EASA ATPL — Human Performance (040) Exam Prep
EASA ATPL Human Performance covers aviation physiology, psychology, and crew resource management. Understanding human limitations and how to manage them is critical for safe airline operations.
48
Questions
75%
Pass Mark
1 hour
Time Limit
88%
Avg Pass Rate
Cost
Varies by ATO (approx. EUR 50-100 per exam)
Prerequisites
Enrollment in EASA ATPL theory course at an ATO
Topics Covered
Expert Study Tips
Hypoxia types and time of useful consciousness at various altitudes is heavily tested
Know all types of spatial disorientation: somatogravic, leans, coriolis
Understand the error chain concept and threat/error management (TEM)
CRM principles and NOTECHS appear frequently
Study circadian rhythm, sleep debt, and fatigue countermeasures
Visual illusions on approach (black hole, rain on windscreen, sloping terrain) are common questions
Suggested Study Timeline
Weeks 1-3
Systematic study of all exam topics, take notes and create summaries
Weeks 4-6
Deep dive into complex topics, work through practice problems
Weeks 7-9
Full practice exams, identify and address knowledge gaps
Weeks 10-11
Targeted review of weak areas, practice under timed conditions
Week 12
Final review and exam day
Recommended Resources
- Oxford ATPL Human Performance textbook
- EASA Learning Objectives for Subject 040
- ICAO Doc 9683 — Human Factors Training Manual
- EASA CRM training requirements
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