Which FAA exams test 14 CFR 61.3?

This regulation is tested on the following FAA exams: PAR, IRA, CAX, ATP. These include the FAA Private Pilot (PAR), FAA Instrument Rating (IRA), FAA Commercial Pilot (CAX).

Part 61Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors

14 CFR 61.3 — Requirement for Certificates, Ratings, and Authorizations

Requires pilots to carry a valid pilot certificate and photo ID, and a valid medical certificate while acting as PIC or required flight crewmember.

Regulation Text

No person may serve as a required pilot flight crewmember of a civil aircraft of the United States, unless that person has in their physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft: (1) A valid pilot certificate or special purpose pilot authorization; (2) A photo identification as specified; (3) A valid medical certificate, if required.

Note: This is an excerpt. Refer to the full regulation in eCFR for the complete text.

Plain-English Explanation

You must always have your pilot certificate, a photo ID, and your medical certificate with you (or readily accessible in the aircraft) when flying as a required crew member. This is one of the most fundamental rules in aviation — fly without your documents and you are in violation. Think of it like driving without your license, but with steeper consequences.