FAA Airline Transport Pilot Written Knowledge Test Practice Test

The passing score for the ATP written test is 70%. Upon successful completion, you will receive an Airman Computer Test Report (ACTR), which serves as proof of passing. This result is valid for 60 calendar months (5 years). You must complete the ATP practical test (checkride) within this period to add the ATP certificate to your pilot credentials.

Yes, with very limited exceptions. The ATP knowledge test is a separate regulatory requirement (14 CFR § 61.155) for the issuance of an ATP certificate. Holding a type rating alone does not satisfy the knowledge testing requirement. The only common exception is for certain military pilots who may apply for an exemption under specific FAA guidance, but this does not apply to civilian-trained pilots.

The core content areas (Aerodynamics, Systems, Regulations, etc.) are largely identical, as the foundational knowledge for air carrier operations is similar. The primary difference lies in the aircraft-specific questions. The standard ATP test (test code ATM) focuses on multi-engine, transport-category jet aircraft. The 'ATP for Disciplines' (test code ATS) is tailored for pilots seeking an ATP certificate limited to single-engine airplanes, and thus contains questions relevant to sophisticated single-engine operations (e.g., certain Part 135 cargo or charter operations). Most airline-bound pilots take the ATM test.

No. The ATP written test is a closed-book examination. You are prohibited from using any personal reference materials, notes, calculators (unless specifically authorized for a disability), or electronic devices, including EFBs, during the test. The testing center will provide any necessary materials, such as scratch paper and a basic calculator function within the testing software. All knowledge must be recalled from memory.

A successful study plan is built on a hierarchy of references. Primary sources are always the official FAA publications: the Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3B), Aviation Weather (AC 00-6B), Aviation Weather Services (AC 00-45H), and the relevant sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (Parts 1, 61, 91, 121). These should be supplemented with an industry-standard commercial test prep course (e.g., from King Schools, Gleim, Sporty's, or Sheppard Air) which organizes the material, provides question banks, and clarifies the most tested concepts.