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Key Facts: ATPL Performance Exam
45 questions
Exam Length
EASA ECQB 2026 (032)
2 hours
Time Allowed
EASA Part-FCL
75%
Pass Mark
EASA ATPL theory
2.4%
Second-Segment Gross Gradient (twin)
CS-25
0.8%
Net Take-off Path Reduction (twin)
CS-25
2000 ft
En-route Drift-down Clearance
Part-CAT
18 months
Window to Pass All Subjects
FCL.025
EASA ATPL 032 Performance is a 45-question, 2-hour computer-based multiple-choice exam (ECQB 2026) sat by airline-pilot candidates within an approved ATO theory course. It tests general performance theory - drag/thrust curves and V-speeds (VS, VMCG, VMCA, V1, VR, V2, VMU, VMBE) and the effects of mass, altitude, temperature, wind, slope and contamination (GRF runway condition codes). It covers Performance Class B take-off (1.25 factor) and landing (1.43 factor) distances, single-engine glide and forced-landing planning, and multi-engine accelerate-stop, critical engine and VMCA. The largest share is Performance Class A: declared distances (TORA/TODA/ASDA), balanced field length and V1 limits, take-off distance to 35 ft (15 ft wet), the four climb segments and required gross gradients (0.0/2.4/-/1.2% for a twin), the net flight path (0.8% reduction, 35 ft clearance), cruise optimum altitude, cost index, buffet boundary, drift-down (2000 ft), ETOPS, reduced/derated thrust, and turbojet landing factors (divide by 0.60; +15% wet). The pass mark is 75% with no negative marking.
Sample ATPL Performance Practice Questions
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1In EASA ATPL Performance terminology, V1 is defined as the maximum speed at which the pilot must take the first action to stop the aeroplane within the accelerate-stop distance, and also the minimum speed at which the pilot can continue the take-off following an engine failure. Within which range must V1 lie?
2For a Performance Class A (CS-25 turbojet) aeroplane, the take-off safety speed V2 must be achieved at or before reaching a screen height of:
3The accelerate-stop distance available (ASDA) for a runway is composed of:
4A clearway used in the determination of take-off distance available (TODA) for a Class A aeroplane is limited so that it may not exceed:
5On the balanced field length concept for a Class A take-off, the balanced V1 is the speed at which:
6If the runway has a stopway but no clearway, increasing V1 above the balanced value will generally:
7For a Class A twin-engine turbojet, the minimum required net second-segment climb gradient with one engine inoperative is:
8In the four take-off climb segments of a Class A aeroplane, the third (acceleration) segment is characterised by:
9For the construction of the net take-off flight path of a two-engine Class A aeroplane, the gross climb gradient is reduced by a mandatory increment of:
10During the net take-off flight path, the aeroplane must clear all obstacles in the take-off flight path by a vertical margin of at least:
About the ATPL Performance Exam
Performance (032) is one of the 13 EASA ATPL(A) theoretical knowledge subjects. It is a computer-based, multiple-choice examination of 45 questions allowed 2 hours, drawn from the European Central Question Bank (current release ECQB 2026). The subject covers general aeroplane performance theory plus the certification and operating requirements for Performance Class B (light single- and multi-engine) and Performance Class A (CS-25 turbojets). The 75% pass mark applies per subject with no negative marking; the 032 paper was expanded from 35 questions in 1 hour to 45 questions in 2 hours under the current syllabus because of its heavy calculation content.
Questions
45 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours 00 minutes
Passing Score
75% per subject (no negative marking)
Exam Fee
Approx. EUR 60-130 per subject sitting (set by each national aviation authority) (EASA national aviation authorities (computer-based testing, ECQB 2026))
ATPL Performance Exam Content Outline
General Performance Theory
Lift, drag and thrust curves and the difference between jet and propeller thrust; the full set of V-speeds (VS, VMCG, VMCA, V1, VR, V2, VMU, VMBE) and their limits; the effect of mass, pressure altitude, temperature, wind (50% headwind/150% tailwind), runway slope and contamination; GRF runway condition codes and braking action; VX/VY, climb theory (excess thrust vs power), and absolute/service ceilings
Class B Single-Engine Performance
Take-off distance to the 50 ft screen factored by 1.25 and landing distance factored by 1.43; order of slope and wind corrections; climb gradient (about 4%) and glide range at best lift-to-drag ratio; minimum-power endurance; en-route planning to reach a place for a safe forced landing after engine failure
Class B Multi-Engine Performance
Accelerate-stop distance and the decision to reject; the disproportionate loss of climb gradient when half the thrust is lost; the critical engine concept (descending-blade/P-factor) and VMCA with the factors that raise or lower it; why light twins may be unable to climb away after an engine failure
Class A Take-off & Field Length
Declared distances TORA, TODA (clearway up to half TORA) and ASDA (plus stopway); balanced and unbalanced V1 and the VMCG/VR/VMBE bounds; take-off distance to the 35 ft screen (15 ft wet) and the greater-of-1.15-all-engines rule; regulated and climb-limited (WAT) take-off mass; the four climb segments and required gross gradients (twin: 0.0%, 2.4%, level acceleration, 1.2% final)
Class A Obstacle Clearance & Net Flight Path
Gross-to-net take-off gradient reductions (0.8/1.0/1.1% for 2/3/4 engines) and the 35 ft net-path obstacle clearance; acceleration height (minimum 400 ft) and its effect on near vs far obstacles; approved engine-out special departure procedures; reduced (assumed-temperature, max 25%) and derated take-off thrust and their limitations on contaminated runways
Cruise, Landing & En-route
Maximum range and endurance speeds for jet (square-root-CL/CD and VMD) versus propeller (VMD and minimum power); optimum altitude, step climbs and the cost index; buffet onset boundary, coffin corner and 1.3g manoeuvre margin; en-route one-engine-inoperative drift-down (2000 ft clearance, 1.1% twin reduction) and ETOPS; turbojet landing factor (divide by 0.60), turbo-prop (0.70) and the +15% wet additive
How to Pass the ATPL Performance Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75% per subject (no negative marking)
- Exam length: 45 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours 00 minutes
- Exam fee: Approx. EUR 60-130 per subject sitting (set by each national aviation authority)
Keys to Passing
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- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the EASA ATPL 032 Performance exam and how long is it?
The 032 Performance paper has 45 multiple-choice questions with a time allowance of 2 hours. Under the current syllabus it was expanded from the old format of 35 questions in 1 hour because of the heavy calculation and graph-reading content.
What is the pass mark for ATPL Performance?
The pass mark is 75% for each ATPL theory subject, including 032 Performance, and there is no negative marking. Each subject is passed independently.
What does Performance Class A versus Class B mean?
Performance Class A covers multi-engine turbojets certificated under CS-25 with detailed take-off, climb-segment, net-flight-path and landing requirements. Performance Class B covers smaller single- and multi-engine propeller aeroplanes with simpler factored distances such as 1.25 for take-off and 1.43 for landing.
What is balanced field length and the V1 concept?
Balanced field length is the runway length where, for a given mass, the accelerate-stop distance required equals the accelerate-go distance required. The balanced V1 is the decision speed that makes these equal; V1 must lie between VMCG and VR and must not exceed the brake-energy speed VMBE.
How are the take-off climb segments and net flight path defined?
A Class A take-off has four segments: first (gear down, gross 0.0% for a twin), second (gear up at V2, 2.4%), third (level acceleration and flap retraction) and final (clean, 1.2%). The net flight path reduces the gross gradient by 0.8% (twin) and must clear obstacles by at least 35 ft.
What landing distance factors apply for Class A aeroplanes?
For a turbojet the demonstrated landing distance is divided by 0.60 (about 1.67) for dispatch on a dry runway, and 0.70 (about 1.43) for a turbo-propeller. On a wet runway the required distance is increased by a further 15% unless approved wet data are used.
How many attempts and how long do I have to pass all ATPL subjects?
Under FCL.025 you have a maximum of 4 attempts per subject and up to 6 sittings, and all 13 subjects must be passed within 18 months. The full theory pass remains valid for 7 years toward ATPL issue, counted from the validity of your instrument rating.