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Key Facts: EASA Module 3 Exam

52 questions

B1/B2 Exam Length

EASA Part-66 (2023/989)

65 minutes

B1/B2 Time Limit

EASA Part-66 (2023/989)

75%

Pass Mark

EASA Part-66 Appendix II

3 options

MCQ Format

EASA Part-66 exam standard

12 June 2024

2023/989 Syllabus Applicable

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/989

3 attempts

Maximum Consecutive Attempts

EASA Part-66

400 Hz

Typical Aircraft AC Frequency

Module 3 AC Theory

EASA Part-66 Module 03 (Electrical Fundamentals) is a basic-knowledge module for the EASA aircraft maintenance licence, sat by trainee B1 (mechanical) and B2 (avionics) technicians. The B1/B2 exam is 52 three-option multiple-choice questions in 65 minutes with a 75% pass mark (Category A: 20 questions in 25 minutes); there is no essay in Module 3, as essays remain only in Module 7. Content spans electron theory and static electricity, DC sources, DC circuits (Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, series/parallel), resistors and the resistor colour code, the Wheatstone bridge, power and energy, capacitance and RC time constants, magnetism and electromagnetism, inductance with Faraday's and Lenz's laws, DC motor/generator theory, and AC theory covering RMS values, RLC circuits, resonance, transformers, filters, and single/three-phase generators and motors. Aircraft AC is typically 400 Hz. The syllabus follows Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/989 (applicable 12 June 2024); candidates have a maximum of three consecutive attempts with a 90-day wait. This practice bank uses 4 options per question while the real exam uses 3.

Sample EASA Module 3 Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your EASA Module 3 exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1In the Bohr model of the atom, which subatomic particle carries a negative charge and orbits the nucleus?
A.Proton
B.Neutron
C.Electron
D.Positron
Explanation: Electrons carry a negative charge and orbit the nucleus in shells; their movement between atoms constitutes electric current.
2A material whose outer (valence) shell contains exactly four electrons is best classified as a:
A.Good conductor
B.Perfect insulator
C.Semiconductor
D.Superconductor
Explanation: Atoms with four valence electrons (e.g. silicon, germanium) are semiconductors, having conductivity between that of conductors and insulators.
3According to the basic law of electrostatics, two bodies carrying like charges will:
A.Repel each other
B.Attract each other
C.Neither attract nor repel
D.Combine to form a neutral body
Explanation: Like charges repel and unlike charges attract; this is the fundamental electrostatic law of attraction and repulsion.
4Coulomb's law states that the force between two point charges is:
A.Directly proportional to the distance between them
B.Inversely proportional to the distance between them
C.Inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them
D.Independent of the distance between them
Explanation: Coulomb's law: F = kQ1Q2/d^2. The force is inversely proportional to the square of the separation distance and directly proportional to the product of the charges.
5The unit of electric charge is the:
A.Ampere
B.Volt
C.Coulomb
D.Farad
Explanation: The coulomb (C) is the unit of electric charge; one coulomb equals the charge transported by one ampere flowing for one second (Q = It).
6Conventional current flow is defined as moving:
A.From positive to negative terminal, opposite to electron flow
B.From negative to positive terminal, the same as electron flow
C.In the same direction as electron flow
D.Only in alternating current circuits
Explanation: Conventional current is taken to flow from positive to negative through the external circuit, which is opposite to the actual direction of electron drift.
7Which term describes the force that drives current around a circuit, measured before any load is connected (i.e. the open-circuit terminal voltage of a source)?
A.Electromotive force (EMF)
B.Potential difference
C.Resistance
D.Conductance
Explanation: EMF is the total energy per unit charge supplied by a source; the open-circuit voltage equals the EMF because no current flows to cause an internal voltage drop.
8Conductance is the reciprocal of resistance and is measured in:
A.Siemens
B.Ohms
C.Henries
D.Watts
Explanation: Conductance (G = 1/R) is measured in siemens (S), formerly the mho; a high conductance means a low resistance.
9Which method of electricity generation is used by a thermocouple?
A.Friction
B.Pressure
C.Heat
D.Light
Explanation: A thermocouple generates an EMF when a junction of two dissimilar metals is heated (the Seebeck effect); it converts heat directly into electricity.
10The generation of electricity by applying mechanical stress to a quartz crystal is known as the:
A.Piezoelectric effect
B.Photovoltaic effect
C.Thermoelectric effect
D.Triboelectric effect
Explanation: The piezoelectric effect produces a voltage when pressure deforms certain crystals such as quartz; it is used in pressure transducers and crystal oscillators.

About the EASA Module 3 Exam

EASA Part-66 Module 03 - Electrical Fundamentals is one of the basic knowledge modules required for an EASA aircraft maintenance licence in categories B1 (mechanical) and B2 (avionics). It tests electron theory, DC circuit analysis with Ohm's and Kirchhoff's laws, resistors, capacitance, magnetism, inductance, and AC theory including transformers and machines. For B1 and B2 the module is examined by 52 multiple-choice questions in 65 minutes (Category A: 20 questions in 25 minutes). The current syllabus follows Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/989, applicable from 12 June 2024.

Questions

52 scored questions

Time Limit

65 minutes (B1/B2); Cat A: 20 questions in 25 minutes

Passing Score

75%

Exam Fee

Varies by NAA/Part-147 organisation (approx. EUR 50-230 per module sitting) (EASA framework - exams sat at National Aviation Authorities or approved Part-147 maintenance training organisations)

EASA Module 3 Exam Content Outline

10%

Electron Theory, Static Electricity & Generation

Atomic structure and charge distribution, conductors/semiconductors/insulators, electrostatic attraction/repulsion and Coulomb's law, conduction in solids/liquids/gases, electrical terminology (EMF, potential difference, conventional vs electron flow, conductance), and methods of generating electricity (heat, light, pressure, friction, chemical, magnetism)

8%

DC Sources of Electricity

Primary and secondary cells, lead-acid (sulphuric acid electrolyte, specific gravity) and nickel-cadmium batteries, cells connected in series and parallel, internal resistance and terminal voltage, thermocouples (Seebeck effect) and photovoltaic cells

18%

DC Circuits - Ohm's & Kirchhoff's Laws

Ohm's law (V = IR) calculations, Kirchhoff's current law (junction) and voltage law (loop), series circuits (common current, voltage division) and parallel circuits (common voltage, current division), and combined-network analysis

20%

Resistance, Resistors & Power

Resistor colour code and tolerance bands, resistivity (R = rho L/A) and temperature coefficient, thermistors (NTC/PTC) and potentiometers, the balanced Wheatstone bridge (R1/R2 = R3/R4), and power/energy (P = VI, I-squared-R, V-squared/R, W = Pt)

12%

Capacitance & Capacitors

Capacitance C = Q/V, factors affecting capacitance (area, spacing, permittivity), capacitors in series and parallel, the RC time constant (tau = RC) and 5-tau charging, energy stored (half C V-squared), and working-voltage/dielectric-breakdown ratings

16%

Magnetism, Inductance & DC Machines

Magnetic fields and flux, ferromagnetism, reluctance and hysteresis (remanence/coercivity), electromagnetism and the right-hand grip rule, Faraday's and Lenz's laws, self and mutual inductance, the LR time constant (tau = L/R), and DC motor/generator theory with back EMF, the commutator and Fleming's rules

16%

AC Theory, Transformers, Filters & Machines

Sinusoidal peak/RMS (0.707)/average values, frequency and periodic time (400 Hz aircraft AC), R/L/C phase relationships and reactance, series RLC resonance (XL = XC), transformers (turns ratio, eddy-current and hysteresis losses), filters (low/high/band-pass/band-stop), and single- and three-phase AC generators and motors (star/delta, slip)

How to Pass the EASA Module 3 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75%
  • Exam length: 52 questions
  • Time limit: 65 minutes (B1/B2); Cat A: 20 questions in 25 minutes
  • Exam fee: Varies by NAA/Part-147 organisation (approx. EUR 50-230 per module sitting)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

EASA Module 3 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorise the resistor colour code (black 0, brown 1, red 2, orange 3, yellow 4, green 5, blue 6, violet 7, grey 8, white 9) and that gold = +/-5%, silver = +/-10% tolerance
2Drill Ohm's law and the power triangle: V = IR, P = VI = I-squared R = V-squared/R, and always convert kilohms and milliamps to base units before calculating
3Learn the series/parallel rules: in series, current is common and resistances add; in parallel, voltage is common and the total is less than the smallest resistor
4Know the time constants: tau = RC for capacitive circuits and tau = L/R for inductive circuits, with about 5 time constants for full charge and 63% reached after one tau
5Use 'CIVIL' for AC phase: in a Capacitor I leads V, in an Inductor I lags V; remember RMS = 0.707 x peak and that aircraft AC is typically 400 Hz
6For three-phase, remember star (wye): VL = 1.732 x Vphase with IL = Iphase; at resonance in a series RLC circuit XL = XC and impedance is minimum
7Practise to the 75% pass mark and roughly 75 seconds per question so you build the speed needed for 52 questions in 65 minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on EASA Part-66 Module 3 and what is the time limit?

For licence categories B1 and B2, Module 3 has 52 multiple-choice questions and a time limit of 65 minutes. Category A candidates sit 20 questions in 25 minutes. The pass mark is 75%.

What is the pass mark for EASA Module 3?

The pass mark is 75% for every Part-66 module, including Module 3. The real exam uses 3-option multiple-choice questions with roughly 75 seconds allowed per question.

Does Module 3 contain any essay questions?

No. Module 3 is entirely multiple-choice. Under the 2023/989 standard, essays remain only in Module 7 (two essays); essays were removed from Modules 9 and 10 in June 2024.

Which syllabus does this Module 3 practice test follow?

It follows Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/989, applicable from 12 June 2024. Pre-2024 courses must finish under the old standard by 12 June 2026, so new candidates should study to the 2023/989 syllabus.

What topics does Module 3 cover?

Electron theory and static electricity, DC sources, DC circuits (Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, series/parallel), resistors and the colour code, the Wheatstone bridge, power, capacitance, magnetism and electromagnetism, inductance, DC machines, and AC theory including transformers, filters and AC generators/motors.

How many attempts do I get at an EASA Part-66 module exam?

Candidates are allowed a maximum of 3 consecutive attempts at a module, after which a 90-day waiting period applies before further attempts. Exam credit toward the licence is valid for 10 years.

Why does this practice bank use 4 options when the real exam uses 3?

The official EASA Part-66 exam uses 3-option multiple-choice questions. This free practice bank uses 4 options to give extra distractor practice on common mistakes and adjacent values; the underlying knowledge and calculations are identical.