12. How long are the results of the theoretical exams valid?

• for the issuance of a light aircraft pilot licence, a private pilot’s license, a glider pilot license, or a hot air balloon pilot licence, for a period of 24 months
• for the issue of a commercial pilot licence, an instrument rating (IR) or an en route instrument rating (EIR), for a period of 36 months
• Completion of the theoretical knowledge examinations for the Airline Carriage Pilot License (ATPL) shall be valid for the issuance of an ATPL for a period of 7 years from the date of validity of: 
• an IR entered on the licence, or in the case of helicopters, a helicopter type rating entered in that licence. 

 
For the correct calculation of the deadlines, the application for issuing a licence or rating shall be made before EASA before the expiry of the corresponding maximum period of validity.