What is the maximum period of time that a sitting for a theoretical knowledge examination can last?

A sitting should not exceed 10 consecutive days.

What is the difference between an 'examination' and an 'examination paper' as defined in GM1 FCL.025?

An 'examination' is the demonstration of knowledge in one or more examination papers, while an 'examination paper' is a set of questions covering one subject or, for the BIR, one module, required by the licence level or rating.

In the case of examinations for the BIR, what does an examination paper cover?

For the BIR, an examination paper covers one module.

What is the definition of an 'attempt' according to GM1 FCL.025?

An 'attempt' is a try to pass a specific paper.

Who establishes the period of time within which a candidate can take an examination, and what is that period called?

The competent authority establishes the period, and it is called a 'sitting'.

GM1 FCL.025 Theoretical knowledge examinations for the issue of licences and ratings

Q: What does the term 'entire set of examinations' refer to in the context of FCL.025?

An examination in all subjects required by the licence level.

Q: Is it possible to take more than one attempt at the same examination paper within a single sitting?

No, only one attempt at each examination paper is allowed in one sitting.

Q: What does the term 'examination' mean in the context of FCL.025?

The demonstration of knowledge in one or more examination papers.

Q: What is the meaning of 'entire set of examinations' in relation to the licence level?

It means an examination in all subjects required by the licence level.

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GM1 FCL.025 Theoretical knowledge examinations for the issue of licences and ratings

ED Decision 2025/002/R

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The meaning of the following terms used in FCL.025 should be as follows:

(a) ‘Entire set of examinations’: an examination in all subjects required by the licence level.

(b) ‘Examination’: the demonstration of knowledge in one or more examination papers.

(c) ‘Examination paper’: a set of questions, which covers one subject or, in the case of examinations for the BIR, one module, required by the licence level or rating, to be answered by a candidate for examination.

(d) ‘Attempt’: a try to pass a specific paper.

(e) ‘Sitting’: a period of time established by the competent authority within which a candidate can take an examination. This period should not exceed 10 consecutive days. Only one attempt at each examination paper is allowed in one sitting.

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Source-Title: GM1 FCL.025 Theoretical knowledge examinations for the issue of licences and ratings View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-10433 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 13 February, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 6 February, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/002/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-FCL

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Parentir: FCL.025 Theoretical knowledge examinations for the issue of licences and ratings

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR