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Part FCL ANNEX I - Flight Crew Licencing

check in accordance with Appendix 9 to this Annex for the relevant type of
helicopter.
(b) An FTD 2/3 or an FFS representing the relevant type of helicopter may be used
for the proficiency check pursuant to point (a)(3), provided that at least each
alternate proficiency check for the revalidation of an IR(H) is performed in a
helicopter.
(c) Cross-credit shall be given in accordance with Appendix 8 to this Annex.
FCL.630.H IR(H) - Extension of privileges from single-engine to multi-engine helicopters
Holders of an IR(H) valid for single-engine helicopters wishing to extend for the first time the
IR(H) to multi-engine helicopters shall complete:
(a) a training course at an ATO comprising at least 5 hours dual instrument
instruction time, of which 3 hours may be in an FFS or FTD 2/3 or FNPT II/III; and
(b) section 5 of the skill test in accordance with Appendix 9 to this Part on multi-
engine helicopters.

SUBPART H CLASS AND TYPE RATINGS
Reference Description
FCL.700 Circumstances in which class or type ratings are required
(a) Holders of a pilot licence shall act as pilots of an aircraft only if they have a valid and
appropriate class or type rating, unless any of the following applies:
(1) if exercising the privileges of an LAPL;
(2) if they take skill tests or proficiency checks for renewal of class or type ratings;
(3) if they receive flight instruction;
(4) if they hold a flight test rating issued in accordance with point FCL.820.
(b) Notwithstanding (a), in the case of flights related to the introduction or modification of
aircraft types, pilots may hold a special certificate given by the CAA, authorising them to
perform the flights. This authorisation shall have its validity limited to the specific flights.
(c) Deleted
FCL.700 AMC1 Circumstances in which class or type ratings are required
(a) A class or type rating and license endorsement should comply with the class and type
ratings that are listed in one of the following EASA publications, as applicable:
(1) ‘List of Aeroplanes — Class and Type Ratings and Endorsement List’; and
(2) ‘List of Helicopters — Type Ratings List’.
(b) Holders of Part-FCL licences should complete differences training or familiarisation
training in accordance with the lists of point (a).
FCL.700 GM1 Circumstances in which class or type ratings are required
LIST OF CLASS OR TYPE RATINGS
The following tables contain lists of aeroplanes or TMG that are included in class ratings.
(a) Class ratings (aeroplane): SP and SEP or MEP aeroplane (land or sea):

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