AMC2 FCL.725(a) Requirements for the issue of class and type ratings

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 1c, 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.

The minimum training time given in column 2 may include the time of the take-off and landing training referred to in Appendix 9 to Part-FCL Section A paragraph 1a.

(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 1c, 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.

The minimum training time given in column 2 may include the time of the take-off and landing training referred to in Appendix 9 to Part-FCL Section A paragraph 1a.

(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(b)	2 hrs	1 hr
SEP(H) to SEP(H) not included in AMC1 FCL.740.H(b)	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 operated in single-pilot operation	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