FAA Ground School Practice Test

A Second-Class Medical Certificate issued to a 42-year-old pilot on July 15 will expire at what time?

1. Midnight on July 31, 1 year

2. Midnight on July 31, 2 years

3. Midnight on July 31, 3 years

4. Midnight on July 31, 5 years

The correct answer is: Midnight on July 31, 2 years

A Second-Class Medical Certificate is valid for a specific duration based on the age of the pilot at the time of the examination. For a pilot who is 40 years old or older, a Second-Class Medical Certificate remains valid for two years. Since the certificate was issued on July 15 and the pilot is 42 years old, it will expire at midnight on July 31, two years later. This means the expiration would occur at midnight on July 31 of the year following the issuance date, accurately reflecting the two-year validity period for their age category. The other durations mentioned represent incorrect expiration periods based on the medical certification regulations for this particular age group.