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Key Facts: BR-ANAC-PCA-IFR Exam

Official ANAC PCA-IFR examination consists of 5 individual subject papers of 20 questions each (100 total questions).

Administered via Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) computer testing centers across major Brazilian cities.

A minimum score of 70% is required on each individual subject paper to obtain a passing result.

Covers Commercial Air Law (RBAC 61, 91, 121, 135, ICA 100-12), Advanced IFR Navigation, Aviation Meteorology, Flight Theory, and Technical Knowledge / Performance.

This question bank serves as an English-language study adaptation for candidates preparing for the Portuguese-language ANAC examination.

This bank provides 100 English-language practice questions adapted for the official ANAC Commercial Pilot Airplane with Instrument Rating (PCA-IFR) theoretical examination in Brazil.

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1Under RBAC 61, what is the minimum total flight time required for an applicant to be eligible for the issuance of a Commercial Pilot License — Airplane (PCA) without attending an ANAC-approved CIAC integrated flight course?

A.150 hours of total flight time

B.200 hours of total flight time

C.250 hours of total flight time

D.500 hours of total flight time

Explanation: According to RBAC 61.101, an applicant completing training outside an ANAC-certified Civil Aviation Instruction Center (CIAC) integrated course must accumulate at least 200 hours of total flight time. This requirement includes specific minimum cross-country, night, and instrument flight hours. 150 hours is applicable only if enrolled in an approved CIAC integrated course.

2What is the validity period of a Class 1 Aeronautical Medical Certificate (CMA) for a commercial pilot under 40 years of age who is engaged in single-pilot commercial air transport operations in Brazil?

A.6 months

B.12 months

C.24 months

D.60 months

Explanation: Under RBAC 67 and RBAC 61, a Class 1 CMA issued to a commercial pilot under 40 years of age is valid for 12 months. For commercial pilots aged 40 and older operating single-pilot commercial passenger flights, the validity period reduces to 6 months.

3According to RBAC 91 and DECEA ICA 100-12, what are the minimum cloud ceiling and flight visibility required to operate a VFR flight within Class D controlled airspace in Brazil?

A.Ceiling 1,000 ft and visibility 5 km

B.Ceiling 1,500 ft and visibility 8 km

C.Ceiling 500 ft and visibility 3 km

D.Ceiling 2,000 ft and visibility 5 km

Explanation: Under RBAC 91 and DECEA ICA 100-12 rules of the air, VFR flight within controlled airspace (Classes C, D, E below 10,000 ft) requires a minimum cloud ceiling of 1,000 feet AGL and a flight visibility of at least 5 kilometers (5,000 m).

4Under RBAC 61, what is the minimum age required for an applicant to be granted a Commercial Pilot License — Airplane (PCA)?

A.16 years old

B.17 years old

C.18 years old

D.21 years old

Explanation: RBAC 61.93 specifies that an applicant for a Commercial Pilot License (PCA) must be at least 18 years old and must have completed high school (ensino médio) or equivalent.

5Under RBAC 91 fuel requirements for an IFR flight in an airplane, how much fuel reserve must be carried beyond the destination and alternate airport requirements?

A.30 minutes at normal cruising speed

B.45 minutes at normal cruising speed

C.60 minutes at holding speed

D.15 minutes at maximum continuous power

Explanation: RBAC 91.167 specifies that an airplane operated under IFR must carry enough fuel to fly to the intended destination airport, execute an approach and missed approach, fly to the alternate airport (if required), and thereafter fly for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.

6In Brazilian airspace, what is the standard Transition Altitude (TA) unless a different value is explicitly published on local aeronautical charts?

A.3,000 feet AMSL

B.5,000 feet AMSL

C.10,000 feet AMSL

D.18,000 feet AMSL

Explanation: According to DECEA ICA 100-12, the standard Transition Altitude (TA) across Brazil is 3,000 feet AMSL, unless otherwise specified in specific terminal area charts (e.g., higher TAs in mountainous areas like Belo Horizonte or Rio de Janeiro).

7Under RBAC 135, what is the maximum allowable flight time in any 24-consecutive-hour period for a single-pilot commercial operation without an intervening rest period?

A.6 hours

B.8 hours

C.10 hours

D.12 hours

Explanation: Under RBAC 135 flight time limitations, a single pilot operating in commercial air transport / on-demand operations may not exceed 8 hours of flight time in any 24-consecutive-hour period without a required rest period.

8Under RBAC 91, when is an IFR flight plan required to designate an alternate airport for the intended destination?

A.Always, regardless of weather forecasts

B.When weather reports/forecasts indicate ceiling < 2,000 ft or visibility < 5 km from 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA

C.Only when the destination airport lacks an operational VOR or ILS

D.When flight duration exceeds 2 hours

Explanation: RBAC 91.169 states that an alternate airport must be designated unless weather reports/forecasts for the destination from 1 hour before to 1 hour after estimated time of arrival (ETA) indicate a ceiling of at least 2,000 feet above airport elevation and visibility of at least 5 kilometers.

9What are the recency-of-experience requirements under RBAC 61 for a commercial pilot to act as pilot-in-command (PIC) under IFR?

A.Within the preceding 6 months: logged at least 6 instrument approaches, holding procedures, and tracking courses in actual or simulated IFR

B.Within the preceding 90 days: completed 3 takeoffs and landings in instrument meteorological conditions

C.Within the preceding 12 months: completed an annual flight review with any Certified Flight Instructor

D.Within the preceding 30 days: logged 10 hours of instrument time including 2 ILS approaches

Explanation: RBAC 61 requires that to act as PIC under IFR, a pilot must have performed and logged within the preceding 6 calendar months at least 6 instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting/tracking courses in actual or simulated IFR conditions or an approved flight simulator.

10According to ICA 100-12 and RBAC 91, what is the maximum indicated airspeed (IAS) permitted for aircraft operating below 10,000 feet MSL, unless authorized by ATC or flight manual limitations?

A.200 knots IAS

B.230 knots IAS

C.250 knots IAS

D.280 knots IAS

Explanation: Under ICA 100-12 and RBAC 91.117, no person may operate an aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL at an indicated airspeed of more than 250 knots, unless explicitly authorized by Air Traffic Control or required by aircraft operating limitations.

About the BR-ANAC-PCA-IFR Exam

Prepare for the ANAC Commercial Pilot Airplane with Instrument Rating (PCA-IFR) exam with 100 free practice questions covering RBAC 61/91/121/135 regulations, advanced IFR navigation, meteorology, flight theory, and weight & balance. English study adaptation for Brazil ANAC exam. English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official Portuguese ANAC theoretical exam.

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Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

225 minutes (REG 30 + MET 35 + NAV 100 + TV 30 + CTA 30)

Passing Score

70% per subject paper

Exam / Certification Fees

TFAC R$ 300 (duration above 3h05)

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25%

Core Regulations and Air Law

RBAC regulations, airspace rules, and aeronautical standards.

25%

Technical Knowledge and Systems

Aircraft systems, flight mechanics, and operational technical principles.

25%

Aviation Meteorology and Weather

METAR/TAF decoding, atmospheric stability, and weather hazards.

25%

Flight Operations and Navigation

Operational planning, flight safety, and navigation principles.

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Passing score: 70% per subject paper
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 225 minutes (REG 30 + MET 35 + NAV 100 + TV 30 + CTA 30)
Exam / certification fees: TFAC R$ 300 (duration above 3h05) Official sources

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