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(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 8.) Determine the pressure altitude at an airport that is 1,386 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 29.97.

FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 8. Density Altitude Chart. U.S. Government work (public domain). Source PDF. Tap to enlarge.

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Correct answer: A. 1,341 feet MSL.

Pressure altitude is field elevation plus the conversion factor for the altimeter setting. 29.97 lies between 29.92 (0) and 30.0 (-73), giving about -45 feet, so 1,386 - 45 ≈ 1,341 feet.

References

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), ch. 8, Flight Instruments · search it in our library

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Question 29 from the FAA document Sport Pilot Airplane (SPA) Sample Questions (U.S. Government work, public domain) · ACS/LSC code PLT019. The FAA does not publish an answer key; the answer and explanation are ours, with references. Verify against the current regulations and handbooks.