FAA ICP Knowledge Test — Instrument Rating Airplane Canadian Conversion

Under 14 CFR 91.169, when is an instrument-rated pilot required to list an alternate airport on an IFR flight plan for a destination airport in the United States?

• AWhenever the weather forecast at the destination indicates a ceiling less than 2,000 feet…
• BAn alternate airport is always required on all IFR flight plans regardless of forecast we…
• COnly when the destination airport does not have a published standard instrument approach…
• DWhen weather at the destination is forecast to be below published landing minimums at the…

Under 14 CFR 91.169, what are the standard weather minimums required at a designated alternate airport that has a published precision approach procedure?

• ACeiling 600 feet and visibility 2 statute miles at the estimated time of arrival.
• BCeiling 800 feet and visibility 2 statute miles at the estimated time of arrival.
• CCeiling 1,000 feet and visibility 3 statute miles at the estimated time of arrival.
• DCeiling 400 feet and visibility 1 statute mile at the estimated time of arrival.

Under 14 CFR 91.169, what are the standard weather minimums required at an alternate airport that has only published non-precision approach procedures?

• ACeiling 800 feet and visibility 2 statute miles at ETA.
• BCeiling 600 feet and visibility 2 statute miles at ETA.
• CCeiling 1,000 feet and visibility 2 statute miles at ETA.
• DCeiling 500 feet and visibility 1 statute mile at ETA.

Under 14 CFR 91.167, what is the minimum fuel required for an IFR flight in a non-turbine airplane when an alternate airport is required?

• AEnough fuel to fly to the destination, then to the alternate, and thereafter for 45 minut…
• BEnough fuel to fly to the destination, then to the alternate, and thereafter for 30 minut…
• CEnough fuel to fly to the destination, plus 45 minutes reserve fuel at holding speed.
• DEnough fuel to fly to the destination, then to the alternate, plus a 15% reserve of total…

A pilot plans an IFR flight in a piston airplane consuming 12 GPH. Flight time to destination is 2.0 hours, and flight time from destination to alternate is 45 minutes (0.75 hours). Under 14 CFR 91.167, what is the minimum total fuel required on board?

• A42.0 gallons
• B33.0 gallons
• C36.0 gallons
• D45.0 gallons

An IFR flight plan is filed for an airplane with an average fuel burn of 10.0 GPH. Estimated flight time to destination is 1 hour 30 minutes, and flight time to alternate is 30 minutes. What is the legal minimum fuel load required under 14 CFR 91.167?

• A27.5 gallons
• B20.0 gallons
• C25.0 gallons
• D30.0 gallons

Under 14 CFR 61.57(c), what are the minimum currency requirements to act as pilot-in-command under IFR within the preceding 6 calendar months?

• A6 instrument approaches, holding procedures and tasks, and intercepting and tracking cour…
• B6 instrument approaches and 6 hours of instrument flight time including 3 holding pattern…
• C3 instrument approaches, 3 hours of instrument time, and an instrument flight review.
• D6 instrument approaches in the preceding 90 days, including 3 precision approaches.

If a pilot allows instrument recency of experience under 14 CFR 61.57(c) to lapse by more than 6 calendar months (a total of 12 calendar months since last current), how must IFR currency be restored?

• ABy passing an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) administered by an FAA CFII, examiner, o…
• BBy performing 6 instrument approaches and holdings with a safety pilot in simulated instr…
• CBy completing an FAA Wings program online course and logging 3 precision approaches.
• DBy logging 6 hours of instrument flight time with a certified flight instructor.

Under 14 CFR 91.109, what minimum pilot certificate and ratings must a safety pilot hold when accompanying a pilot logging simulated instrument time in VFR conditions?

• AAt least a Private Pilot Certificate with appropriate category and class ratings for the…
• BA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating.
• CA Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) rating.
• DAt least a Private Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating.

Under 14 CFR 91.205(d), which instrument or equipment is specifically required for IFR flight in addition to VFR day and night required equipment?

• AGyroscopic rate-of-turn indicator and a slip-skid indicator.
• BGlobal Positioning System (GPS) navigator with current database.
• CRadar altimeter and auto-pilot with altitude hold.
• DDual VOR receivers and DME equipment.

Under 14 CFR 91.171, what is the maximum allowable bearing error when conducting a VOR receiver check using an FAA VOR Test Facility (VOT)?

• APlus or minus 4 degrees.
• BPlus or minus 6 degrees.
• CPlus or minus 2 degrees.
• DPlus or minus 8 degrees.

Under 14 CFR 91.171, what is the maximum permissible difference between two VOR receivers when performing a dual VOR system check?

• A4 degrees between the indicated bearings of both receivers.
• B6 degrees between the indicated bearings of both receivers.
• C2 degrees between the indicated bearings of both receivers.
• D8 degrees between the indicated bearings of both receivers.

What items must be recorded in the aircraft logbook or operational record following a VOR equipment check under 14 CFR 91.171?

• ADate, place, bearing error, and pilot's signature.
• BDate, tach time, tach reading, and inspector license number.
• CAircraft tail number, VOR station frequency, and altimeter setting.
• DDate, airport elevation, temperature, and CFI endorsement.

How do standard US FAR 91.169 alternate airport weather minimums differ fundamentally from Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) IFR alternate requirements?

• AFAR 91.169 standard minimums are fixed at 600-2 for precision and 800-2 for non-precision…
• BFAR 91.169 allows lower weather minimums for non-precision approaches than precision appr…
• CCARs does not allow filing an alternate airport without a dual VOR receiver installed.
• DFAR 91.169 requires a minimum 1,500-foot ceiling for all alternate airports regardless of…

Under 14 CFR 91.211, what is the oxygen requirement for an unpressurized aircraft operating at cabin pressure altitudes above 12,500 feet MSL up to and including 14,000 feet MSL?

• AThe minimum required flight crew must use supplemental oxygen for that part of the flight…
• BSupplemental oxygen must be used continuously by all occupants for the entire flight abov…
• CThe minimum required flight crew must use supplemental oxygen continuously regardless of…
• DPassengers must be provided with supplemental oxygen for any flight duration exceeding 30…

Under 14 CFR 91.211, at what cabin pressure altitude must the minimum flight crew be provided with and continuously use supplemental oxygen?

• AAt cabin pressure altitudes above 14,000 feet MSL.
• BAt cabin pressure altitudes above 12,500 feet MSL.
• CAt cabin pressure altitudes above 15,000 feet MSL.
• DAt cabin pressure altitudes above 10,000 feet MSL.

Under 14 CFR 91.177, what minimum clearance altitude must be maintained during IFR operations over designated mountainous areas in the absence of a prescribed MEA or ATC assignment?

• A2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 4 nautical miles fr…
• B1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 4 nautical miles fr…
• C1,500 feet above the highest obstacle within 5 nautical miles of track.
• D2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within 10 nautical miles of track.

Under 14 CFR 91.177, what is the minimum IFR altitude required over non-mountainous terrain when no applicable minimum altitude is prescribed on the chart?

• A1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 4 nautical miles fr…
• B500 feet above the highest obstacle within 2 nautical miles of track.
• C2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within 4 nautical miles of track.
• D1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within 10 nautical miles of track.

Under 14 CFR 91.179, what IFR cruising altitude is appropriate in uncontrolled airspace (Class G) when operating on a magnetic course of 090 degrees?

• AAny odd-thousand-foot MSL altitude (e.g., 5,000 ft or 7,000 ft MSL).
• BAny even-thousand-foot MSL altitude (e.g., 4,000 ft or 6,000 ft MSL).
• COdd-thousand-foot MSL altitude plus 500 feet.
• DEven-thousand-foot MSL altitude plus 500 feet.

Under 14 CFR 91.175, if only the approach lighting system is visible when reaching the Decision Altitude (DA) on an ILS approach, how low may the pilot descend?

• ADown to 100 feet above Touchdown Zone Elevation (TDZE), unless the red terminating bars o…
• BDown to the runway threshold without restriction.
• CNo lower than the published Decision Altitude under any circumstances.
• DDown to 50 feet above touchdown zone elevation.

What is the procedure for closing an IFR flight plan after landing at a non-towered airport in the United States?

• AThe pilot must contact ATC or an FAA Flight Service Station (FSS) directly by radio or ph…
• BThe flight plan is automatically closed by ATC upon touchdown at all US public-use airpor…
• CThe flight plan remains open until the aircraft engine is shut down and logged automatica…
• DThe pilot must notify the airport manager within 1 hour of landing.

Under 14 CFR 91.411, how frequently must the static pressure system, altimeter, and automatic altitude reporting system be tested and inspected for aircraft operated under IFR?

• AWithin the preceding 24 calendar months.
• BWithin the preceding 12 calendar months.
• CWithin the preceding 100 hours of flight time.
• DWithin the preceding 36 calendar months.

Under 14 CFR 91.413, what is the mandatory inspection interval for an ATC transponder installed on an aircraft operated in US controlled airspace?

• AWithin the preceding 24 calendar months.
• BWithin the preceding 12 calendar months.
• CWithin the preceding 100 hours of flight time.
• DWithin the preceding 6 calendar months.

Under 14 CFR 91.169, if an alternate airport has no published instrument approach procedure, what weather minimums must be forecast at the alternate at ETA?

• ACeiling and visibility allowing descent from the MEA, approach, and landing under basic V…
• BCeiling at least 1,500 feet and visibility 3 statute miles.
• CCeiling at least 2,000 feet and visibility 3 statute miles.
• DCeiling at least 1,000 feet above the MEA and visibility 5 statute miles.

When operating under a 'VFR-on-Top' ATC clearance in controlled airspace, what operational rules apply to the pilot?

• AThe pilot must maintain appropriate VFR cruising altitudes, comply with VFR cloud clearan…
• BThe pilot is cleared from all IFR rules and ATC separation services.
• CThe pilot must maintain an IFR assigned altitude regardless of cloud position.
• DThe pilot may fly through Class A airspace at VFR altitudes.

Under the FAA-TC Implementation Procedures for Licensing (IPL), how long is a passing score on the FAA ICP Knowledge Test valid for completing the conversion checkride?

• A24 calendar months from the month in which the test was taken.
• B12 calendar months from the test date.
• C6 calendar months from the test date.
• D36 calendar months from the test date.

What does a 'Trouble T' symbol (black triangle containing a white letter T) published in the notes section of an FAA instrument approach chart indicate?

• AThe airport has non-standard IFR takeoff minimums and/or published Obstacle Departure Pro…
• BThe airport is closed to all IFR operations during night hours.
• CTouchdown zone lighting is unavailable.
• DThe airport has non-standard alternate airport weather minimums.

Under 14 CFR 91.183 and AIM guidance, which of the following events must a pilot report immediately to ATC while operating under IFR in controlled airspace without a specific request?

• AAny loss of VOR, TACAN, ADF, or low-frequency navigation receiver capability, or complete…
• BAny change in estimated groundspeed of 5 knots or 2 percent.
• CCrossing any VFR reporting point.
• DReaching a climb gradient greater than 300 ft/NM.

Under 14 CFR 91.171, what is the maximum allowable bearing error for an airborne VOR check conducted over an FAA-designated airborne checkpoint?

• APlus or minus 6 degrees.
• BPlus or minus 4 degrees.
• CPlus or minus 2 degrees.
• DPlus or minus 8 degrees.

An IFR flight plan is prepared for a twin-engine aircraft consuming 16 GPH total. Flight time to destination is 2 hours 15 minutes (2.25 hours), and flight time from destination to alternate is 45 minutes (0.75 hours). What is the minimum required fuel load under 14 CFR 91.167?

• A60.0 gallons
• B48.0 gallons
• C52.0 gallons
• D64.0 gallons

What are the vertical limits of Class A airspace within the contiguous United States?

• AFrom 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL600.
• BFrom 14,500 feet MSL up to 18,000 feet MSL.
• CFrom 18,000 feet AGL up to FL450.
• DFrom 10,000 feet MSL up to FL600.

Under 14 CFR 91.117, what is the maximum indicated airspeed permitted in the airspace underlying Class B airspace or in a VFR corridor through Class B airspace?

• A200 knots
• B250 knots
• C180 knots
• D230 knots

What constitutes establishing two-way radio communications with ATC prior to entering Class C airspace?

• AThe ATC controller responds to the aircraft's call sign (e.g., 'N12345, standby').
• BThe pilot broadcasts intentions on the published CTAF frequency.
• CThe ATC controller responds with 'Aircraft calling approach, standby'.
• DFiling an IFR flight plan automatically establishes communication upon entering the secto…

What is the typical vertical extent of Class D airspace and the maximum speed permitted within 4 NM of the primary airport up to 2,500 feet AGL?

• ASurface up to 2,500 feet AGL; maximum speed 200 knots.
• BSurface up to 4,000 feet AGL; maximum speed 250 knots.
• CSurface up to 3,000 feet AGL; maximum speed 230 knots.
• DSurface up to 2,000 feet MSL; maximum speed 180 knots.

Under 14 CFR 91.185, what is the order of priority for selecting the route to fly during an IFR flight in IMC following a two-way radio communications failure?

• AAssigned, Vectored, Expected, Filed (AVE F).
• BFiled, Expected, Vectored, Assigned (FEVA).
• CDirect to destination, then expected route, then assigned route.
• DAs advised by Flight Service Station on 122.2 MHz.

Under 14 CFR 91.185, what altitude should an IFR pilot maintain in IMC after experiencing a two-way radio communications failure?

• AThe highest of the Minimum IFR altitude (MEA), Expected altitude, or Assigned altitude fo…
• BThe assigned altitude until reaching the destination fix.
• CThe published Minimum Enroute Altitude (MEA) at all times.
• DThe expected altitude given in the initial clearance.

On FAA IFR enroute low altitude charts, how is a compulsory reporting point depicted when operating in a non-radar environment?

• AA solid black triangle.
• BAn open (unfilled) triangle.
• CA solid black circle with a star.
• DA blue diamond.

What five items comprise a standard ATC IFR clearance, as represented by the acronym CRAFT?

• AClearance limit, Route of flight, Altitude, Frequency, Transponder code.
• BClearance limit, Radar vectors, Approach speed, Time of departure, Fuel required.
• CCourse, Runway, Altitude, Fix, Transponder code.
• DControl zone, Route, Approach procedure, Frequency, Taxi instructions.

If a pilot receives an IFR clearance containing a 'clearance void time' when departing a non-towered airport and is delayed on the ground past that void time, what action must be taken?

• AAdvise ATC of intentions as soon as possible, but no later than 30 minutes after the void…
• BDepart immediately under VFR and request an airborne clearance on departure frequency.
• CTake off within 15 minutes of the void time and squawk 7600.
• DFile a new flight plan online and depart without contacting ATC.

Why is an 'Expect Further Clearance' (EFC) time included in an ATC holding clearance?

• ATo specify a time for the pilot to depart the holding fix if two-way radio communication…
• BTo indicate the exact time when ATC will issue an approach clearance.
• CTo define when fuel reserves begin counting.
• DTo require the pilot to request a clearance extension every 10 minutes.

On a Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR), what does the ATC clearance 'Descend via (STAR name)' authorize the pilot to do?

• ADescend at pilot's discretion while complying with all published altitude and speed const…
• BDescend immediately to the lowest published altitude on the chart.
• CDescend to the airport elevation without regard to waypoint altitude restrictions.
• DMaintain assigned altitude until over the final approach fix.

What does an ATC clearance to 'Climb via (SID name)' authorize a departing pilot to do?

• AClimb complying with all published altitude and speed restrictions on the SID up to the c…
• BClimb at maximum angle of climb (Vx) directly to cruise altitude.
• CMaintain initial altitude until notified by departure control.
• DDisregard published noise abatement procedures.

What is the key regulatory distinction between an FAA 'VFR-on-Top' operation and a Transport Canada (CARs) 'VFR Over-the-Top' operation?

• AVFR-on-Top is an IFR clearance operating at VFR cruising altitudes in VFR weather, wherea…
• BVFR-on-Top allows flying through clouds, while VFR Over-the-Top does not.
• CCARs VFR Over-the-Top requires an Instrument Rating, while FAA VFR-on-Top does not.
• DThere is no operational difference between the two terms.

What are the required conditions for a pilot to execute a Contact Approach in the United States?

• AMust be requested by the pilot, ground visibility at least 1 SM, remaining clear of cloud…
• BIssued by ATC when visibility is at least 3 SM and ceiling is 1,000 feet.
• CRequested by pilot or ATC when flight visibility is at least 5 SM in Class E airspace.
• DAllowed only when the airport ILS system is out of service.

What weather minimums and conditions are required for ATC to authorize a Visual Approach under IFR?

• AReported ceiling at least 1,000 feet AGL, visibility at least 3 SM, and the pilot must ha…
• BReported ceiling at least 2,000 feet AGL and visibility at least 5 SM.
• CClear of clouds with at least 1 SM visibility, requested exclusively by the pilot.
• DReported ceiling at least 500 feet above MEA and visibility 2 SM.

Which of the following items is NOT required in a compulsory position report made in a non-radar environment under AIM guidance?

• ATotal usable fuel remaining in hours and minutes.
• BIdentification and position.
• CTime over reporting point and altitude.
• DName and estimated time over next reporting point.

When ATC issues a speed adjustment instruction (e.g., 'Maintain 160 knots'), within what tolerance is the pilot expected to maintain indicated airspeed?

• APlus or minus 10 knots.
• BPlus or minus 5 knots.
• CPlus or minus 15 knots.
• DPlus or minus 20 knots.

Where can a pilot find designated Preferred IFR Routes between major traffic areas in the United States?

• AIn the FAA Chart Supplement US (formerly Airport/Facility Directory).
• BOn the reverse side of Sectional Aeronautical Charts.
• CIn the FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Appendix B.
• DExclusively by calling Flight Service Station prior to engine start.