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Key Facts: ATPL 070 Operational Procedures Exam
42 questions
070 Exam Length
EASA ECQB
1 h 15 min
Time Allowance
EASA ATPL(A) syllabus
75%
Pass Mark (no negative marking)
EASA Part-FCL
FL290-FL410
RVSM Altitude Band
ICAO RVSM
2 NM right
Maximum NAT SLOP Offset
ICAO NAT Doc 007
90 seconds
Evacuation Standard (half exits)
EASA CS-25 / Air OPS
18 months
Window to Pass All 13 Subjects
EASA FCL.025
EASA ATPL(A) subject 070 Operational Procedures is a computer-based multiple-choice theory exam of 42 questions in 1 hour 15 minutes, drawn from the European Central Question Bank (ECQB 2026) and sat at an NAA test centre. The pass mark is 75% with no negative marking. Under FCL.025 candidates have a maximum of 4 attempts per subject and 6 sittings, must pass all 13 subjects within 18 months, and passes remain valid 7 years for ATPL issue. Content covers general requirements (ICAO Annex 6, EU Air OPS Part-ORO/CAT/SPA, AOC, MEL/CDL, the basic fuel scheme, oxygen and mass and balance), long-range operations (ETOPS/EDTO rule time and adequate/suitable aerodromes, NAT HLA with SLOP up to 2 NM right and 15 NM contingency offsets, RVSM FL290-FL410, PBN), low-visibility operations (CAT I/II/III RVR minima, LVTO below 550 m, LVP and the approach ban), dangerous goods (ICAO nine classes, NOTOC, lithium batteries), and emergency procedures (rapid decompression, emergency descent, fire/smoke, ditching, evacuation, TCAS RA, windshear and wake turbulence). The ECQB 2024 release reworded 71 questions covering day/night human-factors operations, SLOP and NAT contingencies.
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1Under EU Air OPS, the structure of Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 divides operational requirements into Annexes. Which Annex contains the requirements applicable specifically to Commercial Air Transport operations (Part-CAT)?
2The international standards and recommended practices for the operation of aeroplanes in commercial air transport are contained in which ICAO Annex?
3An aircraft has an inoperative item that is listed in the Minimum Equipment List (MEL). What is the correct interpretation of the MEL with respect to dispatch?
4What is the essential difference between the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and the Configuration Deviation List (CDL)?
5According to EU Air OPS, who has the final authority as to the disposition of the aircraft while in command?
6For a commercial air transport operation, the document that authorises an operator to conduct specified commercial air transport operations is the:
7Under EU Air OPS, an operator must establish a minimum cabin crew complement. For an aeroplane with a maximum operational passenger seating configuration of more than 19, the minimum number of cabin crew is:
8Under the EU 'basic fuel scheme' introduced for CAT aeroplane operations, the fuel a flight must carry includes taxi fuel, trip fuel, contingency fuel, alternate fuel (if required), final reserve fuel and:
9For a turbine-engined aeroplane in CAT operations, the final reserve fuel must be at least the amount required to fly for how long at holding speed at 1500 ft above the alternate (or destination) aerodrome in ISA conditions?
10The carriage of the Operations Manual (or relevant parts) on board is the responsibility of the operator, but ultimate responsibility for ensuring the conduct of the flight complies with it rests with the:
About the ATPL 070 Operational Procedures Exam
Operational Procedures (070) is one of the 13 theoretical knowledge subjects in the EASA ATPL(A) examination, taken at a national aviation authority test centre as a computer-based multiple-choice exam drawn from the European Central Question Bank (current release ECQB 2026). It covers how commercial air transport flights are operated and how operational hazards are managed, spanning EU Air OPS and ICAO Annex 6 requirements, long-range and oceanic operations, low-visibility operations, dangerous goods, and emergency and hazard procedures. The subject comprises 42 questions answered in 1 hour 15 minutes with a 75% pass mark and no negative marking.
Questions
42 scored questions
Time Limit
1 hour 15 minutes
Passing Score
75% per subject (no negative marking)
Exam Fee
Approximately EUR 60-130 per subject sitting (varies by NAA) (EASA (European Central Question Bank); test delivered by national aviation authorities)
ATPL 070 Operational Procedures Exam Content Outline
General Requirements (Air OPS)
ICAO Annex 6 Part I, the EU Air OPS structure (Annex III Part-ORO, Annex IV Part-CAT, Annex V Part-SPA), the Air Operator Certificate, commander and operator responsibilities, MEL versus CDL, mass and balance limits, the basic fuel/energy scheme with 30-minute turbine final reserve, isolated-aerodrome fuel, supplemental-oxygen thresholds, sterile flight deck, stabilised approach and threat and error management
Long-Range and Oceanic Operations
ETOPS/EDTO 60-minute threshold and approved rule time, adequate versus suitable aerodromes, the critical fuel scenario, drift down, NAT organised track system, SLOP offsets up to 2 NM right, weather-deviation and level-loss contingency procedures (300 ft and 15 NM offsets), RVSM between FL290 and FL410, PBN/RNP with on-board monitoring and alerting, polar fuel-freeze considerations and the Mach number technique
Low Visibility Operations
CAT I (DH 200 ft, RVR 550 m), CAT II (DH 100-200 ft, RVR 300 m), CAT IIIA (RVR 200 m) and CAT IIIB (RVR down to 75 m) definitions, LVTO below 550 m with approval and LVP required below 400 m, protection of ILS sensitive areas, the approach ban, the controlling touchdown RVR and limits on converting reported visibility to RVR
Dangerous Goods
ICAO Technical Instructions and the nine hazard classes (1 explosives, 2 gases, 3 flammable liquids, 7 radioactive, 8 corrosives), hazard labels, the NOTOC notification to the commander, lithium battery and power-bank carriage rules, dangerous goods carried by passengers, company material (COMAT), incident and accident reporting and recognition training for all operators
Emergency Procedures
Rapid decompression with mask-on, communicate and emergency descent to 10,000 ft or MSA, time of useful consciousness, Class C cargo fire suppression, cockpit and cabin smoke and fume drills, engine fire isolation and bottle discharge, fuel jettison and overweight landing, ditching configuration, the 90-second evacuation standard, protective breathing equipment and crew incapacitation
Hazards and Avoidance
Windshear and microburst recognition and the maximum-thrust escape manoeuvre, the GPWS pull-up memory item, immediate TCAS resolution-advisory response over ATC, wake turbulence categories (Light/Medium/Heavy/Super) and approach separation such as 4 NM Heavy behind Heavy, bird strike handling, severe turbulence technique, Type I-IV de-icing fluids and the clean-aircraft concept, aquaplaning and the Global Reporting Format RWYCC 0-6
How to Pass the ATPL 070 Operational Procedures Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75% per subject (no negative marking)
- Exam length: 42 questions
- Time limit: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Exam fee: Approximately EUR 60-130 per subject sitting (varies by NAA)
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EASA ATPL subject 070 Operational Procedures?
It is one of the 13 theoretical knowledge subjects in the EASA ATPL(A) examination. It tests how commercial air transport flights are operated and how operational hazards are managed, covering EU Air OPS and ICAO Annex 6 requirements, long-range and low-visibility operations, dangerous goods, and emergency procedures.
How many questions are in the 070 exam and how long is it?
The Operational Procedures (070) paper has 42 multiple-choice questions and a time allowance of 1 hour 15 minutes. Each question has four options with a single best answer, drawn from the European Central Question Bank (current release ECQB 2026).
What is the pass mark and is there negative marking?
The pass mark is 75% for every ATPL theory subject, including 070. There is no negative marking, so candidates should attempt every question rather than leaving any blank.
What are the FCL.025 rules for completing ATPL theory?
Under FCL.025 a candidate has a maximum of 4 attempts per subject and 6 sittings overall, must pass all 13 subjects within an 18-month window, and the theory passes then remain valid for 7 years for the issue of the ATPL (from the validity of the instrument rating).
Which key numbers should I memorise for 070?
Useful figures include the 60-minute ETOPS threshold, RVSM between FL290 and FL410, CAT II RVR 300 m and CAT IIIB down to 75 m, LVTO below 550 m, NAT SLOP up to 2 NM right, the 90-second evacuation standard, and a 30-minute turbine final reserve.
What changed in the recent ECQB releases?
The ECQB 2024 release reworded 71 questions in 070, including day and night human-factors operations, the strategic lateral offset procedure (SLOP) and North Atlantic contingency procedures. The current ECQB 2026 release is a content refresh with the same question count and duration.
Is the Area 100 KSA assessment part of this exam?
No. The Area 100 Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) assessment is an ATO-internal evaluation, not an authority multiple-choice examination. Subject 070 remains a 42-question MCQ exam at the national aviation authority test centre.