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EASA ATPL — Operational Procedures (070) Exam Prep

EASA ATPL Operational Procedures covers the practical operational aspects of airline flying including special operations, emergency procedures, dangerous goods, and safety management. A more manageable exam that bridges theory and line operations.

45

Questions

75%

Pass Mark

1.25 hours

Time Limit

85%

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

1ICAO Annex 6 — Operation of Aircraft
2Special operations (RVSM, MNPS, ETOPS)
3Fire prevention and firefighting
4Contaminated runway operations
5Noise abatement procedures
6Emergency and survival equipment
7Transport of dangerous goods
8Security procedures
9Ditching and evacuation
10Wake turbulence separation

Expert Study Tips

1

ETOPS planning and requirements appear frequently on this exam

2

Know fire extinguisher types and appropriate uses

3

Study emergency equipment locations and requirements for transport aircraft

4

Understand dangerous goods classifications and pilot responsibilities

5

Wake turbulence separation distances and avoidance are commonly tested

6

Review noise abatement departure and approach procedures

Suggested Study Timeline

1

Weeks 1-3

Systematic study of all exam topics, take notes and create summaries

2

Weeks 4-6

Deep dive into complex topics, work through practice problems

3

Weeks 7-9

Full practice exams, identify and address knowledge gaps

4

Weeks 10-11

Targeted review of weak areas, practice under timed conditions

5

Week 12

Final review and exam day

Recommended Resources

  • Oxford ATPL Operational Procedures textbook
  • ICAO Annex 6 — Operation of Aircraft
  • EASA AIR OPS (Regulation EU 965/2012)
  • ICAO Doc 9284 — Technical Instructions for Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods

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