Exam Domains
1 Fundamentals of Instructing
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2 Technical Subject Areas
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3 Preflight Preparation
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4 Preflight Lesson on a Maneuver to be Performed in Flight
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5 Preflight Procedures
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6 Airport and Seaplane Base Operations
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7 Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds
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8 Fundamentals of Flight
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9 Performance and Ground Reference Maneuvers
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10 Slow flight, Stalls, and Spins
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11 Basic Instrument Maneuvers
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12 Emergency Operations
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13 Multiengine Operations
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14 Postflight Procedures
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Exam Details
Question TypesMultiple Choice
FormatLinear (computer-based at PSI/CATS testing centers)
Online ProctoringNot available
ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required. Student pilot certificate or instructor endorsement required for some tests. Name on ID must match registration exactly.
RenewalRequired -- FAA Airman certificates do not expire, but proficiency requirements apply. Airman Knowledge Test result valid for 24 months for scheduling the practical test (checkride). Pilots must complete a Biennial Flight Review (BFR) every 24 months to act as PIC. Currency requirements (landings, instrument approaches) are separate from certificate renewal.
Retake Policy14-day waiting period required after a failed attempt. No limit on total number of attempts. Instructor endorsement or authorized sign-off required before retaking.