 hour of ground instruction and 1 hour of…
• C24 calendar months, consisting exclusively of a written exam and solo flight evaluation
• D36 calendar months, provided the pilot has logged at least 100 hours of flight time

To act as pilot in command of a helicopter carrying passengers at night, 14 CFR 61.57(b) requires that within the preceding 90 days, the pilot must have made at least:

• A3 takeoffs and 3 touch-and-go landings at night in any category of aircraft
• B5 takeoffs and 5 full-stop landings at night in a helicopter
• C3 takeoffs and 3 landings to a full stop between 1 hour after sunset and 1 hour before su…
• D3 takeoffs and 3 landings to a full stop during the period from evening civil twilight to…

Under 14 CFR 91.151(b), no person may begin a VFR flight in a rotorcraft unless, considering wind and forecast weather conditions, there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly thereafter for at least:

• A15 minutes during day or night
• B20 minutes during day or night
• C30 minutes during day and 45 minutes during night
• D45 minutes during day or night

Which of the following items is explicitly required under 14 CFR 91.205(b) for VFR day flight in a civil helicopter?

• AFuel quantity gauge for each tank
• BAutomatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) In display
• CRadio altimeter and vertical speed indicator
• DStrobe lights and dual VHF communication radios

Under 14 CFR 91.209, during what period must an aircraft in flight or operating on the surface show lighted position lights?

• AFrom evening civil twilight to morning civil twilight
• BFrom 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise
• CFrom sunset to sunrise
• DWhenever visibility is less than 3 statute miles

Regarding Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) requirements under 14 CFR 91.207, which statement accurately reflects US federal regulations for helicopters?

• AHelicopters must carry an operational 406 MHz ELT on all flights over 25 NM from origin
• BHelicopters are required to carry an ELT only when operating over water more than 50 NM f…
• CHelicopters are required to carry an ELT only during commercial passenger-carrying flights
• DHelicopters are explicitly exempt from the ELT carriage requirements under 14 CFR 91.207(…

Under 14 CFR 91.17, what is the maximum allowable blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and the minimum required time between alcohol consumption and acting as a crewmember?

• ALess than 0.04 percent BAC, and at least 8 hours after consumption
• BLess than 0.04 percent BAC, and at least 12 hours after consumption
• CZero percent BAC, and at least 24 hours after consumption
• DLess than 0.08 percent BAC, and at least 8 hours after consumption

Under 14 CFR 91.119(d), how do minimum safe altitude rules apply to helicopters compared to fixed-wing aircraft?

• AHelicopters must maintain the exact same minimum altitude rules as airplanes over congest…
• BHelicopters may be operated at less than the minimums for airplanes if the operation is c…
• CHelicopters may fly at any altitude provided they maintain a distance of 100 feet from al…
• DHelicopters are restricted from flying below 500 feet AGL under any circumstances outside…

Under 14 CFR 91.155, what are the basic VFR weather minimums for a helicopter operating in Class G airspace at 1,200 feet AGL or less during DAYTIME?

• A1 statute mile visibility and 500 feet below clouds
• B3 statute miles visibility and clear of clouds
• C1/2 statute mile flight visibility and clear of clouds
• D1 statute mile flight visibility and 1,000 feet above clouds

What is the basic VFR flight visibility and cloud clearance requirement for a helicopter operating in Class G airspace at 1,200 feet AGL or less during NIGHTTIME, when outside of a airport traffic pattern?

• A3 statute miles flight visibility and cloud clearance of 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above…
• B1/2 statute mile flight visibility and clear of clouds
• C1 statute mile flight visibility and clear of clouds
• D5 statute miles flight visibility and 1,000 feet above clouds

Under 14 CFR 91.157, what are the Special VFR (SVFR) clearance requirements for a helicopter operating within a Class D surface area?

• A1 statute mile flight visibility, 500 feet below clouds, and an instrument rating
• BAn ATC clearance and remaining clear of clouds; no minimum flight visibility requirement…
• C3 statute miles flight visibility and clear of clouds during day only
• DAn ATC clearance, 1 statute mile flight visibility, and an instrument-rated helicopter

Under 14 CFR 91.211, supplemental oxygen must be provided for and used by the minimum required flight crew during that part of the flight at cabin pressure altitudes above 12,500 feet MSL up to and including 14,000 feet MSL that is of a duration greater than:

• A10 minutes
• B15 minutes
• C30 minutes
• D60 minutes

Under NTSB Part 830.5, which of the following events requires immediate notification to the nearest National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) field office?

• AMain rotor blade damage requiring major repair or replacement
• BAn in-flight generator failure requiring load shedding
• CA precautionary landing due to low fuel warning light without damage
• DA ground tail-skid strike causing minor cosmetic paint scratching

Which scenario meets the NTSB Part 830 definition of a 'serious injury' resulting from an aircraft accident?

• AAny injury requiring simple emergency room evaluation and discharge within 4 hours
• BA simple fracture of a toe or finger
• CMinor first-degree sunburn covering 10 percent of the upper arms
• DAn injury requiring hospitalization for more than 48 hours, commencing within 7 days from…

Under 14 CFR 91.409, when is a 100-hour inspection required for a helicopter in addition to the annual inspection?

• AWhenever the helicopter is operated for any personal VFR cross-country flight
• BWhen the helicopter is carrying any person (other than a required crewmember) for hire or…
• COnly when the helicopter is operated under IFR flight rules
• DEvery 100 hours of engine operating time, regardless of commercial or private use

Under 14 CFR 91.413, no person may use an ATC transponder unless within the preceding period, it has been tested and inspected. What is this mandatory inspection interval?

• A12 calendar months
• B100 hours of flight time
• C24 calendar months
• D36 calendar months

Under 14 CFR 91.417, which maintenance records must be permanently retained and transferred with the aircraft upon sale?

• ATotal time in service of the airframe, rotors, and engines, and current status of applica…
• BPilot personal logbook entries showing test flights after maintenance
• CPreflight check sheets completed by pilots over the past 3 years
• DFuel receipt logs and engine oil consumption receipts

If a commercial helicopter pilot does NOT hold an FAA Instrument Rating (Rotorcraft), what limitation is placed on their commercial pilot certificate under 14 CFR 61.133(b)(1)?

• AThe pilot cannot carry passengers for hire under any circumstances
• BThe pilot cannot fly helicopters weighing more than 12,500 pounds gross weight
• CThe carriage of passengers for hire in helicopters on cross-country flights of more than…
• DThe pilot is restricted to flying within Class G airspace only

According to 14 CFR 61.51, a commercial pilot may log pilot-in-command (PIC) time for flight time during which that pilot is:

• AActing as safety pilot while non-rated passenger flies the aircraft
• BThe sole manipulator of the controls of an aircraft for which the pilot is rated
• CPerforming passenger flight operations as a required co-pilot on single-pilot aircraft
• DObserving from the cabin on a commercial charter flight

Under 14 CFR 61.60, if a holder of an FAA pilot certificate changes their permanent mailing address, after how many days is the holder prohibited from exercising pilot privileges if they fail to notify the FAA Airman Certification Branch?

• A30 days
• B60 days
• C90 days
• D120 days

14 CFR 91.103 requires that before beginning a flight, each pilot in command shall become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. For ANY flight, this MUST include:

• AFiling an IFR flight plan with FSS
• BConducting a full weight and balance calculation signed by a certified mechanic
• CObtaining an official written weather brief from a tower controller
• DRunway lengths at airports of intended use, and takeoff and landing distance data under e…

Under 14 CFR 91.113, which aircraft has the absolute right-of-way over all other air traffic?

• AAn aircraft in distress
• BA commercial passenger helicopter on scheduled service
• CA glider or balloon operating in Class G airspace
• DAn air ambulance helicopter under emergency dispatch

Under 14 CFR 91.159, when operating a helicopter in VFR level cruising flight above 3,000 feet AGL up to 18,000 feet MSL, what altitude rule applies when flying on a magnetic course of 090 degrees?

• AAny even-thousand-foot MSL altitude (e.g., 4,000 or 6,000 feet)
• BAny even-thousand-foot MSL altitude plus 500 feet (e.g., 4,500 or 6,500 feet)
• CAny odd-thousand-foot MSL altitude plus 500 feet (e.g., 3,500 or 5,500 feet)
• DAny odd-thousand-foot MSL altitude (e.g., 3,000 or 5,000 feet)

Under 14 CFR 91.307, mandatory occupant parachute carriage rules for intentional maneuvers exceeding 60 degrees bank or 30 degrees pitch relative to the horizon do NOT apply to:

• ACommercial passenger-carrying tour flights
• BFlight tests for pilot certification or rating evaluations
• CNight VFR training flights with student pilots
• DHelicopter cross-country flights exceeding 100 NM

14 CFR 91.13 prohibits operating an aircraft in a careless or reckless manner so as to:

• AEndanger the life or property of another
• BExceed manufacturer published fuel burn rates
• CDeviate from an ATC flight plan by more than 5 knots groundspeed
• DLand at an airport without calling UNICOM in advance

According to 14 CFR 91.319, an aircraft holding an Experimental airworthiness certificate may NOT be operated:

• AIn Class D controlled airspace
• BAt night under VFR conditions
• COver densely populated areas under any circumstances
• DFor compensation or hire carrying persons or property

Under 14 CFR 61.3(l), a pilot must present their pilot certificate, medical certificate, and photo identification for inspection upon request by:

• AAny airport ramp parking line attendant
• BThe Administrator (FAA), an authorized NTSB representative, or any federal, state, or loc…
• CAny passenger who requests to view credentials prior to boarding
• DOnly an FAA Principal Operations Inspector (POI) assigned to that region

Before entering Class B airspace under VFR, what specific ATC communication requirement must be fulfilled?

• AThe pilot must establish two-way radio contact by hearing the controller repeat the aircr…
• BThe pilot must file a VFR flight plan at least 30 minutes prior to entry
• CThe pilot must receive an explicit ATC clearance stating 'cleared to enter Class B airspa…
• DThe pilot must set the transponder code to 1200 and request radar advisories

What standard requirement must be satisfied to enter Class C airspace under VFR?

• ATwo-way radio communication must be established with ATC prior to entry, confirmed when t…
• BAn explicit clearance stating 'cleared to enter Class C airspace' must be received
• CThe helicopter must be equipped with an operational radar altimeter
• DThe flight must be conducted under an IFR flight plan

Under 14 CFR 91.117(c), what is the maximum indicated airspeed permitted when operating an aircraft at or below 2,500 feet AGL within 4 nautical miles of the primary airport of a Class D airspace area?

• A156 knots
• B200 knots
• C230 knots
• D250 knots

On a Sectional Aeronautical Chart, a shaded magenta boundary line (vignette) indicates that the floor of Class E airspace begins at:

• AThe surface
• B1,200 feet AGL
• C3,000 feet MSL
• D700 feet AGL

In Class G airspace at or above 10,000 feet MSL and more than 1,200 feet AGL, what are the VFR flight visibility and cloud clearance requirements for ALL aircraft?

• A5 statute miles flight visibility; cloud clearance 1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet above, an…
• B3 statute miles flight visibility; cloud clearance 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and…
• C1 statute mile flight visibility; clear of clouds
• D3 statute miles flight visibility; clear of clouds

What are the standard VFR weather minimums for operating a helicopter in Class C, Class D, or Class E airspace below 10,000 feet MSL?

• A1 statute mile visibility; clear of clouds
• B3 statute miles flight visibility; cloud clearance 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and…
• C3 statute miles flight visibility; clear of clouds
• D5 statute miles flight visibility; 1,000 feet above and 1 mile horizontal

When requesting a Special VFR (SVFR) clearance to enter Class D surface airspace during daylight hours, a helicopter pilot must ensure:

• AFlight visibility is at least 1 statute mile
• BThe helicopter stays at least 500 feet below cloud ceiling
• CAn explicit ATC clearance is obtained and the helicopter remains clear of clouds
• DThe flight is conducted strictly under an IFR flight plan

Which statement best describes pilot participation in a Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA)?

• AParticipation is voluntary for VFR pilots, though ATC encourages participation for radar…
• BParticipation is mandatory for all VFR commercial flights, but voluntary for private pilo…
• CTRSA is controlled Class B airspace where explicit clearance is mandatory
• DVFR aircraft must maintain IFR separation rules inside TRSA

What action is required prior to entering an active Restricted Area designated on a Sectional Chart?

• ANo action is required if operating under VFR during daytime
• BPrior authorization must be obtained from the using or controlling agency
• CThe pilot must broadcast position reports on 122.9 MHz every 5 minutes
• DThe pilot must maintain an altitude at least 500 feet above charted ground elevation

On an FAA Sectional Aeronautical Chart, how is a public-use heliport depicted?

• AA blue open circle with a jet icon inside
• BA capital letter 'H' inside a circle or square icon
• CA magenta anchor symbol with frequency notes
• DA solid black triangle surrounded by a dotted boundary

How is the Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF) calculated for a quadrant on FAA Sectional Aeronautical Charts?

• AAdding 100 feet to the highest terrain elevation and rounding down to the nearest 100-foo…
• BTaking the highest man-made obstacle elevation, adding 100 feet for safety, and rounding…
• CAdding 500 feet to the mean elevation of all terrain features in the quadrant
• DTaking the highest terrain contour, adding 1,000 feet, and rounding to the nearest 500 fe…

In the event of an in-flight emergency, which squawk code should a helicopter pilot set on the ATC transponder?

• A7700
• B7600
• C7500
• D1200

While in flight with a radio failure, the tower directs a STEADY RED light gun signal at your helicopter. What is the correct pilot action under AIM guidelines?

• ALand immediately at the helipad
• BGive way to other aircraft and continue circling
• CCleared to land; proceed with caution
• DAirport unsafe, do not land

What is the standard color flash combination for a lighted civil heliport beacon?

• AFlashing white and green
• BFlashing white and yellow
• CAlternating green, yellow, and white light flashes
• DDual-peak flash of white followed by red

Where can a pilot obtain the most current information regarding Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) issued under 14 CFR 91.137?

• AFDC NOTAMs via Flight Service Station (FSS) or official FAA web services
• BSectional Aeronautical Charts published semi-annually
• CThe Chart Supplement US printed booklet
• DStandard AWOS automated weather broadcasts

Under 14 CFR 91.225, ADS-B Out equipment is required within what lateral radius of Class B primary airports (Mode C Veil) from the surface up to 10,000 feet MSL?

• A12 nautical miles
• B30 nautical miles
• C45 nautical miles
• D60 nautical miles

On a Sectional Aeronautical Chart, how is Class D airspace depicted?

• ASolid blue line
• BSolid magenta line
• CDashed blue line
• DDashed magenta line

FAA VFR Helicopter Route Charts (published for major metropolitan areas like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago) are printed at what scale?

• A1:125,000
• B1:250,000
• C1:500,000
• D1:1,000,000