Examination Dates - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

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Important information about the end of Jeppesen paper chart services and its effect on the General Student Pilot Route Manual (GSPRM)

The aeronautical charts that are used within the European Central Question Bank are taken from the GSPRM, as published by Jeppesen (2017). Jeppesen is ending its print production of the GSPRM. It is in contact with EASA to support access to its aviation charts for the ECQB, and it is planned that the ECQB will continue to include extracts from the charts as defined in Appendix to AMC1 FCL.310; FCL.515(b); FCL.615(b); FCL.835(d), Preamble to Subject 033. The global transition to paperless chart operations within the aviation industry continues to evolve rapidly, fuelled by growing costs of managing paper and the immense benefits of digitally-powered operations. Today, the majority of flights around the world are executed utilising Jeppesen digital charts instead of traditional paper charts.

As part of the digital evolution in flight navigation, Jeppesen is planning to phase out all Jeppesen chart printing services, with services ceasing 31 October 2026. For maintenance of the ECQB after that date, the Jeppesen charts will remain available to EASA in digital format. As of today, there is no digital solution to replace the paper GSPRM for flight schools. Therefore, Jeppesen strongly encourages all flight schools using the GSPRM to begin exploring alternatives for their ground training. Flight schools can reach out to george.a.crowsley@jepp.org with any feedback they may have.

Theoretical examinations have resumed in a controlled manner.

Please see the PPL Examinations page for the next sitting.

Students of other IAA FCL exams may avail of the below exam dates. However priority will be given to those students sitting the below exams.

EXAM SCHEDULE 2026

ATPL/CPL/IR/BIR/CBIR EXAM DATES - DUBLIN AND CORK

Note: Exam dates may be extended/reduced at the discretion of the IAA.

MONTH	EXAM DATE	CLOSING DATE
FEBRUARY	23^RD – 26^TH FEBRUARY (DUBLIN ONLY)	9^TH FEBRUARY
MARCH	4^TH – 6^TH MARCH (CORK ONLY)	18^TH FEBRUARY
APRIL	27^TH APRIL – 30^TH APRIL (DUBLIN ONLY)	13^TH APRIL
APRIL/MAY	29^TH APRIL – 1ST MAY (CORK ONLY)	15^THAPRIL
JUNE	22^ND – 25^TH JUNE (DUBLIN ONLY)	8^TH JUNE
JUNE	24^TH – 26^TH JUNE (CORK ONLY)	10^THJUNE
JULY	27^TH – 30^THJULY (DUBLIN ONLY)	13^TH JULY
AUGUST	24^TH – 27^TH AUGUST (DUBLIN ONLY)	10^TH AUGUST
AUGUST	26^TH – 28^TH AUGUST (CORK ONLY)	12^TH AUGUST
OCTOBER	19^TH – 22^ND OCTOBER (DUBLIN ONLY)	5^TH OCTOBER
OCTOBER	21^ST – 23^RD OCTOBER (CORK ONLY)	7^TH OCTOBER
DECEMBER	14^TH – 17^TH DECEMBER (DUBLIN ONLY)	30^TH NOVEMBER
DECEMBER	16^TH – 18^TH DECEMBER (CORK ONLY)	2^ND DECEMBER

The IAA has worked closely with the ATOs to provide schedules to assist with the return to normal timetables.

Please contact your ATO / DTO with any queries.

Applicants are reminded that while all exams must be passed by the 4th attempt over 6 sittings within a defined period, there is no obligation to attend a specific sitting.

The IAA has moved to an online examination system for Pilot Exams

For information on PPL examinations, please click here.

Private and Professional examinations are offered in English only.

Professional Pilot Examinations

All examinations may not be available at selected locations for a particular sitting.

The closing dates below are the last date for acceptance based on space being available. Where a place is not available for a particular date you may be offered an alternative date available.

Notification for exams are now sent by email. Please ensure your email is legible on your application and provide an address that you regularly access.

Failure to do so may lead to you not receiving notifications.

The following information is taken from the EASA website:

Graphic Images in the ECQB

The graphic images used in the ECQB as annexes to questions come from a variety of sources and in most cases are easily available. These include Appendix 1 to Part SERA, Met charts and the Jeppesen General Student Route Manual (GSPRM).

To support students preparing for their exams, a small number of ECQB sample annexes that might not be easily accessed is provided for private study: please refer to here.

Aeronautical Charts and the ECQB

The aeronautical charts that are used with the latest ECQB release are taken from the GSPRM, as published by Jeppesen (2017)

Important Information regarding ATPL, CPL, IR, BIR TKE (ECQB2026)

As of 1st August 2026, the IAA will implement ECQB2026 for all ATPL, CPL, IR, BIR TKEs. Any TKE held on or after 1st August 2026 will be based on the ECQB2026 LOs/ syllabi. Any TK exam up to 31st July 2026 will be using the current ECQB2024 databank.

The EASA website has been updated, with new versions of support documents relevant to ECQB 2026.

https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=4386&r=auto&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.easa.europa.eu%2Fen%2Fdomains%2Faircrew-and-medical%2Feuropean-central-question-bank-ecqb&t=085dcebb0bad4b2c8f0b32144db0d7958c21cd38

Anyone who started their TKEs under ECQB2024, will automatically continue the remaining TKEs under ECQB2026 from 1st August 2026.

A reminder for all students to hold a MySRS account prior to submitting an exam application to the IAA.