Article
4c — Transitional measures for holders of an en route instrument rating
Regulation (EU) 2021/2227
1. Up to and including 8 September 2022,
holders of an en route instrument rating (‘EIR’) set out in point FCL.825 of Annex I (Part-FCL) shall:
(a) be entitled to continue to exercise the privileges of their EIR;
(b) continue to be entitled to receive revalidation or renewal of their EIR, in accordance with point FCL.825(g) of Annex I (Part-FCL);
(c) be entitled to receive full credit towards the training requirements in point FCL.835(c)(2)(i) and (iii) of Annex I (Part-FCL), when applying for the issue of a basic instrument rating (BIR) in accordance with point FCL.835 of Annex I (Part-FCL); and
(d) continue to be entitled to receive full credit as established for EIR holders in Annex I (Part‑FCL).
2. As from 8 September 2021, training courses for an EIR referred to in paragraph 1, that have commenced prior to that date, can be continued and shall be regarded as training courses for a BIR. Based on an assessment of the applicant, the approved training organisation responsible for the BIR training course shall determine the amount of EIR training to be credited towards the issue of the BIR.
3. Applicants for a BIR who hold an EIR or have passed the theoretical knowledge examination for an EIR in accordance with point FCL.825(d) prior to 8 September 2021 shall receive full credit towards the requirements for the theoretical knowledge instruction and examination for the BIR.
Until September 8, 2022, pilots holding an en route instrument rating can maintain privileges, revalidate their rating, and receive credit towards a basic instrument rating. EIR training started before September 8, 2021, can transition to BIR training, with credit determined by the training organization. EIR holders also receive credit for BIR theoretical knowledge.
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