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Part FCL Annex I - Flight Crew Licencing

(2) if deemed necessary by the organisation providing the assessment in accordance
with point (1), they shall complete refresher training at that organisation;
(3) after complying with point (1) and, where applicable, point (2), they shall pass a
proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to this Annex, or complete EBT
practical assessment in accordance with Appendix 10 to this Annex, in the relevant
aircraft category. That EBT practical assessment may be combined with the
refresher training specified in point (2);
(4) they shall hold the relevant class or type rating unless specified otherwise in this
Annex.
(d) If the IR has not been revalidated or renewed in the preceding 7 years, applicants for the IR
shall pass again the IR theoretical knowledge examination and skill test.
(e) Holders of a valid IR on a pilot licence issued by a third country in accordance with Annex 1
to the Chicago Convention shall be exempted from complying with the requirements in
points (c)(1), (c)(2) and (d) when renewing the IR privileges contained in licences issued in
accordance with this Annex.
(f) The proficiency check mentioned in points (c)(3) may be combined with a proficiency
check performed for the renewal of the relevant class or type rating.
FCL.625(c) AMC1 IR - Validity, revalidation and renewal
RENEWAL OF INSTRUMENT RATING AT AN APPROVED TRAINING ORGANISATION (ATO):
REFRESHER TRAINING
(a) The objective of the refresher training at an ATO is to reach the level of proficiency needed
to pass the instrument rating proficiency check, as described in Appendix 9, or the
instrument rating skill test as described in Appendix 7 to Part-FCL, as applicable. The
amount of refresher training needed should be determined by the ATO on a case-by-case
basis, taking into account the following factors:
(1) the experience of the applicant;
(2) the amount of time elapsed since the privileges of the rating were last used;
(3) the complexity of the aircraft;
(4) whether the applicant has a current rating on another aircraft type or class; and
(5) where considered necessary, the performance of the applicant during a simulated
proficiency check for the rating in a flight simulation training device (FSTD) or an
aircraft of a relevant type or class.
The amount of training needed to reach the desired level of competency should increase
with the time elapsed since the privileges of the rating were last used.
(b) Once the ATO has determined the needs of the applicant, it should develop an individual
training programme based on the ATO’s approved course for the rating and focusing on
those aspects where the applicant has shown the greatest needs. Theoretical-knowledge
instruction should be included, as necessary. The performance of the applicant should be
reviewed during the training, and additional instruction should be provided where necessary
to reach the standard required for the proficiency check.
(c) After successful completion of the training, the ATO should provide a training completion
certificate to the applicant, which describes the evaluation of the factors listed under (a)
above and the training received, and includes a statement that the training has been
successfully completed. The training completion certificate should be presented to the
examiner prior to the proficiency check. Following the successful renewal of the rating, the
training completion certificate and examiner report form should be submitted to the
competent authority.
(d) Taking into account the factors listed in (a) above, an ATO may also decide that the
applicant already possesses the required level of proficiency and that no refresher training
is necessary. In such a case, the certificate or other documental evidence referred to in
point (c) above should contain a respective statement including sufficient reasoning.
FCL.625.A IR(A) - Revalidation
(a) Revalidation.
To revalidate an IR(A) , applicants shall:
(1) hold the relevant class or type rating, unless the IR revalidation is combined with the
renewal of the relevant class or type rating;
(2) pass a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to this Annex, or complete
EBT practical assessment in accordance with Appendix 10 to this Annex, if the IR
revalidation is combined with the revalidation of a class or type rating.
(3) if the IR revalidation is not combined with the revalidation of a class or type rating:
(i) for single-pilot aeroplanes, complete section 3b and those parts of section 1
which are relevant to the intended flight of the proficiency check in accordance
with Appendix 9 to this Annex;
(ii) for multi-engine aeroplanes, complete section 6 of the proficiency check for
single-pilot aeroplanes in accordance with Appendix 9 to this Annex by sole
reference to instruments.
(4) An FNPT II or an FFS representing the relevant class or type of aeroplane may be
used for the revalidation pursuant to point (3), provided that at least each alternate
proficiency check for the revalidation of an IR(A) is performed in an aeroplane.”.
(b) Cross-credit shall be given in accordance with Appendix 8 to this Part.
FCL.625.As IR(As) - Revalidation
Applicants for the revalidation of an IR(As):
(a) when combined with the revalidation of a type rating, shall complete a proficiency check in
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