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Key Facts: CAAP Instrument Rating Knowledge Exam Exam

1

AEB IR Knowledge Subject

CAAP Circular 20-15

PHP 340

Fee for IR Subject (Circular 20-15)

CAAP Circular 20-15

PPL(A)+

Minimum Licence Before IR(A)

PCAR Part 2 §2.3.3.6(c)

Separate

Knowledge vs Skill Test

PCAR Part 2 §2.3.3.6

CAAP Instrument Rating knowledge testing is administered by the Airmen Examination Board as 1 written/computer subject (Circular 20-15: PHP 340), covering PCAR Part 2 IS 2.3.3.6 Appendix A areas before a separate skill test. Applicants must hold at least a PPL(A) and meet IR experience requirements. Exact item counts, time limits, and passing grades are set by AEB per sitting — confirm with AEB; this free bank drills the official knowledge areas.

Sample CAAP Instrument Rating Knowledge Exam Practice Questions

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1Under PCAR Part 2, when may a pilot act as PIC or copilot under instrument flight rules (IFR) in the Philippines?
A.Anytime the aircraft has an operable attitude indicator
B.Only after receiving proper Authorization comprising an instrument rating appropriate to the aircraft category
C.After logging 40 hours of simulated instrument time alone
D.Whenever ATC clears the flight IFR regardless of rating
Explanation: PCAR 2.3.3.6(a) states a pilot license holder shall not act as PIC or copilot under IFR unless properly authorized; proper Authorization comprises an instrument rating appropriate to the aircraft category.
2Per CAAP Circular 20-15 (Airmen Examination Board fees), how is the Instrument Rating theoretical examination priced?
A.1 subject at PHP 230
B.1 subject at PHP 340
C.9 subjects at PHP 340 each
D.2 subjects at PHP 450 each
Explanation: Circular 20-15 lists Instrument Rating as 1 Subject at P340.00 for theoretical examination (distinct from multi-subject CPL/ATPL schedules).
3According to PCAR IS 2.3.3.6 Appendix A, which international instrument is listed among Instrument Rating air-law knowledge subjects?
A.The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer only
B.The Convention of Chicago (Chicago Convention)
C.The Hague Convention on child abduction only
D.The Kyoto Protocol only
Explanation: IS 2.3.3.6 Appendix A (Air law) includes International Agreements and Organizations: The Convention of Chicago, plus related agreements such as Tokyo and Warsaw Conventions.
4PCAR Part 2 experience for an IR (A) applicant requires at least how much cross-country PIC time?
A.25 hours
B.40 hours
C.50 hours of cross-country flight time as PIC of aircraft in categories acceptable to the Authority
D.100 hours total time with no cross-country minimum
Explanation: PCAR 2.3.3.6(c) requires an IR (A) applicant to have completed not less than 50 hours of cross-country flight time as PIC of aircraft in categories acceptable to the Authority (among other experience items).
5For IR (A) under PCAR Part 2, how much instrument time is required, and how much may be instrument ground time?
A.20 hours instrument time with no ground credit
B.40 hours of instrument time in airplanes, of which not more than 20 hours (or 30 hours where a flight simulator is used) may be instrument ground time under supervision
C.60 hours instrument time all in flight
D.10 hours instrument time plus a written waiver
Explanation: PCAR IR (A) experience includes 40 hours of instrument time in airplanes, with limited credit for supervised instrument ground time (not more than 20 hours, or 30 where a flight simulator is used).
6Who must endorse an IR knowledge-test applicant under PCAR Part 2 before the knowledge test?
A.Any licensed ATC controller
B.An authorized instructor who conducted training on the knowledge subjects and certifies the person is prepared
C.Only a CAAP Director General personally
D.Any commercial pilot without instructor privileges
Explanation: PCAR 2.3.3.6(b)(2) requires an endorsement from an authorized instructor who conducted training on the knowledge subjects and certifies preparedness for the required knowledge test.
7IS 2.3.3.6 Appendix A IR air-law knowledge includes relevant parts of which ICAO Annexes among others?
A.Annexes 1, 2, and 7 (among others listed)
B.Only Annex 18 Dangerous Goods
C.Only Annex 16 Environmental Protection
D.Only Annex 19 Safety Management with no Rules of the Air
Explanation: Appendix A Air law lists relevant parts of ICAO Annexes including 1, 2, and 7 (personnel licensing, rules of the air, aircraft nationality/registration marks) among the broader listed annex set in CAAP IR materials.
8Under IFR in controlled airspace, which statement best reflects ATS practice expected of IR holders?
A.Pilots may freely change level without clearance if traffic looks clear
B.Flights operate subject to ATC clearances and related ATS practices and procedures for IFR
C.IFR flights never require an ATC clearance in Class A
D.Only VFR phraseology applies once airborne IFR
Explanation: PCAR IR knowledge requires rules and regulations relevant to flight under IFR and related air traffic services practices and procedures, including compliance with ATC clearances.
9PCAR IR air-law syllabus references PANS-OPS Aircraft Operations. Which ICAO document number is that?
A.Doc 4444
B.Doc 8168
C.Doc 7030
D.Doc 9859
Explanation: CAAP IR ground training (PCAR 2.3.3.6 / Guidance Material) lists Procedures for Air Navigation (PANS-OPS) — Aircraft Operations Doc 8168 among air-law knowledge subjects.
10Regarding PIC authority and responsibility in IR air-law knowledge, which statement is correct?
A.The PIC has no security-related responsibilities under Chicago Convention frameworks
B.PIC authority and responsibility regarding safety and security are part of IR air-law knowledge subjects
C.Only the operator, never the PIC, bears safety responsibility
D.Liability topics are excluded from IR Appendix A
Explanation: IS 2.3.3.6 Appendix A Air law includes PIC authority and responsibility regarding safety and security, plus operator/pilot liability topics toward persons and goods on the ground.

About the CAAP Instrument Rating Knowledge Exam Exam

The CAAP Instrument Rating Knowledge Examination is the theoretical knowledge test required to add an instrument rating in the Philippines under PCAR Part 2. Candidates must demonstrate IFR knowledge across air law, aircraft instruments/avionics, flight performance and planning, human performance, meteorology, navigation, operational procedures, and radiotelephony before a separate IR skill test.

Exam sponsor: Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) — Airmen Examination Board (AEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

AEB knowledge examination as 1 subject (written or computer format per PCAR §2.2.6.3), covering PCAR Part 2 IS 2.3.3.6 Appendix A IR knowledge areas. Separate IR skill test follows (Appendix B) and is not part of the knowledge sitting.

Time Limit

Set by CAAP AEB for each sitting; confirm on your examination permit/notice (PCAR §2.2.6.3)

Passing Score

Per CAAP AEB rules — Authority specifies minimum passing grades (PCAR §2.2.6.4(d)); confirm the current notice for your sitting

Exam / Certification Fees

PHP 340 for 1 Instrument Rating knowledge subject under CAAP Circular 20-15; facility fees extra — confirm current AEB schedule

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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.

12%

Air Law (IFR)

IFR rules, ATS practices, and Philippine national law.

13%

Aircraft General Knowledge

IFR instruments, avionics limits, and autopilot use.

12%

Flight Performance and Planning

IFR flight planning, ATS flight plans, and altimeter settings.

12%

Human Performance

Human factors relevant to instrument flight.

13%

Meteorology

IFR weather interpretation, icing, and hazard avoidance.

14%

Navigation

Radio navaids, ILS/MLS, RNAV, and satellite navigation.

12%

Operational Procedures

Instrument charts and IFR emergency/precautionary procedures.

12%

Radiotelephony (IFR)

IFR phraseology and communication failure actions.

Preparing for the CAAP Instrument Rating Knowledge Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Per CAAP AEB rules — Authority specifies minimum passing grades (PCAR §2.2.6.4(d)); confirm the current notice for your sitting
  • Assessment: AEB knowledge examination as 1 subject (written or computer format per PCAR §2.2.6.3), covering PCAR Part 2 IS 2.3.3.6 Appendix A IR knowledge areas. Separate IR skill test follows (Appendix B) and is not part of the knowledge sitting.
  • Time limit: Set by CAAP AEB for each sitting; confirm on your examination permit/notice (PCAR §2.2.6.3)
  • Exam / certification fees: PHP 340 for 1 Instrument Rating knowledge subject under CAAP Circular 20-15; facility fees extra — confirm current AEB schedule Official sources

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CAAP Instrument Rating Knowledge Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Treat Circular 20-15’s single IR subject as a full Appendix A IFR blueprint — schedule AEB early.
2Drill ILS/VOR/ADF/DME identification and approach plate reading every session.
3Practice IFR flight-plan filing and alternate selection with real AIP/NOTAM examples.
4Memorize IFR radiotelephony and communication-failure procedures until automatic.
5Review icing, wind-shear, and spatial-disorientation scenarios tied to IMC accidents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects are on the CAAP Instrument Rating knowledge exam?

CAAP Circular 20-15 lists Instrument Rating theoretical examination as 1 subject at PHP 340. Exact question counts are set by the Airmen Examination Board — confirm with AEB for your sitting.

Is the IR skill test part of the knowledge examination?

No. After passing the knowledge subject, applicants must pass a separate practical IR skill test covering IS 2.3.3.6 Appendix B areas with a CAAP-designated examiner.

What licence do I need before the CAAP Instrument Rating knowledge exam?

PCAR Part 2 §2.3.3.6(c) requires the applicant for an IR(A) to hold at least a PPL(A), plus the prescribed cross-country and instrument experience before the skill test.