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This practice question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for the official ANAC / FGV Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter (PLH) theoretical examination in Brazil under RBAC 61 (80 questions, 4 hours).

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1Under Brazilian Civil Aviation Regulation RBAC 61, what is the minimum total helicopter flight time required for an applicant to be granted an Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter (PLH) license?
A.500 flight hours
B.750 flight hours
C.1,000 flight hours
D.1,200 flight hours
Explanation: According to RBAC 61.141, an applicant for an Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter (PLH) license must have logged a minimum of 1,000 total flight hours in helicopters.
2According to RBAC 61.141, how many hours of night flight time in helicopters must a candidate log to qualify for the ANAC PLH license?
A.25 hours
B.50 hours
C.75 hours
D.100 hours
Explanation: RBAC 61.141 mandates that an applicant for an ANAC PLH license must have accumulated at least 50 hours of night flight time as Pilot-in-Command or Co-pilot performing PIC duties under supervision.
3What is the minimum instrument flight time requirement for ANAC PLH (helicopter ATP) applicants under RBAC 61.141, and what is the maximum credit allowed in an approved flight simulator?
A.50 total instrument hours, with up to 15 hours in a simulator
B.30 total instrument hours, with up to 10 hours in an approved simulator
C.75 total instrument hours, with up to 30 hours in an approved simulator
D.100 total instrument hours, with up to 40 hours in a simulator
Explanation: RBAC 61.141(a)(2) for helicopter ATP requires at least 30 hours of instrument flight time, of which a maximum of 10 hours may be performed in an ANAC-qualified and approved flight simulation training device. The 75/30 figures apply to the airplane ATP category, not helicopter.
4Under RBAC 135 passenger safety briefing rules for offshore helicopter flights, when must passengers be instructed on the location and use of life preservers and emergency flotation equipment?
A.Only when sea state exceeds Beaufort Scale 4
B.Prior to takeoff on any flight operating over water beyond autorotational distance from land
C.Only during night operations or IMC weather conditions over water
D.Immediately after reaching cruising altitude over open water
Explanation: RBAC 135.117 requires that before takeoff on any extended overwater flight beyond autorotational distance from shoreline, all passengers must be briefed on the location and operation of life preservers and water survival gear.
5According to RBAC 135, what is the standard IFR takeoff visibility minimum for a multi-engine helicopter operating with two pilots when no specific airport departure procedure is published?
A.400 meters visibility
B.800 meters visibility (or 1/2 statute mile)
C.1,600 meters visibility (1 statute mile)
D.3,200 meters visibility (2 statute miles)
Explanation: Under RBAC 135.225, multi-engine helicopters operated by two pilots with appropriate emergency procedures may take off under IFR with a minimum visibility of 800 meters (1/2 SM), unless lower minima are specifically approved in the operator's OpSpecs.
6Under the Brazilian Aircrew Duty Law (Lei do Aeronauta - Law 13.475/2017), what is the maximum allowable monthly flight hours for a helicopter pilot engaged in commercial operations?
A.60 flight hours
B.80 flight hours
C.90 flight hours
D.100 flight hours
Explanation: Law 13.475/2017 (Lei do Aeronauta) limits total monthly flight time for helicopter flight crew members to a maximum of 80 flight hours.
7Under RBAC 135, what is the maximum flight time permitted for a two-pilot helicopter crew within a 24 consecutive hour duty period in non-scheduled air transport operations?
A.8 flight hours
B.10 flight hours
C.12 flight hours
D.14 flight hours
Explanation: RBAC 135.267 dictates that for a two-pilot crew operating non-scheduled air transport flights, the maximum flight time per 24-hour period is 10 flight hours.
8According to RBAC 135.183, when operating a multi-engine helicopter over water beyond gliding distance from shore, when must emergency flotation gear be armed or deployed?
A.Only when flying above 5,000 feet MSL
B.The helicopter must be equipped with approved emergency flotation equipment capable of keeping the aircraft afloat in expected sea conditions
C.Only when carrying more than 15 passengers
D.Only if the destination is an unmanned offshore structure
Explanation: RBAC 135.183 mandates that multi-engine helicopters operating over water beyond autorotational or gliding distance from land must be equipped with an operable emergency flotation system certified for the expected sea state.
9Under RBAC 135 regulations, which multi-engine turbine helicopters are required to be equipped with a Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)?
A.All single-engine turbine helicopters certified for 5 seats
B.Multi-engine turbine helicopters configured for 10 or more passenger seats
C.Helicopters operating exclusively under VFR day conditions
D.Only helicopters equipped with piston engines exceeding 500 hp
Explanation: RBAC 135.151 requires a Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) on multi-engine turbine-powered aircraft configured with 10 or more passenger seats.
10Under RBAC 91 and RBAC 135, what is the mandatory IFR fuel reserve required for a helicopter after reaching the destination or alternate aerodrome at normal cruise consumption?
A.20 minutes
B.30 minutes
C.45 minutes
D.60 minutes
Explanation: RBAC 91.167 and RBAC 135.223 specify that no person may operate a helicopter in IFR conditions unless it carries enough fuel to reach the destination, fly to the alternate (if required), and fly thereafter for at least 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.

About the BR-ANAC-PLH Exam

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

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Questions

80 questions

Time Limit

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

Passing Score

70% per subject paper

Exam / Certification Fees

TFAC R$ 300 (duration above 3h05)

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ATPL Helicopter Regulations

RBAC 61 requirements for PLH certification, command privileges, and medical standards, RBAC 91 and RBAC 135 flight time limitations, rest periods, and crew duty cycles, Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL) application, Special VFR, IFR airspace classifications, and Brazilian airspace contingency rules

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Multi-Engine Rotorcraft Aerodynamics

Blade flapping, lead-lag oscillations, and Coriolis effect during high-speed rotorcraft flight, Vortex Ring State (VRS) development, detection, Vuichard recovery technique, Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness (LTE) modes: main rotor disc interference, tailwind, weathercocking, One Engine Inoperative (OEI) aerodynamic drag, asymmetric thrust, and single-engine climb gradients

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Turbine Engine & Rotorcraft Systems

Turboshaft engine components: compressor, combustion chamber, gas producer (N1/Ng), free turbine (N2/Np), Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) architecture, fail-safe modes, auto-throttle governance, Transmission system torque limits, thermal ratings, rotor brake operational envelope, Dual hydraulic system failure modes, flight control boost, hydraulic locks, and electrical bus tie logic

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Offshore & IFR Operations

Offshore helideck approach paths, turbulence factors, wind envelope limits, and deck motion limits, Performance Class 1 (PC1) vs Performance Class 2 (PC2) operations in offshore environments, Offshore fuel reserve requirements under RBAC 91/135 (enroute, alternate, +30/45 min holding), RVR minimums, airborne radar approach (ARA) procedures, and offshore point-in-space (PinS) approaches

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Advanced Performance & WAT Limitations

Category A Takeoff Decision Point (TDP) speed, altitude, and rejected vs continued takeoff distance, Weight-Altitude-Temperature (WAT) maximum allowable gross weight chart interpretation, Takeoff Distance Required (TODR) vs Takeoff Distance Available (TODA) for clear-area and helipad profiles, Center of Gravity (CG) envelopes, longitudinal/lateral arm calculations, and fuel burn CG migration

Preparing for the BR-ANAC-PLH 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 / certification fees: TFAC R$ 300 (duration above 3h05) Official sources

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BR-ANAC-PLH: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master Category A flight profiles, specifically understanding how TDP height and airspeed dictate rejected takeoff distance versus continued climb gradient.
2Practice reading WAT (Weight-Altitude-Temperature) chart grids to quickly determine maximum takeoff weight under high-density altitude conditions.
3Memorize RBAC 91 and RBAC 135 fuel reserve rules for rotorcraft, noting differences between land-based IFR alternates and offshore helideck IFR operations.
4Understand FADEC operational modes, including automatic reversion to manual governor and dual-channel failure indications.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The official ANAC / FGV PLH theoretical examination is a computer-based test comprising 80 multiple-choice questions across 4 subject modules. Candidates are given 4 hours to complete the battery and must score at least 70% on each module.

Does this practice bank match the official exam language?

The official ANAC / FGV exam in Brazil is administered in Portuguese. This practice question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed to help international candidates, bilingual pilots, and ATPL students master the technical concepts, Category A calculations, and RBAC operational rules.

What key calculation areas are emphasized on the PLH exam?

The exam places heavy emphasis on Category A rejected and continued takeoff performance, Takeoff Decision Point (TDP) parameters, Weight-Altitude-Temperature (WAT) limit determination, single-engine (OEI) rate of climb gradients, center of gravity shift calculations, and offshore IFR fuel reserve requirements.