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FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Test (IRA) (IRA) Exam Blueprint

IRA

FAA Pilot Certification

60Questions
150 minDuration
70/Percentage (70% passing for all knowledge tests)Passing Score
$175Price
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Exam Domains

1 IFR Regulations and Operations Weight not published
2 Instrument Approaches and Procedures Weight not published
3 Instrument Flight Navigation (VOR, ILS, GPS) Weight not published
4 Weather and In-Flight Weather Weight not published
5 Aircraft Instruments and Avionics Weight not published
6 Holding Patterns and Departure Procedures Weight not published

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.

Official Study Resources

study guideFAA Airman Knowledge Test Question Bank (free)
study guideFAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) (free)
study guideFAA Instrument Flying Handbook (free)
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