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🛡️Operational Procedures

Covers EASA Air Operations regulations, fire and smoke procedures, emergency equipment, depressurization, ditching, contaminated runways, noise abatement, and security. A practical subject focused on real-world procedures.

Exam Details

45

Questions

75 min

Time Limit

75%

Pass Mark

Approximately 1.7 minutes per question · You need 34 correct answers to pass

Topics Covered

1

EASA Air Operations (Part-CAT, Part-NCC, Part-NCO)

2

Fire and smoke: detection, suppression, and procedures

3

Emergency equipment: oxygen, life jackets, ELT, and fire extinguishers

4

Cabin pressurization failure and emergency descent

5

Ditching and forced landing procedures

6

Contaminated runway operations and braking action

7

Low-visibility operations (LVO) and procedures

8

Noise abatement departure and arrival procedures

Study Tips for 070 Operational Procedures

Memorize the different fire extinguisher types (Halon, CO2, dry chemical) and which fires they are suitable for.

Know the emergency descent procedure step by step — this is a common scenario question.

Understand contaminated runway performance corrections and the friction coefficient (mu) scale.

Review the oxygen requirements for crew and passengers at different cabin altitudes.

Learn the EASA Part-CAT minimum equipment list (MEL) and configuration deviation list (CDL) differences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the EASA 070 Operational Procedures exam?

The EASA 070 Operational Procedures exam consists of 45 multiple-choice questions. You have 75 minutes to complete the exam, which gives you approximately 1.7 minutes per question.

What is the pass mark for EASA Operational Procedures?

You need to score at least 75% to pass the EASA 070 Operational Procedures exam. That means you need 34 correct answers out of 45 questions. There is no negative marking — unanswered or incorrect questions score zero.

How hard is the EASA Operational Procedures exam?

EASA 070 Operational Procedures is rated as beginner difficulty. This is one of the more approachable ATPL subjects. Focused revision and practice questions should prepare you well. The key topics to master include EASA Air Operations (Part-CAT, Part-NCC, Part-NCO), Fire and smoke: detection, suppression, and procedures, Emergency equipment: oxygen, life jackets, ELT, and fire extinguishers.

How should I study for EASA 070 Operational Procedures?

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. Memorize the different fire extinguisher types (Halon, CO2, dry chemical) and which fires they are suitable for. Aim to complete at least 500 practice questions before sitting the real exam.

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