Decision making and flight planningQuestion 776 of 934

How often are sectional charts updated in the conterminous U.S., according to the AIM?

  1. Every 28 days
  2. Every 90 days
  3. Every 56 days
  4. Every 6 months
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Correct answer: Every 56 days

Pilots should use only the latest issue of aeronautical charts for flight planning.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 5-1-1 Preflight Preparation, page 322

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026