IRImplementing rule
ANNEX II – Conditions for the conversion of existing national licences and ratings for aeroplanes and helicopters
A. AEROPLANES
1.Pilot licences A pilot licence issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements shall be converted into a Part-FCL licence provided that the applicant complies with the following requirements:
(a)for ATPL(A) and CPL(A), complete as a proficiency check the revalidation requirements of Part-FCL for type/class and instrument rating, relevant to the privileges of the licence held;
(b)demonstrate knowledge of the relevant parts of the operational requirements and Part-FCL;
(c)demonstrate language proficiency in accordance with FCL.055;
(d)comply with the requirements set out in the following table:
| National licence held | Total flying hours experience | Any further requirements | Replacement Part-FCL licence and conditions (where applicable) | Removal of conditions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | |
| ATPL(A) | > 1 500 as PIC on multi-pilot aeroplanes | None | ATPL(A) | Not applicable | (a) |
| ATPL(A) | > 1 500 on multi-pilot aeroplanes | None | as in (c)(4) | as in (c)(5) | (b) |
| ATPL(A) | > 500 on multi-pilot aeroplanes | Demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and performance as required by FCL.515 | ATPL(A), with type rating restricted to co-pilot | Demonstrate ability to act as PIC as required by Appendix 9 to Part-FCL | (c) |
| CPL/IR(A) and passed an ICAO ATPL theory test in the Member State of licence issue | (i) demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and performance as required by FCL.310 and FCL.615(b) (ii) meet remaining requirements of FCL.720.A(c) | CPL/IR(A) with ATPL theory credit | Not applicable | (d) | |
| CPL/IR(A) | > 500 on multi-pilot aeroplanes, or in multi-pilot operations on single-pilot aeroplanes CS-23 commuter category or equivalent in accordance with the relevant requirements of Part-CAT and Part-ORO for commercial air transport | (i) pass an examination for ATPL(A) knowledge in the Member State of licence issue (ii) meet remaining requirements of FCL.720.A(c) | CPL/IR(A) with ATPL theory credit | Not applicable | (e) |
| CPL/IR(A) | > 500 as PIC on single-pilot aeroplanes | None | CPL/IR(A) with class ratings and type ratings restricted to single-pilot aeroplanes | Obtain multi-pilot type rating in accordance with Part-FCL | (f) |
| CPL/IR(A) | < 500 as PIC on single-pilot aeroplanes | Demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and flight performance for CPL/IR level | As (4)(f) | As (5)(f) | (g) |
| CPL(A) | > 500 as PIC on single-pilot aeroplanes | Night rating, if applicable | CPL(A), with type/class ratings restricted to single-pilot aeroplanes | (h) | |
| CPL(A) | < 500 as PIC on single-pilot aeroplanes | (i) Night rating, if applicable; (ii) demonstrate knowledge of flight performance and planning as required by FCL.310 | as (4)(h) | (i) | |
| PPL/IR(A) | ≥ 75 in accordance with IFR | PPL/IR(A) (the IR restricted to PPL) | Demonstrate knowledge of flight performance and planning as required by FCL.615(b) | (j) | |
| PPL(A) | ≥ 70 on aeroplanes | Demonstrate the use of radio navigation aids | PPL(A) | (k) |
2.Instructor certificates An instructor certificate issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements shall be converted into a Part-FCL certificate provided that the applicant complies with the following requirements:
| National certificate or privileges held | Experience | Any further requirements | Replacement Part-FCL certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| FI(A)/IRI(A)/TRI(A)/CRI(A) | as required under Part-FCL for the relevant certificate | N/A | FI(A)/IRI(A)/TRI(A)/CRI(A) |
3.SFI certificate A SFI certificate issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements shall be converted into a Part-FCL certificate provided that the holder complies with the following requirements:
| National certificate held | Experience | Any further requirements | Replacement Part-FCL certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| SFI(A) | >1500 hours as pilot of MPA | (i) hold or have held a CPL, MPL or ATPL for aeroplanes issued by a Member State; (ii) have completed the flight simulator content of the applicable type rating course including MCC. | SFI(A) |
| SFI(A) | 3 years recent experience as a SFI | have completed the flight simulator content of the applicable type rating course including MCC | SFI(A) |
The conversion shall be valid for a maximum period of 3 years. Revalidation shall be subject to the completion of the relevant requirements set out in Part-FCL.
4.STI certificate An STI certificate issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements of that State may be converted into a Part-FCL certificate provided that the holder complies with the requirements set out in the table below:
| National certificate held | Experience | Any further requirements | Replacement certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| STI(A) | > 500 hours as pilot on SPA | (i) hold or have held a pilot licence issued by a Member State; (ii) have completed a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL in an FSTD appropriate to the instruction intended | STI(A) |
| STI(A) | 3 years recent experience as a STI | have completed a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL in an FSTD appropriate to the instruction intended | STI(A) |
Revalidation of the certificate shall be subject to the completion of the relevant requirements set out in Part-FCL. B. HELICOPTERS
1.Pilot licences A pilot licence issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements shall be converted into a Part-FCL licence provided that the applicant complies with the following requirements:
(a)complete as a proficiency check the revalidation requirements of Part-FCL for type and instrument rating, relevant to the privileges of the licence held;
(b)demonstrate knowledge of the relevant parts of the operational requirements and Part-FCL;
(c)demonstrate language proficiency in accordance with FCL.055;
(d)comply with the requirements set out in the following table:
| National licence held | Total flying hours experience | Any further requirements | Replacement Part-FCL licence and conditions (where applicable) | Removal of conditions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | |
| ATPL(H) valid IR(H) | >1000 as PIC on multi-pilot helicopters | none | ATPL(H) and IR | Not applicable | (a) |
| ATPL(H) no IR(H) privileges | >1000 as PIC on multi-pilot helicopters | none | ATPL(H) | (b) | |
| ATPL(H) valid IR(H) | >1000 on multi-pilot helicopters | None | ATPL(H), and IR with type rating restricted to co-pilot | demonstrate ability to act as PIC as required by Appendix 9 to Part-FCL | (c) |
| ATPL(H) no IR(H) privileges | >1000 on multi-pilot helicopters | None | ATPL(H) type rating restricted to co-pilot | demonstrate ability to act as PIC as required by Appendix 9 to Part-FCL | (d) |
| ATPL(H) valid IR(H) | >500 on multi-pilot helicopters | demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and flight performance as required by FCL.515 and FCL.615(b) | as (4)(c) | as (5)(c) | (e) |
| ATPL(H) no IR(H) privileges | >500 on multi-pilot helicopters | as (3)(e) | as (4)(d) | as (5)(d) | (f) |
| CPL/IR(H) and passed an ICAO ATPL(H) theory test in the Member State of licence issue | (i) demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and flight performance as required by FCL.310 and FCL.615(b); (ii) meet remaining requirements of FCL.720.H(b) | CPL/IR(H) with ATPL(H) theory credit, provided that the ICAO ATPL(H) theory test is assessed as being at Part-FCL ATPL level | Not applicable | (g) | |
| CPL/IR(H) | >500 hrs on multi-pilot helicopters | (i) to pass an examination for Part-FCL ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge in the Member State of licence issue (ii) to meet remaining requirements of FCL.720.H(b) | CPL/IR(H) with Part-FCL ATPL(H) theory credit | Not applicable | (h) |
| CPL/IR(H) | >500 as PIC on single-pilot helicopters | None | CPL/IR(H) with type ratings restricted to single-pilot helicopters | obtain multi-pilot type rating as required by Part-FCL | (i) |
| CPL/IR(H) | <500 as PIC on single-pilot helicopters | demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and flight performance as required by FCL.310 and FCL.615(b) | as (4)(i) | (j) | |
| CPL(H) | >500 as PIC on single-pilot helicopters | night rating | CPL(H), with type ratings restricted to single-pilot helicopters | (k) | |
| CPL(H) | <500 as PIC on single-pilot helicopters | night rating demonstrate knowledge of flight performance and planning as required by FCL.310 | as (4) (k) | (l) | |
| CPL(H) Without night rating | >500 as PIC on single-pilot helicopters | As (4)(k) and restricted to day VFR operations | Obtain multi-pilot type rating as required by Part-FCL and a night rating. | (m) | |
| CPL(H) Without night rating | <500 as PIC on single-pilot helicopters | demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and flight performance as required by FCL.310 | As (4)(k) and restricted to day VFR operations | (n) | |
| PPL/IR(H) | 75 in accordance with IFR | PPL/IR(H) (the IR restricted to PPL) | demonstrate knowledge of flight performance and planning as required by FCL.615(b) | (o) | |
| PPL(H) | 75 on helicopters | demonstrate the use of radio navigation aids | PPL (H) | (p) |
2.Instructor certificates An instructor certificate issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements shall be converted into a Part-FCL certificate provided that the applicant complies with the following requirements:
| National certificate or privileges held | Experience | Any further requirements | Replacement certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| FI(H)/IRI(H)/TRI(H) | as required under Part-FCL for the relevant certificate | FI(H)/IRI(H)/TRI(H)() |
Revalidation of the certificate shall be subject to the completion of the relevant requirements set out in Part-FCL.
3.SFI certificate An SFI certificate issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements shall be converted into a Part-FCL certificate provided that the holder complies with the following requirements:
| National certificate held | Experience | Any further requirements | Replacement certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| SFI(H) | >1.000 hours as pilot of MPH | (i) hold or have held a CPL, MPL or ATPL issued by a Member State; (ii) have completed the flight simulator content of the applicable type rating course including MCC | SFI(H) |
| SFI(H) | 3 years recent experience as an SFI | have completed the simulator content of the applicable type rating course including MCC | SFI(H) |
Revalidation of the certificate shall be subject to the completion of the relevant requirements set out in Part-FCL.
4.STI certificate An STI certificate issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements of that State may be converted into a Part-FCL certificate provided that the holder complies with the requirements set out in the table below:
| National certificate held | Experience | Any further requirements | Replacement certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| STI(H) | >500 hours as pilot on SPH | (i) hold or have held a pilot licence issued by a Member State; (ii) have completed a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL in an FSTD appropriate to the instruction intended | STI(H) |
| STI(H) | 3 years recent experience as an STI | have completed a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL in an FSTD appropriate to the instruction intended | STI(H) |
Revalidation of the certificate shall be subject to the completion of the relevant requirements set out in Part-FCL.
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