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Key Facts: DGAC Guatemala Commercial Pilot (PCA) Exam

70%

Pass Threshold

RAC LPTA 1.2.9.7

80 questions / 180 min

Official Exam

DGAC Procedimiento No. 03

Spanish

Official Language

DGAC Procedimiento No. 03

Class 1, 6 months

Medical

RAC LPTA 1.2.5.2 & 2.4.1.6

200 hr as a pilot

Flight Experience

RAC LPTA 2.4.1.3

18 years

Minimum Age

RAC LPTA 2.4.1.1

This 100-question English MCQ bank is a study adaptation for the Spanish-language DGAC Guatemala Commercial Pilot Airplane (PCA) theoretical examination, which is 80 multiple-choice questions in 180 minutes on the DGAC SIAR system with a 70% pass mark under RAC LPTA 1.2.9.7. It is not an official translation or format simulation and cannot replace the required RAC 141 ground school, commercial flight instruction, or practical flight test.

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1Under Guatemalan civil aviation regulation RAC LPTA, which operational privilege is authorized for the holder of a Commercial Pilot License - Airplane (PCA)?

A.Acting as pilot in command or co-pilot of an aircraft engaged in commercial air transport operations for compensation or hire within certified category and class ratings.

B.Acting as pilot in command of a large transport category jet in scheduled international air transport without holding an Airline Transport Pilot License (PTLA).

C.Serving as an authorized DGAC flight inspector or practical test examiner without specific administrative designation by the DGAC.

D.Conducting Category III instrument approaches in commercial revenue service without holding an Instrument Rating or specialized operator qualification.

Explanation: Under RAC LPTA, a Commercial Pilot License (PCA) authorizes the holder to exercise all privileges of a private pilot, act as pilot in command in non-commercial operations, and act as pilot in command or co-pilot of an aircraft engaged in commercial air transport operations for compensation or hire, subject to aircraft category, class, and type ratings.

2Under RAC LPTA 2.4.1.3, what flight time must an applicant log to qualify for a Commercial Pilot License - Airplane (PCA) with a single-engine class rating in Guatemala?

A.200 hours of flight time as a pilot, which must include 20 hours of commercial training made up of 6 hours of instrument flight training and 14 hours in a complex airplane; no more than 10 hours may be credited from a DGAC-approved flight simulation training device.

B.100 hours of flight time as a pilot, including 35 hours of solo flight and 5 hours of night flight.

C.150 hours of flight time as a pilot, of which 100 hours must be cross-country flight as pilot in command.

D.500 hours of flight time as a pilot, including 100 hours of multi-engine turbine experience.

Explanation: RAC LPTA 2.4.1.3.1 requires an applicant for the commercial airplane licence with a single-engine class rating to log 200 hours of flight time as a pilot. The training breakdown in the same section sets a minimum of 20 hours: 6 hours of instrument flight training and 14 hours in a complex airplane (retractable or fixed gear as applicable, constant-speed or variable-pitch propeller, or turbine/turboprop powered). The DGAC decides how much approved simulator instruction counts toward the 200 hours, and that credit is capped at 10 hours.

3Which class of aeronautical medical certificate must the holder of a Commercial Pilot License - Airplane (PCA) hold under RAC LPTA, and what validity period does RAC LPTA 1.2.5.2 assign to that licence?

A.Class 2 (CMA Clase 2), valid for 12 months.

B.Class 1 (CMA Clase 1), valid for 6 months.

C.Class 1 (CMA Clase 1), valid for 12 months.

D.Class 3 (CMA Clase 3), valid for 24 months.

Explanation: RAC LPTA 2.4.1.6 states that the aeromedical fitness requirement for the commercial airplane licence is a current Certificado Médico Clase 1. RAC LPTA 1.2.5.2 then lists medical validity by licence held, and assigns 06 meses (6 months) to the licencia de piloto comercial-avión, against 12 months for the private pilot airplane licence. Guatemala sets this period by the licence held, not by the pilot's age.

4Under RAC 119 and RAC 135, what certificate must an enterprise hold from the DGAC before conducting on-demand commercial passenger air taxi or charter operations for compensation in Guatemala?

A.Certificado de Explotador de Servicios Aéreos (AOC / COA) with approved Operations Specifications (Especificaciones de Operación).

B.A standard Certificate of Aircraft Registration (Certificado de Matrícula) without commercial operating specifications.

C.A Private Flying Club Charter Authorization issued by the local airport administration.

D.A Commercial Ground Handling Permit (Permiso de Servicios de Rampa).

Explanation: Under RAC 119 and RAC 135, any entity conducting commercial air transport operations for compensation or hire (such as charter or air taxi) must obtain an Air Operator Certificate (Certificado de Explotador de Servicios Aéreos - AOC/COA) issued by the DGAC, accompanied by approved Operations Specifications outlining authorized aircraft, routes, and operational limitations.

5Under RAC OPS 135.1130, what minimum rest period must a flight crew member receive immediately before beginning a flight duty period in Guatemalan commercial air transport?

A.Not less than 8 hours, with the operator required to provide suitable accommodation and to take account of time-zone crossings and night operations.

B.Not less than 10 hours, measured from engine shutdown to the next report time.

C.Not less than 18 hours before any domestic flight duty period.

D.No minimum applies; rest is agreed informally between the pilot and the operations manager.

Explanation: RAC OPS 135.1130(a) sets the minimum rest period immediately before the start of a flight duty period at not less than 8 hours. The same section requires rest arrangements that account for the effects of crossing time zones and of night operations, requires longer rest periods to be granted regularly to avoid cumulative fatigue, and obliges the operator to provide suitable accommodation. Under RAC OPS 135.1135 the pilot-in-command may extend a minimum rest period, or shorten a flight duty period, where special circumstances could produce unforeseen fatigue.

6Under RAC OPS 135.1110, what is the maximum flight time a Guatemalan commercial flight crew member may accumulate in a 7-day period, and what additional condition attaches to it?

A.32 hours, and the seventh day must be rested at the crew member's base.

B.34 hours, with no condition on where the rest is taken.

C.50 hours, provided no single day exceeds 10 flight hours.

D.20 hours, which may not be exceeded under any circumstances.

Explanation: RAC OPS 135.1110(a)(1) caps flight hours at 8 in any 24-hour period, 32 in a 7-day period with the seventh day rested at base, 100 in a calendar month, 250 in three calendar months, and 1,000 in a calendar year. The separate duty limit in RAC OPS 135.1115 is 12 scheduled hours in 24, extendable to 14 in special cases with a correspondingly extended rest period.

7According to the Ley de Aviación Civil de Guatemala (Decreto 93-2000, Art. 51–54), what legal authority does the Pilot-in-Command (Comandante de Aeronave) hold during flight?

A.Final and decisive operational authority over the aircraft, crew, passengers, and cargo, including the authority to deviate from regulations to the extent necessary to resolve an in-flight emergency.

B.Administrative authority that remains subordinate to passenger requests and owner radio instructions at all times.

C.Authority restricted exclusively to navigational steering, while legal responsibility rests solely with the air operator director.

D.Equal authority shared through majority vote among all crew members on board.

Explanation: Decreto 93-2000 (Ley de Aviación Civil de Guatemala) establishes that the Pilot-in-Command (Comandante o Piloto al Mando) is the supreme authority on board the aircraft from engine start to shutdown. The PIC has direct responsibility for the safe operation of the aircraft and holds emergency authority to deviate from published regulations to the extent required to preserve safety, subject to subsequent reporting to the DGAC.

8Under RAC 135, what requirement applies to the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) installed on aircraft engaged in commercial air transport within Guatemalan airspace?

A.The aircraft must be equipped with an approved ELT capable of transmitting simultaneously on 406 MHz (satellite-monitored COSPAS-SARSAT) and 121.5 MHz (homing).

B.An ELT is only required for flights operating beyond 100 nautical miles from the Guatemalan coast.

C.An older 121.5 MHz analog-only transmitter is fully compliant for newly certified commercial aircraft.

D.Commercial aircraft under 5,700 kg MTOW are completely exempt from carrying an ELT.

Explanation: Under RAC 135 and ICAO Annex 6 standards, aircraft operating in commercial air transport must be equipped with an automatic ELT operating on 406 MHz (which transmits encoded digital identification to the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite search and rescue system) with a 121.5 MHz analog homing signal.

9When commercial passenger charter operations are conducted under RAC 135, what is the Pilot-in-Command's regulatory responsibility regarding Dangerous Goods (Mercancías Peligrosas)?

A.Ensuring no unauthorized dangerous goods are loaded, and verifying that any authorized dangerous goods are documented on a Notification to Captain (NOTOC) with proper packaging and labeling.

B.Allowing passengers to transport unmanifested lithium batteries and flammable liquids in checked baggage without restrictions.

C.Delegating full responsibility to the ticket sales counter without inspecting cargo manifests or baggage declarations.

D.Signing off on dangerous goods shipments without completing mandatory DGAC/ICAO Dangerous Goods training.

Explanation: Under RAC 135 and ICAO Annex 18 / Technical Instructions (Doc 9284), the PIC must receive and sign the written Notification to Captain (NOTOC) detailing the proper shipping name, UN number, class, quantities, location on board, and emergency response procedures for any authorized dangerous goods, while ensuring no undeclared hazardous materials are carried.

10Under RAC OPS 135.297, what weather condition must a Guatemalan commercial operator establish before selecting an aerodrome as the destination for an IFR flight?

A.Reports or forecasts must indicate that, for a period beginning 1 hour before and ending 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival, conditions will be at or above the RVR/visibility specified under RAC OPS 135.225, with cloud ceiling at or above the MDH for a non-precision or circling approach.

B.The ceiling must be forecast at least 1,500 feet above the lowest circling MDA and visibility at least 3 statute miles throughout the flight.

C.No weather assessment is needed for the destination provided it is served by an operational ILS.

D.Weather need only be checked at the moment of arrival, and only if the flight exceeds 45 minutes.

Explanation: RAC OPS 135.297(b) builds the destination and alternate planning rule around a window running from 1 hour before to 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival. Within that window, forecasts or reports must show conditions at or above the applicable planning minima: for the destination, the RVR or visibility specified in accordance with RAC OPS 135.225, plus a ceiling at or above the MDH where the approach is non-precision or circling. Table 1 of the same section adds a margin for alternates, where a non-precision approach requires the non-precision minima plus 200 feet and 1,000 m.

About the DGAC Guatemala Commercial Pilot (PCA) Exam

Prepare for the DGAC Guatemala Commercial Pilot Airplane (Piloto Comercial de Avión - PCA) theoretical exam with 100 free practice questions covering RAC LPTA, complex aircraft systems, aerodynamics, commercial navigation, and flight planning. Note: English-language study adaptation for the official Guatemalan examination.

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Questions

80 questions

Time Limit

180 minutes (3 hours)

Passing Score

70% minimum (RAC LPTA 1.2.9.7)

Exam / Certification Fees

Q80.00 for the theoretical examination application (Formulario MPF LIC-111); commercial pilot licence authorization or renewal Q120.00 per six months (Acuerdo Gubernativo 939-2002, Art. 6)

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Practice bank: 17%

Commercial Air Law & Operating Regulations

Decreto 93-2000, RAC LPTA commercial pilot privileges, RAC 119/135 commercial operations, crew duty/rest limits, and incident reporting.

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Advanced Aerodynamics & Multi-Engine Principles

High-speed aerodynamics, critical engine factors, minimum controllable airspeed (Vmc), asymmetric thrust, and zero sideslip.

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Complex Aircraft Systems & Advanced Powerplants

Constant-speed propellers, retractable gear, turbocharging, cabin pressurization, supplemental oxygen, and ice protection.

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Commercial Flight Performance, Weight & Balance

Accelerate-stop distance, balanced field length, climb gradients, high density altitude performance, and load sheet calculations.

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Advanced Aviation Meteorology

Jet streams, clear air turbulence (CAT), severe convective weather, tropical squall lines, radar interpretation, and SIGMET analysis.

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Advanced Navigation, Instrument Procedures & Flight Operations

RNAV/RNP, VOR/DME, ILS approaches, holding patterns, missed approach procedures, commercial flight planning, and CRM.

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What You Need to Know

Passing score: 70% minimum (RAC LPTA 1.2.9.7)
Exam length: 80 questions
Time limit: 180 minutes (3 hours)
Exam / certification fees: Q80.00 for the theoretical examination application (Formulario MPF LIC-111); commercial pilot licence authorization or renewal Q120.00 per six months (Acuerdo Gubernativo 939-2002, Art. 6) Official sources

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DGAC Guatemala Commercial Pilot (PCA): Suggested Study Strategy

1Master multi-engine aerodynamics, including the four factors determining the critical engine (P-factor, accelerated slipstream, spiraling slipstream, and torque).

2Understand the definition, certification assumptions, and operational implications of minimum controllable airspeed with one engine inoperative (Vmc).

3Learn the RAC OPS 135 Subparte Q numbers exactly: 8 flight hours in 24, 32 in a 7-day period with the seventh day rested at base, 100 per calendar month, and a minimum rest period of 8 hours before a flight duty period.

4Know the RAC OPS 135.385 oxygen thresholds: continuous crew oxygen above 10,000 ft when exposure exceeds 30 minutes, and at all times above 13,000 ft.

5Practice multi-engine weight and balance calculations and understand the consequences of center of gravity position on stall speed and directional control.

6Budget your time against the real paper: 80 questions in 180 minutes is 2.25 minutes per question, so keep definitional recall brisk to leave room for performance calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

RAC LPTA 2.4.1.2 covers air law, aircraft general knowledge, performance and flight planning, human performance, meteorology, navigation, operational procedures, principles of flight, and radiotelephony.

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

70%, on an 80-question multiple-choice examination lasting 180 minutes.