Subpart B
Aircraft Ratings and Pilot Authorizations
This subpart prescribes the requirements for the issuance of additional aircraft ratings after a pilot license is issued, and the requirements for and limitations of pilot authorizations issued by the ECAA.
61.63 Additional aircraft ratings (other than on an airline transport pilot license).
(a) General. To be eligible for an additional aircraft rating to a pilot license, for other than an airline transport pilot license, an applicant must meet the appropriate requirements of this section for the additional aircraft rating sought.
(b) Additional category rating. An applicant who holds a pilot license and applies to add a category rating to that pilot license:
(1) Must have received the required training and possess the aeronautical experience prescribed by this part that applies to the pilot license for the aircraft category and, if applicable, class rating sought;
(2) Must have an endorsement in his or her logbook or training record from an authorized instructor, and that endorsement must attest that the applicant has been found competent in the aeronautical knowledge areas appropriate to the pilot license for the aircraft category and, if applicable, class rating sought;
(3) Must have an endorsement in his or her logbook or training record from an authorized instructor, and that endorsement must attest that the applicant has been found proficient on the areas of operation that are appropriate to the pilot license for the aircraft category and, if applicable, class rating sought;
(4) Must pass the required practical test that is appropriate to the pilot license for the aircraft category and, if applicable, class rating sought; and
(5)
Need not
take an additional knowledge test, provided the applicant holds an airplane,
rotorcraft, powered-lift, rating at that pilot license level.
(c) Additional class rating. Any person who applies for an additional class rating to be added on a pilot license:
(1) Must have an endorsement in his or her logbook or training record from an authorized instructor and that endorsement must attest that the applicant has been found competent in the aeronautical knowledge areas appropriate to the pilot license for the aircraft class rating sought;
(2) Must have an endorsement in his or her logbook or training record from an authorized instructor, and that endorsement must attest that the applicant has been found proficient in the areas of operation appropriate to the pilot license for the aircraft class rating sought;
(3) Must pass the required practical test that is appropriate to the pilot license for the aircraft class rating sought;
(4) Need not meet the specified training time requirements prescribed by this part that apply to the pilot license for the aircraft class rating sought unless the person holds a lighter-than-air category rating with a balloon class rating and is seeking an airship class rating and
(5) Need not take an additional knowledge test, provided the applicant holds an airplane, rotorcraft, powered-lift, or airship rating at that pilot license level.
(d) Additional type rating. Except as specified in paragraph (d)(7) of this section, a person who applies for an additional aircraft type rating to be added on a pilot license, or the addition of an aircraft type rating that is accomplished concurrently with an additional aircraft category or class rating:
(1) Must hold or concurrently obtain an instrument rating that is appropriate to the aircraft category, class, or type rating sought;
(2) Must have an endorsement in his or her logbook or training record from an authorized instructor, and that endorsement must attest that the applicant has been found competent in the aeronautical knowledge areas appropriate to the pilot license for the aircraft category, class, or type rating sought;
(3) Must have an endorsement in his or her logbook, or training record from an authorized instructor, and that endorsement must attest that the applicant has been found proficient in the areas of operation required for the issuance of an airline transport pilot license for the aircraft category, class, and type rating sought;
(4) Must pass the required practical test appropriate to the airline transport pilot license for the aircraft category, class, and type rating sought;
(5) Must perform the practical test in actual or simulated instrument conditions, unless the aircraft's type certificate makes the aircraft incapable of operating under instrument flight rules. If the practical test cannot be accomplished for this reason, the person may obtain a type rating limited to “VFR only.” The “VFR only” limitation may be removed for that aircraft type when the person passes the practical test in actual or simulated instrument conditions. When an instrument rating is issued to a person who holds one or more type ratings, the type ratings on the amended pilot license shall bear the “VFR only” limitation for each aircraft type rating for which the person has not demonstrated instrument competency;
(6) Need not take an additional knowledge test, provided the applicant holds an airplane, rotorcraft, powered-lift, rating on their pilot license; and
(7) In the case of a pilot employee of a certificate holder operating under part 121 of the ECARs, must have:
(i) Met the appropriate requirements of paragraphs (d)(1), (d)(4), and (d)(5) of this section for the aircraft type rating sought; and
(ii) Received an endorsement in his or her flight training record from the certificate holder attesting that the applicant has completed the certificate holder's approved ground and flight training program appropriate to the aircraft type rating sought.
(e) Use of a flight simulator or flight training device for an additional rating in an airplane. The areas of operation required to be performed by paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section shall be performed as follows:
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (e)(2) of this section, the areas of operation must be performed in an airplane of the same category, class, and type, if applicable, as the airplane for which the additional rating is sought.
(2) Subject to the limitations of paragraph (e)(3) through (e)(12) of this section, the areas of operation may be performed in a flight simulator or flight training device that represents the airplane for which the additional rating is sought.
(3) The use of a flight simulator or flight training device permitted by paragraph (e)(2) of this section shall be conducted in accordance with an approved course at a training center certificated under part 142 of the ECARs.
(4) To complete all training and testing (except preflight inspection) for an additional airplane rating without limitations when using a flight simulator:
(i) The flight simulator must be qualified and approved as Level C or Level D; and
(ii) The applicant must meet at least one of the following:
(A) Hold a type rating for a turbojet airplane of the same class of airplane for which the type rating is sought, or have been appointed by a military service as a pilot in command of an airplane of the same class of airplane for which the type rating is sought, if a type rating in a turbojet airplane is sought.
(B) Hold a type rating for a turbo propeller airplane of the same class of airplane for which the type rating is sought, or have been designated by a military service as a pilot in command of an airplane of the same class of airplane for which the type rating is sought, if a type rating in a turbo propeller airplane is sought.
(C) Have at least 2,000 hours of flight time, of which 500 hours is in turbine-powered airplanes of the same class of airplane for which the type rating is sought.
(D) Have at least 500 hours of flight time in the same type airplane as the airplane for which the rating is sought.
(E) Have at least 1,000 hours of flight time in at least two different airplanes requiring a type rating.
(5) Subject to the limitation of paragraph (e)(6) of this section, an applicant who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (e)(4) of this section may complete all training and testing (except for preflight inspection) for an additional rating when using a flight simulator if:
(i) The flight simulator is qualified and approved as a Level C or Level D; and
(ii) The applicant meets at least one of the following:
(A) Holds a type rating in a propeller-driven airplane if a type rating in a turbojet airplane is sought, or holds a type rating in a turbojet airplane if a type rating in a propeller-driven airplane is sought; or
(B) Since the beginning of the 12th calendar month before the month in which the applicant completes the practical test for an additional airplane rating, has logged:
(1) At least 100 hours of flight time in airplanes of the same class for which the type rating is sought and which requires a type rating; and
(2) At least 25 hours of flight time in airplanes of the same type for which the rating is sought.
(6) An applicant meeting only the requirements of paragraph (e)(5) of this section will be issued an additional rating with a limitation.
(7) The limitation on a license issued under the provisions of paragraph (e)(6) of this section shall state, “This license is subject to pilot-in-command limitations for the additional rating.”
(8) An applicant who has been issued a pilot license with the limitation specified in paragraph (e)(7) of this section:
(i) May not act as pilot in command of that airplane for which the additional rating was obtained under the provisions of this section until the limitation is removed from the pilot license; and
(ii) May have the limitation removed by accomplishing 15 hours of supervised operating experience as pilot in command under the supervision of a qualified and current pilot in command, in the seat normally occupied by the pilot in command, in the same type of airplane to which the limitation applies.
(9) An applicant who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (e)(4) or paragraph (e)(5) of this section may be issued an additional rating after successful completion of one of the following requirements:
(i) Compliance with paragraphs (e)(2) and (e)(3) of this section and the following tasks, which must be successfully completed on a static airplane or in flight, as appropriate:
(A) Preflight inspection;
(B) Normal takeoff;
(C) Normal ILS approach;
(D) Missed approach; and
(E) Normal landing.
(ii) Compliance with paragraphs (e)(2), (e)(3), and (e)(10) through (e)(12) of this section.
(10) An applicant meeting only the requirements of paragraph (e)(9)(ii) of this section will be issued an additional rating with a limitation.
(11) The limitation on a license issued under the provisions of paragraph (e)(10) of this section shall state, “This license is subject to pilot-in-command limitations for the additional rating.”
(12) An applicant who has been issued a pilot license with the limitation specified in paragraph (e)(11) of this section:
(i) May not act as pilot in command of that airplane for which the additional rating was obtained under the provisions of this section until the limitation is removed from the pilot certificate; and
(ii) May have the limitation removed by accomplishing 25 hours of supervised operating experience as pilot in command under the supervision of a qualified and current Check Airman, in the seat normally occupied by the pilot in command, in that airplane of the same type to which the limitation applies.
(f) Use of a flight simulator or flight training device for an additional rating in a helicopter. The areas of operation required to be performed by paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section shall be performed as follows:
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (f)(2) of this section, the areas of operation must be performed in a helicopter of the same type for the additional rating sought.
(2) Subject to the limitations of paragraph (f)(3) through (f)(12) of this section, the areas of operation may be performed in a flight simulator or flight training device that represents that helicopter for the additional rating sought.
(3) The use of a flight simulator or flight training device permitted by paragraph (f)(2) of this section shall be conducted in accordance with an approved course at a training center certificated under part 142 of the ECARs.
(4) To complete all training and testing (except preflight inspection) for an additional helicopter rating without limitations when using a flight simulator:
(i) The flight simulator must be qualified and approved as Level C or Level D; and
(ii) The applicant must meet at least one of the following if a type rating is sought in a turbine-powered helicopter:
(A) Hold a type rating in a turbine-powered helicopter or have been appointed by a military service as a pilot in command of a turbine-powered helicopter.
(B) Have at least 2,000 hours of flight time that includes at least 500 hours in turbine-powered helicopters.
(C) Have at least 500 hours of flight time in turbine-powered helicopters.
(D) Have at least 1,000 hours of flight time in at least two different turbine-powered helicopters.
(5) Subject to the limitation of paragraph (f)(6) of this section, an applicant who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (f)(4) of this section may complete all training and testing (except for preflight inspection) for an additional rating when using a flight simulator if:
(i) The flight simulator is qualified and approved as Level C or Level D; and
(ii) The applicant meets at least one of the following:
(A) Holds a type rating in a turbine-powered helicopter if a type rating in a turbine-powered helicopter is sought; or
(B) Since the beginning of the 12th calendar month before the month in which the applicant completes the practical test for an additional helicopter rating, has logged at least 25 hours of flight time in helicopters of the same type for which the rating is sought.
(6) An applicant meeting only the requirements of paragraph (f)(5) of this section will be issued an additional rating with a limitation.
(7) The limitation on a license issued under the provisions of paragraph (f)(6) of this section shall state, “This license is subject to pilot-in-command limitations for the additional rating.”
(8) An applicant who is issued a pilot license with the limitation specified in paragraph (f)(7) of this section:
(i) May not act as pilot in command of that helicopter for which the additional rating was obtained under the provisions of this section until the limitation is removed from the pilot license; and
(ii) May have the limitation removed by accomplishing 15 hours of supervised operating experience as pilot in command under the supervision of a qualified and current pilot in command, in the seat normally occupied by the pilot in command, in the same type of helicopter to which the limitation applies.
(9) An applicant who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (f)(4) or paragraph (f)(5) of this section may be issued an additional rating after successful completion of one of the following requirements:
(i) Compliance with paragraphs (f)(2) and (f)(3) of this section and the following tasks, which must be successfully completed on a static helicopter or in flight, as appropriate:
(A) Preflight inspection;
(B) Normal takeoff;
(C) Normal ILS approach;
(D) Missed approach; and
(E) Normal landing.
(ii) Compliance with paragraphs (f)(2), (f)(3), and (f)(10) through (f)(12) of this section.
(10) A applicant meeting only the requirements of paragraph (f)(9)(ii) of this section will be issued an additional rating with a limitation.
(11) The limitation on a license issued under the provisions of paragraph (f)(10) of this section shall state, “This license is subject to pilot-in-command limitations for the additional rating.”
(12) An applicant who has been issued a pilot license with the limitation specified in paragraph (f)(11) of this section:
(i) May not act as pilot in command of that helicopter for which the additional rating was obtained under the provisions of this section until the limitation is removed from the pilot license; and
(ii) May have the limitation removed by accomplishing 25 hours of supervised operating experience as pilot in command under the supervision of a qualified and current Check Airman, in the seat normally occupied by the pilot in command, in that helicopter of the same type as to which the limitation applies.
(g) Use of a flight simulator or flight training device for an additional rating in a powered-lift. The areas of operation required to be performed by paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section shall be performed as follows:
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (g)(2) of this section, the areas of operation must be performed in a powered-lift of the same type for the additional rating sought.
(2) Subject to the limitations of paragraphs (g)(3) through (g)(12) of this section, the areas of operation may be performed in a flight simulator or flight training device that represents that powered-lift for the additional rating sought.
(3) The use of a flight simulator or flight training device permitted by paragraph (g)(2) of this section shall be conducted in accordance with an approved course at a training center certificated under part 142 of the ECARs.
(4) To complete all training and testing (except preflight inspection) for an additional powered-lift rating without limitations when using a flight simulator:
(i) The flight simulator must be qualified and approved as Level C or Level D; and
(ii) The applicant must meet at least one of the following if a type rating is sought in a turbine powered-lift:
(A) Hold a type rating in a turbine powered-lift or have been appointed by a military service as a pilot in command of a turbine powered-lift.
(B) Have at least 2,000 hours of flight time that includes at least 500 hours in turbine powered-lifts.
(C) Have at least 500 hours of flight time in turbine powered-lifts.
(D) Have at least 1,000 hours of flight time in at least two different turbine powered-lifts.
(5) Subject to the limitation of paragraph (g)(6) of this section, an applicant who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section may complete all training and testing (except for preflight inspection) for an additional rating when using a flight simulator if:
(i) The flight simulator is qualified and approved as Level C or Level D; and
(ii) The applicant meets at least one of the following:
(A) Holds a type rating in a turbine powered-lift if a type rating in a turbine powered-lift is sought; or
(B) Since the beginning of the 12th calendar month before the month in which the applicant completes the practical test for an additional powered-lift rating, has logged at least 25 hours of flight time in powered-lifts of the same type for which the rating is sought.
(6) An applicant meeting only the requirements of paragraph (g)(5) of this section will be issued an additional rating with a limitation.
(7) The limitation on a license issued under the provisions of paragraph (g)(6) of this section shall state, “This license is subject to pilot-in-command limitations for the additional rating.”
(8) An applicant who is issued a pilot license with the limitation specified in paragraph (g)(7) of this section:
(i) May not act as pilot in command of that powered-lift for which the additional rating was obtained under the provisions of this section until the limitation is removed from the pilot license; and
(ii) May have the limitation removed by accomplishing 15 hours of supervised operating experience as pilot in command under the supervision of a qualified and current pilot in command, in the seat normally occupied by the pilot in command, in the same type of powered-lift to which the limitation applies.
(9) An applicant who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) or paragraph (g)(5) of this section may be issued an additional rating after successful completion of one of the following requirements:
(i) Compliance with paragraphs (g)(2) and (g)(3) of this section and the following tasks, which must be successfully completed on a static powered-lift or in flight, as appropriate:
(A) Preflight inspection;
(B) Normal takeoff;
(C) Normal ILS approach;
(D) Missed approach; and
(E) Normal landing.
(ii) Compliance with paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (g)(10) through (g)(12) of this section.
(10) An applicant meeting only the requirements of paragraph (g)(9)(ii) of this section will be issued an additional rating with a limitation.
(11) The limitation on a license issued under the provisions of paragraph (g)(10) of this section shall state, “This license is subject to pilot-in-command limitations for the additional rating.”
(12) An applicant who has been issued a pilot license with the limitation specified in paragraph (g)(11) of this section:
(i) May not act as pilot in command of that powered-lift for which the additional rating was obtained under the provisions of this section until the limitation is removed from the pilot license; and
(ii) May have the limitation removed by accomplishing 25 hours of supervised operating experience as pilot in command under the supervision of a qualified and current Check Airman, in the seat normally occupied by the pilot in command, in that powered-lift of the same type as to which the limitation applies.
(h) Aircraft not capable of instrument maneuvers and procedures. An applicant for a type rating who provides an aircraft not capable of the instrument maneuvers and procedures required by the appropriate requirements contained in section 61.157 of this part for the practical test may:
(1) Obtain a type rating limited to “VFR only”; and
(2) Remove the “VFR only” limitation for each aircraft type in which the applicant demonstrates compliance with the appropriate instrument requirements contained in section 61.157 or section 61.73 of this part.
(i) Multiengine, single-pilot station airplane. An applicant for a type rating in a multiengine, single-pilot station airplane may meet the requirements of this part in a multiseat version of that multiengine airplane.
(j) Single-engine, single-pilot station airplane. An applicant for a type rating in a single-engine, single-pilot station airplane may meet the requirements of this part in a multiseat version of that single-engine airplane.
(k) Waivers. Unless the ECAA requires certain or all tasks to be performed, the examiner who conducts the practical test may waive any of the tasks for which the ECAA approves waiver authority.
61.65 Instrument
rating requirements.
(a) General. A person who applies for an instrument rating must:
(1) Hold at least a current private pilot license with an airplane, helicopter, or powered-lift rating appropriate to the instrument rating sought;
(2) Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. If the applicant is unable to meet any of these requirements due to a medical condition, the ECAA may place such operating limitations on the applicant's pilot license as are necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft;
(3) Receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor or accomplish a home-study course of training on the aeronautical knowledge areas of paragraph (b) of this section that apply to the instrument rating sought;
(4) Receive a logbook or training record endorsement from an authorized instructor certifying that the person is prepared to take the required knowledge test;
(5) Receive and log training on the areas of operation of paragraph (c) of this section from an authorized instructor in an aircraft, flight simulator, or flight training device that represents an airplane, helicopter, or powered-lift appropriate to the instrument rating sought;
(6) Receive a logbook or training record endorsement from an authorized instructor certifying that the person is prepared to take the required practical test;
(7) Pass the required knowledge test on the aeronautical knowledge areas of paragraph (b) of this section; however, an applicant is not required to take another knowledge test when that person already holds an instrument rating; and
(8) Pass the required practical test on the areas of operation in paragraph (c) of this section in:
(i) An airplane, helicopter, or powered-lift appropriate to the rating sought; or
(ii) A flight simulator or a flight training device appropriate to the rating sought and for the specific maneuver or instrument approach procedure performed. If an approved flight training device is used for the practical test, the instrument approach procedures conducted in that flight training device are limited to one precision and one no precision approach, provided the flight training device is approved for the procedure performed.
(b) Aeronautical knowledge. A person who applies for an instrument rating must have received and logged ground training from an authorized instructor or accomplished a home-study course on the following aeronautical knowledge areas that apply to the instrument rating sought:
(1) Air law. Rules and regulations relevant to flight under IFR; related air traffic services practices and procedures;
(2) Aircraft general knowledge
(i) use, limitation and serviceability of avionics and instruments necessary for the control and navigation of aeroplanes under IFR and in instrument meteorological conditions; use and limitations of autopilot;
(ii) compasses, turning and acceleration errors; gyroscopic instruments, operational limits and precession effects; practices and procedures in the event of malfunctions of various flight instruments;
(3) Flight performance and planning
(i) pre-flight preparations and checks appropriate to flight under IFR;
(ii) operational flight planning; preparation and filing of air traffic services flight plans under IFR; altimeter setting procedures;
(4) Human performance relevant to instrument flight in
airplanes;
(5) Meteorology
(i) application of aeronautical meteorology; interpretation and use of reports, charts and forecasts; codes and abbreviations; use of, and procedures for obtaining, meteorological information; altimetry;
(ii) causes, recognition and effects of engine and airframe icing; frontal zone penetration procedures; hazardous weather avoidance;
(6) Navigation
(i) practical air navigation using radio navigation aids;
(ii) use, accuracy and reliability of navigation systems used in departure, en-route, approach and landing phases of flight; identification of radio navigation aids; Operational procedures
(iii) interpretation and use of aeronautical documentation such as AIP, NOTAM, aeronautical codes and abbreviations, and instrument procedure charts for departure, en-route, descent and approach;
(iv) precautionary and emergency procedures; safety practices associated with flight under IFR;
(7) Radiotelephony procedures and phraseology as applied to aircraft operations under IFR; action to be taken in case of communication failure.
(c) Flight proficiency. A person who applies for an instrument rating must receive and log training from an authorized instructor in an aircraft, or in a flight simulator or flight training device, in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section, that includes the following areas of operation:
(1) Preflight procedures including the use of the flight manual or equivalent document, and appropriate air traffic services documents in the preparation of an IFR flight plan;
(2) Preflight preparation including pre-flight inspection, use of checklists, taxiing and pretake-off checks;
(3) Air traffic control clearances and procedures;
(4) Flight by reference to instruments including in-flight maneuvers and particular flight characteristics.
(5) Navigation systems;
(6) Instrument approach procedures to specified minima including missed approach procedures;
(7) Normal, Abnormal and Emergency operations including
(i) transition to instrument flight on take-off;
(ii) standard instrument departures and arrivals;
(iii) en-route IFR procedures;
(iv) holding procedures;
(v) landings from instrument approaches; and
(8) Post flight procedures.
(d) Aeronautical experience. A person who applies for an instrument rating must have logged the following:
(1) At least 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command, of which at least 10 hours must be in airplanes for an instrument—airplane rating; and
(2) A total of 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time on the areas of operation of this section, to include:
(i) At least 15 hours of instrument flight training from an authorized instructor in the aircraft category for which the instrument rating is sought;
(ii) At least 3 hours of instrument training that is appropriate to the instrument rating sought from an authorized instructor in preparation for the practical test within the 60 days preceding the date of the test;
(iii) For an instrument—airplane rating, instrument training on cross- country flight procedures specific to airplanes that includes at least one cross-country flight in an airplane that is performed under IFR, and consists of:
(A) A distance of at least 250 nautical miles along airways or ATC-directed routing;
(B) An instrument approach at each airport; and
(C) Three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems;
(iv) For an instrument—helicopter rating, instrument training specific to helicopters on cross-country flight procedures that includes at least one cross-country flight in a helicopter that is performed under IFR, and consists of:
(A) A distance of at least 100 nautical miles along airways or ATC-directed routing;
(B) An instrument approach at each airport; and
(C) Three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems; and
(v) For an instrument—powered-lift rating, instrument training specific to a powered-lift on cross-country flight procedures that includes at least one cross-country flight in a powered-lift that is performed under IFR and consists of:
(A) A distance of at least 250 nautical miles along airways or ATC-directed routing;
(B) An instrument approach at each airport; and
(C) Three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems.
(e) Use of flight simulators or flight training devices. If the instrument training was provided by an authorized instructor in a flight simulator or flight training device:
(1) A maximum of 30 hours may be performed in that flight simulator or flight training device if the training was accomplished in accordance with part 142 of the ECARs; or
(2) A maximum of 20 hours may be performed in that flight simulator or flight training device if the training was not accomplished in accordance with part 142 of the ECARs.
61.67 Category II pilot authorization requirements.
(a) General. A person who applies for a Category II pilot authorization must hold:
(1) At least a private or commercial pilot license with an instrument rating or an airline transport pilot license;
(2) A type rating for the aircraft for which the authorization is sought if that aircraft requires a type rating; and
(3) A category and class rating for the aircraft for which the authorization is sought.
(b) Experience requirements. An applicant for a Category II pilot authorization must have at least:
(1) 50 hours of night flight time as pilot in command.
(2) 75 hours of instrument time under actual or simulated instrument conditions that may include not more than:
(i) A combination of 25 hours of simulated instrument flight time in a flight simulator or flight training device; or
(ii) 40 hours of simulated instrument flight time if accomplished in an approved course conducted by an appropriately rated training center certificated under part 142 of the ECARs.
(3) 250 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command.
(c) Practical test requirements.
(1) A practical test must be passed by a person who applies for:
(i) Issuance or renewal of a Category II pilot authorization; and
(ii) The addition of another type aircraft to the applicant's Category II pilot authorization.
(2) To be eligible for the practical test for an authorization under this section, an applicant must:
(i) Meet the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section; and
(ii) If the applicant has not passed a practical test for this authorization during the 12 calendar months preceding the month of the test, then that person must:
(A) Meet the requirements of section 61.57(c); and
(B) Have performed at least six ILS approaches during the 6 calendar months preceding the month of the test, of which at least three of the approaches must have been conducted without the use of an approach coupler.
(3) The approaches specified in paragraph (c)(2)(ii)(B) of this section:
(i) Must be conducted under actual or simulated instrument flight conditions;
(ii) Must be conducted to the decision height for the ILS approach in the type aircraft in which the practical test is to be conducted;
(iii) Need not be conducted to the decision height authorized for Category II operations;
(iv) Must be conducted to the decision height authorized for Category II operations only if conducted in a flight simulator or flight training device; and
(v) Must be accomplished in an aircraft of the same category and class, and type, as applicable, as the aircraft in which the practical test is to be conducted or in a flight simulator that:
(A) Represents an aircraft of the same category and class, and type, as applicable, as the aircraft in which the authorization is sought; and
(B) Is used in accordance with an approved course conducted by a training center certificated under part 142 of the ECARs.
(4) The flight time acquired in meeting the requirements of paragraph (c)(2)(ii)(B) of this section may be used to meet the requirements of paragraph (c)(2)(ii)(A) of this section.
(d) Practical test procedures. The practical test consists of an oral increment and a flight increment.
(1) Oral increment. In the oral increment of the practical test an applicant must demonstrate knowledge of the following:
(i) Required landing distance;
(ii) Recognition of the decision height;
(iii) Missed approach procedures and techniques using computed or fixed attitude guidance displays;
(iv) Use and limitations of RVR;
(v) Use of visual clues, their availability or limitations, and altitude at which they are normally discernible at reduced RVR readings;
(vi) Procedures and techniques related to transition from nonvisual to visual flight during a final approach under reduced RVR;
(vii) Effects of vertical and horizontal windshear;
(viii) Characteristics and limitations of the ILS and runway lighting system;
(ix) Characteristics and limitations of the flight director system, auto approach coupler (including split axis type if equipped), auto throttle system (if equipped), and other required Category II equipment;
(x) Assigned duties of the second in command during Category II approaches, unless the aircraft for which authorization is sought does not require a second in command; and
(xi) Instrument and equipment failure warning systems.
(2) Flight increment. The following requirements apply to the flight increment of the practical test:
(i) The flight increment must be conducted in an aircraft of the same category, class, and type, as applicable, as the aircraft in which the authorization is sought or in a flight simulator that:
(A) Represents an aircraft of the same category and class, and type, as applicable, as the aircraft in which the authorization is sought; and
(B) Is used in accordance with an approved course conducted by a training center certificated under part 142 of the ECARs.
(ii) The flight increment must consist of at least two ILS approaches to 100 feet AGL including at least one landing and one missed approach.
(iii) All approaches performed during the flight increment must be made with the use of an approved flight control guidance system, except if an approved auto approach coupler is installed, at least one approach must be hand flown using flight director commands.
(iv) If a multiengine airplane with the performance capability to execute a missed approach with one engine inoperative is used for the practical test, the flight increment must include the performance of one missed approach with an engine, which shall be the most critical engine, if applicable, set at idle or zero thrust before reaching the middle marker.
(v) If a multiengine flight simulator or multiengine flight training device is used for the practical test, the applicant must execute a missed approach with the most critical engine, if applicable, failed.
(vi) For an authorization for an aircraft that requires a type rating, the practical test must be performed in coordination with a second in command who holds a type rating in the aircraft in which the authorization is sought.
(vii) Oral questioning may be conducted at any time during a practical test.
61.68 Category
III pilot authorization requirements.
(a) General. A person who applies for a Category III pilot authorization must hold:
(1) At least a private pilot license or commercial pilot license with an instrument rating or an airline transport pilot license ;
(2) A type rating for the aircraft for which the authorization is sought if that aircraft requires a type rating; and
(3) A category and class rating for the aircraft for which the authorization is sought.
(b) Experience requirements. An applicant for a Category III pilot authorization must have at least:
(1) 50 hours of night flight time as pilot in command.
(2) 75 hours of instrument flight time during actual or simulated instrument conditions that may include not more than:
(i) A combination of 25 hours of simulated instrument flight time in a flight simulator or flight training device; or
(ii) 40 hours of simulated instrument flight time if accomplished in an approved course conducted by an appropriately rated training center certificated under part 142 of the ECARs.
(3) 250 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command.
(c) Practical test requirements.
(1) A practical test must be passed by a person who applies for:
(i) Issuance or renewal of a Category III pilot authorization; and
(ii) The addition of another type of aircraft to the applicant's Category III pilot authorization.
(2) To be eligible for the practical test for an authorization under this section, an applicant must:
(i) Meet the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section; and
(ii) If the applicant has not passed a practical test for this authorization during the 12 calendar months preceding the month of the test, then that person must:
(A) Meet the requirements of section61.57(c); and
(B) Have performed at least six ILS approaches during the 6 calendar months preceding the month of the test, of which at least three of the approaches must have been conducted without the use of an approach coupler.
(3) The approaches specified in paragraph (c)(2)(ii)(B) of this section:
(i) Must be conducted under actual or simulated instrument flight conditions;
(ii) Must be conducted to the alert height or decision height for the ILS approach in the type aircraft in which the practical test is to be conducted;
(iii) Need not be conducted to the decision height authorized for Category III operations;
(iv) Must be conducted to the alert height or decision height, as applicable, authorized for Category III operations only if conducted in a flight simulator or flight training device; and
(v) Must be accomplished in an aircraft of the same category and class, and type, as applicable, as the aircraft in which the practical test is to be conducted or in a flight simulator that:
(A) Represents an aircraft of the same category and class, and type, as applicable, as the aircraft for which the authorization is sought; and
(B) Is used in accordance with an approved course conducted by a training center certificated under part 142 of the ECARs.
(4) The flight time acquired in meeting the requirements of paragraph (c)(2)(ii)(B) of this section may be used to meet the requirements of paragraph (c)(2)(ii)(A) of this section.
(d) Practical test procedures. The practical test consists of an oral increment and a flight increment.
(1) Oral increment. In the oral increment of the practical test an applicant must demonstrate knowledge of the following:
(i) Required landing distance;
(ii) Determination and recognition of the alert height or decision height, as applicable, including use of a radar altimeter;
(iii) Recognition of and proper reaction to significant failures encountered prior to and after reaching the alert height or decision height, as applicable;
(iv) Missed approach procedures and techniques using computed or fixed attitude guidance displays and expected height loss as they relate to manual go-around or automatic go-around, and initiation altitude, as applicable;
(v) Use and limitations of RVR, including determination of controlling RVR and required transmissometers;
(vi) Use, availability, or limitations of visual cues and the altitude at which they are normally discernible at reduced RVR readings including:
(A) Unexpected deterioration of conditions to less than minimum RVR during approach, flare, and rollout;
(B) Demonstration of expected visual references with weather at minimum conditions;
(C) The expected sequence of visual cues during an approach in which visibility is at or above landing minima; and
(D) Procedures and techniques for making a transition from instrument reference flight to visual flight during a final approach under reduced RVR.
(vii) Effects of vertical and horizontal wind shear;
(viii) Characteristics and limitations of the ILS and runway lighting system;
(ix) Characteristics and limitations of the flight director system auto approach coupler (including split axis type if equipped), auto throttle system (if equipped), and other Category III equipment;
(x) Assigned duties of the second in command during Category III operations, unless the aircraft for which authorization is sought does not require a second in command;
(xi) Recognition of the limits of acceptable aircraft position and flight path tracking during approach, flare, and, if applicable, rollout; and
(xii) Recognition of, and reaction to, airborne or ground system faults or abnormalities, particularly after passing alert height or decision height, as applicable.
(2) Flight increment. The following requirements apply to the flight increment of the practical test:
(i) The flight increment may be conducted in an aircraft of the same category and class, and type, as applicable, as the aircraft for which the authorization is sought, or in a flight simulator that:
(A) Represents an aircraft of the same category and class, and type, as applicable, as the aircraft in which the authorization is sought; and
(B) Is used in accordance with an approved course conducted by a training center certificated under part 142 of the ECARs.
(ii) The flight increment must consist of at least two ILS approaches to 100 feet AGL, including one landing and one missed approach initiated from a very low altitude that may result in a touchdown during the go-around maneuver;
(iii) All approaches performed during the flight increment must be made with the approved automatic landing system or an equivalent landing system approved by the ECAA;
(iv) If a multiengine aircraft with the performance capability to execute a missed approach with one engine inoperative is used for the practical test, the flight increment must include the performance of one missed approach with the most critical engine, if applicable, set at idle or zero thrust before reaching the middle or outer marker;
(v) If a multiengine flight simulator or multiengine flight training device is used, a missed approach must be executed with an engine, which shall be the most critical engine, if applicable, failed;
(vi) For an authorization for an aircraft that requires a type rating, the practical test must be performed in coordination with a second in command who holds a type rating in the aircraft in which the authorization is sought;
(vii) Oral questioning may be conducted at any time during the practical test;
(viii) Subject to the limitations of this paragraph, for Category IIIb operations predicated on the use of a fail-passive rollout control system, at least one manual rollout using visual reference or a combination of visual and instrument references must be executed. The maneuver required by this paragraph shall be initiated by a fail-passive disconnect of the rollout control system:
(A) After main gear touchdown;
(B) Prior to nose gear touchdown;
(C) In conditions representative of the most adverse lateral touchdown displacement allowing a safe landing on the runway; and
(D) In weather conditions anticipated in Category IIIb operations.
61.71 Graduates of an approved training program other than under this part: Special rules.
(a) A person who graduates from an approved training program under part 141 or part 142 of the ECARs is considered to have met the applicable aeronautical experience, aeronautical knowledge, and areas of operation requirements of this part if that person presents the graduation certificate and passes the required practical test within the 60-day period after the date of graduation.
(b) A person may apply for an airline transport pilot license, type rating, or both under this part, and will be considered to have met the applicable requirements under section 61.157 of this part for that license and rating, if that person has:
(1) Satisfactorily accomplished an approved training program and the pilot-in-command proficiency check for that airplane type, in accordance with the pilot-in-command requirements under subparts N and O of part 121 of the ECARs; and
(2) Applied for the airline transport pilot license, type rating, or both within the 60-day period from the date the person satisfactorily accomplished the approved training program and pilot-in-command proficiency check for that airplane type.
61.73 Military pilots or former military pilots: Special rules.
(a) General. Except for a rated military pilot or former rated military pilot who has been removed from flying status for lack of proficiency, or because of disciplinary action involving aircraft operations, a rated military pilot or former rated military pilot who meets the applicable requirements of this section may apply, on the basis of his or her military training, for:
(1) A commercial pilot license;
(2) An aircraft rating in the category and class of aircraft for which that military pilot is qualified;
(3) An instrument rating with the appropriate aircraft rating for which that military pilot is qualified; or
(4) A type rating, if appropriate.
(b) Military pilots on active flying status within the past 12 months. A rated military pilot or former rated military pilot who has been on active flying status within the 12 months before applying must:
(1) Pass a knowledge test on the appropriate parts of the ECARs that apply to pilot privileges and limitations, air traffic and general operating rules, and accident reporting rules;
(2) Present documentation showing compliance with the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section for at least one aircraft category rating; and
(3) Present documentation showing that the applicant is or was, at any time during the 12 calendar months before the month of application:
(i) A rated military pilot on active flying status in an armed force of the Arab Republic of Egypt; or
(ii) A rated military pilot of an armed force of a foreign contracting State to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, assigned to pilot duties (other than flight training) with an armed force of the Arab Republic of Egypt and holds, at the time of application, a current civil pilot license issued by that contracting State authorizing at least the privileges of the pilot license sought.
(c) Military pilots not on active flying status during the 12 calendar months before the month of application. A rated military pilot or former rated military pilot who has not been on active flying status within the 12 calendar months before the month of application must:
(1) Pass the appropriate knowledge and practical tests prescribed in this part for the license or rating sought; and
(2) Present documentation showing that the applicant was, before the beginning of the 12th calendar month before the month of application, a rated military pilot as prescribed by paragraph (b)(3)(i) or paragraph (b)(3)(ii) of this section.
(d) Aircraft category, class, and type ratings. A rated military pilot or former rated military pilot who applies for an aircraft category, class, or type rating, if applicable, is issued that rating at the commercial pilot license level if the pilot presents documentary evidence that shows satisfactory accomplishment of:
(1) An official A.R.E. military pilot check and instrument proficiency check in that aircraft category, class, or type, if applicable, as pilot in command during the 12 calendar months before the month of application;
(2) At least 10 hours of pilot-in-command time in that aircraft category, class, or type, if applicable, during the 12 calendar months before the month of application; or
(3) An ECAA practical test in that aircraft after:
(i) Meeting the requirements of paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this section; and
(ii) Having received an endorsement from an authorized instructor who certifies that the pilot is proficient to take the required practical test, and that endorsement is made within the 60-day period preceding the date of the practical test.
(e) Instrument rating. A rated military pilot or former rated military pilot who applies for an airplane instrument rating, a helicopter instrument rating, or a powered-lift instrument rating to be added to his or her commercial pilot license may apply for an instrument rating if the pilot has, within the 12 calendar months preceding the month of application:
(1) Passed an instrument proficiency check by an A.R.E. Armed Force in the aircraft category for the instrument rating sought; and
(2) Received authorization from an A.R.E. Armed Force to conduct IFR flights on Governmental airways in that aircraft category and class for the instrument rating sought.
(f) Aircraft type rating. An aircraft type rating is issued only for aircraft types that the ECAA has certificated for civil operations.
(g) Aircraft type rating placed on an airline transport pilot license. A rated military pilot or former rated military pilot who holds an airline transport pilot license and who requests an aircraft type rating to be placed on that person's airline transport pilot license may be issued that aircraft type rating at the airline transport pilot license level, provided that person:
(1) Holds a category and class rating for that type of aircraft at the airline transport pilot license level; and
(2) Passed an official A.R.E. military pilot check and instrument proficiency check in that type of aircraft as pilot in command during the 12 calendar months before the month of application.
(h) Evidentiary documents. The following documents are satisfactory evidence for the purposes indicated:
(1) An official identification card issued to the pilot by an armed force may be used to demonstrate membership in the armed forces.
(2) An original or a copy of a certificate of discharge or release may be used to demonstrate discharge or release from an armed force or former membership in an armed force.
(3) Current or previous status as a rated military pilot with an A.R.E. Armed Force may be demonstrated by:
(i) An official A.R.E. Armed Force order to flight status as a military pilot;
(ii) An official A.R.E. Armed Force form or logbook showing military pilot status; or
(iii) An official order showing that the rated military pilot graduated from an A.R.E. military pilot school and received a rating as a military pilot.
(4) A certified A.R.E. Armed Force logbook or an appropriate official A.R.E. Armed Force form or summary may be used to demonstrate flight time in military aircraft as a member of a A.R.E. Armed Force.
(5) An official A.R.E. Armed Force record of a military checkout as pilot in command may be used to demonstrate pilot in command status.
(6) A current instrument grade slip that is issued by an A.R.E. Armed Force, or an official record of satisfactory accomplishment of an instrument proficiency check during the 12 calendar months preceding the month of the application may be used to demonstrate instrument pilot qualification.
61.75 pilot license issued on the basis of a foreign pilot license.
(a) General. A person who holds a current foreign private , commercial, or airline transport pilot license issued by a contracting State to the Convention on International Civil Aviation may apply for and be issued a pilot license with the appropriate ratings when the application is based on the foreign pilot license that meets the requirements of this section.
(b) License issued. An A.R.E. private pilot license that is issued under this section shall specify the person's foreign license number and country of issuance. A person who holds a current foreign private pilot license issued by a contracting State to the Convention on International Civil Aviation may be issued a private pilot license based on the foreign pilot license without any further showing of proficiency, and a person who holds a foreign commercial or an airline transport pilot license is issued an A.R.E commercial or airline transport pilot license with further showing of proficiency provided the applicant:
(1) Meets the requirements of this section;
(2) Holds a foreign pilot license that:
(i) Is not under an order of revocation or suspension by the foreign country that issued the foreign pilot license; and
(ii) Does not contain an endorsement stating that the applicant has not met all of the standards of ICAO for that license;
(3) Does not currently hold an A.R.E. pilot license;
(4) Holds a current medical certificate issued under part 67 of the ECARs or a current medical certificate issued by the country that issued the person's foreign pilot license; and
(5) Is able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
(6) Holds a high school education or equivalent .
(7) The applicant's who holds a foreign commercial or an airline transport pilot license shall successfully complete the ECAA written exam on ECAR as determined by the ECAA;
(c) Aircraft ratings issued.
(1) Aircraft ratings listed on a person's foreign private pilot license, may be placed on that person's A.R.E. pilot license.
(2) Aircraft ratings listed on a person's foreign commercial pilot license, may be placed on that person's A.R.E. pilot license after satisfactorily accomplish practical test on an aircraft that meets commercial pilot license requirements of this part.
(3) Aircraft ratings listed on a person's foreign airline transport pilot license, may be placed on that person's A.R.E. pilot license after satisfactorily accomplish practical test on an aircraft that meets airline transport pilot license requirements of this part.
(d) Instrument ratings issued. A person who holds an instrument rating on the foreign pilot license issued by a contracting State to the Convention on International Civil Aviation may be issued an instrument rating on an A.R.E. private, commercial or an airline transport pilot license provided:
(1) The person's foreign pilot license authorizes instrument privileges;
(2) Within 24 months preceding the month in which the person applies for the instrument rating, the person passes the appropriate knowledge test; and
(3) The person is able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
(e) Operating privileges and limitations. A person who receives an A.R.E. private, commercial or an airline transport pilot license that has been issued under the provisions of this section:
(1) May act as a pilot of a civil aircraft of A.R.E. registry in accordance with the private, commercial or an airline transport pilot license privileges authorized by this part;
(2) Is limited to the privileges placed on the license by the ECAA;
(3) Is subject to the limitations and restrictions on the person's A.R.E. license and foreign pilot license when exercising the privileges of that A.R.E. pilot license in an aircraft of A.R.E. registry operating within or outside the Arab Republic of Egypt; and
(4) Shall not exercise the privileges of that A.R.E. private, commercial or an airline transport pilot license when the person's foreign pilot license has been revoked or suspended.
(f) Limitation on licenses used as the basis for an A.R.E. license. Only one foreign pilot license may be used as a basis for issuing an A.R.E. private, commercial or an airline transport pilot license. The foreign pilot license and medical certification used as a basis for issuing an A.R.E. private, commercial or an airline transport pilot license under this section must be in the English language.
61.76 Certification
of foreign pilots, flight-instructors and ground instructors
(a) Except as provided for in paragraph (b) of
this section, an airman license issued under this Part may not be issued to a
person who is not Egyptian citizen unless that person passes the appropriate
practical test within
(b) A person who
is not an Egyptian citizen may be issued an airman validation certificate and
the practical test for that certificate may be administered outside
(1) The ECAA determines the
person needs a pilot license to
operate as a required cockpit crewmember of a civil aircraft of Egyptian.
registry;
(2) The ECAA determines the person needs a flight instructor license or ground instructor license to train persons who are Egyptian citizens;
(3) The validation certificate is for an addition of a category, class, instrument, or type rating onto an existing Egyptian pilot validation certificate, provided that the airman has not been issued a license on the basis of a foreign pilot license;
(4) The certificate is for an addition, renewal, or reinstatement of a category, class, or instrument rating onto an existing Egyptian flight instructor validation certificate; or
(5) The certificate is for an addition of a rating onto an existing Egyptian ground instructor validation certificate.
(c) Training
centers and their satellite training centers certificated under Part 142 may,
outside
(1) Prepare and recommend
applicants for additional ratings and endorsements to certificates issued under
this Part, and issue additional ratings and provide endorsements within the
authority granted to that training center by the ECAA; and
(2) Prepare and
recommend Egyptian citizen applicants for airman licenses, and issue license to Egyptian citizens within the authority granted to that
training center by the ECAA.
(d) Validation of foreign licenses:
(i)
Licenses of foreign personnel can be validated
when:
(A) Operating newly purchased or leased
types of Egyptian registered aircraft at an Egyptian operator; or
(B)
Traveling from different countries with their private Egyptian
registered aircraft.
(ii)
Validations are of short duration not exceeding 6 months, and not
extended beyond the period of currency of either the original license or, in the case of a “non-expiring” license, the medical assessment and competency
checks required. After six months, the ECAA
will consider either issuing an
equivalent Egyptian license based on the foreign license or renew the validation certificate for a
further period of six months after ensuring the maintenance of continuing
competency. Each time, the continued
currency of the foreign license
will be checked with regard to recent experience requirements of the foreign
issuing authority. A similar check will
be made of the medical assessment;
(iii) Validated license privileges and limitations will not exceed beyond the original license privileges;
(iv) The ECAA will exercise the same level of control over the foreign license holders as it does with its own nationals, and will ensure that safe levels of medical fitness and competency are being maintained; and
(v) Validations are in the form of a certificate to be carried with the original license.
(1)
Issue validation certificate for
holders of foreign commercial pilot licenses and airline transport pilot
licenses: To be eligible for
the issuance, or renewal, of a validation certificate, an applicant must satisfactorily
pass an examination on Egyptian Civil Aviation Law and appropriate regulations
and any medical or proficiency tests required by ECAA as necessary. In addition
he must present the following to the ECAA:
(i) A current foreign pilot license issued by
the licensing authority of a foreign
(ii) An Egyptian work permit and security
permit;
(iii)
A current certification by the operator and/or lessee of the aircraft;
(A) Stating that the operator and/or lessee is
employing the applicant; and
(B) Specifying the aircraft type on which the
applicant will perform his duties.
(iv) Official
documentation showing that the applicant currently meets the medical standards
for the foreign license required by the State that issued the applicant's
foreign license;
(v) Official
documentation demonstrating that the applicant complies with all training,
proficiency and recency of experience requirements; and
(vi) The
applicant’s aviation background check, (containing information such as
violations, incidents/accidents and enforcement actions in which he has been
involved).
(3) Privileges: The holder of a
validated license may exercise the same privileges as those shown on the
license specified in this section, subject to the limitations specified in this
section.
(4) Limitations. Each certificate
issued under this section is subject to the following limitations:
(i) It
is valid only:
(A) While the
license required by paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this section is in the certificate holder's personal possession and
is current;
(B) While the
permits required by paragraph (d)(2)(ii) of this section are valid; and while the certificate holder is employed
by the person to whom the aircraft described in the certification required by paragraph (3) of this section is owned, operated and/or
leased;
(C) While the certificate holder is performing his
duties on the registered civil aircraft described in the certification required by paragraph (d)(2)(iii) of this section; and
(D) While the medical documentation required by
paragraph (d)(5)(iv) of this section
is in the certificate holder's personal possession and is currently valid.
(ii) Each
validation certificate issued under this section contains at least the
following:
(A) The
name of the person to whom the registered civil aircraft are owned, operated and/or leased;
(B) The
type of aircraft; and
(C) Any
additional limitations placed on the certificate that the ECAA considers necessary.
(5) Termination: Each validation certificate issued under this section
terminates:
(i) When
the type of aircraft endorsed on this validation certificate is removed from
the operator’s operation specification;
(ii) When
the aircraft is removed from the Egyptian registry;
(iii) When
the permits required by paragraph (d)(2)(ii)of this section expire;
(iv) When
the foreign license, authorization, or the medical documentation required is
suspended, revoked, or no longer valid; or
(v) After 6 months the certificate was
issued.
(6) Renewal: The certificate holder
may have the certificate renewed once by complying with the requirements of
this section at the time of application for renewal and following the
procedures for renewal as defined in the appropriate ECAA approved policy and
procedures manuals.
61.77 Special purpose pilot authorization: Operation of A.R.E.-registered civil aircraft leased by a person who is not an A.R.E. citizen.
(a) General. The holder of a foreign pilot license issued by a contracting State to the Convention on International Civil Aviation who meets the requirements of this section may be issued a special purpose pilot authorization by the ECAA for the purpose of performing pilot duties:
(1) On a civil aircraft of A.R.E. registry that is leased to a person who is not a citizen of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and
(2) For carrying persons or property for compensation or hire on that aircraft.
(b) Eligibility. To be eligible for the issuance or renewal of a special purpose pilot authorization, an applicant must present the following to an ECAA Licensing Branch:
(1) A current foreign pilot license that has been issued by the aeronautical authority of a contracting State to the Convention on International Civil Aviation from which the person holds citizenship or resident status and that contains the appropriate aircraft category, class, instrument rating, and type rating, if appropriate, for the aircraft to be flown;
(2) A current certification by the lessee of the aircraft:
(i) Stating that the applicant is employed by the lessee;
(ii) Specifying the aircraft type on which the applicant will perform pilot duties; and
(iii) Stating that the applicant has received ground and flight instruction that qualifies the applicant to perform the duties to be assigned on the aircraft.
(3) Documentation showing when the applicant will reach the age of 60 years (an official copy of the applicant's birth certificate or other official documentation);
(4) Documentation that the applicant meets the medical standards for the issuance of the foreign pilot license from the aeronautical authority of the contracting State to the Convention on International Civil Aviation where the applicant holds citizenship or resident status;
(5) Documentation that the applicant meets the recent flight experience requirements of this part (a logbook or flight record); and
(6) A statement that the applicant does not already hold a special purpose pilot authorization; however, if the applicant already holds a special purpose pilot authorization, then that special purpose pilot authorization must be surrendered to either the ECAA Licensing Branch that issued it, or the ECAA Licensing Branch processing the application for the authorization, prior to being issued another special purpose pilot authorization.
(c) Privileges. A person issued a special purpose pilot authorization under this section:
(1) May exercise the privileges prescribed on the special purpose pilot authorization; and
(2) Must comply with the limitations specified in this section and any additional limitations specified on the special purpose pilot authorization.
(d) General limitations. A special purpose pilot authorization is valid only:
(1) For flights between foreign countries or for flights in foreign air commerce within the time period allotted on the authorization;
(2) If the foreign pilot license required by paragraph (b)(1) of this section, the medical documentation required by paragraph (b)(4) of this section, and the special purpose pilot authorization issued under this section are in the holder's physical possession or immediately accessible in the aircraft;
(3) While the holder is employed by the person to whom the aircraft described in the certification required by paragraph (b)(2) of this section is leased;
(4) While the holder is performing pilot duties on the A.R.E.-registered aircraft described in the certification required by paragraph (b)(2) of this section; and
(5) If the holder has only one special purpose pilot authorization as provided in paragraph (b)(6) of this section.
(e) Age
limitation. No person who holds a special purpose pilot authorization issued
under this part, and no person who holds a special purpose pilot license issued
under this part before
(1) Scheduled international air services carrying passengers in turbojet-powered airplanes;
(2) Scheduled international air services carrying passengers in airplanes having a passenger-seat configuration of more than nine passenger seats, excluding each crewmember seat;
(3) Nonscheduled international air transportation for compensation or hire in airplanes having a passenger-seat configuration of more than 30 passenger seats, excluding each crewmember seat; or
(4) Scheduled international air services, or nonscheduled international air transportation for compensation or hire, in airplanes having a payload capacity of more than 3,400 Kegs.
(f) Definitions.
(1) International air service, as used in paragraph (e) of this section, means scheduled air service performed in airplanes for the public transport of passengers, mail, or cargo, in which the service passes through the air space over the territory of more than one country.
(2) International air transportation, as used in paragraph (e) of this section, means air transportation performed in airplanes for the public transport of passengers, mail, or cargo, in which service passes through the air space over the territory of more than one country.
(g) Expiration date. Each special purpose pilot authorization issued under this section expires:
(1) 60 calendar months from the month it was issued, unless sooner suspended or revoked;
(2) When the lease agreement for the aircraft expires or the lessee terminates the employment of the person who holds the special purpose pilot authorization;
(3) Whenever the person's foreign pilot license has been suspended, revoked, or is no longer valid; or
(4) When the person no longer meets the medical standards for the issuance of the foreign pilot license.
(h) Renewal. A person exercising the privileges of a special purpose pilot authorization may apply for a 60-calendar-month extension of that authorization, provided the person:
(1) Continues to meet the requirements of this section; and
(2) Surrenders the expired special purpose pilot authorization upon receipt of the new authorization.
(i) Surrender. The holder of a special purpose pilot authorization must surrender the authorization to the ECAA within 7 days after the date the authorization terminates.