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Private Pilot: FAA Written Exam 2025-
2026 Test Bank. Questions & Correct
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(2004) While on a VFR cross-country an dnot in contact with ATC, what frequency would you use in the event of an emergency - ANS121.5 MHz (3001) With respect to the certification of airmen, which are categories of aircraft? - ANS Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air (3002) With respect to the certification of airmen, which are classes of aircraft? - ANSSingle-engine land and sea, multi-engine land and sea (3003) With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a category of aircraft? - ANSNormal, utility, acrobatic (3004) With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a class of aircraft? - ANSAirplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon (3005) The definition of nighttime is - ANSThe time between the end of the evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight (3012.2) What should an owner or operator know about Airworthiness Directives (ADs)? - ANSThey are mandatory
(3012.3) May a pilot operate an aircraft that is not in compliance with an Airworthiness Directive (AD)? - ANSYes, if allowed by the AD (3013.1) Preventive maintenance has been performed on an aircraft. What paperwork is required? - ANSThe signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held by the person approving the work and a description of the work must be entered in the aircraft maintenance records (3013.2) What regulation allows a private pilot to perform preventative maintenance? - ANS14 CFR Part 43. (3013.3) Who may perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft and approve it for return to service? - ANSPrivate or Commercial Pilot (3014) Which operation would be described as preventive maintenance? - ANSReplenishing hydraulic fluid (3016) What document(s) must be in your personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft while operating as pilot in command of an aircraft?
- ANSAn appropriate pilot certificate and an appropriate current medical certificate if required (3017) When must a current pilot certificate be in the pilot's personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft? - ANSAnytime when acting as pilot in command or as required crewmember
(3024) The pilot in command is required to hold a type rating in which aircraft? - ANSAircraft having a gross weight of more than 12,500 pounds (3024) To meet the recency of experience requirements to act as pilot in command carrying passengers at night a pilot must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop within the preceding 90-days in - ANSThe same category and class of aircraft to be used (3025) What is the definition of a high-performance airplane - ANSAn airplane with an engine of more than 200-horsepower (3026) Before a person holding a Private Pilot Certificate may act as pilot in command of high-performance airplane, that person must have - ANSReceived ground and flight instruction from an authorized flight instructor who then endorses that person's logbook (3027) In order to act as pilot in command of a high-performance airplane, a pilot must have - ANSReceived and logged ground and flight instruction in an airplane that has more than 200-horsepower (3028) To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, a pilot must show by logbook endorsement the satisfactory completion of a flight review or completion of a pilot proficiency check within the preceding - ANS24-calendar months
(3029) If recency of experience requirements for night flight are not met and official sunset is 1830, the latest time passengers may be carried is - ANS (3030.1) Your cousin wants you to take him flying. In order to do this, you must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings in your aircraft within the preceding - ANS90-days (3030) To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings in an aircraft of the same category, class, and if a type rating is required, of the same type, within the preceding - ANS90-days (3031) To act as a pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have made three takeoffs and three landings within the preceding 90-days in an aircraft of the same - ANSCategory, class, and type, if type rating is required (3032) The takeoffs and landings required to meet the recency of the experience requirements for carrying passengers in a tailwheel airplane - ANSMust be to a full stop (3033) The three takeoffs and landings that are required to act as pilot in command at night must be done during the time period from - ANS(1) One- hour after sunset to (1) One-hour before sunrise
(3064) In regard to privileges and limitations, a private pilot... - ANSMay not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees (3065) According to regulations pertaining to privileges and limitations, a private pilot may - ANSNot pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees (3066) What exception, if any, permits a private pilot to act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers who pay for the flight? - ANSIf a donation is made to a charitable organization for the flight (3067) (Refer to Figure 74.) What minimum pilot certificate is required for a flight departing our of Hayward Executive (area 6)? - ANSStudent Pilot Certificate (3070) The final authority as to the operation of an aircraft is the - ANSPilot in command (3072) If an in-flight emergency requires immediate action, the pilot in command may - ANSDeviate from any rule of 14 CFR Part 91 to the extent required to meet that emergency
(3073) When must a pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator? - ANSUpon request (3074) Who is responsible for determining if an aircraft is in condition for safe flight? - ANSThe pilot in command (3075.1) Where may an aircraft's operating limitations be found if the aircraft has an Experimental or Special light-sport airworthiness certificate?
- ANSAttached to the Airworthiness Certificate (3075) Where may an aircraft's operating limitations be found? - ANSIn the current, FAA-approved flight manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof (3076) Under what conditions may objects be dropped from an aircraft? - ANSIf precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface (3077) A person may not act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding - ANS(8) Eight-hours (3078) Under what condition, if any, may a pilot allow a person who is obviously under the influence of drugs to be carried aboard an aircraft? - ANSIn an emergency or if the person is a medical patient under proper care
harnesses fastened - ANSSafety belts during takeoff and landing and while en route; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing (3085.1) Pre-takeoff briefing of passengers about the use of seat belts for a flight is responsibility of - ANSThe pilot in command (3085) With respect to passengers, what obligation, if any, does a pilot in command have concerning the use of safety belts? - ANSThe pilot in command must brief the passengers on the use of safety belts and notify them to fasten their safety belts during taxi, takeoff, and landing (3086) With certain exceptions, safety belts are required to be secured about passengers during - ANSTaxi, takeoffs, and landings (3087) Safety belts are required to be properly secured about which persons in an aircraft and when - ANSPassengers, during taxi, takeoffs, and landings only (3088) No person may operate an aircraft in formation flight - ANSExcept by prior arrangement with the pilot in command of each aircraft (3089) Which aircraft has the right-of-way over all other air traffic? - ANSAn aircraft in distress (3090) What action is required when two aircraft of the same category converge, but not head-on - ANSThe aircraft on the left shall give way
(3091) Which aircraft has the right-of-way over the other aircraft listed - ANSAircraft towing other aircraft (3092) An airplane and an airship are converging. If the airship is left of the airplane's position, which aircraft has the right-of-way? - ANSThe airship (3093) Which aircraft has the right-of-way over the other aircraft listed? - ANSGlider (3094) What action should the pilots of a glider and an airplane take if on a head-on collision course? - ANSBoth pilots should give way to the right (3095) When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing, the right-of-way belongs to the aircraft - ANSAt the lower altitude, but it shall not take advantage of this rule to cut in front of or to overtake another (3096) A seaplane and a motorboat are on crossing courses. If the motorboat is to the left of the seaplane, which has the right-of-way? - ANSThe seaplane (3097) Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum indicated airspeed at which a person may operate an aircraft below 10,000' MSL? - ANS250-knots
(3104) Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, an aircraft may not be operated closer than what distance from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure - ANS500' (3108.1) As Pilot in Command of an aircraft, under which situation can you deviate from an ATC clearance - ANSIn response to a traffic alert and collision avoidance system resolution advisory (3108) When an ATC clearance has been obtained, no pilot in command may deviate from that clearance, unless that pilot obtains an amended clearance. The one exception to this regulation is - ANSAn emergency (3109) When would a pilot be required to submit a detailed report of an emergency which caused the pilot to deviate from an ATC clearance - ANSWithin 48-hours if requested by ATC (3110) What action, if any, is appropriate if the pilot deviates from an ATC instruction during an emergency and is given priority? - ANSFile a detailed report within 48-hours to the chief of the appropriate ATC facility, if required (3131) What is the specific fuel requirement for flight under VFR during daylight hours in an airplane? - ANSEnough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 30-minutes at normal cruising speed
(3132) What is the specific fuel requirement for flight under VFR at night in an airplane? - ANSEnough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 45-minutes at normal cruising speed (3136) During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of less than 1,200' AGL, the minimum horizontal distance from clouds requirement for VFR flight is - ANS2,000' (3137) What minimum visibility and clearance from clouds are required for VFR operations in Class G airspace at 700' AGL or below during daylight hours? - ANS(1) One-mile visibility and clear of clouds (3138) What minimum flight visibility is required for VFR flight operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL - ANS(3) Three-miles (3139) The minimum distance from clouds required for VFR operations on an airway below 10,000' MSL is - ANS500' below, 1,000' above and 2,000' horizontally (3140) During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200' AGL, but less than 10,000' MSL, the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight is - ANS1,000' (3141) VFR flight in controlled airspace above 1,200' AGL and below 10,000' MSL requires a minimum visibility and vertical cloud clearance of - ANS(3) Three-miles, and 500' below or 1,000' above the clouds in controlled airspace
(3149) The basic VFR weather minimums for operating an aircraft within Class D airspace are - ANS1,000' ceiling and 3-miles visibility (3150) A special VFR clearance authorizes the pilot of an aircraft to operate VFR while within Class D airspace when the visibility is - ANSAt least (1) one-mile and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds (3151) What is the minimum weather condition required for airplanes operating under special VFR in Class D airspace? - ANS(1) One-mile flight visibility (3153) What are the minimum requirements for airplane operations under special VFR in Class D airspace at night? - ANSThe pilot must be instrument rated, and the airplane must be IFR equipped (3154) No person may operate an airplane within Class D airspace at night under special VFR unless the - ANSAirplane is equipped for instrument flight (3155) Which cruising altitude is appropriate for a VFR flight on a magnetic course of 135°? - ANSOdd thousands plus 500' (3156) Which VFR cruising altitude is acceptable for a flight on a Victor Airway with a magnetic course of 175°? The terrain is less than 1,000'? - ANS5,500'
(3157) Which VFR cruising altitude is appropriate when flying above 3,000' AGL on a magnetic course of 185°? - ANS4,500' (3158) Each person operating an aircraft at a VFR cruising altitude shall maintain an odd-thousands plus 500' altitude while on a - ANSMagnetic course of 0° through 179° (3159) In addition to a valid Airworthiness Certificate, what documents or records must be aboard an aircraft during flight? - ANSOperating limitations and Registration Certificate (3172) An approved chair-type parachute may be carried in an aircraft for emergency use if it has been packed by an appropriately rated parachute rigger within the preceding - ANS180-days (3173) With certain exceptions when must each occupant of an aircraft wear an approved parachute? - ANSWhen intentionally pitching the nose of the aircraft up or down 30° or more (3178) Which is normally prohibited when operating a restricted category civil aircraft? - ANSFlight over densely populated area (3179) Unless otherwise specifically authorized, no person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental certificates - ANSOver a densely populated area or in a congested airway
(3184) Before passengers can be carried in an aircraft that has been altered in a manner that may have appreciably changed its flight characteristic, it must be flight tested by an appropriately-rated pilot who holds at least a - ANSPrivate pilot certificate (3185) An aircraft's annual condition inspection was performed on July 12, this year. The next annual inspection will be due no later than - ANSJuly 31, next year (3186) To determine the expiration date of the last annual aircraft inspection, a person should refer to the - ANSAircraft maintenance records (3187) How long does the Airworthiness Certificate of an aircraft remain valid? - ANSAs long as the aircraft is maintained an operated as required by Federal Aviation Regulations (3188) What aircraft inspections are required for rental aircraft that are also used for flight instruction - ANSAnnual condition and 100-hour inspections (3189) An aircraft had a 100-hour inspection when the tachometer read 1259.6. When is the next 100-hour inspection due? - ANS1359.6 hours (3190) A 100-hour inspection was due at 3302.5 hours. The 100-hour inspection was actually done at 3309.5 hours. When is the next 100-hour inspection due? - ANS3402.5 hours
(3191) No person may use an ATC transponder unless it has been tested and inspected within at least the preceding - ANS24-calendar months (3192) Maintenance records show the last transponder inspection was performed on September 1, 2014. the next inspection will be due no later than - ANSSeptember 30, 2016 (3193) Which records or documents shall the owner or operator of an aircraft keep to show compliance with an applicable Airworthiness Directive? - ANSAircraft maintenance records (3194) If an aircraft is involved in an accident which results in substantial damage to the aircraft, the nearest NTSB field office should be notified - ANSImmediately (3195) Which incident requires an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office? - ANSFlight control system malfunction or failure (3196) Which incident would necessitate an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office? - ANSAn in-flight fire (3197) Which incident requires immediate notification be made to the nearest NTSB field office? - ANSAn overdue aircraft that is believed to be involved in an accident (3198) May aircraft wreckage be moved prior to the time the NTSB takes custody? - ANSYes, but only to protect the wreckage from further damage
