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MEP (Sea) |
SEP (Sea) |
SET |
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MEP (Land) |
SEP (Land) |
TMG |
Single Engine Piston (Land) - SEP (Land)
Single Engine Piston (Sea) - SEP (Sea)
Touring Motor Glider - TMG
Single Engine Turbo-Prop - SET
Validity
24 months
Revalidation Single Engine Piston (SEP) and Touring Motor Glider (TMG)
Revalidation may be achieved by experience or proficiency check. Revalidation requirements are contained in FCL.740.A(b)
FCL.740.A(b)(2) covers pilots who hold both a TMG and SEP(Land) class rating
FCL.740.A(b)(4) covers pilots holding both an SEP(Land) and SEP(Sea) class rating
Rules governing the use of Annex I / Non-Part 21 aeroplanes for renewal of an SEP or TMG class rating are contained in
UK CAA Official Record Series 4 No: 1601
A 3-axis microlight is an Annex I / Non-Part 21 type aeroplane meeting the requirements of the above FCL.035(a)(5)
You can check whether a particular UK registered aircraft is an Annex I / Non-Part 21 aircraft by using ‘G-INFO’ on the UK CAA webpage and looking at the ‘Airworthiness Category’
Revalidation Single Engine Turbo-Prop (SET)
Revalidation may only be achieved by proficiency check. Revalidation requirements are contained in FCL.740.A(b)(3)
Renewal all Single Engine Classes
Renewal will require a proficiency check with an examiner and a course completion certificate issued by an ATO, UK CAA (form SRG1107) or EASA National Aviation Authority form. Renewal requirements are contained in FCL.740
Guidance on refresher training is contained in AMC 1 FCL.740(b)
Notes:
1. If a TMG or SEP class rating has expired for less than 3 years, the assessment of refresher training can be completed by an FI or CRI outside of a DTO or ATO
2. Assessments for refresher training for an SET class rating must always be conducted at an ATO
Multi-Engine Piston (Land) - MEP (Land)
Multi-Engine Piston (Sea) - MEP (Sea)
Type Ratings (non-HPCA)
Validity
12 months
Revalidation
Revalidation may only be achieved by proficiency check. Revalidation requirements are contained in FCL.740.A(a)
Renewal
Renewal will require a proficiency check with an examiner and a course completion certificate issued by an ATO, UK CAA (form SRG1107) or EASA National Aviation Authority form. Renewal requirements are contained in FCL.740
Guidance on refresher training is contained in AMC 1 FCL.740(b)
Additional Information
Proficiency Check
The proficiency check for the revalidation of a single-pilot single-engine aeroplane class rating may be combined with the proficiency check for the revalidation of a Basic Instrument Rating (BIR), in accordance with FCL.835(g)(8) (see note 1)
The proficiency check for the revalidation/renewal of a single-pilot class/type rating may be combined with the proficiency check for the revalidation/renewal of an En-route Instrument Rating (EIR) (see note 2) or an Instrument Rating (IR), if held
Pilots who fail to achieve a pass in all sections of a proficiency check before the expiry date of the rating shall not exercise the privileges of that rating until a pass in the proficiency check has been achieved
Notes:
1. The UK CAA have not adopted the BIR
2. The EIR has been removed from the EASA Regulations
Route Sector
A route sector is defined as a flight comprising a take-off, departure, cruise of not less than 15 minutes, arrival, approach and landing
References
UK CAA Standards Document 14
Part FCL, AMC, GM and Appendices
UK CAA Communication - Safety Directive, Safety Notice, Information Notice, Skywise
Rating Expiry Dates
The UK CAA is adopting the rule given in Part ARA.FCL.215 extending the validity period to the end of the month
Individual EASA Member States have their own rules regarding expiry periods
Initial Issue
Test date extended to the end of the month plus rating validity period
Entered in the licence by the UK CAA
Individual EASA Member State National Aviation Authority will make the entry in the licence
Renewal
Test date extended to the end of the month plus rating validity period
Entered in the licence by the examiner (see note 2)
Refer to the EASA Examiner Differences Document for each EASA Member State procedures
Revalidation (see note 1)
Current expiry date extended to the end of the month plus rating validity period if carried out in the laid down period before expiry
Entered in the licence by the examiner
Refer to the EASA Examiner Differences Document for each EASA Member State procedures
Notes:
1.
If revalidation is carried out early, prior to the laid down period before expiry, the new expiry date will be the test date extended to the end of the month plus rating validity period
2. Ratings that appear on the back of the UK issued licence can only be entered on the front by the UK CAA
Definitions
Revalidation
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
Renewal
The administrative action taken after a rating or certificate has lapsed for the purpose of renewing the privileges of the rating or certificate for a further specified period consequent upon the fulfilment of specified requirements
Skill Test
The demonstration of skill for a licence or rating issue, including such oral examination as may be required
Proficiency Check
The demonstration of skill to revalidate or renew ratings, and including such oral examination as may be required
The proficiency check schedule is contained in Appendix 9 to Part FCL