Instrument Rating Test Prep 2016 ASA-TP-I-16

Update to Instrument Rating Test
June 2016
Instrument Rating Test Prep 2016 ASA-TP-I-16
With the following changes, ASA’s Instrument Rating Test Prep 2016 provides complete preparation for the
FAA Instrument Rating, Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII), Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI), and Foreign Pilot
Knowledge Exams. This test continues to reference the Computer Testing Supplement for Instrument Rating (FAA-
CT-8080-3E + Addendum A).
About the Test Changes

The FAA exams are “closed tests” which means the exact database of questions is not available to the public.
However, each test cycle the FAA provides a What’s New document, which identifies subjects that have been
removed or added to a test. This document also includes pertinent information to ensure training and testing
remains correlated, which in turn promotes a reliable certification system.
The question and answer choices in this book provide a comprehensive representation of FAA questions, derived
from history and experience with the airman testing process. You might see similar although not exactly the same
questions on your official FAA exam. Answer stems may be rearranged from the A, B, C order you see in this book.
Therefore, be careful to fully understand the intent of each question and corresponding answer while studying,
rather than memorize the A, B, C answer. You may be asked a question that has unfamiliar wording; studying
and understanding the information in this book and the associated reference documents will give you the tools to
answer all types of questions with confidence. We invite your feedback. After you take your official FAA exam, let
us know how you did. Were you prepared? Did the ASA products meet your needs and exceed your expectations?
We want to continue to improve these products to ensure applicants are prepared, and become safe pilots. Send
feedback to: cfi@asa2fly.com
The next test change from the FAA is expected in October 2016.
Page Question Correct

Number Number Answer Explanation
xiii Retesting Procedures The “Note” is changed to read:
Note: The testing centers require a wait period of 24 hours before any applicant may retest.
2-13 4183-1 This question has been removed. Rote memorization of details, such as the validity period for
unscheduled products like SIGMETs, are no longer part of the test.
2-15 4175 [A] Answer stem A and the explanation are changed to read:
A— Areas of slight, moderate, or high risk of severe thunderstorms.
The Convective Outlook defines areas of slight risk (SLGT), moderate risk (MDT), or high risk (HIGH)
of severe thunderstorms for a 24-hour period beginning at 1200 UTC. The Day 1 and Day 2 Convective
Outlooks also depict areas of general thunderstorms (GEN TSTMS).
3-21 4878-2 This question has been removed. The FAA is no longer testing on designation of instruments as
“primary” or “secondary” for aircraft control.
3-36 4832 This question has been removed. The FAA is no longer testing on designation of instruments as
3-36 4836 This question has been removed.
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3-44 4977-1 [B] A new question is added to read:

ALL
4977-1. An aircraft which is equipped with an Electronic Flight Display (EFD) can
A— compensate for an airman’s lack of skill or knowledge.
B— offer new capabilities and simplify the basic flying task.
C— improve flight awareness by allowing the pilot to simply watch for alerts.
While an EFD cannot compensate for an airman’s lack of skill or knowledge, it does offer new capabilities
to include onboard weather, terrain information, chart overlays, and airport data along with primary flight
displays and navigation tools. (PLT104) — FAA-H-8083-15
4-6 4664 This question has been removed. Marker beacons are no longer being tested on.
4-25 4684-2 The question category is changed to RTC. BARO VNAV is no longer included on the Airplane tests.
4-28 4353 The question category is changed to RTC. Marker beacons are no longer included on the Airplane tests.
4-28 4353-1 This question has been removed. The FAA is no longer testing on inner markers.
4-28 4702 The question category is changed to RTC. LDA is no longer included on the Airplane tests.
5-28 4079 [C] Answer stems B and C and the explanation are changed to read:
B— Chart Supplements U.S. and FDC NOTAMs.

C— Chart Supplements U.S.s and Distant (D) NOTAMs
The Chart Supplements U.S. (previously called Airport/Facility Directory or A/FD) provides the current
airport conditions known. The Distant (D) NOTAMs provide the latest status of airport conditions, for those
items too recent or temporary to be published in the Chart Supplements U.S.
5-29 4406 [B] Answer stem C and the explanation for the incorrect answer C are changed to read:
C— Chart Supplements U.S.
Answer (C) is incorrect because the Chart Supplements U.S. only includes changes that are permanent and were
known at the time of publication.
6-7 4073 This question has been removed. U.S. format flight plan questions are no longer being tested on. ICAO
flight plan questions are being developed for future test releases.
6-8 4059 This question has been removed. The FAA is no longer testing on composite flight plans.
6-8 4060 This question has been removed. The FAA is no longer testing on composite flight plans.
6-8 4075 This question has been removed. Domestic flight plan forms are no longer being tested on.
6-25 4272 This question has been removed. RMI is no longer being tested on.
6-34 4777 This question has been removed. The FAA is no longer testing on tri-color VASIs.
6-35 4780 This question has been removed. The FAA is no longer testing on tri-color VASIs.
6-36 4788 This question has been removed. The FAA is no longer testing on specific number of degrees on
glidepath.
6-36 4789 This question has been removed. The FAA is no longer testing on specific number of degrees on
glidepath.
7-9 4497 This question has been removed. FSS is no longer being tested on.
7-9 4498 The question category is changed to RTC. Back course approaches are no longer included on the
Airplane tests.
8-6 4295 [C] The explanation is changed to read:

Looking at the Chart Supplements U.S. (previously called A/FD) excerpt in FAA Figure 42, the
Communications section, aircraft approaching from the west would anticipate using 125.8 or 132.1 for
approach control, 124.15 for tower control, and 121.65 or 121.8 for ground control.
8-16 4310 [B] The question and step 2 of the explanation are changed to read:
4310. (Refer to Figure 188.) With a ground speed of 120 knots, approximately what minimum rate of
descent will be required between I-GPO 11.3 DME fix (COVDU) and the I-GPO 14.3 DME fix (YIPYU)?
2. Compute the altitude to be lost (4,400 − 3,500 = 900)
8-22 4662 This question has been removed. ADF is no longer being tested on.
8-32 4711 This question has been removed. The FAA is no longer testing on ASR radar approaches.
8-32 4741 This question has been removed. The FAA is no longer testing on ASR radar approaches.
8-38 4699 The question category is changed to RTC. Marker beacons are no longer included on the Airplane tests.
8-39 4732-1 This question has been removed. Marker beacons are no longer being tested on.
8-41 4709-1 [B] A new question is added to read:

ALL
4709-1. (Refer to Figure 158.) With winds reported as from 330° at 4 knots, you are given instructions to
taxi to runway 4 for departure and to expect takeoff after an airliner departs from runway 29. What effect
would you expect from that airliner’s vortices?
A— The winds will push the vortices southeast of your takeoff path.
B— The upwind vortex would tend to remain over the runway.
C— The downwind vortex will rapidly dissipate.
When the vortices of a large aircraft are close to ground level, they tend to move laterally. Thus, if a large
aircraft is taking off, a light crosswind would tend to hold the upwind vortex over the runway. If departing
behind a large aircraft, lift off prior to its rotation point and climb above and upwind of its flight path.
(PLT509) — AIM ¶7-3-3

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Page Question Correct

3-36 4836 This question has been removed.

3-39 4872 This question has been removed.

3-41 4853 This question has been removed.

3-44 4977-1 [B] A new question is added to read:

B— Chart Supplements U.S. and FDC NOTAMs.

C— Chart Supplements U.S.

6-16 4322 This question has been removed.

8-6 4295 [C] The explanation is changed to read:

8-41 4709-1 [B] A new question is added to read:

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