OPs BAA n ATPL mistakes With Exam Questions And Correct Answers With Rationales.

OPs BAA n ATPL mistakes With Exam Questions And Correct
Answers With Rationales.




OPS – BAA & ATPL GENUINE MISTAKES

Questions 1–25



Question 1

A common OPS mistake is confusing commander’s discretion fuel with:

A. Trip fuel
B. Contingency fuel
C. Final reserve fuel
D. Taxi fuel

Correct Answer: B

Rationale:
Commander’s discretion fuel is extra fuel, NOT contingency fuel required by regulation.



Question 2

Final reserve fuel for jet aircraft is normally:

A. 10 minutes at cruise
B. 20 minutes at holding speed
C. 30 minutes at 1500 ft AGL
D. 45 minutes at cruise

Correct Answer: C

Rationale:
A very common exam trap — final reserve is 30 minutes at 1500 ft AGL.



Question 3

A frequent ATPL error is assuming ETOPS approval depends on:

A. Weather only
B. Aircraft only

, C. Operator, aircraft, and crew
D. Runway length

Correct Answer: C

Rationale:
ETOPS is a three-part approval: operator, aircraft, and crew.



Question 4

Which document has legal authority over SOPs?

A. QRH
B. OM Part A
C. AFM/FCOM
D. Company memo

Correct Answer: C

Rationale:
The Aircraft Flight Manual has overriding legal authority.



Question 5

A common mistake with MEL usage is forgetting:

A. Crew briefing
B. Placarding
C. Engineering log entry
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale:
All MEL items require procedure, placard, and documentation.



Question 6

Takeoff is NOT permitted when:

A. RWY is contaminated
B. Performance Class A requirements are not met
C. Crosswind exists
D. Temperature is high

Correct Answer: B

Rationale:
Class A aircraft must meet performance requirements.