SUBPART E – MPL – MULTI-CREW PILOT LICENCE ( Easy Access )

TABLE OF CONTENT

• FCL.400.A MPL – Minimum age
• FCL.405.A MPL – Privileges
• FCL.410.A MPL – Training course and theoretical knowledge examinations
• FCL.415.A MPL – Practical skill

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FCL.400.A MPL – Minimum age - Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011

An applicant for an MPL shall be at least 18 years of age.

FCL.405.A MPL – Privileges - Regulation (EU) 2024/2076

1. The privileges of the holder of an MPL are to act as co-pilot in an aeroplane required to be operated with a co-pilot.
2. Holders of an MPL shall, upon application:
   1. be issued with additional privileges of the holder of a PPL(A), provided that they comply with the requirements for the PPL(A) specified in Subpart C;
   2. have their MPL replaced by a CPL(A), provided that they comply with the requirements specified in point FCL.325.A.
3. The holder of an MPL shall have the privileges of his/her IR(A) limited to aeroplanes required to be operated with a co-pilot. The privileges of the IR(A) may be extended to single-pilot operations in aeroplanes, provided that the licence holder has completed the training necessary to act as PIC in single-pilot operations exercised solely by reference to instruments and passed the skill test of the IR(A) as a single-pilot.

FCL.410.A MPL – Training course and theoretical knowledge examinations - Regulation (EU) 2018/1974

1. Course. Applicants for the issue of an MPL shall have completed a training course of theoretical knowledge and flight instruction at an ATO in accordance with Appendix 5 to this Annex (Part-FCL).
2. Examination. Applicants for the issue of an MPL shall demonstrate a level of theoretical knowledge appropriate to the holders of an ATPL(A), in accordance with FCL.515, and to a multi-pilot type rating.

FCL.415.A MPL – Practical skill - Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011

1. An applicant for an MPL shall have demonstrated through continuous assessment the skills required for fulfilling all the competency units specified in Appendix 5 to this Part, as pilot flying and pilot not flying, in a multi-engine turbine-powered multi-pilot aeroplane, under VFR and IFR.
2. On completion of the training course, the applicant shall pass a skill test in accordance with Appendix 9 to this Part, to demonstrate the ability to perform the relevant procedures and manoeuvres with the competency appropriate to the privileges granted. The skill test shall be taken in the type of aeroplane used on the advanced phase of the MPL integrated training course or in an FFS representing the same type.