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9.—(1) Aeroplane type and class ratings
(a)Type ratings and multi-engine class ratings, aeroplane
[F1(i)Validity
Type ratings and multi-engine class ratings for aeroplanes are valid for one year beginning with the date of issue, revalidation or renewal or the last day of the month in which the rating expires if it is revalidated within the period of three months preceding that day.]
(ii)Revalidation
For revalidation of type ratings and multi-engine class ratings, aeroplane, the applicant must satisfy the requirements [F2for the ratings specified in paragraph FCL.740.A of Part-FCL].
(b)Single-pilot single-engine class ratings
[F3(i)Validity
Single-pilot single-engine class ratings for aeroplanes are valid for two years beginning with the date of issue, revalidation or renewal or the last day of the month in which the rating expires if it is revalidated within the period of three months preceding that day.]
(ii)Revalidation of all single-engine piston aeroplane class ratings (land) and all touring motor glider ratings
For revalidation of single-pilot single-engine piston aeroplane (land) class ratings or touring motor glider class ratings (or both) the applicant must on single engine piston aeroplanes (land) or touring motor gliders (as the case may be) satisfy the requirements [F4for the ratings specified in paragraph FCL.740.A of Part-FCL].
(iii)Revalidation of single-engine turbo-prop aeroplanes (land) single-pilot
For revalidation of single-engine turbo-prop (land) class ratings the applicant must within the three months preceding [F5the last day of the month in which the rating expires], pass a proficiency check with an authorised examiner on an aeroplane in the relevant class.
(iv)Revalidation of single-engine piston aeroplanes (SEA)
For revalidation of single-pilot single-engine piston aeroplane (SEA) class ratings the applicant must—
(aa)within the three months preceding [F6the last day of the month in which the rating expires], pass a proficiency check with an authorised examiner on a single-engine piston aeroplane (SEA); or
(bb)within the 12 months preceding [F7the last day of the month in which the rating expires] complete at least 12 hours of flight time including at least six hours of pilot in command time on either a single-engine piston aeroplane (SEA) or a single-engine piston aeroplane (land) and at least 12 water take-offs and 12 alightings on water; and either complete a training flight of at least one hour duration with a flight instructor or pass a proficiency check or skill test for any other class or type rating.
(c)Expired ratings
(i)If a type rating or multi-engine class rating has expired, the applicant must meet the requirements in sub-paragraph (a)(ii) and meet any refresher training requirements as determined by the CAA and the rating will be valid from the date of completion of the renewal requirements.
(ii)If a single-pilot single-engine class rating has expired, the applicant must complete the skill test in accordance with the requirements [F8specified in Appendix 9 of Part-FCL].
(2) Helicopter type ratings
(a)Type ratings, helicopter – validity
Type ratings for helicopters are valid for one year beginning with the date of issue, or [F9the last day of the month in which the rating expired if revalidated within the period of three months preceding that day].
(b)Type ratings, helicopter – revalidation
For revalidation of type ratings, helicopter, the applicant must complete the requirements specified in [F10paragraph FCL.740.H of Part-FCL].
(c)Expired ratings
If a type rating has expired, the applicant must meet the requirements in sub-paragraph (b) and meet any refresher training requirements as determined by the CAA and the rating is valid for a period beginning with the date of completion of the renewal requirements.
(3) Flight engineer type ratings
(a)Type ratings – validity
Flight engineer type ratings are valid for one year beginning with the date of issue, or [F11the last day of the month in which the rating expired if revalidated within the period of three months preceding that day].
(b)Type ratings – Revalidation
For revalidation of flight engineer type ratings the applicant must, within the three months preceding the expiry date of the rating, pass a proficiency check with an authorised examiner on the relevant type of aircraft.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 Pt. C Section 2 para. 9(1)(a)(i) substituted (17.9.2012) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 50(2)(a)
F2Words in Sch. 7 Pt. C Section 2 para. 9(1)(a)(ii) substituted (17.9.2012) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 50(2)(b)
F3Sch. 7 Pt. C Section 2 para. 9(1)(b)(i) substituted (17.9.2012) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 50(2)(c)
F4Words in Sch. 7 Pt. C Section 2 para. 9(1)(b)(ii) substituted (17.9.2012) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 50(2)(d)
F5Words in Sch. 7 Pt. C Section 2 para. 9(1)(b)(iii) substituted (17.9.2012) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 50(2)(e)
F6Words in Sch. 7 Pt. C Section 2 para. 9(1)(b)(iv)(aa) substituted (17.9.2012) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 50(2)(f)
F7Words in Sch. 7 Pt. C Section 2 para. 9(1)(b)(iv)(bb) substituted (17.9.2012) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 50(2)(g)
F8Words in Sch. 7 Pt. C Section 2 para. 9(1)(c)(ii) substituted (17.9.2012) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 50(2)(h)
F9Words in Sch. 7 Pt. C Section 2 para. 9(2)(a) substituted (17.9.2012) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 50(2)(i)
F10Words in Sch. 7 Pt. C Section 2 para. 9(2)(b) substituted (17.9.2012) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 50(2)(j)
F11Words in Sch. 7 Pt. C Section 2 para. 9(3)(a) substituted (17.9.2012) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 50(2)(k)
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