AMC2 FCL.725(a)
Requirements for the issue of class and type ratings
ED Decision 2022/014/R
TRAINING COURSE
FLIGHT INSTRUCTION FOR TYPE RATINGS: HELICOPTERS
(a) The amount of flight instruction depends on:
(i) complexity of the helicopter type, handling characteristics, level of technology;
(ii) category of helicopter (SEP or SE turbine helicopter, ME turbine and MP helicopter);
(iii) previous experience of the applicant;
(iv) the availibiliy of FSTDs.
(b) FSTDs
In accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL Section A paragraph 1 third subparagraph, the level of qualification and the complexity of the type will determine the amount of practical training that may be accomplished in FSTDs, including completion of the skill test. Before undertaking the skill test, a student should demonstrate competency in the skill test items during the practical training.
(c) Initial issue
The flight instruction (excluding skill test) should comprise training time as specified in column 2 in the table below unless otherwise foreseen in the operational suitability data established in accordance with Annex I (Part 21) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 (OSD). If, in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL Section A paragraph 1 third subparagraph, training is conducted in a combination of FSTDs (other than FFS) and the helicopter, the in-aircraft training time will depend on the specificities of the FSTD used. In such a case, in-aircraft training time should comprise, as a minimum, the training time given in column 3 of the table below unless otherwise foreseen in the OSD.
|
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
|
Helicopter types |
Minimum training time |
Minimum training time in the helicopter, when also using FSTDs other than FFS |
|
SEP (H) |
5 hrs |
4 hrs |
|
SET(H) under 3175 kg MTOM |
5 hrs |
4 hrs |
|
SET(H) at or over 3175 kg MTOM |
8 hrs |
4 hrs |
|
SPH MET (H) CS and FAR 27 and 29 |
8 hrs |
4 hrs |
|
MPH, when the applicant has already completed: - MCC course; - 50 hours of flight time in multi-pilot operations in SPH |
5 hrs |
Using FTD2/3: At least 2 hrs in the helicopter |
|
MPH |
10 hrs |
4 hrs |
(d) Additional types
The flight instruction (excluding the skill test) should comprise training time as specified in column 2 in the table below unless otherwise foreseen in the OSD. If, in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL Section A paragraph 1 third subparagraph, training is conducted in a combination of FSTDs (other than FFS) and the helicopter, the in-aircraft training time will depend on the specificities of the FSTD used. In such a case, in-aircraft training time should comprise, as a minimum, the time given in column 3 of the table below unless otherwise foreseen in the OSD.
|
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
|
Helicopter types |
Minimum training time |
Minimum training time in the helicopter, when also using FSTDs other than FFS |
|
SEP(H) to SEP(H) within AMC1 FCL.740.H(a)(3) |
2 hrs |
1 hr |
|
SEP(H) to SEP(H) not included in AMC1 FCL.740.H(a)(3) |
5 hrs |
2 hrs |
|
SET(H) to SET(H) |
2 hrs |
1 hr |
|
SE difference training |
1 hr |
N/A |
|
MET(H) to MET(H) |
3 hrs |
2 hrs |
|
ME difference training |
1 hr |
N/A |
|
MPH to MPH |
5 hrs |
2 hrs |
|
Extend privileges on the same type rating from SPH to MPH (except for initial MP issue), or from MPH to SPH |
2 hrs |
N/A |
|
Extend privileges on the same type rating from SPH to MPH (except for initial MP issue), when applicants have completed 50 hours of flight time in multi-pilot operations on that type |
1 hr |
Training in helicopter or FFS C/D |
EASA helicopter type rating flight training requires practical instruction, varying by helicopter complexity, pilot experience, and simulator availability. Minimum flight hours are specified for initial and additional type ratings, with reduced in-aircraft time possible when using flight simulation training devices (FSTDs). Operational Suitability Data (OSD) may modify these requirements.
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