B3 module exam practice
B3 licence: piston non-pressurised aeroplanes up to 2,000 kg. 6,169 original questions across 13 module papers, each sat separately with a 75% pass mark. Read the B3 licence guide
Start with the diagnostic
20 questions across your modules in 20 minutes. Shows which modules need the most work.
ProMixed-module paper
60 questions from every module in 75 minutes, weighted by real paper size. A new draw each time.
Module papers
Paper 1 and quick practice are free for every module. Sizes follow Appendix II to Part-66: EASA (Reg. (EU) 2023/989) and UK CAA rules differ for some modules.
- M1MathematicsEASA 32 Q / 40 min · UK 28 Q / 35 min326 Q
- M2PhysicsEASA 32 Q / 40 min · UK 28 Q / 35 min437 Q
- M3Electrical fundamentalsEASA 24 Q / 30 min · UK 24 Q / 30 min567 Q
- M4Electronic fundamentalsEASA 20 Q / 25 min · UK 8 Q / 10 min176 Q
- M5Digital techniques / electronic instrument systemsEASA 20 Q / 25 min · UK 16 Q / 20 min313 Q
- M6Materials and hardwareEASA 80 Q / 100 min · UK 60 Q / 75 min860 Q
- M7Maintenance practicesEASA 80 Q / 100 min + 2 essays · UK 60 Q / 75 min + 2 essays862 Q
- M8Basic aerodynamicsEASA 24 Q / 30 min · UK 20 Q / 25 min266 Q
- M9Human factorsEASA 28 Q / 35 min · UK 16 Q / 20 min + 1 essay330 Q
- M10Aviation legislationEASA 44 Q / 55 min · UK 32 Q / 40 min + 1 essay482 Q
- M11CPiston aeroplane aerodynamics, structures and systems (B3)EASA 60 Q / 75 min · UK 60 Q / 75 min564 Q
- M16Piston engineEASA 76 Q / 95 min · UK 68 Q / 85 min739 Q
- M17BPropeller (B3)EASA 32 Q / 40 min · UK 28 Q / 35 min247 Q
EASA vs UK CAA paper sizes for B3
Three-option questions, about 75 seconds each, 75% pass mark, no negative marking. Essays are 20 minutes each.
| Module | EASA | UK CAA |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mathematics | 32 Q / 40 min | 28 Q / 35 min |
| 2. Physics | 32 Q / 40 min | 28 Q / 35 min |
| 3. Electrical fundamentals | 24 Q / 30 min | 24 Q / 30 min |
| 4. Electronic fundamentals | 20 Q / 25 min | 8 Q / 10 min |
| 5. Digital techniques / electronic instrument systems | 20 Q / 25 min | 16 Q / 20 min |
| 6. Materials and hardware | 80 Q / 100 min | 60 Q / 75 min |
| 7. Maintenance practices | 80 Q / 100 min + 2 essays | 60 Q / 75 min + 2 essays |
| 8. Basic aerodynamics | 24 Q / 30 min | 20 Q / 25 min |
| 9. Human factors | 28 Q / 35 min | 16 Q / 20 min + 1 essay |
| 10. Aviation legislation | 44 Q / 55 min | 32 Q / 40 min + 1 essay |
| 11C. Piston aeroplane aerodynamics, structures and systems (B3) | 60 Q / 75 min | 60 Q / 75 min |
| 16. Piston engine | 76 Q / 95 min | 68 Q / 85 min |
| 17B. Propeller (B3) | 32 Q / 40 min | 28 Q / 35 min |
Resits: wait 90 days after a fail (30 after tailored Part-147 retraining). EASA allows 3 attempts per module in any 12 months; UK CAA allows 3 consecutive attempts, then a 1-year wait.
Exam-day checklist
- Book each module exam with a Part-147 approved training organisation or your competent authority's exam centre (UK CAA or your EASA member-state authority).
- Bring passport or national ID card, and any booking confirmation the exam centre asks for.
- You will be asked to confirm in writing how many times you have attempted this module in the last 12 months.
- Check with the exam centre which items are allowed (calculator, drawing instruments). Phones, notes and talking are not allowed; proven cheating means a 12-month ban from all exams.
- Multiple choice: 3 options, one correct, about 75 seconds per question, pass mark 75%, no negative marking.
- Essays (20 minutes each, 75% of key points): EASA - Module 7 only (2 essays, +40 min); UK CAA - Modules 7, 9 and 10.
- If you fail: wait 90 days before a retake (30 days after a tailored Part-147 retraining course). EASA: max 3 attempts in 12 months. UK CAA: 3 consecutive attempts, then a 1-year wait.
- Keep every certificate of recognition: module passes count for a licence application for 10 years.