# The Air Navigation Order 2000, Paragraph 2: Type and class ratings


(1) Aeroplane type and class ratings
(a) Type ratings and multi-engine class ratings, aeroplane
(i) Validity
Type ratings and multi-engine class ratings for aeroplanes are valid for one year from the date of issue, or the date of expiry if revalidated within the period of three months preceding the date of expiry.
(ii) Revalidation.
For revalidation of type ratings and multi-engine class ratings, aeroplane, the applicant shall satisfy the requirements specified in paragraph 1.245(a) and (b) of JAR-FCL 1.
(b) Single-pilot single-engine class ratings
(i) Validity
Single-pilot single-engine class ratings are valid for two years from the date of issue, or the date of expiry if revalidated within the period of three months preceding the date of expiry.
(ii) (aa) All single-engine piston aeroplane class ratings (land) and all touring motor glider ratings—revalidation
For revalidation of single-pilot single-engine piston aeroplane (land) class ratings and/or touring motor glider class ratings the applicant shall on single-engine piston aeroplanes (land) and/or touring motor gliders satisfy the requirements specified in paragraph 1 .245(c)(1) of JAR-FCL 1.
(bb) Single-engine turbo-prop aeroplanes (land) single-pilot—revalidation
For revalidation of single-engine turbo-prop (land) class ratings the applicant shall within the three months preceding the expiry date of the rating, pass a proficiency check with an authorised examiner on an aeroplane in the relevant class.
Single-engine piston aeroplanes (sea)—revalidation
For revalidation of single pilot single engine piston aeroplane (sea) class ratings the applicant shall:
(aaa) within the three months preceding the expiry date of the rating, pass a proficiency check with an authorised examiner on a single-engine piston aeroplane (sea); or
(bbb) within 12 months preceding the expiry of the rating:
(aaaa) complete 12 hours of flight time including 6 hours of pilot in command time on either a single engine piston aeroplane (sea) or a single engine piston aeroplane (land) and 12 water take-offs and 12 alightings on water; and
(bbbb) either complete a training flight of at least 1 hours duration with a flight instructor or pass a proficiency check or skill test for any other class or type rating.
(c) Expired ratings
(i) If a type rating or multi-engine class rating has expired, the applicant shall meet the requirements in paragraph (b) above and meet any refresher training requirements as determined by the CAA. The rating will be valid from the date of completion of the renewal requirements.
(ii) If a single-pilot single-engine class rating has expired, the applicant shall complete the skill test in accordance with the requirements specified at Appendix 3 to paragraph 1.240 of JAR-FCL 1.
(2) Helicopter type ratings
(a) Type ratings, helicopter—validity
Type ratings for helicopters are valid for one year from the date of issue, or the date of expiry if revalidated within the period of three months preceding the date of expiry.
(b) Type ratings, helicopter—revalidation
For revalidation of type ratings, helicopter, the applicant shall complete the requirements specified in paragraph 2.245(b) of JAR-FCL 2.
(c) Expired ratings.
If a type rating has expired, the applicant shall meet the requirements in paragraph (b) above and meet any refresher training requirements as determined by the CAA. The rating will be valid from the date of completion of the renewal requirements.
(3) Flight engineer type ratings
(a) Type ratings—validity
Flight engineer type ratings are valid for one year from the date of issue, or the date of expiry if revalidated within the period of three months preceding the date of expiry.
(b) Type ratings—revalidation.
For revalidation of flight engineer type ratings the applicant shall, within the three months preceding the expiry date of the rating, pass a proficiency check with an authorised examiner on the relevant type of aircraft.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1562/schedule/8/part/3/crossheading/section-2requirement-for-certificate-of-revalidation/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/air-navigation-order-2000/schedule-8/part-3/crossheading-section-2requirement-for-certificate-of-revalidation/paragraph-2
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