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EASA ATPL — Performance (032) Exam Prep

EASA ATPL Performance deals with transport aircraft performance calculations for all phases of flight. This is one of the most challenging ATPL subjects, requiring thorough understanding of takeoff, climb, cruise, and landing performance under various conditions.

45

Questions

75%

Pass Mark

2 hours

Time Limit

76%

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

1Takeoff performance (TODA, TORA, ASDA, LDA)
2Engine failure during takeoff (V1, VR, V2)
3Climb performance and gradient requirements
4En route performance (one engine inoperative)
5Landing performance and field length
6Effects of wind, slope, runway condition
7Performance class A, B, C aircraft
8Contaminated runway operations

Expert Study Tips

1

Performance is considered one of the hardest EASA ATPL exams

2

Master the takeoff and landing distance definitions: TODA, TORA, ASDA, LDA

3

Know the climb segments after engine failure (1st, 2nd, 3rd, final)

4

Practice graph reading — many questions require extracting data from charts

5

Understand the regulatory performance requirements (EU OPS)

6

Focus on what happens to performance when variables change (temperature, pressure, weight)

Suggested Study Timeline

1

Weeks 1-4

Cover all exam topics systematically with detailed notes

2

Weeks 5-8

Deep study of complex subjects, work advanced practice problems

3

Weeks 9-12

Full-length practice exams under timed conditions

4

Weeks 13-15

Focus on weak areas, revisit difficult concepts

5

Week 16

Final comprehensive review and exam scheduling

Recommended Resources

  • Oxford ATPL Performance textbook
  • EASA Learning Objectives for Subject 032
  • EU OPS 1 — Performance Requirements
  • Aircraft Performance Engineering handbooks

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