FAA-G-8082-17 - Knowledge Test Guide - June 2013

Sep 25, 2026

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FAA-G-8082-17 (June 2013) is a Recreational and Private Pilot knowledge test guide for preparing to take one or more FAA airman knowledge tests. It explains that the tests use objective, multiple-choice questions with independent results and a minimum passing score of 70 percent. The guide lists eligible certificate pathways, knowledge areas, test names, codes, and question counts with time limits, and outlines registration, identification, and authorization steps for computer-based testing centers.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages21

Reading Time53 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Test names and codes

Knowledge test eligibility requirements

Knowledge areas and test descriptions

Descriptions of the tests

Test registration and authorization

Applicant identification and test authorization

FAA-G-8082-17 Gold Seal Online Ground School [www.OnlineGroundSchool.com](www.OnlineGroundSchool.com) PRIVATE PILOT Airplane SEL KNOWLEDGE TEST GUIDE June 2013 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration INTRODUCTION FAA-G-8082-17 , dated June 2013 , Recreational and Private Pilot Knowledge Test Guide, provides information for preparing you to take one or all of the following airman knowledge tests. This document supersedes FAA-G-8082-17I, dated February 2013. TEST NAME Recreational Pilot—Airplane Recreational Pilot—Helicopter Recreational Pilot—Gyroplane Private Pilot—Airplane/Recreational Pilot—Transition Private Pilot—Helicopter/Recreational Pilot—Transition Private Pilot—Gyroplane/Recreational Pilot—Transition Private Pilot—Airplane Private Pilot—Helicopter Private Pilot—Gyroplane Private Pilot—Glider Private Pilot—Balloon—Hot Air Private Pilot—Balloon—Gas Private Pilot—Airship Private Pilot—Powered Parachute Private Pilot—Weight-Shift Control TEST CODE RPA RPH RPG PAT PHT PGT PAR PRH PRG PGL PBH PBG PLA PPP PWS Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airman knowledge tests are effective instruments for aviation safety and regulation compliance measurement. However, these tests can only sample the vast amount of knowledge every pilot needs to operate safely in the National Airspace System (NAS) . Comments may be e-mailed [to](to AFS630Comments@faa.gov)[ ](to AFS630Comments@faa.gov)[AFS630Comments@faa.gov](to AFS630Comments@faa.gov). KNOWLEDGE TEST ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS If you are pursuing a Recreational Pilot or Private Pilot Certificate, you should review Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, section 61.23, Medical Certificates: Requirement and Duration; 14 CFR part 61, section 61.35, Knowledge Test: Prerequisites and Passing Grades. If you are pursuing a Student, Recreational, or Private Pilot Certificate, you should review 14 CFR part 61, section 61.83, 61.96, 61.103 respectively. Applicability and Eligibility Requirements: General, for additional detailed information pertaining to eligibility. For a summary of knowledge test eligibility requirements for all certification areas listed above, refer to the FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Authorization Matrix located at: [http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/media/testing_matrix.pdf](http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/media/testing_matrix.pdf) KNOWLEDGE AREAS ON THE TESTS Recreational pilot and private pilot tests are designed to test your knowledge in many subject areas. If you are pursuing a Recreational, Private Pilot Certificate or added rating, you should closely examine and understand 14 CFR part 61, section 61.97 or 61.105 respectively, Aeronautical Knowledge, for the applicable knowledge areas. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE TESTS All test questions are the objective, multiple-choice type. Each question can be answered by the selection of a single response. Each test question is independent of other questions; therefore, a correct response to one does not depend upon, or influence, the correct response to another. The minimum passing score is 70 percent. The following tests contain 50 questions each, and you are allowed 2 hours to complete each test. • Recreational Pilot—Airplane • Recreational Pilot—Helicopter • Recreational Pilot—Gyroplane The following tests contain 30 questions each, and you are allowed 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete each test. • Private Pilot—Airplane/Recreational Pilot—Transition • Private Pilot—Helicopter/Recreational Pilot—Transition • Private Pilot—Gyroplane/Recreational Pilot—Transition The following tests contain 60 questions each, and you are allowed 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete each test. • Private Pilot—Airplane • Private Pilot—Helicopter • Private Pilot—Gyroplane • Private Pilot—Glider • Private Pilot—Balloon—Hot Air • Private Pilot—Balloon—Gas •

FAQs

What does FAA-G-8082-17 cover?

It provides information for preparing to take one or more FAA airman knowledge tests for Recreational and Private Pilot certificates. It also supersedes the February 2013 version listed in the guide.

How are knowledge test questions structured and what is the passing score?

All test questions are objective, multiple-choice with a single correct response per question. Each question is independent, and the minimum passing score is 70 percent.

What are the typical number of questions and time limits for the tests?

Recreational Pilot—Airplane/Helicopter/Gyroplane tests have 50 questions each with 2 hours allowed. Some transition and related tests have 30 questions with 1 hour 30 minutes allowed, while other Private Pilot tests have 60 questions with 2 hours 30 minutes allowed.

Sep 25, 2026

Uploaded by James