Division (a)

Revalidation. For revalidation of type ratings for helicopters, the applicant shall:

1. (1)

   pass a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to this Part in the relevant type of helicopter or an FSTD representing that type within the 3 months immediately preceding the expiry date of the rating; and

2. (2)

   complete at least 2 hours as a pilot of the relevant helicopter type within the validity period of the rating. The duration of the proficiency check may be counted towards the 2 hours.

3. (3)

   When applicants hold more than 1 type rating for single-engine piston helicopters, they may achieve revalidation of all the relevant type ratings by completing the proficiency check in only 1 of the relevant types held, provided that they have completed at least 2 hours of flight time as PIC on the other types during the validity period.

   The proficiency check shall be performed each time on a different type.

4. (4)

   When applicants hold more than 1 type rating for single-engine turbine helicopters with a maximum certificated take-off mass up to 3 175 kg, they may achieve revalidation of all the relevant type ratings by completing the proficiency check in only 1 of the relevant types held, provided that they have completed:

   1. (i)

      300 hours as PIC on helicopters;

   2. (ii)

      15 hours on each of the types held; and

   3. (iii)

      at least 2 hours of PIC flight time on each of the other types during the validity period.

   The proficiency check shall be performed each time on a different type.

5. (5)

   A pilot who successfully completes a skill test for the issue of an additional type rating shall achieve revalidation for the relevant type ratings in the common groups, in accordance with (3) and (4).

6. (6)

   The revalidation of an IR(H), if held, may be combined with a proficiency check for a type rating.