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FAA Parachute Rigger Military Competence Knowledge Test Practice Test

The RMC knowledge test concerns parachute-rigging knowledge associated with military competence and the FAA military-competence certification pathway. The practice bank samples work such as following assembly instructions, keeping materials free of contamination, inspecting translucent canopy fabric, and maintaining packing records. These subjects connect careful handling and documentation with decisions made during parachute assembly and maintenance.

Exam overview

Exam providerFederal Aviation Administration
Exam codeRMC
CategoryAviation

About the FAA Parachute Rigger Military Competence Knowledge Test Exam

Parachute rigging requires attention to the condition of fabrics and hardware, the cleanliness of the work area, and the instructions applicable to a particular assembly. A rigger must recognize why a specified folding sequence matters, avoid substitutions or undocumented alterations, and determine what to do when a required repair material is unavailable. Inspection questions can involve selecting suitable lighting for translucent fabric without unnecessary stress. Recordkeeping is another practical concern: a packing data card, when required, documents assembly-related information. The bank also touches on the distinction between senior-rigger privileges and the evidence a military-trained rigger may use to establish relevant experience. Together, these examples call for precise procedural judgment and an understanding of how maintenance actions, records, and claimed military experience relate to parachute-rigger work.

Sample Practice Questions

Review a selection from this exam's published US Practice Tests practice bank.

Question 1

When an assembly's instructions specify a particular folding sequence, why should the rigger follow that sequence rather than use a familiar alternative?

  1. AThe specified sequence may control how the assembly fits and deploys as designed
  2. BAny sequence is equivalent if the finished bundle has the same shape
  3. CThe sequence is only a matter of personal preference
  4. DA familiar alternative automatically becomes acceptable after repeated use
Show answerCorrect answer: A

Folding and placement can affect container fit and deployment behavior. Follow the applicable instructions for the specific assembly instead of assuming that a similar-looking result is equivalent.

Question 2

Why should a rigger keep a clean, organized work area while preparing a parachute assembly?

  1. AIt makes the pack job look more professional, but has no safety effect
  2. BIt helps prevent contamination, foreign-object damage, and loss of small components
  3. CIt eliminates the need to inspect the assembly
  4. DIt allows components from different assemblies to be mixed freely
Show answerCorrect answer: B

A controlled work area reduces the chance that dirt, debris, or misplaced hardware will compromise the assembly or its inspection.

Question 3

What is the main purpose of keeping parachute materials away from oils, solvents, and other contaminants during maintenance?

  1. AContaminants can degrade materials or interfere with their intended performance
  2. BContaminants make fabric too bright for inspection
  3. CMost contaminants increase fabric strength but change its color
  4. DContamination matters only when the assembly is packed for long-term storage
Show answerCorrect answer: A

Some chemicals can weaken, stain, or otherwise alter textile and other parachute materials. Preventing contamination is prudent throughout maintenance, not only during storage.

Question 4

Under U.S. parachute-rigger rules, which privilege is generally associated with a certificated senior parachute rigger?

  1. APacking, maintaining, or altering parachutes, subject to applicable limits and requirements
  2. BApproving any parachute design for production
  3. CCertifying aircraft airworthiness
  4. DWaiving manufacturer instructions whenever experience supports it
Show answerCorrect answer: A

A senior rigger certificate grants specified parachute packing, maintenance, and alteration privileges under the regulations. It does not confer aircraft certification authority or permit disregarding applicable requirements.

Question 5

Which statement best describes the purpose of a parachute packing data card when one is required for the assembly?

  1. AIt provides a record of relevant packing or maintenance information associated with the parachute
  2. BIt replaces the need to inspect the parachute before use
  3. CIt grants permission to exceed the parachute's operating limitations
  4. DIt serves as proof that the wearer has completed parachute training
Show answerCorrect answer: A

A data card supports identification and traceability by recording relevant service information. It does not replace inspection, change operating limitations, or establish a person's training qualification.

Question 6

A rigger must inspect a canopy whose fabric is translucent. Which lighting approach best supports examination without needlessly stressing the material?

  1. AUse suitable, even illumination and inspect the fabric without stretching it beyond the applicable procedure
  2. BHold the fabric taut at maximum tension so every defect becomes visible
  3. CUse a high-heat lamp close to the fabric to increase contrast
  4. DInspect only the fabric edges because the center is difficult to illuminate
Show answerCorrect answer: A

Even, suitable lighting can help reveal damage in translucent fabric, while excessive tension or heat can cause harm or distort what is being examined. The inspection should follow the applicable procedure and avoid imposing unnecessary stress.

Question 7

Why should a rigger avoid making undocumented changes to a parachute assembly?

  1. AUnrecorded changes can obscure the assembly's configuration and make later inspection and maintenance less reliable
  2. BDocumentation is needed only when a parachute is sold
  3. CAny undocumented change automatically improves performance
  4. DChanges do not affect future maintenance if they are small
Show answerCorrect answer: A

Clear records help preserve configuration history and inform later inspection and maintenance. Changes should be made only when permitted and documented as required.

How to use this practice test

The free practice set draws up to 20 random questions from the published 50-question RMC bank. Answer them as a focused check of your understanding of parachute handling, inspection, instructions, and records. Results appear after the session, helping you identify which sampled concepts need more attention.

Preparation tips

  • For questions about folding sequences or repair materials, distinguish following assembly-specific instructions from substituting a familiar method or unapproved material.
  • Review how oils, solvents, moisture, and other storage or work-area conditions can affect parachute materials.
  • Practice choosing inspection methods that make fabric defects visible while avoiding unnecessary stress to translucent canopy material.
  • Know the purpose of a packing data card when required, and separate recorded assembly information from undocumented changes.
  • Identify records that can substantiate military parachute-rigging experience when applying through the military-competence pathway.
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