FAA PCP Knowledge Test — Private Pilot Airplane Canadian Conversion

Under 14 CFR § 61.23, what is the maximum validity period of a Third-Class Medical Certificate for a private pilot exercising privileges who has not reached their 40th birthday on the date of examination?

• A60 calendar months
• B24 calendar months
• C36 calendar months
• D12 calendar months

According to 14 CFR § 61.56, to act as pilot in command of an aircraft, a private pilot must have accomplished a Flight Review within the preceding:

• A24 calendar months
• B12 calendar months
• C6 calendar months
• D36 calendar months

To act as pilot in command of an airplane carrying passengers during daytime, 14 CFR § 61.57 requires that the pilot must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings within the preceding:

• A90 days in the same category, class, and type (if a type rating is required)
• B60 days in any powered aircraft category
• C6 calendar months in the same class
• D12 calendar months in the same make and model

To carry passengers in an airplane between 1 hour after sunset and 1 hour before sunrise, 14 CFR § 61.57(b) mandates that the pilot in command must have accomplished three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop during that specific period within the preceding:

• A90 days
• B60 days
• C30 days
• D6 calendar months

Under 14 CFR § 61.113, a private pilot carrying passengers on a cross-country flight may accept payment from those passengers only if the payment:

• ADoes not exceed the pro-rata share of operating expenses (fuel, oil, airport expenditures…
• BIncludes a portion of the engine overhaul reserve fund and aircraft depreciation cost
• CCovers 100% of all operating costs provided the pilot receives no personal hourly wages
• DIncludes reimbursement for aircraft insurance and hangar storage fees

To fly under FAA BasicMed regulations (14 CFR Part 68) without holding a current FAA medical certificate, a private pilot must hold a valid U.S. driver's license and have held an FAA medical certificate at any time after:

• AJuly 14, 2006
• BJanuary 1, 2010
• CJuly 14, 2016
• DDecember 31, 2000

What is the maximum certificated takeoff weight (MTOW) of an aircraft permitted to be operated under FAA BasicMed rules?

• A6,000 pounds
• B12,500 pounds
• C3,600 pounds
• D5,700 pounds

Under 14 CFR § 61.60, if a pilot changes their permanent mailing address, how many days do they have to notify the FAA Airman Certification Branch before they are prohibited from exercising the privileges of their pilot certificate?

• A30 days
• B60 days
• C14 days
• D90 days

According to 14 CFR § 91.151, no person may begin a flight in an airplane under VFR during day conditions unless there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly thereafter for at least:

• A30 minutes
• B45 minutes
• C20 minutes
• D60 minutes

Under 14 CFR § 91.151, what is the minimum fuel reserve required for an airplane flying under VFR at night?

• A45 minutes at normal cruising speed after reaching the first point of intended landing
• B30 minutes at normal cruising speed after reaching the first point of intended landing
• C60 minutes at economy cruise speed after reaching the alternate airport
• D20 minutes at holding airspeed after reaching the destination

Under 14 CFR § 91.107, during which phases of flight must each passenger on board a U.S.-registered civil aircraft occupy an approved seat and have a safety belt fastened about them?

• ADuring taxi, takeoff, and landing
• BDuring cruise, descent, and landing only
• COnly during takeoff and landing in turbulent air
• DAt all times while the aircraft engine is operating

How often must an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be inspected for proper installation, battery corrosion, operation of the controls, and signal radiated strength under 14 CFR § 91.207(d)?

• AWithin 12 calendar months after the last inspection
• BEvery 24 calendar months
• CEvery 100 hours of time in service
• DEvery 6 calendar months

Under 14 CFR § 91.207(c), the non-rechargeable batteries of an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) must be replaced (or recharged if rechargeable) when:

• AThe transmitter has been in use for more than 1 cumulative hour or 50 percent of their us…
• BThe aircraft completes its annual inspection or 100 flight hours, whichever occurs first
• CThe battery voltage drops below 75 percent of rated nominal voltage during test activation
• DThe ELT has been activated for more than 15 continuous minutes during an emergency

According to 14 CFR § 91.409(a), no person may operate a civil aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has undergone an:

• AAnnual inspection in accordance with 14 CFR Part 43
• B100-hour inspection performed by a Certified Flight Instructor
• CAltimeter and pitot-static system recalibration
• DAirworthiness directive compliance audit by the FAA

Under 14 CFR § 91.409(b), an aircraft operated for hire or used to give flight instruction for hire must undergo a 100-hour inspection every 100 hours of time in service. By how many hours may this 100-hour limit be exceeded if necessary to reach a place where the inspection can be done?

• ANot more than 10 hours, and the excess time must be included in computing the next 100 ho…
• BNot more than 5 hours, with no adjustment to the next 100-hour interval
• CUp to 15 hours provided a Special Flight Permit is issued by an A&P mechanic
• DNo overflight is permitted under any circumstances

What are the vertical boundaries of Class A airspace within the contiguous United States as defined by 14 CFR § 71.33?

• AFrom 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL 600 (60,000 feet MSL)
• BFrom 14,500 feet MSL up to 18,000 feet MSL
• CFrom FL 240 up to and including FL 450
• DFrom 10,000 feet MSL up to FL 600

Under 14 CFR § 91.131, what specific ATC authorization is mandatory prior to operating a VFR airplane within Class B airspace?

• AThe pilot must receive an explicit ATC clearance stating 'cleared to enter Class B airspa…
• BEstablishing two-way radio communication with ATC by hearing the controller read back the…
• CFiling a VFR flight plan with Flight Service prior to departure
• DRequesting flight flight-following from Radar Departure Control

To enter Class C airspace under VFR, 14 CFR § 91.130 requires the pilot to establish two-way radio communication with ATC. Two-way communication is considered established when:

• AThe ATC controller responds to the pilot's call using the aircraft's specific callsign
• BThe pilot transmits their callsign on the published Approach Control frequency
• CThe ATC controller says 'Standby' without repeating the aircraft callsign
• DThe pilot switches to tower frequency after entering the 5 NM core

Unless otherwise specified on sectional charts or in airport diagrams, Class D airspace individually tailored around a towered airport normally extends vertically from the surface up to:

• A2,500 feet AGL
• B4,000 feet AGL
• C3,000 feet MSL
• D1,200 feet AGL

Under 14 CFR § 91.215, a Mode C altitude-reporting transponder (or ADS-B Out under § 91.225) is required within the 'Mode C Veil', which extends around primary Class B airports for a radius of:

• A30 nautical miles from the surface up to 10,000 feet MSL
• B20 nautical miles from the surface up to 4,000 feet AGL
• C10 nautical miles from the surface up to 12,500 feet MSL
• D15 nautical miles from the surface up to 5,000 feet AGL

According to 14 CFR § 91.159, when operating an airplane under VFR in level cruising flight above 3,000 feet AGL up to 18,000 feet MSL on a magnetic course of 000° to 179°, what altitude must be maintained?

• AAny odd-thousand-foot MSL altitude plus 500 feet (e.g., 3,500, 5,500, 7,500)
• BAny even-thousand-foot MSL altitude plus 500 feet (e.g., 4,500, 6,500, 8,500)
• CAny odd-thousand-foot MSL altitude (e.g., 3,000, 5,000, 7,000)
• DAny even-thousand-foot MSL altitude (e.g., 4,000, 6,000, 8,000)

What are the standard sea level temperature and sea level barometric pressure values used in the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA)?

• A15°C (59°F) and 29.92 inHg (1013.2 hPa)
• B0°C (32°F) and 30.00 inHg (1016.0 hPa)
• C20°C (68°F) and 29.92 inHg (1013.2 hPa)
• D15°C (59°F) and 28.92 inHg (979.3 hPa)

When receiving wind information in an aviation routine weather report (METAR) versus from an ATC control tower broadcast over the radio, what north reference is used for each source?

• AMETAR wind is oriented to True North; ATC tower spoken wind is oriented to Magnetic North
• BMETAR wind is oriented to Magnetic North; ATC tower spoken wind is oriented to True North
• CBoth METAR and ATC tower winds are oriented strictly to True North
• DBoth METAR and ATC tower winds are oriented strictly to Grid North

Density altitude is defined as pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature. Which environmental condition results in the highest density altitude and most severely degrades aircraft performance?

• AHigh elevation, high ambient temperature, high humidity, and low barometric pressure
• BLow elevation, low ambient temperature, low humidity, and high barometric pressure
• CHigh elevation, freezing temperature, dry air, and high barometric pressure
• DSea level elevation, high temperature, low humidity, and high pressure

Under what atmospheric conditions is induction system carburetor icing most likely to occur in a carbureted airplane engine?

• AOutside air temperatures between 20°F (-7°C) and 70°F (21°C) with high relative humidity…
• BOutside air temperatures below -10°F (-23°C) with clear skies and low humidity
• COutside air temperatures above 100°F (38°C) in dry desert conditions
• DOnly when flying in visible clouds at temperatures well below freezing

Under 14 CFR § 91.125, while taxiing an aircraft on the airport surface at a towered airport, an ATC control tower directs a steady green light signal toward the aircraft. What does this light signal authorize?

• ACleared for takeoff
• BCleared to taxi
• CStop immediately
• DReturn to starting point on airport

While in flight approaching an airport, a pilot receives a flashing red light signal from the control tower under 14 CFR § 91.125. This light signal means:

• AAirport unsafe, do not land
• BGive way to other aircraft and continue circling
• CCleared to land
• DExercise extreme caution

What are the standard rotating beacon light flash colors for a lighted civilian land airport operating at night in the United States?

• AAlternating white and green flashes
• BAlternating dual-peaked white flashes and green flashes
• CAlternating white and yellow flashes
• DAlternating green and yellow flashes

Under 14 CFR § 91.126, when approaching to land at an airport without an operating control tower, in which direction must all turns be made unless otherwise indicated?

• ATo the left
• BTo the right
• CStraight-in entry only without turns
• DAt the pilot's discretion based on wind direction

According to 14 CFR § 91.211, at what cabin pressure altitude must the required minimum flight crew be provided with and use supplemental oxygen for that part of the flight that is of more than 30 minutes duration?

• AAbove 12,500 feet MSL up to and including 14,000 feet MSL
• BAbove 10,000 feet MSL up to and including 12,000 feet MSL
• CAbove 14,000 feet MSL for the entire duration
• DAbove 15,000 feet MSL for all passengers and crew

Under 14 CFR § 91.17, what are the strict limitations regarding alcohol consumption before acting as a crewmember on a civil aircraft?

• AWithin 8 hours after the consumption of any alcoholic beverage, or while having an alcoho…
• BWithin 12 hours after the consumption of any alcoholic beverage, or while having an alcoh…
• CWithin 24 hours after drinking alcohol regardless of blood alcohol concentration
• DWithin 4 hours after consuming alcohol provided blood alcohol concentration is below 0.08

According to NTSB Part 830.5, which occurrence requires immediate notification to the nearest National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) field office?

• AAn in-flight fire or flight control system malfunction
• BA complete electrical failure during day VFR flight
• CA blown main landing gear tire during landing rollout
• DA ground collision resulting in minor wingtip denting under $1,000

When a major repair or major alteration is performed on a U.S.-registered aircraft, how must FAA Form 337 (Major Repair and Alteration) be processed and distributed under 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix B?

• AExecuted in duplicate, with one copy given to the aircraft owner and one copy sent to the…
• BExecuted in triplicate, with copies sent to the FAA, NTSB, and local FSDO within 30 days
• CRetained by the mechanic for 5 years without submitting a copy to the FAA
• DFiled electronically with the FAA Airworthiness Branch before the aircraft's next flight

Under 14 CFR § 43.3(g) and Appendix A, which of the following maintenance items is classified as preventive maintenance that a certificated private pilot may perform on an aircraft owned or operated by that pilot?

• AReplacing spark plugs, changing landing gear tires, and replenishing hydraulic fluid
• BOverhauling an engine carburetor and replacing magnetos
• CRepairing structural wing ribs and re-skinning control surfaces
• DSplicing electrical wiring harnesses inside the primary avionics bus

According to 14 CFR § 91.413, no person may use an ATC transponder unless within the preceding 24 calendar months it has been tested and inspected and found to comply with Appendix F of Part 43. This requirement applies to:

• AAll transponders operated in controlled or uncontrolled airspace
• BOnly transponders operated in Class B and Class C airspace
• CTransponders used exclusively during IFR flights
• DTransponders installed in aircraft flown for hire

Under 14 CFR § 91.411, no person may operate an airplane in controlled airspace under IFR unless each altimeter system, automatic pressure altitude reporting system, and static pressure system has been tested and inspected within the preceding:

• A24 calendar months
• B12 calendar months
• C100 hours of time in service
• D36 calendar months

Under 14 CFR § 91.15, what condition allows a pilot in command of a civil aircraft to drop an object from the aircraft while in flight?

• AIf reasonable precautions are taken to avoid creating a hazard to persons or property on…
• BOnly if prior written permission is obtained from the FAA Administrator 30 days before fl…
• COnly if the dropping takes place over open water or designated unpopulated farmland
• DDropping any object from an aircraft in flight is strictly prohibited under all circumsta…

Under 14 CFR § 91.119(b), except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude specified for operating an aircraft over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement?

• AAn altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000…
• BAn altitude of 500 feet above the surface or 500 feet away from any person, vessel, or ve…
• CAn altitude of 1,500 feet MSL regardless of terrain elevation
• DAn altitude of 2,000 feet AGL within a 5-mile radius

According to 14 CFR § 91.119(c), what is the minimum safe altitude over an area other than a congested area (such as open country or over water)?

• AAn altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated a…
• B1,000 feet above the terrain surface within 1 nautical mile
• C300 feet AGL during daytime VFR and 500 feet AGL at night
• DThere is no minimum altitude requirement over unpopulated terrain

Under 14 CFR § 91.113(d), when two aircraft of different categories are converging at approximately the same altitude (except head-on), which aircraft has the right-of-way?

• AA glider has right-of-way over an airship, powered parachute, or airplane
• BAn airplane has right-of-way over a glider because of higher speed
• CThe heavier aircraft always has right-of-way over the lighter aircraft
• DThe aircraft flying at the higher airspeed has right-of-way

Under 14 CFR § 91.155, what are the basic VFR weather minimums (flight visibility and distance from clouds) for operating an airplane within Class B airspace?

• A3 statute miles flight visibility and clear of clouds
• B3 statute miles flight visibility, 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 2,000 feet horizonta…
• C5 statute miles flight visibility, 1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 1 statute mile hor…
• D1 statute mile flight visibility and clear of clouds

Under 14 CFR § 91.155, what are the VFR weather minimums for operating an airplane within Class C or Class D airspace?

• A3 statute miles flight visibility; cloud clearance: 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and…
• B3 statute miles flight visibility and clear of clouds
• C1 statute mile flight visibility; cloud clearance: 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and…
• D5 statute miles flight visibility; cloud clearance: 1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet above, a…

What are the VFR weather minimums for an airplane flying in Class E airspace below 10,000 feet MSL under 14 CFR § 91.155?

• A3 statute miles visibility; 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 2,000 feet horizontal from…
• B3 statute miles visibility and clear of clouds
• C1 statute mile visibility; 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 2,000 feet horizontal from c…
• D5 statute miles visibility; 1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 1 statute mile horizontal

What are the VFR weather minimums for an airplane operating in Class E airspace at or above 10,000 feet MSL (and more than 1,200 feet AGL)?

• A5 statute miles visibility; cloud clearance: 1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 1 st…
• B3 statute miles visibility; cloud clearance: 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000…
• C3 statute miles visibility and clear of clouds
• D5 statute miles visibility and clear of clouds

Under 14 CFR § 91.155, what are the VFR weather minimums for an airplane operating in Class G airspace during DAYTIME at 1,200 feet AGL or less, regardless of MSL altitude?

• A1 statute mile visibility and clear of clouds
• B3 statute miles visibility and 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 2,000 feet horizontal fr…
• C1 statute mile visibility and 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, 2,000 feet horizontal fro…
• D3 statute miles visibility and clear of clouds

What are the VFR weather minimums for an airplane operating in Class G airspace at NIGHT at an altitude below 10,000 feet MSL?

• A3 statute miles visibility; cloud clearance: 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000…
• B1 statute mile visibility and clear of clouds
• C3 statute miles visibility and clear of clouds
• D5 statute miles visibility; cloud clearance: 1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 1 st…

What are the VFR weather minimums for an airplane operating in Class G airspace during DAYTIME at more than 1,200 feet AGL but less than 10,000 feet MSL?

• A1 statute mile visibility; cloud clearance: 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 f…
• B3 statute miles visibility; cloud clearance: 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000…
• C1 statute mile visibility and clear of clouds
• D3 statute miles visibility and clear of clouds

Under 14 CFR § 91.117(a), unless otherwise authorized by ATC, what is the maximum indicated airspeed at which any aircraft may be operated below 10,000 feet MSL in the United States?

• A250 knots
• B200 knots
• C180 knots
• D220 knots