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Pilot certificates and privilegesQuestion 1 of 934

A pilot flies a civil aircraft of the United States. Where must the pilot keep the pilot certificate?

  1. In the pilot's possession or readily accessible in the aircraft
  2. In the pilot's home file, if the pilot can show it within 10 days
  3. At the departure airport's operations office
  4. In the aircraft logbook with the maintenance records
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Correct answer: In the pilot's possession or readily accessible in the aircraft

The pilot must have the certificate in physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft when using its privileges.

Source: 14 CFR Part 61, § 61.3 Requirement for certificates, ratings, privileges, and authorizations.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026