What happens to instrument ratings for helicopters (IR(H)) that were issued before 30 October 2022 under Part-FCL?

They shall be deemed as IR(H) for both single-engine and multi-engine helicopters and shall be reissued as such when reissuing a helicopter pilot licence for administrative reasons.

When must a pilot have commenced IR(H) training to benefit from the transitional measure allowing issuance of a combined single-engine and multi-engine rating?

The training must have commenced before 30 October 2022.

Article 4d -- Transitional measures for single-engine instrument rating privileges for helicopters

Q: If a pilot started IR(H) training before 30 October 2022 for only single-engine helicopters, what rating will they receive upon completion?

They will be issued with an IR(H) for both single-engine and multi-engine helicopters.

Q: Under Article 4d, are there any exceptions to the transitional measures for single-engine IR(H) privileges?

Yes, the measures apply without prejudice to point FCL.630.H of Annex I (Part-FCL) to Regulation (EU) 2021/2227.

Q: What is the regulatory source of the transitional measures for single-engine instrument rating privileges for helicopters?

Regulation (EU) 2021/2227, specifically Article 4d.

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Article 4d — Transitional measures for single-engine instrument rating privileges for helicopters

Regulation (EU) 2021/2227

Without prejudice to point FCL.630.H of Annex I (Part-FCL) to this Regulation, all of the following shall apply:

1. instrument ratings for helicopters (IR(H)) issued in accordance with Annex I (Part-FCL) to this Regulation before 30 October 2022 shall be deemed as IR(H) for both single-engine and multi‑engine helicopters and shall be reissued as such IR(H), when reissuing a helicopter pilot licence for administrative reasons.

2. Applicants who before 30 October 2022 commenced training for an IR(H) for either single‑engine or multi-engine helicopters shall be allowed to complete that training and, in such a case, be issued with an IR(H) for both single-engine and multi-engine helicopters.

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Source-Title: Article 4d -- Transitional measures for single-engine instrument rating privileges for helicopters View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-19070 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 30 October, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 4 January, 2022

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2021/2227 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Cover regulation

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Parentir: Powers and recitals

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR