EASA Module 13 exam-day guide
EASA Module 13 · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo identification
Bring the original, valid photo ID (typically a passport or national identity card) in the name used on your booking. Test centres reject mismatched or expired documents. Confirm with the provider which ID types they accept and whether a photocopy is ever allowed - normally it is not.
Admission letter / booking confirmation
Print or download the confirmation showing your candidate number, module, date, time and centre address. Some centres ask to see it at reception; others only need your ID. Carry it anyway, and check the reported start time against the centre's arrival instructions.
Exact centre address and arrival time
EASA Part-66 examinations are delivered by approved training organisations and designated centres, not by a single central body, so addresses and check-in cut-offs vary. Re-read the joining instructions the day before and plan to arrive with margin for security checks and registration.
Permitted calculator
Module 13 (Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems) includes performance, pressure and electrical calculations, so a basic scientific calculator is normally needed. Confirm with the provider which models are permitted and whether the centre supplies one or requires a non-programmable, non-graphing device with cleared memory.
Stationery policy check
Many centres supply paper, pens and formula sheets and forbid bringing your own; others allow a transparent pencil case. Confirm with the provider before packing pens, highlighters or rulers, and never bring loose notes.
No phones, smart watches or study notes in the test room
Leave these in a locker or at home. Devices must be switched off and stored outside the room; possession during the test can lead to invalidation regardless of intent.
Know the module scope and format
Module 13 covers aerodynamics, flight controls, structures, hydraulics, pneumatics, air conditioning and pressurisation, fuel, electrics, hydraulics, ice and rain protection, landing gear, lights and onboard maintenance systems. Confirm with the provider the number of questions, time allowed, pass mark and whether the paper is multiple-choice, essay or a mix, since Part-66 essay papers are marked differently from multi-choice.
Revision of formula sheets and permitted reference data
If the provider issues a formula or data booklet in advance, practise using exactly that version. If not, confirm what reference material is provided on screen or on paper so you do not rely on memorised constants that will not be available.
Travel, parking and backup route plan
Identify the building entrance, parking or public transport route and a fallback if the first route fails. Late arrival may mean refused entry or a rebooking fee - confirm with the provider how lateness is handled.
Rest, hydration and medication plan
A long multi-choice paper rewards a clear head. Sleep normally, eat beforehand, and if you take regular medication or need adjustments (extra time, separate room, dietary needs), confirm with the provider well in advance - access arrangements are rarely granted on the day.
Break and facilities policy
Ask whether supervised breaks are allowed and whether the clock stops. Policies differ between centres and between paper and computer-based delivery; confirm with the provider so you can plan fluid intake.
Post-test logistics
Know how and when results are issued, whether a provisional result is given on screen, and how to request a re-mark or resit if needed. Confirm with the provider the appeal window and resit rules for the module.
Plan the day
Switch from learning new material to consolidating. Work through the module's main systems - aerodynamics and flight controls, airframe structures and loads, hydraulic and pneumatic power, air conditioning and pressurisation, fuel, electrical power, ice and rain protection, landing gear, lighting and onboard maintenance - using your own summary sheets. Re-do questions you previously got wrong rather than fresh ones, and note the specific reason for each error (misread question, forgotten formula, confused system).
Confirm logistics: re-read the joining instructions, verify the centre address, arrival time, ID requirements and permitted equipment with the provider, and check your travel booking. If anything is ambiguous - calculator model, whether notes are allowed, break policy - resolve it now by contacting the provider, not on the morning.
Simulate exam conditions once: a full timed paper or a substantial block of questions with no notes, using only the permitted calculator and reference material. Review the timing per question and decide your strategy for flagged or uncertain items.
Do light revision only: formula sheet, key definitions, system diagrams and a handful of questions per topic. Stop early enough to protect sleep. Pack your bag - ID, confirmation, calculator if permitted, any allowed stationery, water and a snack for afterwards - and lay out clothes.
Check the centre's status and your journey one final time, set two alarms, and avoid last-minute cramming of unfamiliar material that can undermine confidence. If you feel unwell, contact the provider immediately to ask about postponement rules rather than deciding on the day.
Eat a normal breakfast, arrive at the centre with time to spare, and expect registration and ID checks. Keep phones and smart watches off and stored. Use waiting time for a brief skim of your own summary sheet only if the centre permits material outside the room - otherwise stay calm and review mentally.
Read the instructions and confirm the question count, time and pass mark. Work in passes: answer straightforward questions first, flag anything requiring calculation or long reasoning, then return to flagged items. For multiple-choice, eliminate clearly wrong options before choosing; for essay or written answers, plan the structure and use correct technical terminology and units.
Watch the clock at set checkpoints (for example a quarter, half and three-quarters of the time) and leave a few minutes to transfer or check answers and ensure no question is left blank unless negative marking applies - confirm with the provider whether unanswered or wrong answers are penalised.
Note which topics felt weak while memory is fresh, and confirm with the provider how and when results are released and what the resit and appeal arrangements are. If a result is borderline or unexpected, request the re-mark process the provider describes rather than assuming the outcome is final.
Rules to check
Bring original photo ID matching your booking; expired or copied documents are normally refused. Confirm with the provider which forms of ID are accepted and whether a second document is required.
Arrive by the stated check-in time. Late arrival can mean refused entry or a rebooking charge; confirm with the provider how lateness and no-shows are treated before relying on any grace period.
Only permitted items may be taken to the desk. Phones, smart watches, notes and unauthorised calculators must be stored outside the room; possession during the test can invalidate your result even if unused.
Follow invigilator instructions exactly, including seating, starting and stopping on command, and how to raise a query. Do not communicate with other candidates during the test.
Breaks, toilet visits and access arrangements vary by centre and delivery method. Ask before the test starts and confirm with the provider in advance if you need adjustments; they are seldom granted on the day.
Scoring and pass criteria are set by the awarding body and the provider's procedures. Confirm with the provider the pass mark, whether wrong answers are penalised, and how essay or written sections are marked, rather than assuming a percentage from another centre.
Report any problem - faulty equipment, unclear question, disturbance - to the invigilator immediately and ask for it to be recorded; issues raised only after leaving the room are harder to resolve.
Results, re-marks and resits follow the provider's published process and deadlines. Confirm with the provider the appeal window and resit rules for Module 13 before you leave the centre.