071 ATPL subject guide
Operational Procedures
Operational Procedures sits at the intersection of regulation and real-world airline or IFR operations. It is easier to retain when you link each procedure to the environment where it matters.
Difficulty
Medium
What the paper tests
Procedure-rich operational knowledge
Why it matters
This paper checks whether you understand how published information, special operations, and abnormal procedures influence safe and compliant operations.
Best next step
Use timed practice and spaced recall together so weak areas come back before they decay.
Key topics
- NOTAMs, AIP structure, and operational documentation
- Dangerous goods, emergency procedures, and abnormal situations
- Special operations such as RVSM, ETOPS, and contingency procedures
How to study it
- Attach each procedure to a clear operational scenario rather than memorising isolated lists.
- Revise document structure and terminology because many questions test where information is published.
- Use spaced recall for dangerous goods classes and special-operation requirements.
Common traps
- Confusing information-source terminology such as AIP, NOTAM, and related publications.
- Losing precision on contingency or emergency wording.
- Treating dangerous goods as a minor subtopic and then missing easy marks.
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Last reviewed July 2026