What is the applicability date for the provision that allows an FIE to assess instructor certificates on gyroplanes?

The provision allowing an FIE on airships and gyroplanes to conduct assessments of competence for instructor certificates is applicable from 18 February 2026.

Does an FIE(A) have the privilege to assess competence for a TRI(A) certificate on multi-pilot aeroplanes?

No, the privileges of an FIE on aeroplanes are limited to assessments of competence for FI(A), CRI(A), IRI(A) and TRI(A) on single-pilot aeroplanes.

What is the regulatory basis for the FIE privileges and conditions?

The FIE privileges and conditions are set out in Regulation (EU) 2025/134, specifically in section FCL.1005.FIE.

FCL.1005.FIE FIE - Privileges and conditions

Q: Which instructor certificates can an FIE(H) assess for revalidation or renewal?

An FIE on helicopters can conduct assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of certificates for FI(H), IRI(H) and TRI(H) on single-pilot helicopters, provided that the relevant instructor certificate is held.

Q: For which aircraft categories does an FIE conduct assessments of competence for instructor certificates, and what is the condition?

An FIE on airships and gyroplanes conducts assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation, or renewal of instructor certificates in the applicable aircraft category, provided that the relevant instructor certificate is held.

Q: Before 18 February 2026, what were the privileges of an FIE on airships?

Before 18 February 2026, the privileges of an FIE on airships were to conduct assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of instructor certificates of airships, provided that the relevant instructor certificate is held.

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FCL.1005.FIE FIE – Privileges and conditions

Regulation (EU) 2025/134

(a) FIE(A). The privileges of an FIE on aeroplanes are to conduct assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of certificates for FI(A), CRI(A), IRI(A) and TRI(A) on single-pilot aeroplanes, provided that the relevant instructor certificate is held.

(b) FIE(H). The privileges of an FIE on helicopters are to conduct assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of certificates for FI(H), IRI(H) and TRI(H) on single-pilot helicopters, provided that the relevant instructor certificate is held.

(c) FIE(As). The privileges of an FIE on airships are to conduct assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of instructor certificates of airships, provided that the relevant instructor certificate is held.

[applicable until 17 February 2026 - Regulation (EU) 2024/2076]

(c) FIE(As) and FIE(G). The privileges of an FIE on airships and gyroplanes are to conduct assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation, or renewal of instructor certificates in the applicable aircraft category, provided that the relevant instructor certificate is held.

[applicable from 18 February 2026 - Regulation (EU) 2025/134]

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Source-Title: FCL.1005.FIE FIE - Privileges and conditions View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-10708 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 18 February, 2026

Entryintoforcedate: 18 February, 2025

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2025/134 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-FCL

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR