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📟Aircraft General Knowledge — Instrumentation

Covers flight instruments (pitot-static, gyroscopic, magnetic), engine instruments, electronic displays (EFIS, ECAM/EICAS), automatic flight control systems, alerting and recording devices. Essential for understanding the modern glass cockpit.

Exam Details

60

Questions

90 min

Time Limit

75%

Pass Mark

Approximately 1.5 minutes per question · You need 45 correct answers to pass

Topics Covered

1

Pitot-static instruments: ASI, altimeter, VSI and errors

2

Gyroscopic instruments: attitude indicator, heading indicator, turn coordinator

3

Magnetic compass: deviation, variation, turning and acceleration errors

4

Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) and display units

5

Engine and system monitoring instruments (ECAM/EICAS)

6

Automatic flight control and autothrottle systems

7

Flight data recorders and cockpit voice recorders

8

Warning systems: GPWS/EGPWS, TCAS, stall warning

Study Tips for 022 Aircraft General Knowledge — Instrumentation

Master the pitot-static system blockages — the exam loves 'what happens if the static port blocks during a climb?'

Know gyroscopic precession and how it causes real drift vs. apparent drift on the DI.

Memorize compass turning errors (ANDS/UNOS) and acceleration errors (ANDS) — tested every sitting.

Understand EFIS architecture: symbol generators, display units, and reversionary modes.

Practice TCAS RA procedures and GPWS mode triggers — these are popular scenario-based questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the EASA 022 Aircraft General Knowledge — Instrumentation exam?

The EASA 022 Aircraft General Knowledge — Instrumentation exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions. You have 90 minutes to complete the exam, which gives you approximately 1.5 minutes per question.

What is the pass mark for EASA Aircraft General Knowledge — Instrumentation?

You need to score at least 75% to pass the EASA 022 Aircraft General Knowledge — Instrumentation exam. That means you need 45 correct answers out of 60 questions. There is no negative marking — unanswered or incorrect questions score zero.

How hard is the EASA Aircraft General Knowledge — Instrumentation exam?

EASA 022 Aircraft General Knowledge — Instrumentation is rated as intermediate difficulty. This subject has moderate difficulty. With consistent study and practice questions, most candidates pass on their first attempt. The key topics to master include Pitot-static instruments: ASI, altimeter, VSI and errors, Gyroscopic instruments: attitude indicator, heading indicator, turn coordinator, Magnetic compass: deviation, variation, turning and acceleration errors.

How should I study for EASA 022 Aircraft General Knowledge — Instrumentation?

Start with a structured textbook (Bristol Ground School or Oxford ATPL series) covering all 8 main topics. Then move to practice questions to identify weak areas. Master the pitot-static system blockages — the exam loves 'what happens if the static port blocks during a climb?' Aim to complete at least 500 practice questions before sitting the real exam.

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