IMPORTANT
The FCL.945 privilege can only be used to revalidate SEP and TMG ratings that are held on a EASA Part FCL licence
FCL.945 privileges are specific to the National Aviation Authority i.e. EASA instructor cannot revalidate an SEP or TMG on an UK licence and vice versa
General
Most EASA Member States provide training courses for instructors wishing to hold the FCL.945 privilege. Contact your NAA for details
EASA Part FCL - Extracts of Articles, Regulations and Definitions
EASA FCL.945 Obligations for Instructors
(as amended by Regulation 2024/2076 dated 24 July 2024)
Upon completion of the training flight for the revalidation of an SEP aeroplane or TMG class rating in accordance with point FCL.740.A(b)(1)(ii)(C) or for the revalidation of a single-engine helicopter type rating in accordance with point FCL.740.H(a)(2)(ii)(B), and only in the event of fulfilment of all the other revalidation criteria required by point FCL.740.A(b)(1)(ii) or point FCL.740.H(a)(2)(ii), as applicable, the instructor shall endorse the applicant’s licence with the new expiry date of the rating, if specifically authorised for that purpose by the competent authority responsible for the applicant’s licence
EASA FCL.740.A Revalidation of Class and Type Ratings - Aeroplanes
(as amended by Regulation 2024/2076 dated 24 July 2024)
(b) Revalidation of single-pilot single-engine class ratings.
(1) SEP aeroplane class ratings and TMG class ratings. For the revalidation of SEP aeroplane class ratings or TMG class ratings, applicants shall:
(i) within the 3 months preceding the expiry date of the rating, pass a proficiency check in the relevant class in accordance with Appendix 9 to this Part with an examiner; or
(ii) within the 12 months preceding the expiry date of the rating, complete 12 hours of flight time in the relevant class, including the following:
(A) 6 hours as PIC
(B) 12 take-offs and 12 landings
(C) refresher training of at least 1 hour of total flight time with and to the satisfaction of a flight instructor (FI) or a class rating instructor (CRI) who shall select those flight exercises that allow the applicant to refresh their competence in safely operating the aircraft and applying normal, abnormal and emergency procedures. Applicants shall be exempted from this refresher training if they have passed any of the following, in any class or type of aeroplane:
(1) a class or type rating proficiency check
(2) a skill test
(3) an EBT practical assessment
(4) an assessment of competence
On-Track Aviation notes:
1. Flight time in TMGs may only be counted if the pilot holds a TMG rating
2. Flight time in a 3-axis Microlight or Annex 1 aeroplane can be counted towards the experience
3. 3-axis Microlight cannot be used for the refresher training
4. Annex 1 aeroplane can be used for the refresher training subject to a DTO or ATO approving its use for training
EASA AMC1 FCL.740.A(b)(1)(ii) Revalidation of Class and Type Ratings
Content of the Refresher Training
Training flight items should be based on the exercise items of the proficiency check, as deemed relevant by the instructor, and depending on the experience of the candidate. The briefing should include a discussion on TEM with special emphasis on decision-making when encountering adverse meteorological conditions or unintentional IMC, as well as on navigation flight capabilities
EASA FCL.740 Validity and Renewal of Class and Type Ratings
(a) The period of validity of class and type ratings shall be 1 year, except for single-pilot single-engine class ratings, for which the period of validity shall be 2 years, unless otherwise determined by the operational suitability data, established in accordance with Part-21
EASA FCL.010 Definitions
Revalidation
Revalidation (of e.g. a rating or certificate) means the administrative action taken within the period of validity of a rating or certificate which allows the holder to continue to exercise the privileges of a rating or certificate for a further specified period consequent upon the fulfilment of specified requirements
EASA Article 2 Definitions
(8c) "SEP aeroplane” means a single-engine, single-pilot aeroplane for which no type rating is required and whose single centric propulsion unit is operated by a single thrust control and driven by either of the following types of engine:
(a) a piston engine;
(b) an electric engine system which, if so specified following the certification process in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, may consist of more than one electric engine;
(c) a hybrid engine system that consists of piston and electric engines, if so specified following the certification process in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.
Which Instructors does FCL.945 apply to?
This only applies to an FI* and CRI who have the privilege to instruct for SEP and/or TMG class ratings
*FI restricted to teaching for the LAPL only may not get the privilege because a LAPL uses recency to maintain validity
What can the instructor do?
Revalidate an SEP class rating and/or TMG rating after having conducted the refresher training in accordance with EASA FCL.740.A(b)(1)(ii)(C)
Want to know more?
Download an information sheet explaining the process here
Download a flow chart for training in Annex 1 aeroplanes here
References
EASA Part FCL, AMC and GM