FCL.625.H IR(H) – Revalidation

(a)To revalidate an IR(H), applicants shall:

(1)hold the relevant type rating, unless the IR revalidation is combined with the renewal of the relevant type rating;

(2)pass a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to this Annex for the relevant type of helicopter if the IR revalidation is combined with the revalidation of a type rating;

(3)if the IR revalidation is not combined with the revalidation of a type rating, complete Section 5 and the relevant parts of Section 1 of the proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to this Annex for the relevant type of helicopter.

(b)An FTD 2/3 or an FFS representing the relevant type of helicopter may be used for the proficiency check pursuant to point (a)(3), provided that at least each alternate proficiency check for the revalidation of an IR(H) is performed in a helicopter.

(c)Cross-credit shall be given in accordance with Appendix 8 to this Annex.