Updates: FAA Knowledge Exams
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ASA provides free updates to question databases. The files below are for use with our 2023 and 2022 Test Preps for pilots and Test Guides for mechanics. If you have a 2023 book, you will only need the 2023 question updates. If you have a 2022 book, use both the 2023 and 2022 updates. The next update is expected January 2024.
For a list of current FAA testing supplements (figures books), visit the FAA website. Updates to testing supplements will be included in the Question Updates noted below.
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Additional resources available on faa.gov: Questions and Answers related to the FAA Knowledge exam
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2023 Question Updates
FAA Test Update | Effective Date |
Airframe Mechanic | Sep 2023 |
General Mechanic | Sep 2023 |
Powerplant Mechanic | Sep 2023 |
Remote Pilot | Sep 2023 |
Private Pilot | Sep 2023 |
Instrument Rating | Sep 2023 |
Commercial Pilot | Sep 2023 |
Instructor | Sep-2023 |
Airline Transport Pilot | Sep 2023 |
Flight Engineer | April 2020 |
Inspection Authorization, 8th ed. | Sep 2021 |
2022 Question Updates
FAA Test Update | Effective Date |
Airframe Mechanic | Sep 2022 |
General Mechanic | Sep 2022 |
Powerplant Mechanic | N/A |
Remote Pilot | Aug 2022 |
Private Pilot | Sep 2022 |
Instrument Rating | Sep 2022 |
Commercial Pilot | Sep 2022 |
Instructor | Sep-2022 |
Airline Transport Pilot | Sep 2022 |
Flight Engineer | April 2020 |
Inspection Authorization, 8th ed. | Sep 2021 |