Division FCL.720.PL Experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of type ratings — powered-lift aircraft

Unless otherwise determined in the operational suitability data established in accordance with Part-21, an applicant for the first issue of a powered-lift type rating shall comply with the following experience requirements and prerequisites:

1. (a)

   for pilots of aeroplanes:

   1. (1)

      hold a CPL/IR(A) with ATPL theoretical knowledge or an ATPL(A);

   2. (2)

      hold a certificate of completion of an MCC course;

   3. (3)

      have completed more than 100 hours as pilot on multi-pilot aeroplanes;

   4. (4)

      have completed 40 hours of flight instruction in helicopters;

2. (b)

   for pilots of helicopters:

   1. (1)

      hold a CPL/IR(H) with ATPL theoretical knowledge or an ATPL/IR(H);

   2. (2)

      hold a certificate of completion of an MCC course;

   3. (3)

      have completed more than 100 hours as a pilot on multi-pilot helicopters;

   4. (4)

      have completed 40 hours of flight instruction in aeroplanes;

3. (c)

   for pilots qualified to fly both aeroplanes and helicopters:

   1. (1)

      hold at least a CPL(H);

   2. (2)

      hold an IR and ATPL theoretical knowledge or an ATPL in either aeroplanes or helicopters;

   3. (3)

      hold a certificate of completion of an MCC course in either helicopters or aeroplanes;

   4. (4)

      have completed at least 100 hours as a pilot on multi-pilot helicopters or aeroplanes;

   5. (5)

      have completed 40 hours of flight instruction in aeroplanes or helicopters, as applicable, if the pilot has no experience as ATPL or on multi-pilot aircraft.