FCL.725.A Theoretical knowledge and flight
instruction for the issue of class and type ratings – aeroplanes
Regulation (EU) 2018/1974
Unless otherwise determined in in the operational suitability data established in accordance with Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012:
(a) for single-pilot multi-engine aeroplanes:
(1) the theoretical knowledge course for a single-pilot multi-engine class rating shall include at least 7 hours of instruction in multi-engine aeroplane operations; and
(2) the flight training course for a single-pilot multi-engine class or type rating shall include at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of dual flight instruction under normal conditions of multi-engine aeroplane operations, and not less than 3 hours 30 minutes of dual flight instruction in engine failure procedures and asymmetric flight techniques.
(b) for single-pilot aeroplanes (sea):
(1) the training course for single-pilot aeroplane (sea) ratings shall include theoretical knowledge and flight instruction; and
(2) the flight training for a class or type rating (sea) for single-pilot aeroplanes (sea) shall include at least 8 hours of dual flight instruction if applicants hold the land version of the relevant class or type rating, or 10 hours if applicants do not hold such a rating; and
(c) for single-pilot non-high-performance complex aeroplanes, single-pilot
high-performance complex aeroplanes and multi-pilot aeroplanes, the training
courses shall include UPRT theoretical knowledge and flight instruction
related to the specificities of the relevant class or type.