FAA PAR Private Pilot Airplane
Knowledge test for the private pilot airplane certificate pathway. It is distinct from flight training and the practical test.
Exam overview
- Full name
- FAA PAR Private Pilot Airplane
- Administering organization
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Specialty
- Pilot knowledge
- Exam type
- Licensure
- Jurisdiction or availability
- United States
Published exam details
- Time limit
- 2 hours
- Time definition
- Allotted knowledge-test time in the FAA matrix revised September 25, 2026. Practical assessments and training are separate.
Costs and pass rates
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