Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 AIRCREW : Pilot Licenses
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Appendix 1 – Crediting of theoretical knowledge - Regulation (EU)
2020/2193
CREDITING OF THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE IN THE SAME OR ANOTHER CATEGORY OF AIRCRAFT – BRIDGE
INSTRUCTION AND EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
- LAPL and PPL
- For the issue of an LAPL, the holder of an LAPL in another category of aircraft
shall be fully credited towards requirements of theoretical knowledge on the common
subjects established in point FCL.120(a).
- For the issue of an LAPL or a PPL, holders of a PPL, CPL or ATPL in another category
of aircraft shall be credited towards requirements of theoretical knowledge on the
common subjects established in point FCL.215(a). This credit shall also apply to
applicants for an LAPL or a PPL who hold a BPL issued in accordance with Annex III
(Part-BFCL) to Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/395 or an SPL issued in accordance
with Annex III (Part-SFCL) to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1976,
except that the subject ‘navigation’ shall not be credited.
- For the issue of a PPL, the holder of an LAPL in the same category of aircraft shall
be fully credited towards the requirements of theoretical knowledge instruction and
examination.
- By way of derogation from paragraph 1.2, for the issue of an LAPL(A), the holder of
an SPL issued in accordance with Annex III (Part-SFCL) to Implementing Regulation
(EU) 2018/1976 with privileges to fly TMGs shall demonstrate an adequate level of
theoretical knowledge for the single-engine piston aeroplane- land class in
accordance with point FCL.135.A(a)(2).
- CPL
- Applicants for the issue of a CPL holding a CPL in another category of aircraft
shall have received theoretical knowledge bridge instruction at an ATO on an
approved course according to the differences identified between the CPL syllabi for
different aircraft categories.
- Applicants shall pass theoretical knowledge examinations as defined in this Annex
(Part-FCL) for the following subjects in the appropriate aircraft category:
- 021 – Aircraft general knowledge: airframe and systems, electrics, power
plant and emergency equipment;
- 022 – Aircraft general knowledge: instrumentation;
- 032/034 – Performance aeroplanes or helicopters, as applicable;
- 070 – Operational procedures; and
- 080 – Principles of flight.
- Applicants for the issue of a CPL having passed the relevant theoretical knowledge
examinations for an IR in the same category of aircraft are credited towards the
theoretical knowledge requirements in human performance and meteorology unless they
have completed the IR training course in accordance with Appendix 6, Section Aa, to
this Annex (Part-FCL).
- Applicants for a CPL having passed the relevant theoretical knowledge examinations
for an IR or EIR in the same category of aircraft are credited towards the
theoretical knowledge requirements in the communications subject.
- ATPL
- Applicants for the issue of an ATPL holding an ATPL in another category of aircraft
shall have received theoretical knowledge bridge instruction at an ATO on an
approved course according to the differences identified between the ATPL syllabi for
different aircraft categories.
- Applicants shall pass theoretical knowledge examinations as defined in this Annex
(Part-FCL) for the following subjects in the appropriate aircraft category:
- 021 – Aircraft general knowledge: airframe and systems, electrics, power
plant and emergency equipment;
- 022 – Aircraft general knowledge: instrumentation;
- 032/034 – Performance aeroplanes or helicopters, as applicable;
- 070 – Operational procedures; and
- 080 – Principles of flight.
- Applicants for the issue of an ATPL(A) having passed the relevant theoretical
examination for a CPL(A) are credited towards the theoretical knowledge requirements
in the subject ‘communications’.
- Applicants for the issue of an ATPL(H) having passed the relevant theoretical
examinations for a CPL(H) are credited towards the theoretical knowledge
requirements in the following subjects:
- air law;
- principles of flight (helicopter); and
- communications.
- Applicants for the issue of an ATPL(A) having passed the relevant theoretical
examination for an IR(A) are credited towards the theoretical knowledge requirements
in the subject ‘communications’.
- Applicants for the issue of an ATPL(H) with an IR(H) having passed the relevant
theoretical examinations for a CPL(H) are credited towards the theoretical knowledge
requirements in the following subjects:
- principles of flight (helicopter); and
- communications.
- IR
- Applicants for the issue of an IR or an EIR having passed the relevant theoretical
examinations for a CPL in the same aircraft category are credited towards the
theoretical knowledge requirements in the following subjects:
- Human performance;
- Meteorology; and
- Communications.
- Applicants for the issue of an IR(H) having passed the relevant theoretical
examinations for an ATPL(H) VFR are required to pass the following examination
subjects:
- air law;
- flight planning and flight monitoring; and
- radio navigation.
Appendix 2 – Language Proficiency Rating Scale – Expert, extended and
operational level - Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011
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Appendix 3 – Training courses for the issue of a CPL and an ATPL -
Regulation (EU) 2020/359
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Appendix 4 – Skill test for the issue of a CPL - Regulation (EU) No
1178/2011
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Appendix 5 – Integrated MPL training course - Regulation (EU)
2018/1974
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Appendix 6 – Modular training courses for the IR - Regulation (EU)
2020/2193
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Appendix 7 – IR Skill test - Regulation (EU) 2020/359
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Appendix 8 – Cross-crediting of the IR part of a class or type rating
proficiency check - Regulation (EU) 2019/1747
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Appendix 9 – Training, skill test and proficiency check for MPL, ATPL, type and
class ratings, and proficiency check for the BIR and IR - Regulation (EU)
2020/2193
A. General
- Applicants for a skill test shall have received instruction in the same class or type of
aircraft to be used in the test.
The training for MPA and PL type ratings shall be conducted in an FFS or in a
combination of FSTD(s) and FFS. The skill test or proficiency check for MPA and PL type
ratings and the issue of an ATPL and an MPL, shall be conducted in an FFS, if available.
The training, skill test or proficiency check for class or type ratings for SPA and
helicopters shall be conducted in:
- an available and accessible FFS, or
- a combination of FSTD(s) and the aircraft if an FFS is not available or accessible;
or
- the aircraft if no FSTD is available or accessible.
If FSTDs are used during training, testing or checking, the suitability of the FSTDs used
shall be verified against the applicable ‘Table of functions and subjective tests’ and the
applicable ‘Table of FSTD validation tests’ contained in the primary reference document
applicable for the device used. All restrictions and limitations indicated on the device's
qualification certificate shall be considered.
- Failure to achieve a pass in all sections of the test in two attempts will require further
training.
- There is no limit to the number of skill tests that may be attempted.
CONTENT OF THE TRAINING/SKILL TEST/PROFICIENCY CHECK
- Unless otherwise determined in the operational suitability data established in accordance
with Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 (OSD), the syllabus of flight
instruction, the skill test and the proficiency check shall comply with this Appendix. The
syllabus, skill test and proficiency check may be reduced to give credit for previous
experience on similar aircraft types, as determined in the OSD.
- Except in the case of skill tests for the issue of an ATPL, when so defined in the OSD for
the specific aircraft, credit may be given for skill test items common to other types or
variants where the pilots are qualified.
CONDUCT OF THE TEST/CHECK
- The examiner may choose between different skill test or proficiency check scenarios
containing simulated relevant operations. Full-flight simulators and other training devices
shall be used, as established in this Annex (Part-FCL).
- During the proficiency check, the examiner shall verify that holders of the class or type
rating maintain an adequate level of theoretical knowledge.
- Should applicants choose to terminate a skill test for reasons considered inadequate by the
examiner, they shall retake the entire skill test. If the test is terminated for reasons
considered adequate by the examiner, only those sections not completed shall be tested in a
further flight.
- At the discretion of the examiner, any manoeuvre or procedure of the test may be repeated
once by the applicants. The examiner may stop the test at any stage if it is considered that
the applicants' demonstration of flying skill requires a complete retest.
- Applicants shall be required to fly the aircraft from a position where the PIC or co-pilot
functions, as relevant, can be performed. Under single-pilot conditions, the test shall be
performed as if there was no other crew member present.
- During preflight preparation for the test, applicants are required to determine power
settings and speeds. Applicants shall indicate to the examiner the checks and duties carried
out, including the identification of radio facilities. Checks shall be completed in
accordance with the checklist for the aircraft on which the test is being taken and, if
applicable, with the MCC concept. Performance data for take-off, approach and landing shall
be calculated by applicants in compliance with the operations manual or flight manual for
the aircraft used. Decision heights/altitudes, minimum descent heights/altitudes and missed
approach point shall be agreed upon with the examiner.
- The examiner shall take no part in the operation of the aircraft except where intervention
is necessary in the interests of safety or to avoid unacceptable delay to other traffic.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SKILL TEST/PROFICIENCY CHECK FOR TYPE RATINGS FOR MULTI-PILOT
AIRCRAFT, FOR SINGLE-PILOT AIRCRAFT WHEN OPERATED IN MULTI-PILOT OPERATIONS, FOR MPL AND FOR
ATPL
- The skill test for a multi-pilot aircraft or a single-pilot aircraft when operated in
multi-pilot operations shall be performed in a multi-crew environment. Another applicant or
another type rated qualified pilot may function as the second pilot. If an aircraft is used,
the second pilot shall be the examiner or an instructor.
- Applicants shall operate as PF during all sections of the skill test, except for abnormal
and emergency procedures, which may be conducted as PF or PM in accordance with MCC.
Applicants for the initial issue of a multi-pilot aircraft type rating or ATPL shall also
demonstrate the ability to act as PM. Applicants may choose either the left-hand or the
right-hand seat for the skill test if all items can be executed from the selected seat.
- The following matters shall be specifically checked by the examiner for applicants for the
ATPL or a type rating for multi-pilot aircraft or for multi-pilot operations in a
single-pilot aircraft extending to the duties of a PIC, irrespective of whether the
applicants act as PF or PM:
- managing crew cooperation;
- maintaining a general survey of the aircraft operation by appropriate supervision;
and
- setting priorities and making decisions in accordance with safety aspects and
relevant rules and regulations appropriate to the operational situation, including
emergencies.
- The test or check should be accomplished under IFR, if the IR rating is included, and as far
as possible be accomplished in a simulated commercial air transport environment. An
essential element to be checked is the ability to plan and conduct the flight from routine
briefing material.
- When the type rating course has included less than 2 hours of flight training in the
aircraft, the skill test may be conducted in an FFS and may be completed before the flight
training in the aircraft.
The approved flight training shall be performed by a qualified instructor under the
responsibility of:
- an ATO; or
- an organisation holding an AOC issued in accordance with Annex III (Part-ORO) to
Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 and specifically approved for such training; or
- the instructor, in cases where no aircraft flight training for SP aircraft at an ATO
or AOC holder is approved, and the aircraft flight training was approved by the
applicants' competent authority.
A certificate of completion of the type rating course including the flight training
in the aircraft shall be forwarded to the competent authority before the new type
rating is entered in the applicants' licence.
- For the upset recovery training, ‘stall event’ means either an approach-to-stall or a stall.
An FFS can be used by the ATO to either train recovery from a stall or demonstrate the
type-specific characteristics of a stall, or both, provided that:
- the FFS has been qualified in accordance with the special evaluation requirements in
CS-FSTD(A); and
- the ATO has successfully demonstrated to the competent authority that any negative
transfer of training is mitigated.
B. Specific requirements for the aeroplane category
PASS MARKS
- In the case of single-pilot aeroplanes, with the exception of single-pilot high-performance
complex aeroplanes, applicants shall pass all sections of the skill test or proficiency
check. Failure in any item of a section will cause applicants to fail the entire section. If
they fail only one section, they shall repeat only that section. Failure in more than one
section will require applicants to repeat the entire test or check. Failure in any section
in the case of a retest or recheck, including those sections that have been passed on a
previous attempt, will require applicants to repeat the entire test or check again. For
single-pilot multi-engine aeroplanes, Section 6 of the relevant test or check, addressing
asymmetric flight, shall be passed.
- In the case of multi-pilot and single-pilot high-performance complex aeroplanes, applicants
shall pass all sections of the skill test or proficiency check. Failure in more than five
items will require applicants to take the entire test or check again. Applicants failing
five or fewer items shall take the failed items again. Failure in any item on the retest or
recheck, including those items that have been passed on a previous attempt, will require
applicants to repeat the entire check or test again.
FLIGHT TEST TOLERANCE
- Applicants shall demonstrate the ability to:
- operate the aeroplane within its limitations;
- complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy;
- exercise good judgement and airmanship;
- apply aeronautical knowledge;
- maintain control of the aeroplane at all times in such a manner that the successful
outcome of a procedure or manoeuvre is never in doubt;
- understand and apply crew coordination and incapacitation procedures, if applicable;
and
- communicate effectively with the other crew members, if applicable.
- The following limits shall apply, corrected to make allowance for turbulent conditions and
the handling qualities and performance of the aeroplane used:
- Height
- Generally: ± 100 ft
- Starting a go-around at decision height/altitude: + 50 ft/– 0 ft
- Minimum descent height/MAPt/altitude: + 50 ft/– 0 ft
- Tracking
- On radio aids: ±5°
- For ‘angular’ deviations: Half-scale deflection, azimuth and glide path
(e.g. LPV, ILS, MLS, GLS)
- 2D (LNAV) and 3D (LNAV/VNAV) ‘linear’ lateral deviations: cross-track
error/deviation shall normally be limited to ± ½ of the RNP value associated
with the procedure. Brief deviations from this standard up to a maximum of
one time the RNP value are allowable.
- 3D linear vertical deviations (e.g. RNP APCH (LNAV/VNAV) using BaroVNAV):
not more than – 75 ft below the vertical profile at any time, and not more
than + 75 ft above the vertical profile at or below 1 000 ft above aerodrome
level.
- Heading
- all engines operating: ± 5°
- with simulated engine failure: ± 10°
- Speed
- all engines operating: ± 5 knots
- with simulated engine failure: + 10 knots/– 5 knots
CONTENT OF THE TRAINING/SKILL TEST/PROFICIENCY CHECK
- Single-pilot aeroplanes, except for high performance complex aeroplanes
- The following symbols mean:
- P = Trained as PIC or co-pilot and as PF and PM
- OTD = Other training devices may be used for this exercise
- X = An FFS shall be used for this exercise; otherwise, an aeroplane shall be
used if appropriate for the manoeuvre or procedure
- P# = The training shall be complemented by supervised aeroplane inspection
- The practical training shall be conducted at least at the training equipment level
shown as (P), or may be conducted on any higher level of equipment shown by the
arrow (---->).
The following abbreviations are used to indicate the training equipment used:
- A = aeroplane
- FFS = full-flight simulator
- FSTD = flight simulation training device
- The starred (*) items of Section 3B and, for multi-engine, Section 6, shall be flown
solely by reference to instruments if revalidation/renewal of an IR is included in
the skill test or proficiency check. If the starred (*) items are not flown solely
by reference to instruments during the skill test or proficiency check, and when
there is no crediting of IR privileges, the class or type rating will be restricted
to VFR only.
- Section 3A shall be completed to revalidate a type or multi-engine class rating, VFR
only, where the required experience of 10 route sectors within the previous 12
months has not been completed. Section 3A is not required if Section 3B is
completed.
- Where the letter ‘M’ appears in the skill test or proficiency check column, this
will indicate a mandatory exercise or a choice where more than one exercise appears.
- An FSTD shall be used for practical training for type or ME class ratings if they
form part of an approved class or type rating course. The following considerations
will apply to the approval of the course:
- the qualification of the FSTD as set out in the relevant requirements of
Annex VI (Part-ARA) and Annex VII (Part-ORA);
- the qualifications of the instructors;
- the amount of FSTD training provided on the course; and
- the qualifications and previous experience on similar types of the pilots
under training.
- If privileges for multi-pilot operation are sought for the first time, pilots
holding privileges for single-pilot operations shall:
- complete a bridge course containing manoeuvres and procedures including MCC
as well as the exercises of Section 7 using threat and error management
(TEM), CRM and human factors at an ATO; and
- pass a proficiency check in multi-pilot operations.
- If privileges for single-pilot operations are sought for the first time, pilots
holding privileges for multi-pilot operations shall be trained at an ATO and checked
for the following additional manoeuvres and procedures in single-pilot operations:
- for SE aeroplanes, 1.6, 4.5, 4.6, 5.2 and, if applicable, one approach from
Section 3.B;and
- for ME aeroplanes, 1.6, Section 6 and, if applicable, one approach from
Section 3.B.
- Pilots holding privileges for both single-pilot and multi-pilot operations in
accordance with points (g) and (h) may revalidate privileges for both types of
operations by completing a proficiency check in multi-pilot operations in addition
to the exercises referred to in points (h)(1) or (h)(2), as applicable, in
single-pilot operations.
- If a skill test or a proficiency check is completed in multi-pilot operations only,
the type rating shall be restricted to multi-pilot operations. The restriction shall
be removed when pilots comply with point (h).
- The training, testing and checking shall follow the table mentioned below.
- Training at an ATO, testing and checking requirements for single-pilot
privileges
- Training at an ATO, testing and checking requirements for multi-pilot
privileges
- Training at an ATO, testing and checking requirements for pilots holding
single-pilot privileges seeking multi-pilot privileges for the first time
(bridge course)
- Training at an ATO, testing and checking requirements for pilots holding
multi-pilot privileges seeking single-pilot privileges for the first time
(bridge course)
- Training at an ATO and checking requirements for combined revalidation and
renewal of single and multi-pilot privileges
- To establish or maintain PBN privileges, one approach shall be an RNP APCH. Where an
RNP APCH is not practicable, it shall be performed in an appropriately equipped
FSTD.
By way of derogation from the subparagraph above, in cases where a proficiency
check for revalidation of PBN privileges does not include an RNP APCH exercise, the
PBN privileges of the pilot shall not include RNP APCH. The restriction shall be
lifted if the pilot has completed a proficiency check including an RNP APCH
exercise.
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Revalidation and renewal of type ratings, and revalidation and renewal of IRs
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