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Key Facts: FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter Canadian Conversion Exam

70%

Passing Score

FAA / 14 CFR

40

Official Questions

FAA ICH Matrix

120 min

Time Limit

PSI Services

$175

Exam Fee

PSI Services

24 mos

Result Validity

14 CFR 61.49

The FAA ICH Knowledge Test is a 40-question, 2-hour computer-based exam administered by PSI Services for Transport Canada Instrument Rating Helicopter holders converting to an FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter. Requiring a 70% passing score, the test focuses exclusively on US air law (14 CFR Parts 61 and 91), US National Airspace IFR procedures, FAA TPP chart formats, COPTER approach specs, and US aviation weather services.

Sample FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter Canadian Conversion Practice Questions

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1Under 14 CFR 91.169(c), what are the standard weather minimums required at the estimated time of arrival (ETA) for a pilot to list an airport as an IFR alternate for a helicopter?
A.From 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA, ceiling 2,000 feet and visibility 3 SM.
B.At ETA and for 1 hour after ETA, ceiling at least 1,000 feet above airport elevation (or 400 feet above minimums, whichever is higher) and visibility at least 2 SM.
C.At ETA, ceiling at least 600 feet and visibility 2 SM for precision approach airports.
D.From 2 hours before to 2 hours after ETA, ceiling 1,500 feet and visibility 3 SM.
Explanation: Under 14 CFR 91.169(c)(2), for a helicopter IFR flight under Part 91, an alternate airport is required unless at the estimated time of arrival and for 1 hour after ETA, the weather reports or forecasts indicate the ceiling will be at least 1,000 feet above airport elevation (or 400 feet above the lowest applicable approach minimums, whichever is higher) and visibility will be at least 2 statute miles.
2What is the minimum IFR fuel reserve required under 14 CFR 91.167 for a helicopter operating under Part 91 IFR conditions?
A.Enough fuel to complete the flight to the first airport of intended landing, fly to the alternate (if required), and fly thereafter for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.
B.Enough fuel to complete the flight to the first airport of intended landing, fly to the alternate (if required), and fly thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
C.Enough fuel to complete the flight plus 15 minutes at holding speed.
D.Enough fuel to fly to the alternate airport plus 60 minutes at economy cruise speed.
Explanation: Under 14 CFR 91.167(a)(3), for IFR operations under Part 91, no person may operate an aircraft (including helicopters) unless it carries enough fuel to complete the flight to the destination airport, fly to the alternate airport (if required), and fly thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
3To act as pilot in command of a helicopter under IFR in US airspace, what recency of experience must a pilot log within the preceding 6 calendar months under 14 CFR 61.57(c)?
A.3 instrument approaches, 1 holding procedure, and 2 course intercepting maneuvers in any aircraft category.
B.6 instrument approaches, holding procedures and tasks, and intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigational electronic systems in an aircraft of the same category.
C.6 hours of simulated instrument time including 3 ILS approaches in a helicopter flight simulator.
D.12 instrument approaches and an instrument proficiency check administered by a Certified Flight Instructor.
Explanation: Under 14 CFR 61.57(c)(1), to maintain instrument recency of experience within the preceding 6 calendar months, a pilot must log at least 6 instrument approaches, holding procedures and tasks, and intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigational electronic systems, in an aircraft of the appropriate category (helicopter).
4Under the FAA-Transport Canada Implementation Procedures for Licensing (IPAL) agreement, what requirement must a Canadian Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot Licence holder satisfy to obtain an FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter?
A.Pass the FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter (IFH) 80-question test and complete a practical flight test (checkride).
B.Pass the FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter Canadian Conversion (ICH) Knowledge Test and hold a valid Transport Canada Group 4 Instrument Rating.
C.Log 100 hours of instrument flight time in US airspace and pass an oral evaluation with an FAA Examiner.
D.Obtain an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate first before applying for any conversion knowledge test.
Explanation: Under the FAA-TC IPAL agreement, holders of a valid Transport Canada CPL or ATPL with an unexpired Helicopter Instrument Rating (Group 4) may obtain an FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter by passing the 40-question FAA ICH Knowledge Test, without completing a separate FAA practical test.
5What standard alternate airport weather minimums apply to a helicopter under 14 CFR 91.169(c) when filing an IFR flight plan to an airport with a published precision approach procedure?
A.Ceiling 600 feet and visibility 2 statute miles.
B.Ceiling 400 feet and visibility 1 statute mile (or 3/4 SM if authorized).
C.Ceiling 200 feet and visibility 1/2 statute mile.
D.Ceiling 800 feet and visibility 2 statute miles.
Explanation: Under 14 CFR 91.169(c)(2), standard helicopter alternate weather minimums for an airport with a published precision approach procedure are a ceiling of 400 feet and visibility of 1 statute mile (or 400 feet and 3/4 SM if specified for helicopters).
6Under 14 CFR 91.169(c), what are the standard alternate airport weather minimums for a helicopter filing an alternate airport with only non-precision approach procedures published?
A.Ceiling 800 feet and visibility 2 statute miles.
B.Ceiling 400 feet and visibility 1 statute mile.
C.Ceiling 500 feet and visibility 1.5 statute miles.
D.Ceiling 1,000 feet and visibility 3 statute miles.
Explanation: Under 14 CFR 91.169(c)(2), standard helicopter alternate minimums for non-precision approach airports are ceiling 400 feet and visibility 1 statute mile (the same 400-1 standard applies to helicopters for both precision and non-precision standard alternate minimums unless non-standard limits apply).
7A helicopter has an estimated fuel consumption rate of 44 gallons per hour under IFR cruise. The flight plan shows 1 hour 15 minutes to the destination airport, 20 minutes from the destination to the alternate airport, plus the required Part 91 helicopter IFR fuel reserve. What is the minimum required fuel on board at takeoff?
A.80.7 gallons
B.102.7 gallons
C.115.4 gallons
D.132.0 gallons
Explanation: Total flight time required = Destination (1.25 hr) + Alternate (0.333 hr) + Part 91 IFR Reserve (0.75 hr / 45 min) = 2.333 hours. Minimum fuel = 2.333 hours × 44 gal/hr = 102.67 (rounded to 102.7 gallons).
8Under 14 CFR 91.175(c), a pilot operating an instrument approach may descend below the MDA or DA/DH only if which condition is met?
A.The flight visibility is not less than the visibility prescribed in the standard instrument approach procedure being used.
B.The aircraft is equipped with an operating radar altimeter displaying less than 200 feet AGL.
C.ATC grants explicit landing clearance prior to crossing the Final Approach Fix.
D.The weather radar indicates no convective activity within 5 NM of the runway threshold.
Explanation: Under 14 CFR 91.175(c), no pilot may operate an aircraft below the MDA or DA/DH unless: (1) the aircraft is continuously in a position to land using normal maneuvers, (2) the flight visibility is not less than that prescribed in the approach procedure, and (3) at least one required visual reference for the intended runway is distinctly visible.
9When descending on an instrument approach under 14 CFR 91.175(c)(3)(i), a pilot who sees the approach light system may descend below 100 feet above the touchdown zone elevation ONLY if what specific visual reference is distinctly visible?
A.The threshold markings or threshold lights.
B.The red terminating bars or the red side row bars.
C.The runway end identifier lights (REIL).
D.The visual glide slope indicator (VASI or PAPI).
Explanation: 14 CFR 91.175(c)(3)(i) stipulates that seeing the approach light system allows descent to 100 feet above TDZE, but descent below 100 feet above TDZE requires either the red terminating bars or red side row bars to be distinctly visible, unless the runway threshold or touchdown zone visual references are identified.
10Under 14 CFR 91.175(k), a helicopter pilot flying a standard (non-COPTER) instrument approach procedure may reduce the published Category A visibility minimums by how much?
A.Up to 25%, but not less than 1/2 SM.
B.Up to 50%, but not less than 1/4 SM or 1200 RVR.
C.Up to 75%, with no lower absolute limit.
D.Visibility minimums on standard approaches cannot be reduced for helicopters under Part 91.
Explanation: Under 14 CFR 91.175(k), unless prohibited on the approach chart, a helicopter pilot may reduce Category A visibility minimums on standard instrument approach procedures by 50%, but not to less than 1/4 SM or 1,200 RVR.

About the FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter Canadian Conversion Exam

Comprehensive practice bank for the FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter Canadian Conversion (ICH) Knowledge Test under the FAA-Transport Canada Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness and Licensing (IPAL) agreement.

Questions

40 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours (120 minutes)

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$175 (PSI Services / FAA)

FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter Canadian Conversion Exam Content Outline

30%

14 CFR Part 61 / Part 91 IFR Regulations

US IFR rules, conversion requirements, helicopter IFR alternate weather minima (91.169), and IFR fuel reserves (91.167)

25%

US Airspace & ATC IFR Procedures

US airspace classes A-G, clearance readbacks, lost communications (91.185), and helicopter holding patterns

25%

Helicopter IFR Navigation & TPP Charts

FAA TPP approach plates, COPTER RNAV/ILS approaches, descent rate calculations, and Category A vs COPTER minimums

20%

Aviation Weather Services & Spatial Orientation

US METAR/TAF coding, AIRMET/SIGMET, rotorcraft icing hazards, microburst recognition, and spatial disorientation

How to Pass the FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter Canadian Conversion Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 40 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours (120 minutes)
  • Exam fee: $175

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter Canadian Conversion Study Tips from Top Performers

1Review 14 CFR 91.169(c) helicopter IFR alternate airport requirements and compare them to Transport Canada CARs
2Master US Terminal Procedures Publication (TPP) layout, legend symbols, and COPTER approach charts
3Practice rate of descent calculations for steep COPTER approaches (e.g. 5° glidepath at 70 kts)
4Understand 14 CFR 91.185 lost communication rules (altitude and route priority order: MEA vs AVE F)
5Study spatial disorientation illusions and rotorcraft flicker vertigo mechanisms described in FAA PHAK/AFH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FAA ICH Knowledge Test?

The FAA ICH exam is a conversion knowledge test for holders of a Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence or Airline Transport Pilot Licence with a valid Helicopter Instrument Rating. Passing this 40-question exam satisfies the theoretical knowledge requirement to obtain an FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter under the FAA-TC bilateral agreement.

What are the passing score and time limit for the FAA ICH exam?

The exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are allotted 2 hours (120 minutes) and must achieve a score of 70% or higher (at least 28 correct answers).

Where is the FAA ICH exam taken and what is the fee?

The exam is administered at authorized PSI Testing Centers across the United States and international locations. The examination fee is $175.

What are key differences between US 14 CFR Part 91 and Canadian CARs for helicopter IFR?

Key differences include: Helicopter IFR alternate airport weather minimums (FAA 14 CFR 91.169 requires ETA to ETA + 1 hr, ceiling at least 1,000 ft above airport elevation or 400 ft above minima, visibility 2 SM), IFR fuel reserve (45 minutes under Part 91.167), and specific COPTER instrument approach procedures published in FAA TPP charts.

What is the validity period of the FAA ICH test result matrix?

Passing test results are valid for 24 calendar months from the date of the test, during which time the applicant must complete the FAA administrative application process (IACRA).

Does the FAA publish topic weightings for the ICH knowledge test?

No. The FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix publishes the test code, question count, minimum age, allotted time and passing score, but no percentage breakdown by subject. The content outline and percentages shown on this page describe how this free practice bank distributes its questions across the knowledge areas drawn from the applicable FAA testing supplement, Airman Certification Standards or Practical Test Standards, and the FAA handbooks for this test.