FCL.710 Class and type ratings –
variants
Regulation
(EU) 2019/1747
(a) Pilots shall complete differences training
or familiarisation in order to extend their privileges to another variant of
aircraft within one class or type rating. In the case of variants within a
class or type rating, the differences training or familiarisation shall
include the relevant elements defined in the OSD, where applicable.
(b) The differences training shall be conducted at any of the following:
(1) an ATO;
(2) a DTO in the case of aircraft referred to in points (a)(1)(c) and (a)(2)(c) of point DTO.GEN.110 of Annex VIII;
(3) an AOC holder having an approved differences training programme for the relevant class or type.
(c) Notwithstanding the requirement in point
(b), differences training for TMG, single-engine piston (SEP), single- engine
turbine (SET) and multi-engine piston (MEP) aeroplanes may be conducted by an
appropriately qualified instructor unless otherwise provided in the OSD.
(d) If pilots have not flown the variant
within 2 years following the training listed in point (b), a further
differences training or a proficiency check in that variant shall be completed,
except for types or variants within the SEP and TMG class ratings.
(e) The differences training or the
proficiency check in that variant shall be entered in the pilots’ logbook or
equivalent record and signed by the instructor or examiner as appropriate.