What is the minimum flight training requirement for an IR(H) holder to extend their instrument rating privileges to another helicopter type?

They must complete 2 hours of flight training on the relevant type by sole reference to instruments according to IFR, conducted at an ATO, in addition to the relevant type rating training course.

Where must the 2-hour instrument flight training for an IR(H) extension be completed?

At an ATO (Approved Training Organisation).

Does the 2-hour instrument flight training for an IR(H) extension have to be conducted solely by reference to instruments?

Yes, the training must be conducted by sole reference to instruments according to IFR.

FCL.630.H IR(H) - Extension of the privileges of an IR(H) to further helicopter types

Q: Can the 2-hour instrument flight training for an IR(H) extension be conducted in a flight simulator?

Yes, the 2 hours of flight training may be conducted in an FFS or an FTD which appropriately represents the relevant type for IFR operation.

Q: Are there any exceptions to the requirement of completing the 2-hour instrument flight training for an IR(H) extension?

Yes, unless specified otherwise in the operational suitability data established in accordance with Annex I (Part 21) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

Q: What type of training device is acceptable for the 2-hour instrument flight training for an IR(H) extension?

An FFS or an FTD which appropriately represents the relevant type for IFR operation.

Q: What is the regulatory basis for the operational suitability data that may specify different requirements for IR(H) extension?

The operational suitability data is established in accordance with Annex I (Part 21) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

Q: For an IR(H) holder, what is the total flight training time required on the relevant type to extend privileges, and how is it conducted?

2 hours of flight training on the relevant type, conducted by sole reference to instruments according to IFR, which may be in an FFS or FTD that appropriately represents the type for IFR operation.

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FCL.630.H IR(H) – Extension of the privileges of an IR(H) to further helicopter types

Regulation (EU) 2021/2227

Unless specified otherwise in the operational suitability data established in accordance with Annex I (Part 21) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, holders of an IR(H) who wish to extend their IR(H) privileges to further helicopter types shall, in addition to the relevant type rating training course, complete at an ATO 2 hours of flight training on the relevant type by sole reference to instruments according to IFR which may be conducted in an FFS or an FTD which appropriately represents the relevant type for IFR operation.

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Source-Title: FCL.630.H IR(H) - Extension of the privileges of an IR(H) to further helicopter types View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-10593 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 30 October, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 4 January, 2022

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2021/2227 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-FCL

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

FCL.630.H IR(H) – Extension of the privileges of an IR(H) to further helicopter types

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