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Key Facts: ATPL Air Law & Operational Procedures Exam

Official Questions

SLCAP 3080 ATPL(A)

2h 15m

Exam Duration

SLCAP 3080 / CAASL

44+45

Air Law + Ops Parts

SLCAP 3080

75%

Passing Score

SLCAP 3080

LKR 4,000

Exam Fee

CAASL (confirm current)

Katunayake

Exam Venue

CAASL Centre

CAASL ATPL(A) Subject 1 (Air Law & Operational Procedures) is one combined CBT paper: 89 MCQs in 2 hours 15 minutes (44 Air Law + 45 Operational Procedures), pass mark 75%, administered by CAASL in Katunayake.

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1In accordance with Article 1 of the Chicago Convention, the contracting States recognize that every State has complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above its:

A.Territory

B.Territorial waters only

C.Territory and exclusive economic zone

D.Flight information region (FIR)

Explanation: Article 1 of the Chicago Convention defines that every contracting State has complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above its territory. Under Article 2, territory is defined as the land areas and territorial waters adjacent thereto under the sovereignty of the State.

2Which of the following Chicago Convention Articles outlines the right of a contracting State to refuse cabotage traffic?

A.Article 5

B.Article 7

C.Article 12

D.Article 33

Explanation: Article 7 of the Chicago Convention (Cabotage) permits each contracting State to refuse permission to the aircraft of other contracting States to take on board passengers, mail, and cargo carried for remuneration or hire and destined for another point within its territory.

3Under the Chicago Convention, which body is responsible for adopting Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) as Annexes?

A.The Assembly

B.The Council

C.The Air Navigation Commission

D.The Secretariat

Explanation: The Council of ICAO is a permanent governing body responsible to the Assembly. According to Article 54, one of its mandatory functions is to adopt Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and designate them as Annexes to the Chicago Convention.

4According to the Chicago Convention, what action must a contracting State take if it finds it impracticable to comply in all respects with an international standard?

A.Request a formal waiver from the ICAO Assembly

B.Apply for a temporary exemption from the ICAO Secretariat

C.Immediately notify ICAO of the differences under Article 38

D.Suspend the operation of all flights affected by that standard

Explanation: Article 38 of the Chicago Convention requires any contracting State that finds it impracticable to comply with any international standard to give immediate notification to ICAO of the differences between its own practice and that established by the international standard.

5The Montreal Convention of 1999 governs the liability of air carriers for international carriage of passengers, baggage, and cargo. Which of the following is true regarding passenger injury or death?

A.Liability is limited to a strict cap of 100,000 SDRs under all circumstances

B.Carrier liability is based entirely on proof of negligence for any amount of damages

C.It establishes a two-tiered liability system with strict liability up to a set threshold in SDRs

D.The passenger's estate must prove willful misconduct to claim any compensation

Explanation: The Montreal Convention establishes a two-tier liability system. The first tier includes strict liability up to a set amount of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) where the carrier cannot exclude or limit its liability; the second tier is unlimited and based on presumed fault unless the carrier proves the damage was not due to its negligence.

6Which international convention first established the legal authority of the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) to restrain unruly passengers on board civil aircraft?

A.Rome Convention of 1952

B.Tokyo Convention of 1963

C.Hague Convention of 1970

D.Montreal Convention of 1971

Explanation: The Tokyo Convention of 1963 (Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft) outlines the powers of the Pilot-in-Command, permitting them to impose reasonable measures, including restraint, to protect the safety of the aircraft or persons on board.

7Under the Chicago Convention, over the high seas, which rules of the air apply to civil aircraft?

A.The rules established by the State of Registry of the aircraft

B.The rules established by the State of the Operator of the aircraft

C.The rules established by ICAO without exception

D.The rules of the closest coastal Flight Information Region (FIR)

Explanation: Article 12 of the Chicago Convention specifies that over the high seas, the rules of the air in force shall be those established under the Convention (ICAO Annex 2) without exception. Each contracting State undertakes to ensure the prosecution of violators of these rules.

8Which of the following describes a 'Standard' under the provisions of the Chicago Convention?

A.Any specification whose uniform application is recognized as desirable in the interest of safety

B.Any specification whose uniform application is recognized as necessary for the safety or regularity of international air navigation

C.A binding procedure that cannot be modified by any domestic civil aviation authority

D.A set of rules approved by the ICAO Council for application solely within international airspace

Explanation: A Standard is defined by ICAO as any specification for physical characteristics, configuration, material, performance, personnel or procedure, the uniform application of which is recognized as necessary for the safety or regularity of international air navigation, and to which contracting States will conform.

9The Hague Convention of 1970 defines the offense of unlawful seizure of aircraft. Which of the following is a primary obligation of contracting States under this convention?

A.To compensate the operator of the hijacked aircraft for lost revenue

B.To make the offense punishable by severe penalties under their national laws

C.To return the hijackers to their country of origin within 48 hours without trial

D.To allow the State of Registry to conduct the criminal trial inside their embassy

Explanation: The Hague Convention of 1970 requires contracting States to make the offense of unlawful seizure of aircraft (hijacking) punishable by severe penalties under their domestic legislation and to establish jurisdiction over the offense.

10Article 33 of the Chicago Convention requires contracting States to recognize certificates of airworthiness and personnel licenses issued by other contracting States, provided that:

A.The state issuing the certificate is within the same geographical region

B.The requirements under which they were issued are equal to or above the minimum standards established by ICAO

C.The state of registry pays a reciprocal validation fee to the importing state

D.The aircraft is operated exclusively for non-commercial purposes

Explanation: Article 33 states that certificates of airworthiness and licenses issued or rendered valid by the contracting State in which the aircraft is registered shall be recognized as valid by other contracting States, provided the requirements meet or exceed ICAO minimum standards.

About the ATPL Air Law & Operational Procedures Exam

CAASL ATPL(A) Subject 1 is a single combined examination titled Air Law & Operational Procedures. Per SLCAP 3080, it comprises Part 01 Air Law (44 questions, 1 hour) and Part 02 Operational Procedures (45 questions, 1 hour 15 minutes) for a total of 89 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours 15 minutes. The pass mark is 75% with no negative marking. Air Law covers international conventions (including the Chicago Convention), ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices, rules of the air and ATS, personnel licensing concepts, aircraft documents and airworthiness, aerodrome rules, search and rescue, and accident investigation principles, plus Sri Lanka's Civil Aviation Act / CAASL regulatory role. Operational Procedures covers ATPL-level all-weather and special operations concepts, approach and operating minima, noise abatement, RVSM and NAT HLA/MNPS awareness, oceanic contingency procedures, fuel policy concepts, dangerous goods awareness, aviation security, emergency procedures, and MEL/CDL dispatch deviation awareness. Numeric aerodrome minima are treated at ICAO/EASA-style theory level rather than unpublished Sri Lanka-specific values. The exam is administered at the CAASL computer-based testing facility in Katunayake. Practice with combined Subject 1 coverage, current Implementing Standards awareness, and timed MCQ review is essential.

Assessment

89 multiple-choice questions in one Subject 1 paper with two parts: Part 01 Air Law (44 questions, 1 hour) and Part 02 Operational Procedures (45 questions, 1 hour 15 minutes)

Time Limit

2 hours 15 minutes

Passing Score

75%

Exam Fee

LKR 4,000 (Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) Examination Center)

ATPL Air Law & Operational Procedures Exam Content Outline

49%

Part 01 — Air Law

Chicago Convention and ICAO structure; Annexes overview; rules of the air and ATS; airspace; licensing/ATPL privileges; aerodrome rules; SAR and accident investigation; aircraft documents; CAASL/Civil Aviation Act role.

51%

Part 02 — Operational Procedures

All-weather/LVO concepts and minima; special and long-range ops (including ETOPS/EDTO awareness); noise abatement; RVSM/NAT HLA; contingency procedures; fuel policy; dangerous goods; security; emergencies; MEL/CDL.

How to Pass the ATPL Air Law & Operational Procedures Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 75%
Assessment: 89 multiple-choice questions in one Subject 1 paper with two parts: Part 01 Air Law (44 questions, 1 hour) and Part 02 Operational Procedures (45 questions, 1 hour 15 minutes)
Time limit: 2 hours 15 minutes
Exam fee: LKR 4,000

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ATPL Air Law & Operational Procedures Study Tips from Top Performers

1Treat Subject 1 as one combined paper: allocate study time roughly evenly between Air Law and Operational Procedures (official split ~44 / ~45).

2For Air Law, master Chicago Convention articles, ICAO Annex roles (especially 1, 2, 7, 8, 11–14, 17), airspace classes, and SAR/accident investigation code words.

3For Operational Procedures, focus on LVO/minima concepts, RVSM/NAT HLA contingency logic, fuel policy components, DG acceptance principles, security codes, and MEL vs CDL.

4Do not memorize unpublished Sri Lanka-specific numeric minima; learn the ICAO/EASA-style theory and how operator approvals can raise minima.

5Practice under a 2-hour-15-minute timer with mixed Air Law and Ops questions to match the official combined format.

6Review CAASL Implementing Standards and SLCAP 3080 for examination structure and pass standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Air Law a separate exam from Operational Procedures for CAASL ATPL(A)?

No. Under SLCAP 3080, ATPL(A) Subject 1 is one combined subject — Air Law & Operational Procedures — with Part 01 Air Law and Part 02 Operational Procedures in a single examination sitting.

How many questions and how much time does Subject 1 allow?

SLCAP 3080 lists 89 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours 15 minutes: 44 Air Law questions in 1 hour and 45 Operational Procedures questions in 1 hour 15 minutes.

What is the passing score?

The pass mark is 75%. Incorrect answers do not attract negative marks.

Where is the exam conducted?

At the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) computer-based testing centre in Katunayake.

How long are passed ATPL theoretical results valid?

Theoretical examination passes are typically valid for 36 months from the date you successfully complete your final ATPL exam subject; confirm current CAASL PEL requirements when you apply.

How much is the examination fee?

The commonly published fee for sitting an ATPL theoretical subject examination is LKR 4,000 per attempt; confirm the current fee schedule with CAASL when registering.

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