S.I. No. 74/1995 - Air Navigation (Fees) Order, 1995

S.I. No. 74 of 1995.

AIR NAVIGATION (FEES) ORDER, 1995.

The Irish Aviation Authority, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by sections 5, 58, 59, 60, 60 (1) (j) (i) and 75 of the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993 , (No. 29 of 1993) hereby orders as follows

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• (2) This Order shall come into operation on the 18th day of April, 1995.

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( a ) fees shall be charged and levied by the Authority in accordance with the provisions of the Schedules to this Order numbered 1 to 29

( b ) conditions under which fees, payments, expenses or other costs shall be refunded, reduced or waived in whole or part, or shall be forfeit in whole or part to the Authority shall be as prescribed in the Schedules to this Order.

SCHEDULE 1

Fees for the Registration of an Aircraft

( a ) There shall be charged and levied for the issue of a certificate of registration of an aircraft fees in accordance with the following scale:—

where the maximum total authorised weight of the aircraft—

• (i) does not exceed 2,730 kgs., a fee of £25

• (ii) exceeds 2,730 kgs. but does not exceed 5,700 kgs., a fee of £80

• (iii) exceeds 5,700 kgs. but does not exceed 13,600 kgs., a fee of £105

• (iv) exceeds 13,600 kgs. but does not exceed 45,500 kgs., a fee of £175

• (v) exceeds 45,500 kgs., a fee of £265.

( b ) There shall be charged and levied for the reservation of an out of sequence certificate of registration of an aircraft, for each period of six months or less, a fee of £105.

( c ) There shall be charged and levied for the issue of a certificate of registration of an aircraft, in respect of which an out of sequence certificate of registration has been reserved, in addition to any other fee payable under (a) above, a fee of £265.

SCHEDULE 2

Fees for a Certificate of Type Approval for an Aircraft, an Aircraft Engine or any other Aviation Product

There shall be charged and levied for the issue of a certificate of type approval for an aircraft, an aircraft engine or other aviation product a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required by the Authority for the purpose of such issue.

SCHEDULE 3

Fees for Certificates of Airworthiness

• (1) There shall be charged and levied for the issue of a certificate of airworthiness, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required by the Authority for the purposes of such issue, subject to the following minimum fees for each year to which the certificate relates:—

( a ) in the case of a glider or balloon of which the maximum total authorised weight does not exceed 2,000 kgs., a fee of £100

( b ) in the case of other aircraft of which the maximum total authorised weight:—

• (i) does not exceed 2,000 kgs., for each 50 kgs. or part thereof, a fee of £10

• (ii) exceeds 2,000 kgs. but does not exceed 30,000 kgs., for each 500 kgs. or part thereof, above 2,000 kgs., in addition to the maximum fee payable under (i) above, a fee of £60

• (iii) exceeds 30,000 kgs. but does not exceed 100,000 kgs., for each 500 kgs. or part thereof, above 30,000 kgs., in addition to the maximum fee payable under (ii) above, a fee of £55

• (iv) exceeds 100,000 kgs., for each 500 kgs. or part thereof, above 100,000 kgs., in addition to the maximum fee payable under (iii) above, a fee of £50.

• (2) There shall be charged and levied for the issue of a certificate of airworthiness, in the case of an aircraft intended for export, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required by the Authority for the purposes of such issue, subject to the following minimum fees:—

( a ) in the case of a glider or balloon of which the maximum total authorised weight does not exceed 2,000 kgs., a fee of £100

( b ) in the case of other aircraft of which the maximum total authorised weight:—

• (i) does not exceed 2,000 kgs., a fee of £250

• (ii) exceeds 2,000 kgs., for every 500 kgs or part thereof, a fee of £75.

• (3) There shall be charged and levied for the validation of a certificate of airworthiness issued by another State, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required by the Authority for the purposes of such validation, subject to the following minimum fees for each year for which the validation relates:—

( a ) in the case of a glider or balloon of which the maximum total authorised weight does not exceed 2,000 kgs., a fee of £100

( b ) in the case of other aircraft of which the maximum total authorised weight:—

• (i) does not exceed 2,000 kgs., for each 50 kgs. or part thereof, a fee of £10

• (ii) exceeds 2,000 kgs. but does not exceed 30,000 kgs., for each 500 kgs. or part thereof above 2,000 kgs., in addition to the maximum fee payable under (i) above, a fee of £60

• (iii) exceeds 30,000 kgs but does not exceed 100,000 kgs., for each 500 kgs., or part thereof, above 30,000 kgs., in addition to the maximum fee payable under (ii) above, a fee of £55

• (iv) exceeds 100,000 kgs., for each 500 kgs., or part thereof, above 100,000 kgs., in addition to the maximum fee payable under (iii) above, a fee of £50.

• (4) There shall be charged and levied for the renewal of a certificate of airworthiness and for the renewal of a validation of a certificate of airworthiness issued by another State, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required by the Authority for the purposes of such renewal or such renewal of a validation, subject to the following minimum fees for each year for which the renewal or the renewal of the validation relates:—

( a ) in the case of a glider or balloon of which the maximum total authorised weight does not exceed 2,000 kgs., a fee of £100

( b ) in the case of other aircraft of which the maximum total authorised weight:—

• (i) does not exceed 2,000 kgs., for each 50 kgs., or part thereof, a fee of £10

• (ii) exceeds 2,000 kgs. but does not exceed 30,000 kgs., for each 500 kgs., or part thereof, above 2,000 kgs., in addition to the maximum fee payable under (i) above, a fee of £60

• (iii) exceeds 30,000 kgs. but does not exceed 100,000 kgs., for each 500 kgs., or part thereof, above 30,000 kgs. in addition to the maximum fee payable under (ii) above, a fee of £55

• (iv) exceeds 100,000 kgs. for each 500 kgs., or part thereof, above 100,000 kgs. in addition to the maximum fee payable under (iii) above, a fee of £50.

SCHEDULE 4

Fees for a Flight Permit

There shall be charged and levied for the grant of a flight permit, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required by the Authority for the purpose of such grant, subject to a minimum fee of £175.

SCHEDULE 5

Fees for Approval of Modification to an Aircraft

There shall be charged and levied for an approval of a modification to an aircraft a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required by the Authority for the purpose of such approval, subject to a minimum fee of £250.

SCHEDULE 6

Fees for the Issue or Validation of a Noise Certificate

There shall be charged and levied for the issue of a noise certificate or for the validation of a noise certificate issued by the competent authority of another State a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required by the Authority for the purpose of such issue or validation, subject to a minimum fee of £25.

SCHEDULE 7

Fees for the Allocation and Issue of Mode 'S' Transponder Codes

There shall be charged and levied for the allocation and issue of a Mode 'S' transponder code a fee of £25.

SCHEDULE 8

Fees for Inspection for the Purposes of Approval of an Organisation and Related Matters (Overhaul/Maintain)

• (1) There shall be charged and levied by the Authority for the inspection of an organisation for the purposes of the grant or renewal of its approval as an organisation competent to overhaul and to maintain aircraft and aircraft components, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required for the purposes of the inspection, subject to the following minimum fees in respect of each year to which the grant or renewal relates:

( a ) where the grant or renewal of approval of an organisation is in respect of base maintenance of aircraft of maximum take-off weight not exceeding 2,725 kgs. or the line maintenance only of aircraft of any weight, a fee of £600

( b ) where the grant or renewal of approval of an organisation is in respect of base maintenance of rotorcraft of maximum take-off weight exceeding 2,725 kgs., a fee of £750

( c ) where the grant or renewal of approval to an organisation is in respect of base maintenance of aeroplanes of maximum take-off weight exceeding 2,725 kgs. but not exceeding 30,000 kgs., a fee of £900

( d ) where the grant or renewal of approval to an organisation is in respect of base maintenance of aeroplanes of maximum take-off weight exceeding 30,000 kgs., a fee of £1200

( e ) where the grant or renewal of approval to an organisation is in respect of the overhaul, reconditioning or major maintenance of aircraft engines or their component parts (excluding accessories)

if Piston Engines, a fee of £600

if Gas Turbine Engines, a fee of £1200

( f ) where the grant or renewal of approval to an organisation is in respect of the overhaul, reconditioning or major maintenance of aircraft components other than engines or their component parts, a fee of £600.

• (2) There shall be charged and levied by the Authority for the conduct of a full or a partial technical audit of an organisation, referred to in (1) above, at any interim period (i.e. other than at the time of grant or renewal of approval), a fee of £200.

• (3) There shall be charged and levied by the Authority for the conduct of an initial review of the Company manual of an organisation, referred to in (1) above, applying for an approval, a fee of £125.

SCHEDULE 9

Fees for the Approval of an Organisation (Design and/or Manufacture)

There shall be charged and levied by the Authority for the approval of an organisation as an organisation competent to design and/or to manufacture aircraft parts or aviation materials a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required for the purposes of such approval.

SCHEDULE 10

Fees for Inspection for the Purposes of Approval of a Premises (Storage)

There shall be charged and levied by the Authority for the approval of a premises as suitable for the storage of aircraft accessories and component parts, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required, subject to the following minimum fees:—

( a ) for the grant of approval, a fee of £200

( b ) for the retention of an approval, a fee of £175.

SCHEDULE 11

Fees for the Inspection of a Commercial Aircraft Operator's Organisation

• (1) There shall be charged and levied for the inspection of an aircraft operator's organisation for the purposes of the grant, renewal or amendment of an Aircraft Operator's Certificate, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required, subject to the following minimum fees for each year or part thereof during which the aircraft is, or are, included in the certificate:—

( a ) in respect of aircraft included in the certificate, being aircraft types of maximum total authorised weight of not more than 5,700 kgs.,"

— for one aircraft £55

— for each additional aircraft £5

— for 10 or more aircraft £100

( b ) in respect of each type of aircraft included in the certificate, being aircraft of a maximum total authorised weight of more than 5,700 kgs. and not more than 15,000 kgs.

— for one aircraft £115

— for each additional aircraft £15

— for ten or more aircraft £250

( c ) in respect of each type of aircraft included in the certificate, being aircraft of maximum total authorised weight of more than 15,000 kgs.

— for one aircraft £275

— for each additional aircraft £25

— - for ten or more aircraft £500.

• (2) There shall be charged and levied for aircraft not registered in the State an additional fee for each month during which the aircraft is, or are, included in the certificate

( a ) in respect of each aircraft of maximum total authorised weight of not more than 2,000 kgs.— £21

( b ) in respect of each aircraft of a maximum total authorised weight of more than 2,000 kgs.— £5 for every 500 kgs. or part thereof.

SCHEDULE 12

Fees for Inspection of an Aircraft to see if it is Airworthy

There shall be charged and levied for an inspection, on the application of an owner of an aircraft (not being an inspection made with a view to issuing or renewing or validating a certificate of airworthiness or issuing a certificate of airworthiness for an aircraft intended for export) for the purpose of ensuring that an aircraft is airworthy and complies with the requirements for the issue of a certificate of airworthiness, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of the inspection.

SCHEDULE 13

Fees for the Approval of a Course of Training for Persons applying for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence

There shall be charged and levied for approval and renewal of approval of a course of training for persons applying for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence the following fees:—

( a ) for the grant of approval, a fee of £525

( b ) for the renewal of each such approval, a fee of £265.

SCHEDULE 14

Fees for the Inspection of Dangerous Goods

There shall be charged and levied for an inspection for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders, 1973 and 1989 ( S.I. No. 224 of 1973 and S.I. No. 130 of 1989 ), a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of the inspection.

SCHEDULE 15

Fees for the Inspection of Fuel Installations at Aerodromes, Heliports or Elsewhere

There shall be charged and levied for the inspection of aviation fuel installations, located at any place where aircraft may take-off or land within the State other than at an aerodrome or a place under the control of the Minister for Defence, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such inspection, subject to the following minimum fees:—

Inspection of an installation at a licensed aerodrome, a fee per inspection of £125

Inspection of all other installations, a fee per inspection of £50.

SCHEDULE 16

Fees for the Assessment of Student Air Traffic Controllers, Air Traffic Controllers and Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officers

• (1) There shall be charged and levied by the Authority for the practical assessment of student air traffic controllers, air traffic controllers and aerodrome flight information service officers, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required by the Authority for the purpose of such assessment subject to the following minimum fees:—

( a ) for the practical assessment of student air traffic controllers or air traffic controllers, a fee of £100

( b ) for the practical assessment of aerodrome flight information service officers, a fee of £60.

• (2) There shall be charged and levied by the Authority for the simulator assessment of student air traffic controllers or air traffic controllers, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required for the purpose of such assessment subject to a minimum fee of £100.

SCHEDULE 17

Fees for Licences for Student Air Traffic Controllers, Air Traffic Controllers and Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officers

• (1) There shall be charged and levied for the grant, renewal and validation of licences and associated ratings for student air traffic controllers, air traffic controllers and aerodrome flight information service officers the fees as set out in the Appendix to this Schedule.

• (2) The fee for the replacement of any licence shall be 50% of the fee specified in the Appendix hereto for the grant thereof.

Appendix to Schedule 17

Description of Service	Technical Examination (if required)	Grant, Renewal or Validation— Fees for each complete period of validity
1. Student Air Traffic Controller's Licence
Grant	—	£26.00
Renewal	—	£26.00
2. Air Traffic Controller's Licence
Grant	£26.00 per subject	£56.00
Renewal	£26.00 per subject	£56.00
(i) Aerodrome Control Rating	£36.00	—
(ii) Approach Control Rating	£50.00	—
(iii) Approach Radar Control Rating	£76.00	—
(iv) Precision Approach Control Rating	£76.00	—
(v) Area Control Rating	£76.00	—
(vi) Area Radar Control Rating	£110.00	—
3. Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer's Licence
Grant	£26.00	£56.00
Renewal	£26.00	£56.00

SCHEDULE 18

Fees for Aerodrome and Heliport Licences and certain other fees for Aerodromes and Heliports

• (1) There shall be charged and levied for the grant, renewal or variation of a licence for an aerodrome or heliport the fees as set out at (2) below.

( a ) The fee specified for the grant, renewal or variation of an aerodrome or heliport licence includes the cost of inspection of the site or proposed site of the aerodrome or heliport. Should a licence not be granted, renewed or varied (as the case may be) the fee appropriate to inspection only shall be retained by the Authority.

( b ) For the purposes of this Schedule, aerodromes and heliports are classified as follows:—

• (i) Class A —Aerodromes: Aerodromes, having a Control Zone and/or Instrument Approach, which are licensed for Public use.

• (ii) Class B —Aerodromes: Aerodromes, without a Control Zone or Instrument Approach, which are licensed for Public use (VFR-DAY).

• (iii) Class C —Aerodromes: Aerodromes which are licensed for Private and/or Aerial Work use only (including use for student pilot training).

• (iv) Class D —Aerodromes: Aerodromes which are licensed for Private use and restricted to specific categories of private aircraft (e.g. Microlights, Autogyros) (including use for student pilot training in private aircraft).

• (v) Class A —Heliports: Heliports, with a Control Zone and/or Instrument Approach, which are licensed for Public use.

• (vi) Class B —Heliports: Heliports, without a Control Zone or Instrument Approach, which are licensed for Public use (VFR-DAY).

• (vii) Class C —Heliports: Heliports which are licensed for Private and/or Aerial Work use only (including use for student pilot training).

• (2) ( a ) (i) For the grant or renewal of a Class A —Aerodrome licence or a Class A —Heliport licence, a fee of £2,205 per year.

• (ii) For a variation in the terms or conditions of a Class A —Aerodrome licence or a Class A —Heliport licence, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required, subject to a minimum fee of £215.

• (iii) For approval of a new Instrument Approach, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations as may be required, subject to a minimum fee of £215.

• (iv) For the design and approval of a new Instrument Approach, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required, subject to a minimum fee of £1,085.

• (v) For inspection of the proposed site for an aerodrome or heliport (Class A —Aerodrome licence or Class A —Heliport licence), a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required, subject to a minimum fee of £1,085.

(b ) (i) For the grant or renewal of a Class B —Aerodrome or a Class B —Heliport licence, a fee of £1,140 per year.

• (ii) For a variation in the terms or conditions of a Class B —Aerodrome licence or a Class B —Heliport licence, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations as may be required, subject to a minimum fee of £215.

• (iii) For inspection of the proposed site for an aerodrome or heliport (Class B —Aerodrome licence or Class B —Heliport licence), a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required, subject to a minimum fee of £865.

(c ) (i) For the grant or renewal of a Class C —Aerodrome licence or a Class C —Heliport licence, a fee of £385 per year.

• (ii) For a variation in the terms or conditions of a Class C —Aerodrome licence or a Class C — Heliport licence, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations or work as may be required, subject to a minimum fee of £108.

• (iii) For the temporary upgrading of a Class C— Aerodrome licence to a Class B— Aerodrome licence or of a Class C —Heliport licence to a Class B —Heliport licence the cost of the higher licence shall be charged, adjusted pro rata according to the period of the upgrade, and taking into account the fee already paid in respect of that period, subject to a minimum fee of £215.

• (iv) For inspection of the proposed site for an aerodrome or heliport (Class C —Aerodrome licence or Class C —Heliport licence), a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required, subject to a minimum fee of £235.

(d ) (i) For the grant or renewal of a Class D —Aerodrome licence, a fee of £385 per year.

• (ii) For a variation in the terms or conditions of a Class D —Aerodrome licence, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required, subject to a minimum fee of £108.

• (iii) For the temporary upgrading of a Class D —Aerodrome licence to a Class C —Aerodrome licence or a Class B —Aerodrome licence the cost of the higher licence shall be charged, adjusted pro rata according to the period of the upgrade, and taking into account the fee already paid in respect of that period, subject to a minimum fee of £108.

• (iv) Class D —Aerodrome licence: For inspection of the site proposed for an aerodrome (Class D —Aerodrome licence) a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations as may be required, subject to a minimum fee of £235.

• (3) There shall be charged and levied for the grant of a permission, where such is required, to use a place not licensed as an aerodrome as a place for the take-off and landing of aircraft, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required, subject to a minimum fee of £235.

SCHEDULE 19

Fees for an Approval and Certificate of Compliance (Aerodrome Radio Equipment)

There shall be charged and levied for an application for an approval, an approval, and the renewal of a certificate of compliance confirming the compliance of aerodrome radio equipment with the standards and procedures specified by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, fees in accordance with the following scale:—

( a ) for an application for an approval, a fee of £25

( b ) for an approval, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required, subject to a minimum fee of £110

( c ) for the renewal of a certificate of compliance, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required, subject to a minimum fee of £110.

SCHEDULE 20

Fees for Flight Tests

There shall be charged and levied for flight tests conducted to assess the skill of applicants for the grant, renewal or re-issue of various flight crew licences and associated ratings or, where required, for the validation of licences issued by the relevant authorities of other States fees as set out hereunder.

( a ) For the purposes of this Schedule, the term "Professional Pilot's Licence" includes a Commercial Pilot's Licence (C.P.L.), a Senior Commercial

Pilot's Licence (S.C.P.L.) or an Airline Transport

Pilot's Licence (A.T.P.L.).

For the purposes of this Schedule, flight tests are classified as follows:—

( a ) Flight Tests — - Group A:

The flight tests in this group are for the grant, or (if required) for the renewal, re-issue or validation of a Private Pilot's Licence (P.P.L.), a Multi-engine rating, an Aircraft Type rating (aircraft under 5,700 kgs. maximum total authorised weight) and for the grant or renewal of an Instrument rating (endorsed on any licence) or the grant or renewal of an Instrument rating validation (endorsed on any licence).

( b ) Flight Tests — Group B:

The flight tests in this group are for the grant, or (if required) for the renewal, re-issue or validation of a Professional Pilot's Licence (single or multi-engine aircraft under 5,700 kgs. maximum total authorised weight) and for Flight Instructor ratings Class I and II.

The amounts listed below are the fees for a flight test. Where there is more than one candidate, the amounts quoted are subject to the provisions of paragraph 4.

( a ) Flight Tests — Group A:

Number of test candidates	Fee
1	£254
2	£198 per candidate
3	£193 per candidate
4	£184 per candidate
5 or more	£178 per candidate

( b ) Flight Tests — Group B:

Number of test candidates	Fee
1	£416
2	£382 per candidate
3	£268 per candidate
4	£264 per candidate
5 or more	£237 per candidate

( a ) There is a sliding scale for group flight test applications (hereinafter referred to as "group applications") made by a Flight Training Organisation (F.T.O.), a Flying Club or other body recognised for this purpose by the Authority. Where a group application is made, it must be guaranteed that the flight test candidates will be presented consecutively (in any order) at an agreed single location during the period for which the flight test examiner is in attendance.

( b ) A group application may be made on behalf of candidates requiring a combination of flight tests from Flight Test Groups A and B as defined in paragraph 2 above. Where such an application is made the fee for an individual candidate will be determined as if all the applications were for that individual's Flight Test Group. By way of example, should such an application be made on behalf of four candidates, two requiring P.P.L. flight tests (i.e. Flight Test— Group A) and two requiring C.P.L. flight tests (i.e. Flight Test— Group B), the fees would be as follows:—

For each P.P.L. candidate: £184 (the fee as if all four candidates were from Flight Test— Group A).

For each C.P.L. candidate: £264 (the fee as if all four candidates were from Flight Test— Group B).

( c ) A substitution may be made within any group application, without alteration of the basis upon which an individual applicant's fees are determined, subject to the payment of an administration fee of £20 on written notification to the Authority of the substitution. It shall be the responsibility of the person who made the group application to arrange payment of the flight test fee between the substitute candidate and the withdrawing candidate and to settle any adjustment in the total fee payable resulting from the substitution.

( d ) Where a series of flight tests is being conducted on foot of a group application, an interruption in testing as a result of unsuitable weather conditions shall not be regarded as interrupting the consecutive nature of the flight tests.

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Where a candidate intends to take a combined flight test, e.g. a C.P.L. and Instrument rating, the fees for the additional ratings will be 25% of the fee otherwise applicable. The total fee will be rounded up to the nearest whole pound. This arrangement will also apply to individual candidates within a group application. By way of example, should such an application be made on behalf of a candidate within a group application for five candidates, the fee would be as follows:—

£237 (for C.P.L. flight test)

£44.50 (25% of £178 for Instrument rating flight test)

£282 Total (rounded) fee.

6.

( a ) Failure to attend for flight test

Where a flight test candidate does not attend for the flight test and such absence has not been excused by prior arrangement with the flight test examiner the candidate's fees shall be forfeited. However, 50% of the fee will be offset against the fee otherwise payable should the candidate apply for another flight test. Where the candidate was within a group application his absence will be without prejudice to the other candidates.

( b ) Withdrawal from flight test

Where a flight test candidate withdraws his flight test application before any costs have been incurred by the flight test examiner, he may be paid a refund of his flight test fee less an administration fee of £20. Where a flight test candidate withdraws his flight test application after costs have been incurred by the flight test examiner, the rules applicable to failure to attend as set out in (a) above shall apply. Where the candidate was within a group application, the withdrawal must be through the person who made the application and any increase of the group's flight test fees as a result of there being a smaller group available shall be settled at that time.

( c ) Failure to provide aircraft for flight test

It is the responsibility of the applicant(s) to provide a serviceable, suitable and acceptable aircraft for the flight test(s). Where a flight test examiner attends at a location for a flight test(s) and such test(s) cannot be carried out because of the unavailability of a serviceable, suitable and acceptable aircraft, the sum of £178 shall be forfeited by the candidate. In the case of a group application the total sum forfeited shall also be £178.

( d ) Flight tests for heavy aircraft

Fees for flight tests for Aircraft Type ratings or Instrument ratings on aircraft which exceed a maximum total authorised weight of 5,700 kgs. requiring a flight test examiner supplied by the Authority, shall be charged on a cost recovery basis, subject to a minimum of the appropriate flight test fee specified at paragraph 3 above.

( e ) Flight tests for Flight Engineer's Licence or Flight Navigator's Licence

Fees for a flight test, when required, for the grant, renewal, re-issue or validation of a Flight Engineer's Licence or Flight Navigator's Licence shall be charged on a cost recovery basis, subject to a minimum of the appropriate flight test fee specified at paragraph 3 above for "Flight Test— Group B".

( f ) Skill tests conducted in an aircraft simulator

Fees for skill tests conducted in an aircraft simulator shall be charged on a cost recovery basis subject to a minimum of the appropriate flight test fee for the licence or rating sought as specified in this Schedule.

( g ) Delegated flight tests

Flight tests delegated to an external flight test examiner may be charged at the rates applicable to the particular flight test as set out in this Schedule.

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Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Schedule, where any flight tests are conducted which, due to the particular circumstances, give rise to extraordinary costs, such costs shall be recovered through increased fees which shall be notified to and agreed with the flight test candidate(s) in advance.

SCHEDULE 21

Fees for Flight Crew Licences and Validations

( a ) There shall be charged and levied for the grant, re-issue, renewal, replacement and validation of flight crew licences and associated ratings and for associated flight crew licence and rating services the fees as set out hereunder and in the Appendix hereto.

( b ) For the purposes of this Schedule, the term "Professional Pilot's Licence" includes a Commercial Pilot's Licence (C.P.L.), a Senior Commercial Pilot's Licence (S.C.P.L.) or an Airline Transport Pilot's Licence (A.T.P.L.).

( c ) The fees prescribed are a personal liability on the applicant flight crew member and are payable at the time of application, unless a prior written agreement has been concluded with a particular operator.

( d ) The fees shown in the "Assessment" column in the Appendix to this Schedule shall be payable by a person making an application for a written assessment particular to that applicant of the evidence, examinations, tests, experience or training which the Authority will require that person to provide or undertake in respect of the grant, renewal, extension, endorsement or validation of a flight crew licence or associated ratings.

( a ) A general schedule of fees payable appears as an Appendix to this Schedule.

( b ) The fees set out in columns 1 to 4 of the Schedule are for the period of validity of the licence or rating in question.

( c ) The fee for a general validation of flight crew licences shall not exceed a total of £1,500 in respect of each application.

( a ) Replacement of licences

The fee for the replacement of any licence or rating document or certificate shall be 50% of the fee specified in the Appendix hereto for the grant thereof.

( b ) Variation and alteration of licences and ratings

Fees for a variation, alteration, endorsement of, or removal of a restriction on any licence or rating shall, where not otherwise provided for in the Appendix to this Schedule, be charged on a cost recovery basis subject to a minimum fee of £12.

( c ) Exemption from licences and ratings

Where an exemption is granted from the requirement to hold a licence or rating, the fee for such exemption shall be the fee specified in the Appendix hereto for the grant of the licence or rating in question.

Appendix to Schedule 21

Licence/Rating Type	Type of Service Provided	Type of Service Provided	Type of Service Provided	Type of Service Provided	Type of Service Provided
Grant or Re-issue	Renewal	Extension	Validation	Assessment
Student Pilot's Licence	£12	£12	£12	N/A	N/A
Private Pilot's Licence	£12	£12	£12	£12	£12
P.P.L. Night Rating	£12	N/A	N/A	£12	£12
P.P.L. Multi-engine or aircraft type ratings	£12	N/A	N/A	£12	£12
Professional Pilot's Licence with I/R	£65 (6 mths) £71 (12 mths)	£65 (6 mths) £71 (12 mths)	£33	£71 (EC) (6 mths) £82 (Non-EC) (6 mths)	£40
Professional Pilot's Licence without I/R	£59	£59	£30	£65 (EC) (6 mths) £71 (Non-EC) (6 mths)	£40
Professional Pilot's Licence Aircraft Type Ratings	£12	N/A	N/A	£12	£40
Flight Instructor Rating Class I or II	£12	£12	£12	£25	£40
Flight School/Club or Aircraft Type endorsement	£12	N/A	N/A	£12	£12
Instrument Rating (any licence)	£12	£12	£12	£12 (EC) (6 mths) £15 (Non-EC) (6 mths)	£40
Flight Engineer's Licence	£59	£59	£30	£65 (EC) (6 mths) £71 (Non-EC) (6 mths)	£40
Flight Navigator's Licence	£59	£59	£30	£65 (EC) (6 mths) £71 (Non.-EC) (6 mths)	£40
Flight Radio Telephony Ops. Licence
General —	£36	£36	N/A	£36	£40
Restricted —	£12	N/A	N/A	£12	£12
Flight Radio Telegraphy Ops. Licence (Full or Temporary)	£59	£59	£30	At Cost	£40

SCHEDULE 22

Fees for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers' Licences and Basic Aeronautical Engineering Certificates

( a ) There shall be charged and levied on a person normally resident in the State or a Member State of the European Communities or on a person employed by a transport undertaking which has its principal place of business in the State or in a Member State of the European Communities, the appropriate fee set out in Appendix 1 to this Schedule for the grant, renewal, extension or validation of Aircraft Engineers' Licences and Basic Engineering Certificates specified in the said Appendix.

( b ) There shall be charged and levied, in the case of persons other than those specified in (a) above, the appropriate fee set out in Appendix 2 to this Schedule for the grant, renewal, extension or validation of Aircraft Engineers' Licences and Basic Engineering Certificates specified in the said Appendix.

Appendix 1 to Schedule 22

Description of Service	Technical Examination (if required)	Grant, Renewal or Validation Fees for each complete period of validity
	£	£
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence
( a ) In respect of aircraft less than 2,700 kgs. maximum total weight
Grant	35.00	15.00
Renewal	35.00	15.00
Extension of Licence	20.00	15.00
Validation	20.00	15.00
( b ) In respect of aircraft of 2,700 kgs. or more maximum total weight
Grant	45.00	45.00
Renewal	45.00	30.00
Extension of Licence	25.00	20.00
Validation	40.00	30.00
( c ) Basic Aeronautical Engineering Certificate each part	90.00	25.00

Appendix 2 to Schedule 22

Description of Service	Technical Examination (if required)	Grant, Renewal or Validation Fees for each complete period of validity
	£	£
( a ) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence in respect of aircraft of 2,700 kgs. maximum total weight
Grant	175.00	55.00
Renewal, Extension of Licence, or Validation	150.00	20.00
(Interview)	55.00	55.00
( b ) Basic Aeronautical Engineering Certificate each part	125.00	25.00
( c ) Type Ratings for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers conducted on behalf of other aviation authorities	175.00	90.00

SCHEDULE 23

Fees for Aeronautical Examinations

There shall be charged and levied in respect of Aeronautical Examinations, listed in the Appendix to this Schedule and conducted for the purpose of the grant of flight crew licences, or, if required, for the validation of licences issued by the Aeronautical Authorities of other States, the fees specified in the said Appendix.

( a ) Late application fee supplements

Examination applications, accompanied by the appropriate fees, should be received at least 21 days before the examination starting date. Where an examination application is received less than 21 days but at least 7 days before the examination starting date, the fees for such application, if accepted, shall be increased by 20%. Where an examination application is received less than 7 days before the examination starting date, the fees for such application, if accepted, shall be increased by 50%. Where a change is made to an examination application less than 21 days before the examination starting date, the appropriate late application fee supplement as set out above shall be charged for each subject changed.

( b ) Withdrawal from and non-attendance at examinations

• (i) Any withdrawal of an examination application should be made in writing and if made orally must be confirmed in writing within 5 days.

• (ii) Where an examination application is withdrawn at least 21 days before the examination starting date there shall not be a cancellation fee.

• (iii) Where an examination application is withdrawn less than 21 days and more than 7 days before the examination starting date 20% of the fees shall be forfeited.

• (iv) Where an examination application is withdrawn 7 days or less before the examination starting date 50% of the fees shall be forfeited.

• (v) Where an applicant fails to attend at an examination, the fees in respect of that examination shall be forfeited. Where such failure to attend is in respect of a subject(s) the fees in respect of that subject (s) shall be forfeited.

• (vi) Where a portion of the fee has been forfeited under (iii) or (iv) above the balance will be renamed by the Authority and will be set against the fees for future examination applications, unless the applicant requests a refund in writing.

( c ) Additional fees

Where it is expedient to hold examinations at times or locations other than those normally appointed, or where the holding of such examinations has been specially requested, the fees may be increased to meet any additional costs. Such increased fees shall be determined by the Authority and notified in advance.

( d ) Miscellaneous

Where an examination is required for the grant, renewal, re-issue or validation of a Flight Engineer's Licence, a Flight Navigator's Licence, a Flight Radiotelephony Operator's Licence (General or Restricted), a Flight Radiotelegraphy Operator's Licence (Temporary or Full) or of any other licence or rating not otherwise provided for, the fees shall be determined by the Authority and notified in advance.

Appendix to Schedule 23

Type of Exam	Cost per Exam Subject	All Exam Subjects	Rechecks (per subject)
Private Pilot's Licence Commercial Pilot's Licence	£16	£80	£10
(Aeroplane) (Excluding Aeroplane Type Technical)	£23	(Note 1) £253	£15
Commercial Pilot's Licence(Helicopter) (Excluding		(Note 1)
Helicopter Type Technical)	£23	£230	£15
Senior Commercial/Airline
Transport Pilot's Licence		(Note 2)
(excluding Type Technical)	£45	£338	£25
Aeroplane or Helicopter TypeTechnical Exams (for PPL (H) orany professional licence) (Note 3)	£44	N/A	£25
---	---
Note (1):	Includes fee for Signals Exam (Morse Code Practical)
Note (2):	The "ALL EXAM SUBJECTS" fee for SCPL/ATPL exams assumes that the candidate has already passed all subjects at CPL level. Where candidates are taking SCPL/ATPL exams without having passed all of the CPL subjects, they may be required to take some of the CPL subjects (e.g. Air Law, Performance "A", Signals) and these will be charged at the relevant CPL rates.
Note (3):	All Type Technical exams are charged separately.

SCHEDULE 24

Fees for Medical Examinations

• (1) ( a ) There shall be charged and levied for medical examinations conducted for the grant, renewal, validation or, if appropriate, renewal of a validation of a licence entitling the holder to act as a professional flight crew member, a private pilot, a student air traffic controller, an air traffic controller or an aerodrome flight information service officer or for the grant or renewal of an exemption to a person acting as a professional flight crew member or a private pilot from the requirement to hold a licence, the fees set out at paragraph 2 hereunder.

( b ) For the purposes of this Schedule, the term "professional flight crew member" includes a Commercial Pilot, a Senior Commercial Pilot, an Airline Transport Pilot, a Flight Engineer or a Flight Navigator.

• (2) ( a ) For the medical examination necessary for the grant or validation of a licence for a professional flight crew member, a fee of £234.

( b ) For the medical examination necessary for the renewal of a licence or the renewal of the validation of a licence for a professional flight crew member, a fee of £114.

( c ) For the medical examination necessary for the grant, renewal or, if required, for the validation of a licence for a private pilot, or for the renewal of a licence for an aerodrome flight information service officer, or for the grant or renewal of an exemption to a person acting as a professional flight crew member or a private pilot but exempted from the requirement to hold a licence, such fee as may be determined from time to time as being appropriate for a medical examination by an Authorised Medical Examiner approved by the Authority.

( d ) For the medical examination necessary for the grant or validation of a licence for a student air traffic controller, air traffic controller or aerodrome flight information service officer, a fee of £234.

( e ) For the medical examination necessary for the renewal of, or the renewal of the validation of, a licence for a student air traffic controller or air traffic controller, a fee of £114.

( f ) For a part or parts of a medical examination referred to in subparagraphs (a) to (e) above, the fees shall be:—

• (i) Radiography examination £43

• (ii) Electrocardiography examination £33

• (iii) Ophthalmology examination £12

• (iv) Auditory acuity test £12

• (v) Special medical examination— the cost of such examination

• (vi) Special medical review— the cost of such review.

( g ) For a colour perception test (Aeronautical Ground Lights), a fee of £60.

SCHEDULE 25

Fees for Grant of Permissions for Balloons

• (1) There shall be charged and levied for the grant of permissions for the tethered or free flight of manned or unmanned balloons the fees as set out at paragraph 2 below.

• (2) ( a ) (i) For permission to operate a tethered or free manned balloon for public transport or aerial work purposes, a fee of £50 for any single operation, or a fee of £75 for a number of operations at a single event, or a fee of £350 for an unlimited number of operations performed within a period of one year in accordance with conditions specified by the Authority.

• (ii) For permission to operate a tethered or free manned balloon for private purposes, a fee of £25 for any single operation, or a fee of £38 for a number of operations at a single event, or a fee of £175 for an unlimited number of operations performed within a period of one year in accordance with conditions specified by the Authority.

(b ) (i) For permission to operate a tethered unmanned balloon or balloons for aerial work or private purposes, a fee of £25 for a single operation, or a fee of £38 for a number of operations at a single event, or a fee of £175 for an unlimited number of operations performed within a period of one year in accordance with conditions specified by the Authority.

• (ii) For permission to release a free un-manned balloon or balloons for aerial work or private purposes (other than (a) balloon(s) operated by the State Meteorological Service) a fee of £25 for a single operation, or a fee of £38 for a number of operations at a single event, or a fee of £175 for an unlimited number of operations performed within a period of one year in accordance with conditions specified by the Authority.

• (3) ( a ) In relation to paragraph 2 (b) (ii) above, no fee shall be payable for the grant of permission for the release of up to 2,000 balloons at any point within the State, provided such point is not closer than 5 nautical miles from a licensed aerodrome or a State aerodrome, and provided that such balloons do not exceed five hundred centimetres in any linear dimension, are made of standard rubber and have no metal tag or ribbon attached.

( b ) The fees prescribed in this Schedule may be waived if such activities have been approved and given general permission under the terms of an Operations Manual for which the appropriate fees have been paid in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 10 or Schedule 25 of this Order.

( c ) Where any investigations and work for any permissions for which fees are prescribed by this Schedule give rise to greater costs than can be recovered from the said fees, such costs shall be recovered from the applicant.

SCHEDULE 26

Fees in Relation to Parachuting

• (1) There shall be charged and levied for the grant of permissions, authorizations or approvals for parachuting activities the fees as set out at paragraph 2 below.

• (2) ( a ) For the grant of a Parachute Display Permit, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required, subject to a minimum fee of £15.

( b ) For the grant or renewal of a General or Restricted Parachutist's permit, a fee of £15 per two year period.

( c ) For the grant or renewal of the Form of Delegated Permission for Parachute Descents under supervision, a fee of £50 per year.

SCHEDULE 27

Fees for Aerial Work Operations

• (1) ( a ) There shall be charged and levied for the examination and acceptance of the Operations Manual and the Maintenance Manual of an aerial work operator and for the grant of any permissions or exemptions the fees as set out at paragraph 2 below.

( b ) For the purposes of this Schedule:—

"aerial work aircraft" means an aircraft, not being a public transport aircraft or an aircraft flying in accordance with the proviso to paragraph (2) of Article 2 of the Air Navigation (Personnel Licensing) Order, 1966 ( S.I. No. 165 of 1966 ), which is being flown for payment required to be made, or promised to the operator of the aircraft, being a payment for the flight or in respect of the purpose for which the flight is undertaken;

"aerial work operator" means a person, organisation or enterprise engaged in or offering to engage in an aerial work aircraft operation, and who or which, in relation to any particular aerial work aircraft, has at the relevant time the management of that aircraft.

• (2) ( a ) For the initial examination and the acceptance of the Operations Manual and the Maintenance Manual for an aerial work operator (including the initial grant of permission for one year), a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required, subject to a minimum fee of £350 per operator and £15 per aerial work aircraft proposed to be operated under the permission.

( b ) For the renewal of a permission for an aerial work operator, a fee of £60 per year.

( c ) For each acceptance of a variation in terms of an aerial work operator's Operations Manual and Maintenance Manual so as to include a new form of aerial work, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required, subject to a minimum fee of £60.

( d ) For each acceptance of a variation in the terms of an aerial work operator's Operations Manual and Maintenance Manual so as to include a new type of aircraft, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required, subject to a minimum fee of £60. However no fee shall be payable for the inclusion of a new type of aircraft if, in the opinion of the Authority, such inclusion does not entail any further investigations and work.

( e ) For the grant of an exemption(s) from any of the requirements for aerial work aircraft or for aerial work operators, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required, subject to a minimum fee of £60.

• (3) The fees prescribed at paragraph 2 (a) above shall be reduced by 50% where that aerial work operator also proposes to engage in public transport under an Air Operator's Certificate and has paid the appropriate fees specified in Schedule 10 of this Order and where the aerial work operation is included in the Operations Manual and the Maintenance Manual provided for the purpose of the Air Operator's Certificate.

SCHEDULE 28

Fees in Connection with Air Transport Operators and Flight Training Organisations

• (1) There shall be charged and levied in connection with the approval of simulators, Rating Examiners and Flight Training Organisations the fees as set out at paragraph 2 below.

• (2) ( a ) For the grant or renewal of approval of a simulator for use by an air transport operator, the cost of such investigations and work as may be required by the Authority, subject to a minimum fee of £160.

(b ) (i) For approval of a Company Type Rating Examiner (TRE), a fee of £115 per person per year.

• (ii) For approval of a Company Instrument Rating Examiner (IRE), a fee of £115 per person per year.

• (iii) For combined approval of a Company TRE/IRE, a fee of £160 per person per year.

(c ) (i) For approval and annual renewal of approval of a Flight Training Organisation conducting training for Private Pilots' Licences only, the cost of such investigations and work as may be required by the Authority, subject to a minimum fee of £480 for approval and £240 for annual renewal.

• (ii) For approval and annual renewal of approval of a Flight Training Organisation conducting training for Private Pilots' Licences and any or all of the following:

— Private Pilot's Licence Instrument rating

— Private Pilot's Licence Multi-Engine rating

— Private Pilot's Licence Night rating,

the cost of such investigations and work as may be required by the Authority subject to a minimum fee of £530 for approval and a minimum fee of £265 for annual renewal.

• (iii) For approval and annual renewal of approval of a Flight Training Organisation conducting training for Professional Flight Crew Licences and associated ratings, the cost of such investigations and work as may be required by the Authority subject to a minimum fee of £1,285 for approval and £645 for annual renewal.

SCHEDULE 29

Miscellaneous Fees and Charges

• (1) Where the Authority is charged by the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) for services provided by the Joint Aviation Authorities to a person or company, the Authority may recover the amount of the charge from that person or company.

• (2) The fee payable for the grant of any exemption or permission by the Irish Aviation Authority in accordance with the requirements of the Air Navigation and Transport Acts, as adapted by the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993 , or in accordance with the requirements of the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993 , or any orders or regulations made under those Acts, which is not otherwise specified here, shall be an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required by the Authority, subject to a minimum fee of £35.

GIVEN under the Official Seal of the Irish Aviation Authority,

this 31st day ofMarch, 1995.

J. LACEY,

Member of the Board.

A. GAHAN,

Secretary.

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

This Order revokes and re-enacts with modifications the Air Navigation (Fees) Order, 1990 and gives effect to increases in fees for aeronautical licences, certificates and permits. It also provides for the introduction of new fees.