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1Which of the following best defines Takeoff Decision Speed (V1) for a transport category aircraft under CS-25 / FAR-25?
2Under CS-25 performance regulations, what is the definition of VMCG (Minimum Control Speed Ground)?
3What is the mandatory regulatory constraint regarding the relationship between VMCG, VEF, V1, and VR for CS-25 aircraft?
4What is the required screen height at the end of the Takeoff Distance Required (TODR) for a CS-25 transport category aircraft on a dry runway?
5When taking off from a wet runway under CS-25 regulations, what reduced screen height is permitted at the end of the TODR with an engine failure at VEF?
6Which declared distance represents the physical length of runway declared available and suitable for the ground run of an aircraft taking off?
7How is Take-off Distance Available (TODA) calculated from declared airport runway distances?
8Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA) is mathematically equal to:
9What is the maximum regulatory length of clearway that may be declared and credited for Take-off Distance Available (TODA)?
10In transport category aircraft performance, what defines a 'Balanced Field Length' (BFL)?
About the SACAA ATPL Performance Exam
The SACAA ATPL Performance examination evaluates advanced transport-category aircraft performance principles under CS-25 / FAR-25 and SA-CATS / CAR Part 91 & Part 121. Topics include runway declared distances (TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA), V-speeds (VMCG, VMCA, VEF, V1, VR, V2, VREF), takeoff flight path segments (1st to 4th segment gross vs net gradients), obstacle clearance, en-route drift-down ceilings, and landing distance factoring for dry, wet, and contaminated runways.
Questions
35 scored questions
Time Limit
120 minutes
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
R450 per subject sitting under SACAA Part 187 user fees (South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA))
SACAA ATPL Performance Exam Content Outline
General Principles & Regulations (CS-25 / FAR-25)
Transport category performance definitions, mass limits, pressure & density altitude, ISA deviations, and atmospheric effects.
Takeoff Performance & Declared Distances
TORA, TODA, ASDA, stopway, clearway, balanced field length (BFL), V1, VR, V2, VMCG, VMCA, VEF, and runway slope/wind corrections.
Takeoff Flight Path & Climb Segments
1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th takeoff segment gradient requirements, net vs gross flight path, obstacle clearance margins, and acceleration altitude.
En-Route Performance & Drift-Down
One-engine-inoperative (OEI) and two-engine-inoperative en-route climb gradients, obstacle clearance, drift-down procedure, and ceiling calculations.
Landing Performance & Factors
Landing distance available (LDA), landing distance required (LDR), dry, wet, and contaminated runway factors, VREF, and approach/go-around climb gradients.
How to Pass the SACAA ATPL Performance Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 35 questions
- Time limit: 120 minutes
- Exam fee: R450 per subject sitting under SACAA Part 187 user fees
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 the pass mark and time limit for the SACAA ATPL Performance exam?
The pass mark is 75% under CAR 61.01.10. Candidates have 120 minutes to complete 35 multiple-choice questions.
What is the difference between gross and net flight paths in transport aircraft performance?
The gross flight path represents actual expected aircraft performance. The net flight path is degraded by a mandatory regulatory safety margin (0.8% for 2-engine, 0.9% for 3-engine, 1.0% for 4-engine aircraft during takeoff; 1.1%, 1.4%, 1.6% en-route) to ensure positive obstacle clearance.
How are landing distances factored for commercial operations under CATS/CAR Part 121?
For destination landing in a turbojet on a dry runway, the unfactored landing distance must not exceed 60% of LDA (multiplying by 1.67). On a wet runway, this dry LDR is multiplied by an additional factor of 1.15 (115%).
What are the climb gradient requirements for the 2nd segment takeoff?
Under CS-25, the 2nd segment gross climb gradient with one engine inoperative, gear retracted, and takeoff flap set at V2 must be at least 2.4% for twin-engine aircraft, 2.7% for three-engine aircraft, and 3.0% for four-engine aircraft.
What happens during an en-route engine failure drift-down?
When an engine fails at high cruise altitude, the aircraft cannot maintain altitude above its OEI ceiling and must drift down at recommended speeds (VMRA/VXSE) to a lower stabilizing ceiling. The net drift-down flight path must clear all terrain along the route by required safety margins.