Airworthy PrepMilitary Competence (Commercial Pilot) test code
MC.I.A.K4Commercial Pilot Privileges and Limitations: Pilot Qualifications and Responsibilities
Military Competence (Commercial Pilot) test standard, area of operation I, task A
Written as mc.i.a.k4 or MC.I.A.K4 on your score report.
The FAA's wording
Responsibility of the PIC, as per 14 CFR part 91, subparts A-E.
What it means
MC.I.A.K4 is a knowledge element in the Commercial Pilot Privileges and Limitations area of operation of the Military Competence (Commercial Pilot) test standard. A knowledge element is something the FAA expects you to know, and the written test asks questions on it.
- MC
- Military Competency ACS
- I
- Area of operation I: Commercial Pilot Privileges and Limitations
- A
- Task A: Pilot Qualifications and Responsibilities
- K4
- Knowledge element 4
Seeing it on your score report
Your Airman Knowledge Test Report lists a code for each area where you missed a question. Seeing MC.I.A.K4 there means at least one of your wrong answers was on this element. If you are taking the practical test next, expect the examiner to ask about it. Retaking the written? Start with this code and the others on your report.
Sources: FAA-S-ACS-12, Commercial Pilot Military Competency ACS (August 2018, effective October 15, 2018); FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix (revised 9/25/26), p. 2.
Printed on 1 test
- Military Competence Non-Category (MCN)
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