What are the conditions for inserting a third-country class or type rating into a Part-FCL licence?

The applicant must comply with the experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of the applicable type or class rating in accordance with Part-FCL, pass the relevant skill test, be in current flying practice, and have the minimum flight experience specified in Article 10(d).

What does 'current flying practice' mean in the context of Article 10?

The article requires that the applicant 'is in current flying practice' as one of the conditions, but the text does not define the term further.

Which regulation governs the acceptance of third-country class and type ratings?

Regulation (EU) 2020/723, as stated in the article header.

What is the applicability date of Article 10?

The section text does not state an applicability date.

Article 10 -- Conditions for acceptance of class and type ratings

Q: How many hours of flight experience are required for an aeroplane class rating from a third country to be accepted?

100 hours of flight experience as a pilot in that class.

Q: What is the minimum flight experience for a third-country aeroplane type rating to be accepted?

500 hours of flight experience as a pilot in that type.

Q: For single-engine helicopters with a maximum certificated take-off mass of up to 3 175 kg, what flight experience is required to accept a third-country type rating?

100 hours of flight experience as a pilot in that type.

Q: Does the applicant need to pass a skill test to have a third-country class or type rating inserted into a Part-FCL licence?

Yes, the applicant must pass the relevant skill test for the issue of the applicable type or class rating in accordance with Part-FCL.

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Article 10 — Conditions for acceptance of class and type ratings

Regulation (EU) 2020/723

A valid class or type rating contained in a licence issued by a third country may be inserted in a licence issued in accordance with Annex I (Part‑FCL) to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011, provided that the applicant:

(a) complies with the experience requirements and the prerequisites for the issue of the applicable type or class rating in accordance with Part-FCL;

(b) passes the relevant skill test for the issue of the applicable type or class rating in accordance with Part-FCL;

(d) has no less than:

(i) for aeroplane class ratings, 100 hours of flight experience as a pilot in that class;

(ii) for aeroplane type ratings, 500 hours of flight experience as a pilot in that type;

(iii) for single-engine helicopters with a maximum certificated take-off mass of up to 3 175 kg, 100 hours of flight experience as a pilot in that type;

(iv) for all other helicopters, 350 hours of flight experience as a pilot in that type.

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Source-Title: Article 10 -- Conditions for acceptance of class and type ratings View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-16873 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 22 June, 2020

Entryintoforcedate: 22 June, 2020

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2020/723 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Cover regulation

Typeofcontent: DR (Delegated rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR