Airworthy PrepPrivate Pilot Helicopter test code
PH.I.A.K4Preflight Preparation: Pilot Qualifications
Private Pilot Helicopter test standard, area of operation I, task A
Written as ph.i.a.k4 or PH.I.A.K4 on your score report.
The FAA's wording
Documents required to exercise private pilot privileges.
What it means
PH.I.A.K4 is a knowledge element in the Preflight Preparation area of operation of the Private Pilot Helicopter test standard. A knowledge element is something the FAA expects you to know, and the written test asks questions on it.
- PH
- Private Pilot Helicopter ACS
- I
- Area of operation I: Preflight Preparation
- A
- Task A: Pilot Qualifications
- 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 PH.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-15, Private Pilot for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating ACS (November 2023, effective May 31, 2024); FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix (revised 9/25/26), p. 2.
Can be printed on 2 tests
- Private Pilot Helicopter Canadian Conversion (PCH)
- Private Pilot Helicopter (PRH)
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