EASA ATPL — Air Law (010) Exam Prep
EASA ATPL Air Law (Subject 010) covers international and European aviation regulations, ICAO conventions, rules of the air, and licensing requirements. One of 13 ATPL theory exams that must be passed within 18 months.
44
Questions
75%
Pass Mark
1 hour
Time Limit
87%
Avg Pass Rate
Cost
Varies by ATO (approx. EUR 50-100 per exam)
Prerequisites
Enrollment in EASA ATPL theory course at an Approved Training Organisation (ATO)
Topics Covered
Expert Study Tips
Air Law is often recommended as the first EASA ATPL exam to take
Focus on ICAO Annexes — know what each annex covers
Study SERA (Standardised European Rules of the Air) in detail
Know the differences between ICAO and EASA rules where they diverge
The Chicago Convention articles appear frequently — memorize key ones
Review noise certification and environmental regulations
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
- ICAO Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention)
- EASA Part-FCL — Flight Crew Licensing
- Regulation (EU) 923/2012 — SERA
- ICAO Annexes 1-18
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