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ATP INDOC KNOWLEDGE TEST EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS NEWEST 2026 EXAM
VERIFIED 100 %
When can we depart in an ATP aircraft with less than full fuel tanks?
A.) never
B.) when required by operational necessity
C.) when the self serve fuel is not operational
D.) to finish the flight before sunset
B.) when required by operational necessity
Which of the following conditions require a mandatory go-around?
A.) unstable approach path or airspeed
B.) improper runway alignment
C.) unexpected hazards on the runway ot on final
D.) Excessive floating past the touchdown point
E.) Ballooning or bounding
F.) Anything that jeopardizes a safe approach and landing
G.) all of the above
G.) all of the above
What MUST be done during the preflight inspection to check for cones, chalks,
tie-downs, etc. which may interfere with aircraft operations?
A.) visually checking the area in all directions before engine start
B.) verbally calling "CLEAR" out of the pilots window
C.) conducting a second general walk-around from a distance.
D.) opening the door and looking outside before engine start
C.) conducting a second general walk-around from a distance.
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Attempting to salvage deficient landings by correcting floats, bounces,
balloons is acceptable?
True/False
False
When can the POH be removed from an ATP aircraft?
A.) when getting ready for a checkride
B.) when calculating weight and balance
C.) ONLY if the DPE requests it during a checkride
D.) never
D.) never
What is the minimum runways length for takeoff and landing in an ATP single
engine aircraft?
A.) 3000' x 50'
B.) 3000' x 75'
C.) 4000' x 50'
D.) 4000 x 75'
B.) 3000' x 75'
As an ATP instroctor, you are expected to exhibit ATP's core values. What are
these values?
safety focused decision, consistent professionalism, integrity of the students
investment
Which is not a method for reporting maintenance issues for any ATP
equipment?
A.) FT mobile
B.) Report to any onsite maintenance personnel
C.) Flight tracker SMS system
D.) Call flight ops
B.) Report to any onsite maintenance personnel
ATP aircraft may depart on local, dual training flights with less than full fuel
tanks provided:
A.) when fueling the aircraft will cause a departure delay
B.) the quantity in each tank is greater than 1/2 full
C.) Fuel quantity is accurately determined using a method other than aircraft
fuel quantity indicators
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D.) all of the above conditions
E.) never
D.) all of the above conditions
What are the single-engine takeoff minimums for all dual instruction flights
unless prior approval from Flight ops?
A.) 1000 ft ceiling and 3 miles visibility at both the departure and arrival airport
B.) 1500 ft and 3 miles visibility at both the departure and arrival airport
C.) 3000 ft ceiling and 3 miles visibility at both the departure and arrival airport
D.) there are no weather minimums as long as the instructor feels safe
A.) 1000 ft ceiling and 3 miles visibility at both the departure and arrival airport
Stop and Go landings are:
A.) Never permitted in ATP aircraft
B.) Permitted in checkride flights only( given that all conditions are met as
described in FOM)
C.) Permitted during dual instruction flights (given that all conditions are met
as described in FOM)
D.) Permitted in Piper seminole but NOT in Piper Archer or Cessna 172
B.) Permitted in checkride flights only( given that all conditions are met as described
in FOM)
According to the FOM, unless authorized by Flight operations of FSSD prior to
departure, the maximum duration of flight for single engine aircraft with 48
gallons or more usable fuel is:
A.) 3 hours 30 min as measured by OFF/ON hour meter
B.) 4 hours 30 min as measured by OFF/ON hour meter
C.) 3 hours 30 min as measured by OUT/IN hour meter
D.) 4 hours 30 min as measured by OUT/IN hour meter
A.) 3 hours 30 min as measured by OFF/ON hour meter
ATP Aircraft may not conduct closed traffic pattern operations at non-towered
airports with _____ aircraft in the same closed pattern operation
5
All landings made on flights leading up to and during the solo phase must be
made to a full stop with taxi-back for takeoff.
True/False
True
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The Aircraft Records Book (maintenance blue book) should never leave the
aircraft unless checkride circumstances require, in which case it must be
promptly returned to the aircraft prior to flight.
True/False
True
Where can you find the training center supplements for each location?
A.) In the library, under ATP airport information
B.) in the FOM
C.) In the resources table from the home page of whiteboard
D.) Both A and C
D.) Both A and C
Completing a checklist using appropriate flow is authorized per ATP policy,
provided the pilot then reads the checklist to confirm all checklist steps were
completed properly.
True/False
True
When extending the downwind leg in the traffic pattern as directed by ATC,
when should the before landing checklist be accomplished?
A.) Once ATC clears you for the base turn
B.) Once traffic on final passes your wingtip
C.) when abeam your touchdown point
D.) Pilots discretion
C.) when abeam your touchdown point
A stabilized approach is one in which a pilot maintains a constant angle glide
path towards a predetermined point on the landing runway. What are the
general conditions for a stabilized approach? What action is required if these
conditions are not met by 200' AGL?
Proper descent angle and rate of descent established; aircraft in final landing
configuration with proper flap, power, and trim settings; airspeed +/- 5 KIAS; aircraft
will touchdown within first 3rd of the runway. If these conditions are not met by 200'
AGL, go-around is mandatory.
Using the Va Formula, compute Va for 2300 lbs. Do not round up and do not
include any decimal figures. Just the number, nothing else
(square root of 2300/2550) x 113 = 107
ATP INDOC KNOWLEDGE TEST EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS NEWEST 2026 EXAM
VERIFIED 100 %
When can we depart in an ATP aircraft with less than full fuel tanks?
A.) never
B.) when required by operational necessity
C.) when the self serve fuel is not operational
D.) to finish the flight before sunset
B.) when required by operational necessity
Which of the following conditions require a mandatory go-around?
A.) unstable approach path or airspeed
B.) improper runway alignment
C.) unexpected hazards on the runway ot on final
D.) Excessive floating past the touchdown point
E.) Ballooning or bounding
F.) Anything that jeopardizes a safe approach and landing
G.) all of the above
G.) all of the above
What MUST be done during the preflight inspection to check for cones, chalks,
tie-downs, etc. which may interfere with aircraft operations?
A.) visually checking the area in all directions before engine start
B.) verbally calling "CLEAR" out of the pilots window
C.) conducting a second general walk-around from a distance.
D.) opening the door and looking outside before engine start
C.) conducting a second general walk-around from a distance.
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Attempting to salvage deficient landings by correcting floats, bounces,
balloons is acceptable?
True/False
False
When can the POH be removed from an ATP aircraft?
A.) when getting ready for a checkride
B.) when calculating weight and balance
C.) ONLY if the DPE requests it during a checkride
D.) never
D.) never
What is the minimum runways length for takeoff and landing in an ATP single
engine aircraft?
A.) 3000' x 50'
B.) 3000' x 75'
C.) 4000' x 50'
D.) 4000 x 75'
B.) 3000' x 75'
As an ATP instroctor, you are expected to exhibit ATP's core values. What are
these values?
safety focused decision, consistent professionalism, integrity of the students
investment
Which is not a method for reporting maintenance issues for any ATP
equipment?
A.) FT mobile
B.) Report to any onsite maintenance personnel
C.) Flight tracker SMS system
D.) Call flight ops
B.) Report to any onsite maintenance personnel
ATP aircraft may depart on local, dual training flights with less than full fuel
tanks provided:
A.) when fueling the aircraft will cause a departure delay
B.) the quantity in each tank is greater than 1/2 full
C.) Fuel quantity is accurately determined using a method other than aircraft
fuel quantity indicators
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D.) all of the above conditions
E.) never
D.) all of the above conditions
What are the single-engine takeoff minimums for all dual instruction flights
unless prior approval from Flight ops?
A.) 1000 ft ceiling and 3 miles visibility at both the departure and arrival airport
B.) 1500 ft and 3 miles visibility at both the departure and arrival airport
C.) 3000 ft ceiling and 3 miles visibility at both the departure and arrival airport
D.) there are no weather minimums as long as the instructor feels safe
A.) 1000 ft ceiling and 3 miles visibility at both the departure and arrival airport
Stop and Go landings are:
A.) Never permitted in ATP aircraft
B.) Permitted in checkride flights only( given that all conditions are met as
described in FOM)
C.) Permitted during dual instruction flights (given that all conditions are met
as described in FOM)
D.) Permitted in Piper seminole but NOT in Piper Archer or Cessna 172
B.) Permitted in checkride flights only( given that all conditions are met as described
in FOM)
According to the FOM, unless authorized by Flight operations of FSSD prior to
departure, the maximum duration of flight for single engine aircraft with 48
gallons or more usable fuel is:
A.) 3 hours 30 min as measured by OFF/ON hour meter
B.) 4 hours 30 min as measured by OFF/ON hour meter
C.) 3 hours 30 min as measured by OUT/IN hour meter
D.) 4 hours 30 min as measured by OUT/IN hour meter
A.) 3 hours 30 min as measured by OFF/ON hour meter
ATP Aircraft may not conduct closed traffic pattern operations at non-towered
airports with _____ aircraft in the same closed pattern operation
5
All landings made on flights leading up to and during the solo phase must be
made to a full stop with taxi-back for takeoff.
True/False
True
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The Aircraft Records Book (maintenance blue book) should never leave the
aircraft unless checkride circumstances require, in which case it must be
promptly returned to the aircraft prior to flight.
True/False
True
Where can you find the training center supplements for each location?
A.) In the library, under ATP airport information
B.) in the FOM
C.) In the resources table from the home page of whiteboard
D.) Both A and C
D.) Both A and C
Completing a checklist using appropriate flow is authorized per ATP policy,
provided the pilot then reads the checklist to confirm all checklist steps were
completed properly.
True/False
True
When extending the downwind leg in the traffic pattern as directed by ATC,
when should the before landing checklist be accomplished?
A.) Once ATC clears you for the base turn
B.) Once traffic on final passes your wingtip
C.) when abeam your touchdown point
D.) Pilots discretion
C.) when abeam your touchdown point
A stabilized approach is one in which a pilot maintains a constant angle glide
path towards a predetermined point on the landing runway. What are the
general conditions for a stabilized approach? What action is required if these
conditions are not met by 200' AGL?
Proper descent angle and rate of descent established; aircraft in final landing
configuration with proper flap, power, and trim settings; airspeed +/- 5 KIAS; aircraft
will touchdown within first 3rd of the runway. If these conditions are not met by 200'
AGL, go-around is mandatory.
Using the Va Formula, compute Va for 2300 lbs. Do not round up and do not
include any decimal figures. Just the number, nothing else
(square root of 2300/2550) x 113 = 107
