What conditions apply to a national ATPL(H) with valid IR(H) and more than 500 but less than 1,000 hours on multi-pilot helicopters?

The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and flight performance as required by FCL.515 and FCL.615(b). The replacement licence is ATPL(H) and IR with type rating restricted to co-pilot, and the restriction can be removed by demonstrating ability to act as PIC as required by Appendix 9 to Part-FCL.

What are the conversion requirements for a national CPL/IR(H) holder with more than 500 hours on multi-pilot helicopters?

They must pass an examination for Part-FCL ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge in the Member State of licence issue and meet the remaining requirements of FCL.720.H(b). The replacement licence is CPL/IR(H) with Part-FCL ATPL(H) theory credit.

What restriction applies to a national CPL(H) without night rating and more than 500 hours as PIC on single-pilot helicopters, and how can it be removed?

The replacement licence is CPL(H) with type ratings restricted to single-pilot helicopters and restricted to day VFR operations. The restriction can be removed by obtaining a multi-pilot type rating as required by Part-FCL and a night rating.

What are the requirements for converting a national PPL/IR(H) with at least 75 hours in accordance with IFR?

The replacement licence is PPL/IR(H) with the IR restricted to PPL. The restriction can be removed by demonstrating knowledge of flight performance and planning as required by FCL.615(b).

What experience and further requirements are needed for a national SFI(H) certificate holder to convert to a Part-FCL SFI(H) certificate?

The holder must have either more than 1,000 hours as pilot of multi-pilot helicopters and hold or have held a CPL, MPL or ATPL issued by a Member State, and have completed the flight simulator content of the applicable type rating course including MCC; or have 3 years recent experience as an SFI and have completed the simulator content of the applicable type rating course including MCC.

What are the requirements for converting a national STI(H) certificate with more than 500 hours as pilot on single-pilot helicopters?

The holder must hold or have held a pilot licence issued by a Member State and have completed a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL in an FSTD appropriate to the instruction intended. The replacement certificate is STI(H).

For a national CPL/IR(A) holder with an ICAO ATPL theory test passed in the Member State of licence issue, what further requirements must be met for conversion?

They must demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and performance as required by FCL.310 and FCL.615(b), and meet the remaining requirements of FCL.720.A(c). The replacement licence is CPL/IR(A) with ATPL theory credit.

What is the requirement for a national PPL(A) holder with at least 70 hours on aeroplanes to convert to a Part-FCL PPL(A)?

The applicant must demonstrate the use of radio navigation aids. The replacement licence is PPL(A).

What are the conversion requirements for a national FI(A), IRI(A), TRI(A), or CRI(A) certificate holder?

The applicant must have experience as required under Part-FCL for the relevant certificate. The replacement certificate is FI(A), IRI(A), TRI(A), or CRI(A) as applicable.

For a national CPL/IR(H) holder with an ICAO ATPL(H) theory test passed in the Member State of licence issue, what further requirements must be met for conversion?

They must demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and flight performance as required by FCL.310 and FCL.615(b), and meet the remaining requirements of FCL.720.H(b). The replacement licence is CPL/IR(H) with ATPL(H) theory credit, provided that the ICAO ATPL(H) theory test is assessed as being at Part-FCL ATPL level.

What is the requirement for a national PPL(H) holder with at least 75 hours on helicopters to convert to a Part-FCL PPL(H)?

The applicant must demonstrate the use of radio navigation aids. The replacement licence is PPL(H).

What are the requirements for converting a national ATPL(A) with more than 1,500 hours as PIC on multi-pilot aeroplanes into a Part-FCL licence?

The applicant must complete as a proficiency check the revalidation requirements of Part-FCL for type/class and instrument rating relevant to the privileges of the licence held, demonstrate knowledge of the relevant parts of the operational requirements and Part-FCL, and demonstrate language proficiency in accordance with FCL.055. The replacement licence is ATPL(A) with no further conditions.

What additional knowledge must a national ATPL(A) holder with between 500 and 1,500 hours on multi-pilot aeroplanes demonstrate to convert their licence, and what restriction applies?

They must demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and performance as required by FCL.515. The replacement licence is ATPL(A) with a type rating restricted to co-pilot, and the condition can be removed by demonstrating ability to act as PIC as required by Appendix 9 to Part-FCL.

For a national CPL/IR(A) holder with more than 500 hours on multi-pilot aeroplanes or in multi-pilot operations on single-pilot aeroplanes CS-23 commuter category, what are the conversion requirements?

They must pass an examination for ATPL(A) knowledge in the Member State of licence issue and meet the remaining requirements of FCL.720.A(c). The replacement licence is CPL/IR(A) with ATPL theory credit.

What conditions apply when converting a national CPL/IR(A) with less than 500 hours as PIC on single-pilot aeroplanes?

The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and flight performance for CPL/IR level. The replacement licence is CPL/IR(A) with class ratings and type ratings restricted to single-pilot aeroplanes, and the restriction can be removed by obtaining a multi-pilot type rating in accordance with Part-FCL.

What are the requirements for converting a national PPL/IR(A) with at least 75 hours in accordance with IFR?

The replacement licence is PPL/IR(A) with the IR restricted to PPL. The restriction can be removed by demonstrating knowledge of flight performance and planning as required by FCL.615(b).

What experience and further requirements are needed for a national SFI(A) certificate holder to convert to a Part-FCL SFI(A) certificate?

The holder must have either more than 1,500 hours as pilot of multi-pilot aeroplanes and hold or have held a CPL, MPL or ATPL for aeroplanes issued by a Member State, and have completed the flight simulator content of the applicable type rating course including MCC; or have 3 years recent experience as an SFI and have completed the flight simulator content of the applicable type rating course including MCC.

What is the maximum validity period for a converted SFI(A) certificate, and what is required for revalidation?

The conversion is valid for a maximum period of 3 years. Revalidation is subject to the completion of the relevant requirements set out in Part-FCL.

What are the requirements for converting a national STI(A) certificate with more than 500 hours as pilot on single-pilot aeroplanes?

The holder must hold or have held a pilot licence issued by a Member State and have completed a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL in an FSTD appropriate to the instruction intended. The replacement certificate is STI(A).

For a national ATPL(H) with valid IR(H) and more than 1,000 hours as PIC on multi-pilot helicopters, what is the replacement Part-FCL licence?

The replacement licence is ATPL(H) and IR, with no further conditions.

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ANNEX II – Conditions for the conversion of existing national licences and ratings for aeroplanes and helicopters

Regulation (EU) 2015/445

A. AEROPLANES

1. Pilot licences

A pilot licence issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements shall be converted into a Part-FCL licence provided that the applicant complies with the following requirements:

(a) for ATPL(A) and CPL(A), complete as a proficiency check the revalidation requirements of Part-FCL for type/class and instrument rating, relevant to the privileges of the licence held;

(b) demonstrate knowledge of the relevant parts of the operational requirements and Part-FCL;

(d) comply with the requirements set out in the following table:

National licence held	Total flying hours experience	Any further requirements	Replacement Part-FCL licence and conditions (where applicable)	Removal of conditions
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
ATPL(A)	> 1 500 as PIC on multi-pilot aeroplanes	None	ATPL(A)	Not applicable	(a)
ATPL(A)	> 1 500 on multi-pilot aeroplanes	None	as in (c)(4)	as in (c)(5)	(b)
ATPL(A)	> 500 on multi-pilot aeroplanes	Demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and performance as required by FCL.515	ATPL(A), with type rating restricted to co-pilot	Demonstrate ability to act as PIC as required by Appendix 9 to Part-FCL	(c)
CPL/IR(A) and passed an ICAO ATPL theory test in the Member State of licence issue		(i) demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and performance as required by FCL.310 and FCL.615(b) (ii) meet remaining requirements of FCL.720.A(c)	CPL/IR(A) with ATPL theory credit	Not applicable	(d)
CPL/IR(A)	> 500 on multi-pilot aeroplanes, or in multi-pilot operations on single-pilot aeroplanes CS-23 commuter category or equivalent in accordance with the relevant requirements of Part-CAT and Part-ORO for commercial air transport	(i) pass an examination for ATPL(A) knowledge in the Member State of licence issue[21] (ii) meet remaining requirements of FCL.720.A(c)	CPL/IR(A) with ATPL theory credit	Not applicable	(e)
CPL/IR(A)	> 500 as PIC on single-pilot aeroplanes	None	CPL/IR(A) with class ratings and type ratings restricted to single-pilot aeroplanes	Obtain multi-pilot type rating in accordance with Part-FCL	(f)
CPL/IR(A)	< 500 as PIC on single-pilot aeroplanes	Demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and flight performance for CPL/IR level	As (4)(f)	As (5)(f)	(g)
CPL(A)	> 500 as PIC on single-pilot aeroplanes	Night rating, if applicable	CPL(A), with type/class ratings restricted to single-pilot aeroplanes		(h)
CPL(A)	< 500 as PIC on single-pilot aeroplanes	(i) Night rating, if applicable; (ii) demonstrate knowledge of flight performance and planning as required by FCL.310	as (4)(h)		(i)
PPL/IR(A)	≥ 75 in accordance with IFR		PPL/IR(A) (the IR restricted to PPL)	Demonstrate knowledge of flight performance and planning as required by FCL.615(b)	(j)
PPL(A)	≥ 70 on aeroplanes	Demonstrate the use of radio navigation aids	PPL(A)		(k)

2. Instructor certificates

An instructor certificate issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements shall be converted into a Part-FCL certificate provided that the applicant complies with the following requirements:

National certificate or privileges held	Experience	Any further requirements	Replacement Part-FCL certificate
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)
FI(A)/IRI(A)/TRI(A)/CRI(A)	as required under Part-FCL for the relevant certificate	N/A	FI(A)/IRI(A)/TRI(A)/CRI(A)

3. SFI certificate

A SFI certificate issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements shall be converted into a Part-FCL certificate provided that the holder complies with the following requirements:

National certificate held	Experience	Any further requirements	Replacement Part-FCL certificate
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)
SFI(A)	>1500 hours as pilot of MPA	(i) hold or have held a CPL, MPL or ATPL for aeroplanes issued by a Member State; (ii) have completed the flight simulator content of the applicable type rating course including MCC.	SFI(A)
SFI(A)	3 years recent experience as a SFI	have completed the flight simulator content of the applicable type rating course including MCC	SFI(A)

The conversion shall be valid for a maximum period of 3 years. Revalidation shall be subject to the completion of the relevant requirements set out in Part-FCL.

4. STI certificate

An STI certificate issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements of that State may be converted into a Part-FCL certificate provided that the holder complies with the requirements set out in the table below:

National certificate held	Experience	Any further requirements	Replacement certificate
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)
STI(A)	> 500 hours as pilot on SPA	(i) hold or have held a pilot licence issued by a Member State; (ii) have completed a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL in an FSTD appropriate to the instruction intended	STI(A)
STI(A)	3 years recent experience as a STI	have completed a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL in an FSTD appropriate to the instruction intended	STI(A)

Revalidation of the certificate shall be subject to the completion of the relevant requirements set out in Part-FCL.

B. HELICOPTERS

1. Pilot licences

A pilot licence issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements shall be converted into a Part-FCL licence provided that the applicant complies with the following requirements:

(a) complete as a proficiency check the revalidation requirements of Part-FCL for type and instrument rating, relevant to the privileges of the licence held;

(b) demonstrate knowledge of the relevant parts of the operational requirements and Part-FCL;

(d) comply with the requirements set out in the following table:

National licence held	Total flying hours experience	Any further requirements	Replacement Part-FCL licence and conditions (where applicable)	Removal of conditions
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
ATPL(H) valid IR(H)	>1000 as PIC on multi-pilot helicopters	none	ATPL(H) and IR	Not applicable	(a)
ATPL(H) no IR(H) privileges	>1000 as PIC on multi-pilot helicopters	none	ATPL(H)		(b)
ATPL(H) valid IR(H)	>1000 on multi-pilot helicopters	None	ATPL(H), and IR with type rating restricted to co-pilot	demonstrate ability to act as PIC as required by Appendix 9 to Part-FCL	(c)
ATPL(H) no IR(H) privileges	>1000 on multi-pilot helicopters	None	ATPL(H) type rating restricted to co-pilot	demonstrate ability to act as PIC as required by Appendix 9 to Part-FCL	(d)
ATPL(H) valid IR(H)	>500 on multi-pilot helicopters	demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and flight performance as required by FCL.515 and FCL.615(b)	as (4)(c)	as (5)(c)	(e)
ATPL(H) no IR(H) privileges	>500 on multi-pilot helicopters	as (3)(e)	as (4)(d)	as (5)(d)	(f)
CPL/IR(H) and passed an ICAO ATPL(H) theory test in the Member State of licence issue		(i) demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and flight performance as required by FCL.310 and FCL.615(b); (ii) meet remaining requirements of FCL.720.H(b)	CPL/IR(H) with ATPL(H) theory credit, provided that the ICAO ATPL(H) theory test is assessed as being at Part-FCL ATPL level	Not applicable	(g)
CPL/IR(H)	>500 hrs on multi-pilot helicopters	(i) to pass an examination for Part-FCL ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge in the Member State of licence issue[22] (ii) to meet remaining requirements of FCL.720.H(b)	CPL/IR(H) with Part-FCL ATPL(H) theory credit	Not applicable	(h)
CPL/IR(H)	>500 as PIC on single-pilot helicopters	None	CPL/IR(H) with type ratings restricted to single-pilot helicopters	obtain multi-pilot type rating as required by Part-FCL	(i)
CPL/IR(H)	<500 as PIC on single-pilot helicopters	demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and flight performance as required by FCL.310 and FCL.615(b)	as (4)(i)		(j)
CPL(H)	>500 as PIC on single-pilot helicopters	night rating	CPL(H), with type ratings restricted to single-pilot helicopters		(k)
CPL(H)	<500 as PIC on single-pilot helicopters	night rating demonstrate knowledge of flight performance and planning as required by FCL.310	as (4) (k)		(l)
CPL(H) Without night rating	>500 as PIC on single-pilot helicopters		As (4)(k) and restricted to day VFR operations	Obtain multi-pilot type rating as required by Part-FCL and a night rating.	(m)
CPL(H) Without night rating	<500 as PIC on single-pilot helicopters	demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and flight performance as required by FCL.310	As (4)(k) and restricted to day VFR operations		(n)
PPL/IR(H)	³75 in accordance with IFR		PPL/IR(H) (the IR restricted to PPL)	demonstrate knowledge of flight performance and planning as required by FCL.615(b)	(o)
PPL(H)	³75 on helicopters	demonstrate the use of radio navigation aids	PPL (H)		(p)

2. Instructor certificates

National certificate or privileges held	Experience	Any further requirements	Replacement certificate
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)
FI(H)/IRI(H)/TRI(H)	as required under Part-FCL for the relevant certificate		FI(H)/IRI(H)/TRI(H)([23])

Revalidation of the certificate shall be subject to the completion of the relevant requirements set out in Part-FCL.

3. SFI certificate

An SFI certificate issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements shall be converted into a Part-FCL certificate provided that the holder complies with the following requirements:

National certificate held	Experience	Any further requirements	Replacement certificate
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)
SFI(H)	>1.000 hours as pilot of MPH	(i) hold or have held a CPL, MPL or ATPL issued by a Member State; (ii) have completed the flight simulator content of the applicable type rating course including MCC	SFI(H)
SFI(H)	3 years recent experience as an SFI	have completed the simulator content of the applicable type rating course including MCC	SFI(H)

Revalidation of the certificate shall be subject to the completion of the relevant requirements set out in Part-FCL.

4. STI certificate

National certificate held	Experience	Any further requirements	Replacement certificate
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)
STI(H)	>500 hours as pilot on SPH	(i) hold or have held a pilot licence issued by a Member State; (ii) have completed a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL in an FSTD appropriate to the instruction intended	STI(H)
STI(H)	3 years recent experience as an STI	have completed a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL in an FSTD appropriate to the instruction intended	STI(H)

Revalidation of the certificate shall be subject to the completion of the relevant requirements set out in Part-FCL.

[21] CPL holders already holding a type rating for a multi-pilot aeroplane are not required to have passed an examination for ATPL(A) theoretical knowledge whilst they continue to operate that same aeroplane type, but will not be given ATPL(A) theory credit for a Part-FCL licence. If they require another type rating for a different multi-pilot aeroplane, they must comply with column (3), row (e)(i) of the above table.

[22] CPL holders already holding a type rating for a multi-pilot helicopter are not required to have passed an examination for ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge whilst they continue to operate that same helicopter type, but will not be given ATPL(H) theory credit for a Part-FCL licence. If they require another type rating for a different multi-pilot helicopter, they must comply with column (3), row (h)(i) of the table.

[23] CPL holders already holding a type rating for a multi-pilot helicopter are not required to have passed an examination for ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge whilst they continue to operate that same helicopter type, but will not be given ATPL(H) theory credit for a Part-FCL licence. If they require another type rating for a different multi-pilot helicopter, they must comply with column (3), row (h)(i) of the table.

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Source-Title: ANNEX II - Conditions for the conversion of existing national licences and ratings for aeroplanes and helicopters View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-11181 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 8 April, 2015

Entryintoforcedate: 8 April, 2015

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2015/445 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-FCL

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR