Under what condition can the rating 'gas balloons' for subcategory L3G be endorsed with a limitation to 'other than ELA1 gas balloons'?

The rating 'gas balloons' for subcategory L3G can be endorsed with a limitation to 'other than ELA1 gas balloons' if the experience gained only covers ELA1 gas balloons.

What is the regulatory basis for the limitations on endorsements described in this GM?

The regulatory basis is 66.A.45(h)(ii), as referenced in the GM text.

Which subcategories allow endorsements with limitations, and which do not, according to this GM?

Subcategories L1 and L2 allow endorsements with limitations based on structures; subcategory L3G allows a specific limitation for gas balloons. Subcategories L1C, L2C, L3H, L4H and L4G do not allow such limitations.

GM1 66.A.45(h)(ii) Endorsement with aircraft ratings

Q: Which licence subcategories are explicitly excluded from the application of the limitations referred to in 66.A.45(h)(ii)?

The limitations referred to in 66.A.45(h)(ii) do not apply for subcategories L1C, L2C, L3H, L4H and L4G.

Q: For which subcategories can ratings only be obtained after demonstration of experience representative of the full scope of the licence subcategory?

For subcategories L1C, L2C, L3H, L4H and L4G, ratings can only be obtained after demonstration of the appropriate experience representative of the full scope of the licence subcategory.

Q: Is it possible to endorse a rating with a limitation for subcategory L3G if the experience covers only ELA1 gas balloons?

Yes, for subcategory L3G, it is possible to endorse the rating 'gas balloons' with a limitation to 'other than ELA1 gas balloons' if the experience gained only covers ELA1 gas balloons.

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GM1 66.A.45(h)(ii) Endorsement with aircraft ratings

ED Decision 2023/019/R

For subcategories L1 and L2, it is possible to endorse the corresponding ratings with limitations depending on the type of structures covered by the experience gained.

For subcategory L3G, it is possible to endorse the rating ‘gas balloons’ with a limitation to ‘other than ELA1 gas balloons’ if the experience gained only covers ELA1 gas balloons.

However, the limitations referred to in 66.A.45(h)(ii) do not apply for subcategories L1C, L2C, L3H, L4H and L4G. The ratings on these licences can only be obtained after demonstration of the appropriate experience representative of the full scope of the licence subcategory.

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Source-Title: GM1 66.A.45(h)(ii) Endorsement with aircraft ratings View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-11602 Compare versions

Domain: Continuing airworthiness

Applicabilitydate: 12 June, 2024

Entryintoforcedate: 3 November, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/019/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-66

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Parentir: 66.A.45 Endorsement with aircraft ratings

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR