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Frequently asked questions

Type, class, instrument ratings - I hold a ppl licence with only the sepl rating, expiring 31.04.2020 I have the required flying experience but I have not been able to complete the refresher course of at least one hour.

In accordance with the EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020, the validity of the rating will be extended for 4 months provided that:

  • the rating was in force on 14 March and its ordinary period of validity expires before 31 July 2020,
  • and the holder additionally complies with and accredits the requirements defined in paragraph (a) of this Resolution.
Type, class, instrument ratings - If I am an operations and training manager at an aircraft operator, but I am not practising with my ratings, can I have my ratings and medical certificate extended or can I have my ratings extended?

Exemption measures may be applied provided that the holder of the FCL licence complies with and accredits the requirements established in the EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020 regarding the extension of the validity of ratings and the aeronautical medical certificate.

Type, class, instrument ratings - My rating expires on 31/07/2020, if the exemption applies would it expire on 30/11/2020?

The exemption, among other requirements, is applicable to those authorisations whose expiry date is until 31 July 2020, so that date is included and 4 months would be extended from that date.

Type, class, instrument ratings - The new expiry date for medical ratings or certificates is from what date?

The extension period is set at 4 months from the original expiry date of your licence or medical certificate. Thus, if the rating has an expiry date of 31.05.2020, the validity extension date will be 4 months from this date, i.e. it will be extended until 30.09.2020, subject to compliance with the requirements.

Once the period of validity has been extended, the corresponding rating will expire if the deadline has not been reached and the competence check established in FCL.740 has not been carried out.

Type, class, instrument ratings - Is the extension of validity of ratings defined in the aesa resolution dated 05.05.2020 automatic?

No. For the correct application of the exemption, each and every one of the requirements defined in section (a) of the aforementioned Resolution must be met and accredited.

Type, class, instrument ratings - Can the refresher assessment be theoretical or is it in-flight?
  • In accordance with the EASA Resolution dated 18.03.2020, in the case of availing of this Resolution, the assessment to be carried out shall be as determined by the Operator in accordance with the exemption that may apply to his Authority.
  • For the cases covered by the EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020 and in the case of availing of this Resolution, the briefing shall be conducted as determined by the instructor.
Type, class, instrument ratings - Will an English language version of the resolutions be published?

A courtesy translation will be available soon. See the EASA website

Type, class, instrumentation - In relation to the extension, if when the clearance is due to expire, if no refreshment has been received, does it expire? when the pc is to be made, if refreshment training is received, does the exemption apply?
  • According to EASA Resolution dated 18.03.2020 the rating shall be in force between 14.04.2020 and 31.07.2020.
  • According to EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020 the rating must be in force between 14.04.2020 and 31.07.2020. The breafing with the instructor shall be performed prior to the extension and endorsement by a valid examiner.

In cases where the extension of validity procedure is not carried out under the above conditions, the rating will be deemed to have lapsed.

Type, class, instrument ratings - If the 3 take-offs and take-offs have not been performed within the last 90 days, is the assessment by the tre sufficient as recent experience?

According to EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020, in the case of recent experience referred to in FCL.060 b) and c), the validity may be extended or compliance with the requirements set out in that paragraph may be alleviated, provided that this is done in accordance with an exemption issued by the air operator's Authority. In the case of Spanish aircraft operators engaged in commercial air transport or non-commercial operations with complex motor-powered aircraft, a proposal for exemption shall be submitted to the Aircraft Safety Directorate.

Type, class, instrument ratings - According to the aesa resolution of 18.03.2020, do I have to apply for the extension of the validity of the rating to aesa?

If your Operator qualifies for such an exemption by complying with the requirements and procedure established by the EASA Operations Service, the processing of its extension of validity shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the aforementioned EASA Resolution of date with regard to type or class ratings without the need for prior application to the Aeronautical Personnel Licensing Division.

"The new expiry date after application of the extension of validity referred to in the preceding paragraph shall be noted on the licence by a TRE appointed by the operator, upon satisfactory completion of the refresher training and assessment referred to in subparagraph (3) above.