Private Pilot Checkride Exam Questions with Verified Solutions Latest Update 2024 (Graded A+)
What type of engine is in your 1978 Cessna 152? - Answers Lycoming-O-235-L2C: Horizontally Opposed,
Air-cooled, Naturally Aspirated, Direct Driven, Carburated, Four Cylinder
What's the HP and max RPM of your Cessna 152 engine? - Answers 110 HP and 2550 RPM
What kind of propeller does your 1978 Cessna 152 use? - Answers McCally 69" max dia, 67.5" min dia
propeller
What is the fuel system in you 1978 Cessna 152? - Answers Vented, dual wing tank, gravity fed, venturi
fuel system with a fuel shutoff valve, fuel strainer, manual primer, and carburetor
How much fuel can you Cessna 152 hold? - Answers 24.5 usable gallons, 26 total gallons
How much oil should be in your 1978 Cessna 152? - Answers 4-6 qts with max 6qts (7 if you have a filter)
What is the capacity of the battery and system of your plane? - Answers 24V battery with a 28V system
and 60 amps from alternator
How long is a 1st class medical good for? - Answers 61.23
Under 40: 12 months 1st class, remaining months to 60 months 3rd class privileges
Over 40: 6 months 1st class, 6 months 2nd class privileges, remaining months to 24 months 3rd class
privileges
How long is a 2nd class medical good for? - Answers 61.23
Under 40: 12 months 2nd class, remaining months to 60 months 3rd class privileges
Over 40: 12 months 2nd class, remaining months to 24 months 3rd class privileges
How long is a 3rd class medical good for? - Answers 61.23
Under 40: 60 months
Over 40: 24 months
What are the requirements of BasicMed? - Answers 61.23
Must hold a valid US drivers license and comply with all of its medical requirements or restrictions.
Must undergo a medical examination and have a BasicMed comprehensive medical examination
checklist (CMEC) completed by a state-licensed physical every 48 months to the day.
,Must take an FAA approved BasicMed education course and receive a completion certificate every 24
months to the end of the month.
Must keep these documents with your logbook or in electronic format.
Cannot apply for after having medical certificate revoked, suspended, or withdrawn.
What are the limitations when flying with BasicMed? - Answers 61.113
No more than five passengers may be
flown.
Plane can not be able to carry more than six occupants (seats beyond six need to be removed from
plane).
Max takeoff weight of up to 6,000 pounds.
Can not fly for compensation or hire.
Max altitude of 18,000 feet.
Speed limit of 250 kts.
What are the privileges and limitations of a private pilot? - Answers 61.113
1) Cannot fly for compensation or hire
a) unless the flight is incidental to that business or employment
b) aircraft doesn't carry passengers for compensation or hire
2) May not pay less than the pro rata share of operating expenses of a flight with passengers (fuel, oil,
airport expenditures, or rental fees)
3) May act as PIC of a charitable, nonprofit, or community event
4) May be reimbursed for expenses relating to a search and location operations
5) May fly as a plane salesman if over 200 hours have been logged
6) May tow gliders if pilot has at least 100 PIC hours and follow other limitations under 61.113
What is the minimum equipment do you need on board for a VFR flight? - Answers 91.205
1) Altimeter
2) Tachometer
3) Oil pressure gauge for each engine using pressure system
, 4) Manifold pressure gauge (if const speed)
5) Airspeed indicator
6) Temp gauge for each liquid-cooled engine
7) Oil temp gauge for each air-cooled engine
8) Fuel level gauge (must only be accurate when tank is empty)
9) Landing gear position lights if retractable landing gear
10) Anti-collision lights
11) Magnetic compass
12) ELT
13) Safety belts
What do you need to follow to keep you plane airworthy? - Answers 91.409
1) Annual (every 12 calendar months done by a mechanic with an inspection authorization-IA)
2) IFR VOR inspection every 30 days
3) 100-hour inspection (done by an airframe and powerplant mechanic) if plane if for hire (rented)
4) IFR Altimeter (24 months)
5) Transponder (24 months)
6) ELT (12 months)
7) IFR Static system (24 months)
Follow airworthiness directives (1-time, reoccurring, urgent - per the manufacturer)
What is a category of aircraft? - Answers The broadest classification (i.e. Airplane, Rotorcraft, Glider, and
Lighter than air)
What is a class of aircraft? - Answers Within a category (i.e. Single-engine, Multiengine, Land, Sea)
What are is a type of aircraft? - Answers The specific make and basic model of aircraft (i.e. C172, P28,
C182, B737)
What are the required aircraft documents on board of a flight? - Answers 1) Airworthiness certificate
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What type of engine is in your 1978 Cessna 152? - Answers Lycoming-O-235-L2C: Horizontally Opposed,
Air-cooled, Naturally Aspirated, Direct Driven, Carburated, Four Cylinder
What's the HP and max RPM of your Cessna 152 engine? - Answers 110 HP and 2550 RPM
What kind of propeller does your 1978 Cessna 152 use? - Answers McCally 69" max dia, 67.5" min dia
propeller
What is the fuel system in you 1978 Cessna 152? - Answers Vented, dual wing tank, gravity fed, venturi
fuel system with a fuel shutoff valve, fuel strainer, manual primer, and carburetor
How much fuel can you Cessna 152 hold? - Answers 24.5 usable gallons, 26 total gallons
How much oil should be in your 1978 Cessna 152? - Answers 4-6 qts with max 6qts (7 if you have a filter)
What is the capacity of the battery and system of your plane? - Answers 24V battery with a 28V system
and 60 amps from alternator
How long is a 1st class medical good for? - Answers 61.23
Under 40: 12 months 1st class, remaining months to 60 months 3rd class privileges
Over 40: 6 months 1st class, 6 months 2nd class privileges, remaining months to 24 months 3rd class
privileges
How long is a 2nd class medical good for? - Answers 61.23
Under 40: 12 months 2nd class, remaining months to 60 months 3rd class privileges
Over 40: 12 months 2nd class, remaining months to 24 months 3rd class privileges
How long is a 3rd class medical good for? - Answers 61.23
Under 40: 60 months
Over 40: 24 months
What are the requirements of BasicMed? - Answers 61.23
Must hold a valid US drivers license and comply with all of its medical requirements or restrictions.
Must undergo a medical examination and have a BasicMed comprehensive medical examination
checklist (CMEC) completed by a state-licensed physical every 48 months to the day.
,Must take an FAA approved BasicMed education course and receive a completion certificate every 24
months to the end of the month.
Must keep these documents with your logbook or in electronic format.
Cannot apply for after having medical certificate revoked, suspended, or withdrawn.
What are the limitations when flying with BasicMed? - Answers 61.113
No more than five passengers may be
flown.
Plane can not be able to carry more than six occupants (seats beyond six need to be removed from
plane).
Max takeoff weight of up to 6,000 pounds.
Can not fly for compensation or hire.
Max altitude of 18,000 feet.
Speed limit of 250 kts.
What are the privileges and limitations of a private pilot? - Answers 61.113
1) Cannot fly for compensation or hire
a) unless the flight is incidental to that business or employment
b) aircraft doesn't carry passengers for compensation or hire
2) May not pay less than the pro rata share of operating expenses of a flight with passengers (fuel, oil,
airport expenditures, or rental fees)
3) May act as PIC of a charitable, nonprofit, or community event
4) May be reimbursed for expenses relating to a search and location operations
5) May fly as a plane salesman if over 200 hours have been logged
6) May tow gliders if pilot has at least 100 PIC hours and follow other limitations under 61.113
What is the minimum equipment do you need on board for a VFR flight? - Answers 91.205
1) Altimeter
2) Tachometer
3) Oil pressure gauge for each engine using pressure system
, 4) Manifold pressure gauge (if const speed)
5) Airspeed indicator
6) Temp gauge for each liquid-cooled engine
7) Oil temp gauge for each air-cooled engine
8) Fuel level gauge (must only be accurate when tank is empty)
9) Landing gear position lights if retractable landing gear
10) Anti-collision lights
11) Magnetic compass
12) ELT
13) Safety belts
What do you need to follow to keep you plane airworthy? - Answers 91.409
1) Annual (every 12 calendar months done by a mechanic with an inspection authorization-IA)
2) IFR VOR inspection every 30 days
3) 100-hour inspection (done by an airframe and powerplant mechanic) if plane if for hire (rented)
4) IFR Altimeter (24 months)
5) Transponder (24 months)
6) ELT (12 months)
7) IFR Static system (24 months)
Follow airworthiness directives (1-time, reoccurring, urgent - per the manufacturer)
What is a category of aircraft? - Answers The broadest classification (i.e. Airplane, Rotorcraft, Glider, and
Lighter than air)
What is a class of aircraft? - Answers Within a category (i.e. Single-engine, Multiengine, Land, Sea)
What are is a type of aircraft? - Answers The specific make and basic model of aircraft (i.e. C172, P28,
C182, B737)
What are the required aircraft documents on board of a flight? - Answers 1) Airworthiness certificate
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