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Key Facts: DGAC Bolivia Commercial Pilot (PCA) Exam

75%

Pass Threshold

DGAC Bolivia RAB 61

Theory + flight/oral

Assessment

RAB 61 Chapter E

Spanish

Official Language

DGAC Bolivia regulations

18 years

Minimum Age

RAB 61.605(a)

200 hr / 150 hr CIAC

Flight Experience

RAB 61.620(a)

This 100-question English MCQ bank is a study adaptation for the Spanish-language DGAC Bolivia Commercial Pilot Airplane (PCA) theoretical examination under RAB 61. It is not an official translation or format simulation and cannot replace the required CIAC commercial ground school, oral exam, or practical flight training. The official DGAC theoretical pass threshold is 75%.

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1Under Bolivian civil aviation regulation RAB 61 Chapter E, which privileges are granted to the holder of a Commercial Pilot License - Airplane (PCA)?

A.Exercise private-pilot privileges; act as PIC on non-commercial flights and in commercial air transport using an airplane certified for one pilot; and act as co-pilot when the airplane requires one, subject to the appropriate ratings and operator requirements.

B.Act as Pilot in Command of an aircraft engaged in scheduled international passenger service on aircraft exceeding 5,700 kg without holding an Airline Transport Pilot License.

C.Provide flight instruction for compensation without holding a Flight Instructor rating endorsed on the license.

D.Authorize deviations from air traffic control clearances without reporting to the DGAC.

Explanation: RAB 61.630 permits the holder to exercise private-pilot privileges, act as PIC on non-commercial flights, act as PIC in commercial air transport on an aircraft of the appropriate category certified for single-pilot operation, and act as co-pilot when the aircraft requires one. The appropriate ratings and operator training requirements still apply.

2What is the minimum age and total flight time required under RAB 61 for an applicant to be issued a Commercial Pilot License (Airplane) outside of an integrated CIAC course?

A.At least 18 years of age and a minimum of 200 total flight hours (or 150 hours in an approved integrated CIAC course).

B.At least 21 years of age and a minimum of 250 total flight hours.

C.At least 17 years of age and a minimum of 100 total flight hours.

D.At least 23 years of age and a minimum of 500 total flight hours.

Explanation: RAB 61.605 sets the minimum age at 18. RAB 61.620 requires 200 total flight hours, reduced to 150 hours for an approved-course graduate, together with specified PIC, cross-country, instrument-instruction, and night experience.

3Under RAB 67, what is the required Aeronautical Medical Certificate class and its standard validity period for a commercial pilot under 40 years of age engaged in commercial flight operations in Bolivia?

A.Class 1 Aeronautical Medical Certificate (CMA Clase 1), valid for 12 calendar months.

B.Class 2 Aeronautical Medical Certificate (CMA Clase 2), valid for 24 calendar months.

C.Class 3 Aeronautical Medical Certificate (CMA Clase 3), valid for 36 calendar months.

D.Class 1 Aeronautical Medical Certificate, valid indefinitely unless hospitalized.

Explanation: RAB 67 specifies that commercial pilots must hold a valid Class 1 Aeronautical Medical Certificate (CMA Clase 1). For pilots under 40 years of age exercising commercial privileges, the certificate is valid for 12 calendar months (reducing to 6 months for single-pilot commercial passenger operations over age 40 or multi-crew operations over age 60).

4What is the legal purpose of an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL / Lista de Equipamiento Mínimo) under commercial operating rules (RAB 91 / 135)?

A.It permits an aircraft to be operated safely with specific inoperative instruments or equipment under defined operational conditions and maintenance provisos approved by the DGAC.

B.It lists the minimum pilot flight hours required to fly in commercial airspace.

C.It specifies the minimum engine oil quantity required before each commercial flight.

D.It provides a list of passenger baggage weight limitations for regional aerodromes.

Explanation: An approved MEL is an operator-specific document derived from the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) and approved by the DGAC. It allows an aircraft to operate with defined inoperative equipment under specific conditions (e.g., daytime only, unpressurized only, placard requirements) without compromising overall flight safety.

5What is the primary regulatory purpose of flight time and duty period limitations (FTL) under commercial aviation regulations (RAB 121 / 135)?

A.To prevent cumulative and acute pilot fatigue from compromising flight safety by establishing maximum daily flight hours, duty limits, and mandatory uninterrupted rest periods.

B.To ensure equal monthly salary distribution among commercial pilots.

C.To limit airline fuel consumption during peak hours.

D.To mandate that pilots fly a minimum number of overtime hours every calendar quarter.

Explanation: Flight-time, duty-period, and rest limits manage acute and cumulative fatigue so crewmembers remain fit for safety-critical duties. Exact limits depend on the applicable operating rule and operation; they should be checked in the current regulation and operator fatigue-management system.

6Under RAB 91, what are the minimum fuel supply requirements for an airplane operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) when an alternate airport is required?

A.Sufficient fuel to fly to the destination airport, then to the planned destination alternate, and thereafter to fly for at least 45 minutes at normal cruising altitude.

B.Sufficient fuel to fly to the destination airport plus 30 minutes at holding speed.

C.Sufficient fuel to fly for 4 hours regardless of distance.

D.Sufficient fuel to reach the alternate airport plus 15 minutes of reserve.

Explanation: RAB 91.610(a)(2) requires fuel to the intended destination, then to a destination alternate, followed by at least 45 minutes of final reserve at normal cruise altitude. The calculation uses the planned destination alternate; it does not assume the most distant possible alternate or substitute a different turbine-airplane reserve.

7Under RAB 91.600, when may an IFR airplane flight omit a destination alternate for a non-isolated destination?

A.When the flight duration and all relevant operational and weather information provide reasonable certainty of a VMC approach and landing at the expected time of use, and separate usable runways are available with at least one operational instrument approach.

B.Whenever the flight time is less than 45 minutes.

C.When the flight is conducted during daylight hours regardless of weather.

D.When the destination airport has a precision ILS Category III approach.

Explanation: RAB 91.600(b) normally requires a destination alternate for IFR flight. The non-isolated exception requires reasonable certainty, considering all relevant weather and operational information, that the approach and landing can be made in VMC at the expected time of use, with separate usable runways and at least one operational instrument approach. Bolivia's rule is not the FAA-style '1-2-3 rule.'

8What recent flight experience is required under RAB 61 for a commercial pilot to act as pilot in command of an airplane carrying passengers at night?

A.Within the preceding 90 days, at least 3 takeoffs and 3 full-stop landings during the night period in an aircraft of the same category and class, and type if required.

B.At least 1 touch-and-go landing at night within the preceding 12 calendar months.

C.At least 10 night hours flown as co-pilot within the preceding 60 days.

D.Holding an instrument rating waives all night recency landing requirements.

Explanation: RAB 61.140(b) requires at least three night takeoffs and three full-stop night landings within the preceding 90 days in the same category and class, and type when required, before acting as PIC while carrying persons at night.

9Under Ley N° 2902 de Aeronáutica Civil, what certificate is legally required for an enterprise to conduct commercial air transport services in Bolivia?

A.Certificado de Explotador de Servicios Aéreos (AOC / Air Operator Certificate) issued by the DGAC and appropriate commercial concession authorizations.

B.Only a municipal business license from the local city mayor's office.

C.A standard Private Pilot License and individual aircraft insurance.

D.A certificate of incorporation from the chamber of commerce only.

Explanation: Ley N° 2902 and associated operating regulations require any entity offering commercial air transport services (regular or non-regular passenger/cargo transport) to obtain a Certificado de Explotador de Servicios Aéreos (AOC) from the DGAC, proving technical, operational, and financial fitness.

10What is Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace, and what vertical separation is applied between certified aircraft operating within it?

A.Airspace between FL290 and FL410 inclusive, where vertical separation between properly equipped and approved aircraft is reduced from 2,000 feet to 1,000 feet.

B.Airspace below 10,000 feet where aircraft fly 500 feet apart.

C.Uncontrolled airspace where vertical separation is not provided by ATC.

D.Special military airspace between FL180 and FL240.

Explanation: RVSM (Separación Vertical Mínima Reducida) is implemented globally and in Bolivian airspace between Flight Level 290 and Flight Level 410 inclusive. It reduces the standard vertical separation from 2,000 feet to 1,000 feet between aircraft meeting strict altimetry system performance standards (two independent primary altimetry systems, altitude alert, and autopilot altitude-hold capability).

About the DGAC Bolivia Commercial Pilot (PCA) Exam

Prepare for the DGAC Bolivia Commercial Pilot Airplane (Piloto Comercial de Avión - PCA) theoretical exam with 100 free practice questions covering RAB 61/91, principles of flight, systems, performance, navigation, meteorology, operating procedures, and human factors. This English MCQ bank is a study adaptation, not a simulation of the Spanish-language assessment.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

Not published by DGAC Bolivia for this theoretical examination

Passing Score

At least 75% overall and in each theoretical knowledge area

Exam Fee

Bs 1,110 initial national licence; separate second/third-attempt fees may apply (Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC Bolivia))

DGAC Bolivia Commercial Pilot (PCA) Exam Content Outline

Practice bank: 18%

Commercial Air Law & Regulations

RAB 61/91, Ley N° 2902, commercial privileges and limitations, AIP Bolivia, and ICAO standards.

Practice bank: 17%

Principles of Flight & Performance

Aerodynamics, load factors, climb performance, density altitude, and applied airplane performance examples.

Practice bank: 17%

Complex Aircraft Systems & Avionics

Constant-speed propellers, turbochargers, pressurization outflow valves, de-icing, and EFIS/AHRS systems.

Practice bank: 16%

Advanced Meteorology & High-Altitude Weather

Upper-level wind charts, jet streams, windshear, CAT, icing, and Andean mountain weather.

Practice bank: 16%

Navigation & Operating Procedures

Charts, navigation instruments and aids, RNAV/RNP concepts, fuel planning, and operating procedures; IFR privileges require a separate rating.

Practice bank: 16%

CRM, Human Factors & Commercial Operations

Crew Resource Management, Threat and Error Management (TEM), high-altitude hypoxia, and emergency procedures.

How to Pass the DGAC Bolivia Commercial Pilot (PCA) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: At least 75% overall and in each theoretical knowledge area
Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
Time limit: Not published by DGAC Bolivia for this theoretical examination
Exam fee: Bs 1,110 initial national licence; separate second/third-attempt fees may apply

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DGAC Bolivia Commercial Pilot (PCA) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Use the current RAB 61 Chapter E knowledge list as the syllabus and distinguish licence privileges from separate class and instrument ratings.

2Practice aircraft performance, loading, fuel, and cross-country planning calculations with the approved flight manual and current charts.

3Study meteorological reports, forecasts, climatology, icing, and Andean terrain-weather interactions.

4Review navigation aids, charts, AIP/NOTAM use, emergency procedures, human performance, and Threat and Error Management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is covered on the DGAC Bolivia Commercial Pilot Airplane exam?

RAB 61 Chapter E covers air law, systems, performance and planning, human performance, meteorology, navigation, operating procedures, principles of flight, and VFR radiotelephony.

What is the passing score for the DGAC Bolivia PCA theoretical exam?

Candidates must achieve at least 75% overall and in each theoretical knowledge area under RAB 61.085.