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This bank provides 100 English-language practice questions adapted for the official ANAC Airline Transport Pilot Airplane (PLA - Piloto de Linha Aérea Avião) theoretical exam in Brazil under RBAC 61/121.

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1Under Brazilian Civil Aviation Regulation RBAC 61, what is the minimum total flight time required for an applicant to be eligible for the issuance of an Airline Transport Pilot License — Airplane (PLA)?
A.1,000 total flight hours
B.1,200 total flight hours
C.1,500 total flight hours
D.2,000 total flight hours
Explanation: RBAC 61.141 specifies that an applicant for an Airline Transport Pilot License — Airplane (PLA) in Brazil must log a minimum of 1,500 hours of total flight time in aircraft, including specific cross-country, night, and instrument flight requirements.
2What class of Aeronautical Medical Certificate (CMA) is required by ANAC for a pilot exercising the privileges of an Airline Transport Pilot License — Airplane (PLA) as Pilot in Command in commercial air transport?
A.Class 1 Aeronautical Medical Certificate (CMA)
B.Class 2 Aeronautical Medical Certificate (CMA)
C.Class 3 Aeronautical Medical Certificate (CMA)
D.Class 4 Aeronautical Medical Certificate (CMA)
Explanation: ANAC regulations and RBAC 67 dictate that pilots exercising the privileges of an ATPL (PLA) in commercial air carrier operations must hold a valid Class 1 Aeronautical Medical Certificate (CMA).
3Under RBAC 61, what is the minimum age required for the official issuance of an Airline Transport Pilot License — Airplane (PLA)?
A.18 years of age
B.21 years of age
C.23 years of age
D.25 years of age
Explanation: RBAC 61 mandates that an applicant for an Airline Transport Pilot License must be at least 21 years of age at the time of license issuance.
4What is the minimum instrument flight time required under RBAC 61 for an applicant seeking an Airline Transport Pilot License — Airplane (PLA)?
A.40 hours of instrument flight time
B.50 hours of instrument flight time
C.75 hours of instrument flight time
D.100 hours of instrument flight time
Explanation: RBAC 61 requires an applicant for an Airplane ATPL to log at least 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument flight time, of which up to 30 hours may be logged in an approved flight simulation training device (FSTD).
5Under RBAC 121 commercial operations, who holds joint operational responsibility for the initiation, continuation, diversion, and termination of a flight under a flight release?
A.The Pilot in Command (PIC) and the Chief Pilot
B.The Pilot in Command (PIC) and the Flight Operations Dispatcher (DOV)
C.The Flight Operations Dispatcher (DOV) and the Director of Operations
D.The Pilot in Command (PIC) and the Director of Maintenance
Explanation: RBAC 121.533 establishes that for flag and domestic air carrier operations, the Pilot in Command (PIC) and the licensed Flight Operations Dispatcher (Despachante Operacional de Voo - DOV) share joint responsibility for operational control and flight dispatch release authorization.
6What is the mandatory fuel reserve required under RBAC 121 for a domestic IFR flight in a turbine-powered airplane?
A.Fuel to fly to the destination, then to the most distant alternate, plus 30 minutes at holding speed at 1,500 ft
B.Fuel to fly to the destination, then to the alternate, plus 45 minutes at normal cruising consumption
C.Fuel to fly to the destination, plus 10% of total flight time, plus 45 minutes reserve
D.Fuel to fly to the destination, plus 15% contingency fuel, plus 30 minutes reserve
Explanation: RBAC 121.643 specifies that for domestic IFR operations in a turbine-powered airplane, the aircraft must carry sufficient fuel to fly to the airport to which dispatched, execute an approach and missed approach, fly to and land at the most distant alternate airport, and thereafter fly for 45 minutes at normal cruising fuel consumption.
7Under RBAC 61, how many hours of night flight time as Pilot in Command or acting Pilot in Command under supervision (PICUS) are required for an Airplane ATPL (PLA)?
A.50 hours of night flight time
B.100 hours of night flight time
C.150 hours of night flight time
D.200 hours of night flight time
Explanation: RBAC 61.141 mandates that an applicant for an Airplane ATPL must log a minimum of 100 hours of night flight time as Pilot in Command or acting PIC under supervision.
8According to RBAC 121.645, what is the required fuel supply for a turbine-powered airplane operating in flag (international) commercial operations when an alternate airport is required?
A.Fuel to fly to the destination, plus 45 minutes at cruising speed
B.Fuel to fly to destination, fly for 10% of total enroute time, fly to the alternate, plus 30 minutes holding at 1,500 ft standard temperature
C.Fuel to fly to destination, plus 20% enroute fuel, plus 45 minutes holding at FL 100
D.Fuel to fly to destination, fly to the alternate, plus 45 minutes cruising fuel
Explanation: RBAC 121.645 stipulates that flag turbine-powered operations require fuel to fly to and land at the destination, plus enroute contingency fuel of 10% of the total flight time, plus fuel to fly to the most distant alternate, plus 30 minutes of holding at 1,500 ft above destination alternate field elevation under standard temperature.
9Under Brazilian Law No. 13,475 (Lei do Aeronauta) and RBAC 121, what is the maximum basic Flight Duty Period (FDP) for an unaugmented flight crew consisting of two pilots starting duty during daytime hours?
A.10 hours
B.12 hours
C.14 hours
D.16 hours
Explanation: Under the Brazilian Aeronaut Act (Lei No. 13,475/2017) and RBAC 121 subpart Q, a standard unaugmented two-pilot crew assigned to daytime duty has a maximum basic Flight Duty Period of 12 hours, subject to reductions based on start time and sector count.
10Under Brazilian aviation regulations (Lei 13,475), what is the minimum mandatory rest period required for a crew member at home base following a regular flight duty period?
A.8 consecutive hours
B.10 consecutive hours
C.12 consecutive hours
D.24 consecutive hours
Explanation: Lei 13,475 mandates a minimum rest period of 12 consecutive hours at home base following any standard flight duty period, or equal to the elapsed duty time if the duty exceeded 12 hours.

About the BR-ANAC-PLA Exam

Prepare for the official BR-ANAC-PLA exam with 100 practice questions. English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official Portuguese ANAC theoretical exam.

Questions

80 scored questions

Time Limit

240 minutes (sum of paper times in IS 00-003H Appendix C)

Passing Score

70% per subject paper

Exam Fee

TFAC R$ 300 (duration above 3h05) (National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC))

BR-ANAC-PLA Exam Content Outline

25%

Air Law & Regulations

RBAC 61 requirements for PLA issuance, command privileges, and recency of experience, RBAC 121 flight duty period (FDP) limits, rest requirements, and crew fatigue mitigation, Operational control, joint flight release responsibility between PIC and flight dispatcher, Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL) operational application

25%

High-Altitude Meteorology

Structure of the atmosphere, tropopause altitude variations by latitude and season, Polar front jet stream, subtropical jet stream, and upper-level wind shear detection, Clear Air Turbulence (CAT) mechanisms, mountain wave severe turbulence, and jet stream core proximity, High-altitude ice crystal icing (ICI), volcanic ash avoidance, and tropopause SIGWX interpretation

25%

Jet Transport Aerodynamics & Performance

Compressibility effects, critical Mach number (Mcr), and shock wave boundary layer interaction, Mach tuck dynamics, elevator effectiveness, and stability augmentation system (mach trim), Coffin corner envelope convergence between low-speed stall and high-speed buffet, Takeoff speed definitions: V1 (decision), VR (rotation), V2 (takeoff safety), Vmcg, and Vmbe

25%

International & Advanced IFR Navigation

Performance-Based Navigation (PBN), RNAV 1, RNP 4, and RNP AR approach specifications, Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS) entry points and alternate airports, Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) altimetry tolerance and contingency procedures, North Atlantic High Level Airspace (NAT-HLA) operational rules and strategic lateral offset procedures (SLOP)

25%

Aircraft Systems & Weight & Balance

High-bypass turbofan engine components, FADEC architecture, N1/N2 rotor spool dynamics, and surge/stall, Aircraft hydraulic systems, triple redundancy, power transfer units (PTU), and emergency ram air turbines, Cabin pressurization control, isobaric/differential modes, rapid depressurization rates, and emergency oxygen, Center of gravity limits, longitudinal balance, mean aerodynamic chord (% MAC), and fuel burn CG migration

How to Pass the BR-ANAC-PLA Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70% per subject paper
  • Exam length: 80 questions
  • Time limit: 240 minutes (sum of paper times in IS 00-003H Appendix C)
  • Exam fee: TFAC R$ 300 (duration above 3h05)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

BR-ANAC-PLA Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master RBAC 121 operational requirements, including flag flight release, flight time/duty limitations, and required fuel reserves for domestic and international IFR flights.
2Review high-altitude meteorology concepts such as jet stream dynamics, tropopause height variations, clear air turbulence (CAT), and severe icing conditions.
3Understand transonic aerodynamics principles including critical Mach number (Mcr), shock wave formation, Mach tuck, and coffin corner flight envelope boundaries.
4Practise weight and balance calculations, center of gravity shift formulas, mean aerodynamic chord (% MAC) determinations, and WAT chart limit evaluations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official structure of the ANAC PLA exam in Brazil?

The official ANAC / FGV PLA theoretical examination is a computer-based test comprising 100 multiple-choice questions split into 5 individual subject papers of 20 questions each. Candidates must achieve at least 70% on each paper to pass.

Does this practice bank match the official exam language?

The official ANAC exam in Brazil is administered in Portuguese. This practice question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed to help international candidates, cross-qualifying pilots, and ATPL students master the technical concepts, aerodynamics, and RBAC operational regulations.

What regulations and core subjects are covered in the ANAC PLA exam?

The exam covers RBAC 61 (pilot certification & ATPL requirements), RBAC 91 (general operating rules), RBAC 121 (commercial air carrier operations & duty limitations), high-altitude meteorology, jet transport aerodynamics (mach tuck, shock waves, coffin corner), international IFR navigation (PBN, ETOPS, RVSM), and turbofan systems with weight & balance calculations.