The EASA Learning Objectives for Aircraft General Knowledge — Aeroplanes at PPL level are defined in AMC1 FCL.215(b) of Reg. (EU) No 1178/2011. They cover 12 topic areas:
| No. | Topic | Primary sources |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airframe, structures and systems | CS-23 Subpart C/D; FAA-H-8083-25 §3 |
| 2 | Powerplant (piston engine, propeller) | CS-23 Subpart E; FAA-H-8083-25 §7; Lycoming / Continental Operator's Manuals |
| 3 | Fuel system | CS-23.951 ff; ASTM D910/D7547; AFM/POH |
| 4 | Electrical system | CS-23.1357/.1361; AFM/POH |
| 5 | Landing gear, wheels, tyres, brakes | CS-23 Subpart D; ETSO-C62; AFM/POH |
| 6 | Hydraulic / pneumatic (basic) | CS-23; AFM/POH |
| 7 | Pitot-static and gyroscopic instruments | CS-23.1325/.1303(b); FAA-H-8083-25 §8 |
| 8 | Magnetic compass | CS-23.1303(b)(2); FAA-H-8083-25 §8 |
| 9 | Engine instruments | CS-23.1305/.1337/.1545/.1549 |
| 10 | Warning and recording equipment | CS-23.207/.729/.1322 |
| 11 | Avionics (basic) | ICAO Annex 10 Vols. I–IV |
| 12 | Emergency equipment | NCO.IDE.A.155-.180 (Reg. 965/2012 Part-NCO) |
The national competent authority (NAA — LBA in Germany) prepares the PPL TK exam questions in line with these Learning Objectives.
Source: Reg. (EU) No 1178/2011 Annex I (Part-FCL); AMC1 FCL.215(b) — Aircraft General Knowledge — Aeroplanes, EASA Easy Access Rules for Aircrew (Nov 2025).