FAA Knowledge Exams

Updates: FAA Knowledge Exams

ASA provides free updates to question databases. The files below are for use with our 2022 and 2021 Test Prep books and Fast-Track guides. There are currently no updates for the 2023 editions. If you have a 2022 book, you will only need the 2022 Question Updates. The next update is expected April 2023.

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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

2021 Question Updates

FAA Test Update Effective Date
Airframe Mechanic Sept 2021
General Mechanic Sept 2021
Powerplant Mechanic Sept 2021
Remote Pilot Sept 2021
Private Pilot Sept 2021
Instrument Rating Sept 2021
Commercial Pilot Sept 2021
Instructor Sept 2021
Airline Transport Pilot Sept 2021
Flight Engineer April 2020
Inspection Authorization, 8th ed. Sept 2021