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1Under Iraqi Civil Aviation Regulations (ICAR 130), what is the minimum passing score required on each theoretical knowledge examination paper for the Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)?

A.75% of the total marks allocated to the paper

B.70% of the total marks allocated to the paper

C.80% of the total marks allocated to the paper

D.65% of the total marks allocated to the paper

Explanation: Under ICAR 130 Aircrew Rules (FCL.025), an applicant passes a theoretical knowledge examination paper only when achieving at least 75% of the marks allocated to that paper. There is no penalty marking for incorrect answers.

2Under ICAR 130 / ICAO Annex 1, what is the validity period of a Class 1 Medical Certificate for a commercial pilot who is 35 years of age engaged in single-pilot commercial air transport operations carrying passengers?

A.12 months

B.6 months

C.24 months

D.60 months

Explanation: For commercial air transport pilots under 40 years of age, a Class 1 Medical Certificate is valid for 12 months. When the holder reaches 40 years of age and carries passengers in single-pilot operations (or 60 years in multi-pilot operations), the validity period reduces to 6 months.

3Under ICAO Annex 2 Rules of the Air, when two power-driven aircraft are converging at approximately the same altitude on crossing courses, which aircraft must give way?

A.The aircraft that has the other on its right must give way

B.The aircraft that has the other on its left must give way

C.The faster aircraft must climb and pass over the slower aircraft

D.Both aircraft must immediately turn right by 45 degrees

Explanation: In accordance with standard ICAO right-of-way rules, when two aircraft are converging at approximately the same level, the aircraft that has the other on its right shall give way by turning, descending, or slowing down, avoiding passing over, under, or ahead of the other.

4Under standard ICAO Annex 2 cruising levels, what is the appropriate VFR cruising level on a magnetic track of 090 degrees above 3,000 feet above ground level?

A.An odd thousand-foot altitude plus 500 feet (e.g., FL55, FL75)

B.An even thousand-foot altitude plus 500 feet (e.g., FL65, FL85)

C.Any even thousand-foot flight level (e.g., FL60, FL80)

D.Any odd thousand-foot flight level (e.g., FL50, FL70)

Explanation: Under the semicircular cruising level system, flights on magnetic tracks between 000° and 179° (eastbound) fly at odd flight levels plus 500 feet when operating under VFR. Westbound tracks (180° to 359°) fly at even flight levels plus 500 feet.

5According to ICAO Annex 11, what is the maximum indicated airspeed permitted for an aircraft operating below 10,000 feet AMSL (FL100) in Class C, D, E, F, or G airspace unless otherwise authorized by ATC?

A.250 knots IAS

B.200 knots IAS

C.220 knots IAS

D.280 knots IAS

Explanation: Standard international airspace procedures dictate a speed limitation of 250 knots indicated airspeed (IAS) below 10,000 feet (3,050 m) AMSL in Class C through G airspace to allow adequate see-and-avoid reaction time, unless specific ATC clearance allows higher speed.

6What are the recent experience requirements under ICAR 130 for a commercial pilot to act as pilot-in-command of an aeroplane carrying passengers at night?

A.At least 3 takeoffs and 3 landings at night in an aeroplane of the same type or class within the preceding 90 days

B.At least 3 takeoffs and 3 landings by day or night within the preceding 60 days

C.At least 5 night landings and 1 night navigation flight within the preceding 180 days

D.At least 1 instrument approach and 2 night landings within the preceding 30 days

Explanation: A pilot shall not act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft carrying passengers at night unless they have carried out at least 3 takeoffs and 3 landings at night within the preceding 90 days in an aircraft of the same type/class or an approved flight simulator.

7What is the minimum vertical distance from cloud required for VFR flights operating in Class C airspace at or above 10,000 feet AMSL?

A.1,000 feet (300 m)

B.500 feet (150 m)

C.1,500 feet (450 m)

D.2,000 feet (600 m)

Explanation: Under standard ICAO VMC minima for airspace Class C at and above 10,000 ft AMSL, the required cloud separation is 1,000 ft (300 m) vertically and 1,500 m horizontally, with a flight visibility of at least 8 km.

8Under ICAO Annex 14, what visual marking indicates a displaced runway threshold available for taxiing and takeoff, but NOT for landing?

A.White arrows pointing along the runway centerline toward the displaced threshold bar

B.Yellow chevrons aligned with the runway centerline

C.A solid red bar across the full runway width

D.A large white cross centered at the beginning of the paved surface

Explanation: White arrows preceding a white threshold bar indicate a displaced threshold. This pre-threshold portion is structurally available for takeoff runs and rollout from landing in the opposite direction, as well as taxiing, but cannot be used for landing touchdown.

9If an aircraft is intercepted by military aircraft in accordance with ICAO Annex 2, what action must the intercepted aircraft immediately take?

A.Follow the instructions of the intercepting aircraft, acknowledge by rocking wings, and attempt radio contact on 121.5 MHz

B.Immediately initiate a 180-degree turn and descend at maximum rate to land at the nearest airport

C.Turn off navigation lights and accelerate to maximum cruising speed

D.Maintain current heading and squawk transponder code 7600

Explanation: ICAO Annex 2 Appendix 2 mandates that an intercepted civil aircraft must immediately follow all instructions given by the intercepting aircraft, respond to visual signals (such as rocking aircraft wings), tune to emergency frequency 121.5 MHz, and set transponder to Mode A Code 7700 unless instructed otherwise by ATC.

10What is the minimum flight visibility required for a VFR flight operating within an aerodrome traffic zone in controlled Class D airspace at an altitude below 10,000 feet AMSL?

A.5 km

B.8 km

C.1.5 km

D.3 km

Explanation: Below 10,000 feet (3,050 m) AMSL in Class D airspace, the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight is 5 km, accompanied by cloud separation requirements of 1,500 m horizontally and 1,000 ft (300 m) vertically.

About the ICAA CPL Theory Exam

The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) Commercial Pilot Licence theoretical knowledge examination is the ground evaluation required for commercial pilot certification in Iraq under ICAR 130 (Aircrew Rules), which adopts the Part-FCL structure. FCL.310 sets thirteen examinable subjects and FCL.025 sets a 75% pass mark on each paper. This free practice bank is an independent English-language multiple-choice study aid covering those subject areas. It is not an official ICAA examination, is not published or endorsed by the ICAA, and does not replace approved training or the CPL skill test.

Exam sponsor: Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Written or computer-based multiple-choice examinations administered by the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority across the thirteen commercial pilot subjects of FCL.310: air law; aircraft general knowledge (airframe, systems and power plant); aircraft general knowledge (instrumentation); mass and balance; performance; flight planning and monitoring; human performance; meteorology; general navigation; radio navigation; operational procedures; principles of flight; and communications. Candidates must be recommended by an approved training organisation (ATO) and pass each paper with at least 75%, completing the full set within 18 months and within six sittings, with no more than four attempts at any one paper.

Time Limit

Timed per subject paper per ICAA examination sitting schedules.

Passing Score

At least 75% of the marks allocated to each paper, with no penalty marking (ICAR 130, FCL.025(b)). All papers must be passed within 18 months counted from the end of the calendar month in which the applicant first attempted an examination, within six sittings and no more than four attempts at any single paper.

Exam / Certification Fees

Examination and licensing fees are collected by the ICAA Flight Safety Department during application processing and are not published as a fixed online tariff.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

11%

Air Law

Official subject FCL.310(a). ICAR 130 Aircrew Rules, ICAO Annexes 1, 2, 6, 11 and 14, commercial pilot privileges, rules of the air, VMC minima, cruising levels, medical certificate validity and interception procedures.

13%

Aircraft General Knowledge — Airframe, Systems, Powerplant and Instrumentation

Official subjects FCL.310(b) and (c). Semi-monocoque structures, flight controls and tabs, piston and turbocharged powerplants, propellers, electrical and hydraulic systems, pressurisation, and pitot-static and gyroscopic instruments.

13%

Mass and Balance, Performance, and Flight Planning

Official subjects FCL.310(d), (e) and (f). Centre of gravity and weight-shift calculations, zero fuel weight, declared distances, V1, density altitude, contaminated and hydroplaning performance, climb gradients, fuel reserves and descent planning.

13%

Meteorology

Official subject FCL.310(h). Standard atmosphere and altimetry, inversions, airframe icing, thunderstorms and microbursts, fog types, clear air turbulence, the Shamal and regional dust, and METAR and SIGMET interpretation.

11%

General Navigation

Official subject FCL.310(i). Great circles and rhumb lines, convergency, Lambert and Mercator chart properties, variation and deviation, the 1-in-60 rule, triangle of velocities, and point of equal time and point of safe return.

10%

Radio Navigation

Official subject FCL.310(j). VOR and CDI sensitivity, DME slant range, ADF and NDB night effect, ILS localizer and glide path, GNSS RAIM and fault detection and exclusion, PBN specifications, and VHF line-of-sight range.

10%

Human Performance

Official subject FCL.310(g). Forms of hypoxia, time of useful consciousness, carbon monoxide, hyperventilation, the vestibular system and spatial illusions, night vision, diving and flight, and threat and error management.

Operational Procedures

Official subject FCL.310(k). ICAO wake turbulence categories and avoidance, TAWS escape manoeuvres, MMEL and MEL, rapid decompression drills, dangerous goods and the NOTOC, stabilised approach criteria and emergency transponder codes.

Principles of Flight

Official subject FCL.310(l). Parasite and induced drag, load factor and stall speed in the turn, ground effect, the critical engine and P-factor, and minimum control speed airborne.

Communications

Official subject FCL.310(m). ICAO spelling alphabet and call signs, standard phraseology, transmission of numbers, transmitting blind after receiver failure, the separate communications paper under ARA.FCL.300, and the FCL.055 language proficiency endorsement.

Preparing for the ICAA CPL Theory Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: At least 75% of the marks allocated to each paper, with no penalty marking (ICAR 130, FCL.025(b)). All papers must be passed within 18 months counted from the end of the calendar month in which the applicant first attempted an examination, within six sittings and no more than four attempts at any single paper.
Assessment: Written or computer-based multiple-choice examinations administered by the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority across the thirteen commercial pilot subjects of FCL.310: air law; aircraft general knowledge (airframe, systems and power plant); aircraft general knowledge (instrumentation); mass and balance; performance; flight planning and monitoring; human performance; meteorology; general navigation; radio navigation; operational procedures; principles of flight; and communications. Candidates must be recommended by an approved training organisation (ATO) and pass each paper with at least 75%, completing the full set within 18 months and within six sittings, with no more than four attempts at any one paper.
Time limit: Timed per subject paper per ICAA examination sitting schedules.
Exam / certification fees: Examination and licensing fees are collected by the ICAA Flight Safety Department during application processing and are not published as a fixed online tariff. Official sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the ICAA CPL theoretical examinations?

Candidates must achieve at least 75% of the marks allocated to each individual subject paper under FCL.025(b) of ICAR 130. No penalty marking is applied to incorrect answers.

What subjects are examined on the ICAA Commercial Pilot Licence ground exams?

FCL.310 of ICAR 130 lists thirteen subjects: air law; aircraft general knowledge (airframe, systems and power plant); aircraft general knowledge (instrumentation); mass and balance; performance; flight planning and monitoring; human performance; meteorology; general navigation; radio navigation; operational procedures; principles of flight; and communications.

What is the time window to complete all ICAA CPL theory papers?

Under FCL.025(b) of ICAR 130, all required papers must be passed within 18 months counted from the end of the calendar month in which the applicant first attempted an examination. A CPL applicant who fails a paper in four attempts, or fails to pass all papers within six sittings or within that 18-month period, must retake the complete set.

Is this practice bank an official publication of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority?

No. This practice bank is an independent educational study aid created by OpenExamPrep to assist learners in reviewing aeronautical knowledge topics tested on the ICAA CPL theory syllabus.

Is this practice bank in the same language and format as the official ICAA exam?

The official CPL examinations are multiple-choice papers set by the ICAA, so the format matches, but this bank is an independent English-language study adaptation rather than a reproduction of official items. ARA.FCL.300 leaves the languages available for examinations to the authority to announce, so confirm the language of your sitting with the ICAA Personnel Licensing Section or your approved training organisation.