FAA Knowledge Exams

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.

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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