The IA renewal includes an oral exam, issued by an inspector at the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). Each FSDO formulates their own test (usually 10 questions). This test will include questions on the privileges and limitations for IA (regulations), record-keeping requirements for inspections, major repairs and alterations (to include weight and balance changes). IAs are encouraged to speak to the inspector who will be conducting their renewal; they may be able to provide some additional guidance on best to prepare for their test. The Inspector's handbook guidance for IA renewal can be found at Order 8900.1, Volume 5, Section 8 (chg. 53).

No. However, the FAA does introduce changes to the tests periodically throughout the year. Refer to the latest test updates to ensure you have the latest information.

No. However, we have the largest sample of representative questions available - much more than what you might find in the FAA's public data or in any competitive product. ASA materials will prepare you for your test.

ASA has been preparing pilots and mechanics for FAA Knowledge Exams for nearly 80 years. We provide the most comprehensive and current information available for FAA Knowledge Exams.

ASA works closely with aviation educators around the world for all stages of the ground and flight training process. ASA combines years of experience with expertise in working with the tests to prepare the most comprehensive and accurate materials available.

Yes. The test prep book and Prepware software will help you get comfortable and familiar with the testing process. However, it's important you don't simply memorize correct answers. The FAA can rearrange answer stems or modify the question; i.e. you may learn 2+2 = 4, but the FAA may ask what is 3+1. ASA explanations are written to support this understanding.

We will post a new Update whenever we have new information to assist you in preparing for the test. Sign up for the free email subscription service so you don't have to keep checking back - we'll send you an email when a new update is posted.

Use a textbook, FAA Handbook, DVD ground school or classroom instruction to learn the information before you shift to studying for the test. In the case of the FOI exam, it's important you read the Aviation Instructor's Handbook (FAA-H-8083-9A).

Yes, it likely did. The only time it wouldn't is if the FAA is validating a question as part of the quality control process - you would know this because your test would have 1 more question than you expected (i.e. 61 questions instead of 60 on the private test).

It's true the FAA is no longer publishing all their test questions; instead, they post a "sample representation" of questions on their website. However, you may continue to use the ASA test prep materials with confidence as a sound component to your ground training materials. In fact, with the questions no longer in the public domain, these test prep materials are now more valuable than ever to help get your students familiar with the scope and type of questions they can expect - not only to help them review what they've studied but also to get them comfortable with the testing process.

The FAA website only includes samples of typical questions. They do not provide the complete database of FAA Knowledge Exam questions. The ASA test prep materials include a much wider sampling of the questions you may be asked during your official test at the FAA testing centers. All of the questions you find in the ASA materials are true candidates for your test; you should study them as directed in the instructions to ensure your preparedness for the test.

The FAA updates the question databases three times a year (February, June, and October). In order to provide you with the most current information, we must review the changes the FAA makes, and then publish them. This takes a little bit of time (usually a few weeks). If you take your test after the FAA has made the changes, but before we make the changes to our database, there is a chance you will see a new or changed question we have not yet published.

To stay as current as possible, visit our Test Updates page. There, you can sign up for email notification of future updates, and also obtain the current updates.

You can get updates for your Test Prep book on our update page HERE. You can also sign up for email notification when new updates come available.

Prepware generates questions in a random manner, just like the actual FAA knowledge exam does. However, because of the way the tests are structured, you may get some of the same questions on a new test.

Consider the Private Pilot Knowledge Exam. There are 11 areas of concentration within the exam. Each of these areas has a different number of possible questions you could be asked on your test: Basic Aerodynamics (44), Aircraft Systems(45), Flight Instruments (57), Regulations (153), etc. A certain percentage of questions will be drawn from each area. So, if 10% of your test questions are to be on Basic Aerodynamics, the system will choose 6 questions from the 44 questions in that section. Likewise, if 10% of your test questions are to be on Regulations, the system will choose 6 questions from the 153 questions in that section.

As you can see, even though the test is generated randomly, the likelihood of you receiving the same questions from the Basic Aerodynamics section is higher than that of the Regulations section.

The FAA upates the question databases three times a year (February, June, and October). In order to provide you with the most current information, we must review the changes the FAA makes, and then publish them. This takes a little bit of time (usually a few weeks) If you take your test after the FAA has made the changes, but before we make the changes to our database, there is a chance you will see a new or changed question we have not yet published.

To stay as current as possible, you should obtain updates, by choosing "Check For Updates" in the Help menu within Prepware. You can also sign up for email notification of future updates by visiting Test Updates - FAA Knowledge Exams.

1) All versions of Prepware, with the exception of Prepware School, are licensed for one user who may install it on two machines. If this agreement is violated, you will be unable to register and obtain Updates.

2) When registering on a second computer, you must use the same first and last name, and email address you used to register the software originally. Also, the system is 'case sensitive', meaning you must use upper or lower case letters exactly as you did originally.

If you have been locked out of the Updates, contact customer support via Email, or by phone at 1 (800) ASA-2-FLY. Be sure to have your Activation code ready for prompt service.

The full desktop version of Prepware is a comprehensive study and test utility. Test mode allows you to take timed tests, and to email scores from those tests to receive an endorsement. It also has a study mode, which provides the ability to select questions by subject or to search the full database. It is supported with a study guide for review, as well as explanations of the answers. Also included; the QuizMaker tool for creating customized quizzes, recording of your performance history, and the ability to re-test missed questions.

The Prepware Apps for iPhone and iPad provide many, though not all, of the functions available in the full desktop version and is therefore best suited as a supplement rather than a stand-alone study program. This application also has test and study modes. Study mode allows you to choose an area of study, review all related questions, and receive immediate feedback as to the accuracy of your answer. Explanations are provided on demand, so you may review as you work your way through the study session. Test mode offers a set number of test questions, grades your test, and when completed, provides a review of all test questions, correct and incorrect answers, and a score. Performance History is not saved beyond the current test, as it is in the full desktop version, and completed tests cannot be submitted to obtain an endorsement.

While it is true the FAA no longer makes the complete database of questions available to the public, ASA has been providing FAA Knowledge Exam preparation materials for more than 40 years. It is this experience and close interaction with the tests that help us maintain a true representation of the tests for your studying purposes. We have the largest sample of representative questions available - much more than what you might find in the FAA's public data or in any competitive product. When used with a comprehensive ground school (class, DVD, textbook, etc.), ASA materials will prepare you for your test.