The Air Navigation Order 2016
Privileges: 1 The holder of a Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Balloons) is entitled— a to exercise the privileges of a United Kingdom Private Pilot’s Licence (Balloons and Airships); b in accordance with the remainder of this paragraph, to fly as pilot in command or co-pilot of any type of balloon specified in the aircraft rating included in the licence when the balloon is flying for the purpose of commercial operations, unless prohibited by paragraph (2); c to fly as pilot in command of any type of balloon specified in the aircraft rating included in the licence for the purpose of the public transport of passengers where the holder has within the immediately preceding 90 days carried out as pilot in command in a free balloon at least three flights each of not less than five minutes duration. 2 The holder of a Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Balloons) may not fly a balloon mentioned in paragraph (1)(b) or (c) other than as authorised by paragraph (1) unless permitted to do so by the CAA.
Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Airships)
Minimum age:
18 years
Privileges: The holder of a Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Airships) is entitled to fly as pilot in command or co-pilot of any type of airship on which the holder is so qualified and which is specified in an aircraft rating included in the licence when the airship is flying for any purpose whatsoever.
SECTION 4 — Other flight crew
Flight Navigator’s Licence
Minimum age:
21 years
Privileges: The holder of a Flight Navigator’s Licence is entitled to act as flight navigator in any non-EASA aircraft.
Flight Engineer’s Licence
Minimum age:
21 years
Privileges: The holder of a Flight Engineer’s Licence is entitled to act as flight engineer in any type of non-EASA aircraft specified in an aircraft rating included in the licence.
Flight Radiotelephony Operator’s Licence
Minimum age:
14 years
Privileges: The holder of a Flight Radiotelephony Operator’s Licence is entitled to operate radiotelephony apparatus in any aircraft if the stability of the frequency radiated by the transmitter is maintained automatically but is not entitled to operate the transmitter, or to adjust its frequency, except by the use of external switching devices.
CHAPTER 3 — National Private Pilot's Licence
National Private Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes)
Minimum age:
17 years
Privileges and conditions: 1 The holder of a National Private Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes) is entitled— a in accordance with the remainder of this paragraph, to fly for the purposes of non-commercial operations as pilot in command of any SSEA, microlight aeroplane or SLMG for which a class rating is included in the licence provided that the total number of persons carried (including the pilot) does not exceed four, unless prohibited by paragraph (2); b with the permission of the competent authority for the airspace in which the aircraft is being flown, to fly such a SSEA, microlight aeroplane or SLMG outside the United Kingdom; c to fly such a microlight aeroplane or SLMG for the purpose of commercial operation— i which consists of instruction or flying examinations, provided that— aa in the case of instruction, the licence includes an appropriate instructor certificate; and bb in the case of flying examinations, the holder is authorised to conduct such examinations by the CAA; or ii where the excepted flights condition is met; d to fly such a SSEA for the purpose of commercial operation where the excepted flights condition is met; e to fly as pilot in command of such an SSEA, microlight aeroplane or SLMG carrying passengers if— i the recent experience condition is met; or ii the recent experience exception is met; f to fly as pilot in command of any such SSEA or SLMG at night where the licence includes a night rating (aeroplanes); g to receive remuneration or other valuable consideration for services as a pilot on a flight if the remuneration condition is met. 2 The holder of a National Private Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes) may not fly an SSEA, microlight aeroplane or SLMG mentioned in paragraph (1)(a)— a for the purpose of public transport or commercial operation (other than commercial operation permitted by sub-paragraph (1)(c) or (d)); b for remuneration or other valuable consideration (other than remuneration or other valuable consideration permitted by sub-paragraph (1)(g)); c under Instrument Flight Rules; or d other than as authorised by paragraph (1), unless authorised to do so by the CAA.
National Private Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters)
Minimum age:
17 years
Privileges and conditions: 1 The holder of a National Private Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters) is entitled— a in accordance with the remainder of this paragraph, to fly for the purposes of non-commercial operations as pilot in command of a single-engine helicopter with a maximum take-off mass of 2,000 kg or less for which a class rating is included in the licence provided that the total number of persons carried (including the pilot) does not exceed four, unless prohibited by paragraph (2); b with the permission of the competent authority for the airspace in which the aircraft is being flown, to fly such a helicopter outside the United Kingdom; c to fly such a helicopter for the purpose of commercial operation where the excepted flights condition is met; d to fly as pilot in command of such a helicopter carrying passengers if— i the recent experience condition is met; or ii the recent experience exception is met. 2 The holder of a National Private Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters) may not fly a helicopter mentioned in paragraph (1)(a)— a for the purpose of public transport or commercial operation (other than commercial operation permitted by sub-paragraph (1)(c)); b for remuneration or other valuable consideration; c under Instrument Flight Rules; d at night; or e other than as authorised by paragraph (1), unless authorised to do so by the CAA.
PART 2 — Ratings, certificates and qualifications
CHAPTER 1 — Ratings, certificates and qualifications which may be included in United Kingdom licences but not in National Private Pilot's Licences
SECTION 1 — Aircraft ratings
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When included in a pilot licence an aircraft rating entitles the holder of the licence to act as pilot of aircraft of the types and classes specified in the aircraft rating and different types and classes of aircraft may be specified in respect of different privileges of a licence.
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When included in a Flight Engineer’s Licence an aircraft rating entitles the holder of the licence to act as flight engineer only of aircraft of a type specified in the aircraft rating.
SECTION 2 — Other ratings
Instrument rating (aeroplane)
An instrument rating (aeroplane) entitles the holder of the licence to act as pilot in command or co-pilot of an aeroplane flying under the Instrument Flight Rules.
Instrument rating (helicopter)
An instrument rating (helicopter) entitles the holder of the licence to act as pilot in command or co-pilot of a helicopter flying under the Instrument Flight Rules.
Instrument meteorological conditions rating (aeroplanes)
An instrument meteorological conditions rating (aeroplanes) entitles the holder of the licence to act as pilot in command or co-pilot of an aeroplane flying under the Instrument Flight Rules except—
- (a) in Class A airspace; or
- (b) when the aeroplane is taking off or landing at any place if the flight visibility below cloud is less than 1,500 metres.
Night rating (helicopters)
A night rating (helicopters) entitles the holder of a United Kingdom Private Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters) to act as pilot in command of a helicopter at night.
Night rating (gyroplanes)
A night rating (gyroplanes) entitles the holder of a United Kingdom Private Pilot’s Licence (Gyroplanes) to act as pilot in command of a gyroplane at night.
Night rating (balloons and airships)
A night rating (balloons and airships) entitles the holder of a United Kingdom Private Pilot’s Licence (Balloons and Airships) to act as pilot in command of a balloon or an airship at night.
SECTION 3 — Instructor certificates
Flight instructor certificate (aeroplane)
A flight instructor certificate (aeroplane) entitles the holder of the licence to give instruction in flying aircraft of such types and classes as may be specified in the certificate for that purpose subject to the restrictions specified below.
Restrictions – restricted period 1 Until the holder of a flight instructor certificate (aeroplane) has completed at least 100 hours flight instruction and, in addition, has supervised at least 25 solo flights by students, the privileges of the certificate are restricted. 2 The restrictions will be removed from the certificate when the requirements specified in paragraph (1) have been met and on the recommendation of the supervising flight instructor (aeroplane).
Restrictions – restricted privileges 1 The privileges are restricted to carrying out under the supervision of the holder of a flight instructor certificate (aeroplane) approved for this purpose— a flight instruction for— i the issue of a National Private Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes) and a United Kingdom Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplanes); and ii class and type ratings for single-engine aeroplanes, other than for the approval of first solo flights by day or by night and first solo cross country flights by day or by night; and b night flying instruction.
Flight instructor certificate (helicopter)
A flight instructor certificate (helicopter) entitles the holder of the licence to give instruction in flying helicopters of such types as may be specified in the certificate for that purpose subject to the restrictions specified below.
Restrictions – restricted period 1 Until the holder of a flight instructor certificate (helicopter) has completed at least 100 hours flight instruction and, in addition, has supervised at least 25 solo flights by students, the privileges of the certificate are restricted. 2 The restrictions will be removed from the certificate when the requirements specified in paragraph (1) have been met and on the recommendation of the supervising flight instructor (helicopter).
Restrictions – restricted privileges 1 The privileges are restricted to carrying out under the supervision of the holder of a flight instructor certificate (helicopter) approved for this purpose— a flight instruction for— i the issue of a National Private Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters) and a United Kingdom Private Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters); and ii type ratings for single-engine helicopters, other than for the approval of first solo flights by day or by night and first solo cross country flights by day or by night; and b night flying instruction, provided the holder has undergone such training as the CAA may require.
Flight instructor certificate (gyroplanes)
A flight instructor certificate (gyroplanes) entitles the holder of the licence to give instruction in flying gyroplanes of such types as may be specified in the rating for that purpose.
Flight instructor certificate (restricted) (gyroplanes)
A flight instructor certificate (restricted) (gyroplanes) entitles the holder of the licence to give instruction in flying gyroplanes of such types as may be specified in the rating for that purpose, but—
- (a) such instruction must only be given—
- (i) under the supervision of a person present during the take-off and landing at the aerodrome at which the instruction is to begin and end; and
- (ii) who holds a pilot’s licence endorsed with a flight instructor certificate entitling the holder to instruct on an aircraft of the same type or class as the aircraft on which instruction is being given;
- (b) does not entitle the holder of the licence to give directions to a person undergoing instruction in respect of the performance of that person’s first—
- (i) solo flight;
- (ii) solo flight by night;
- (iii) solo cross-country flight otherwise than by night; or
- (iv) solo cross-country flight by night.
Type rating instructor certificate (multi-pilot aeroplane)
A type rating instructor certificate (multi-pilot aeroplane) entitles the holder to instruct licence holders for the issue of a multi-pilot aeroplane type rating, including the instruction required for multi-crew co-operation.
Type rating instructor certificate (helicopter)
A type rating instructor certificate (helicopter) entitles the holder to instruct licence holders for the issue of a helicopter type rating, including the instruction required for multi-crew co-operation.
Class rating instructor certificate (single-pilot aeroplane)
A class rating instructor certificate (single-pilot aeroplane) entitles the holder to instruct licence holders for the issue of a type or class rating for single-pilot aeroplanes.
Instrument rating instructor certificate (aeroplane)
An instrument rating instructor certificate (aeroplane) entitles the holder to conduct flight instruction for the issue of an instrument rating (aeroplane) or an instrument meteorological conditions rating (aeroplanes).
Instrument rating instructor certificate (helicopter)
An instrument rating instructor certificate (helicopter) entitles the holder to conduct flight instruction for the issue of an instrument rating (helicopter) for a United Kingdom licence.
CHAPTER 2 — Aircraft and instructor ratings and certificates which may be included in United Kingdom aeroplane pilot licences and in National Private Pilot's Licences (Aeroplanes)
Night rating (aeroplanes)
A night rating (aeroplanes) entitles the holder of a United Kingdom Private Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes) or a National Private Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes) to act as pilot in command of an aeroplane at night.
Microlight class rating
- (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) to (6) and to the conditions of the licence in which it is included, a microlight class rating entitles the holder to act as pilot in command of any microlight aeroplane.
- (2) If the current certificate of revalidation for the rating is endorsed “single seat only” the holder is only entitled to act as pilot in command of any single seat microlight aeroplane.
- (3) If the aeroplane has—
- (a) three axis controls and the holder’s previous training and experience has only been in an aeroplane with flexwing or weightshift controls;
- (b) flexwing or weightshift controls and the holder’s previous training and experience has only been in an aeroplane with three axis controls; or
- (c) more than one engine,
before exercising the privileges of the rating the holder must complete appropriate differences training.
- (4) The differences training mentioned in paragraph (3) must be given by a flight instructor entitled to instruct on the aeroplane on which the training is being given, recorded in the holder’s personal flying logbook and endorsed and signed by the instructor conducting the training.
- (5) Where the aeroplane is to be operated from water during take-off and landing, before exercising the privileges of the rating the holder must—
- (a) complete appropriate differences training; and
- (b) attain a pass in the Private or Professional Seamanship examination.
- (6) The differences training mentioned in paragraph (5) must be given by a flight instructor entitled to instruct on the aeroplane on which the training is being given, recorded in the holder’s personal flying logbook and endorsed and signed by the instructor conducting the training.
SSEA class rating
- (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) to (6) and to the conditions of the licence in which it is included, a SSEA class rating entitles the holder to act as pilot in command of any SSEA with a maximum take-off mass of not more than 2,000kg excluding any such aeroplane which is a SLMG or a microlight aeroplane.
- (2) If the current certificate of revalidation for the rating is endorsed “single seat only” the holder is only entitled to act as pilot in command of a single seat SSEA.
- (3) If the aeroplane—
- (a) is fitted with a tricycle undercarriage;
- (b) is fitted with a tailwheel;
- (c) is fitted with a supercharger or turbo-charger;
- (d) is fitted with a variable pitch propeller;
- (e) is fitted with retractable landing gear;
- (f) is fitted with a cabin pressurisation system; or
- (g) has a maximum continuous cruising speed in excess of 140 knots indicated airspeed,
before exercising the privileges of the rating, the holder must complete appropriate differences training.
- (4) The differences training mentioned in paragraph (3) must be given by a flight instructor entitled to instruct on the aeroplane on which the training is being given, recorded in the holder’s personal flying logbook and endorsed and signed by the instructor conducting the training.
- (5) If the aeroplane is to be operated from water during take-off and landing, before exercising the privileges of the rating the holder must—
- (a) complete appropriate differences training; and
- (b) attain a pass in the Private or Professional Seamanship examination.
- (6) The differences training mentioned in paragraph (5) must be given by a flight instructor entitled to instruct on the aero-plane on which the training is being given, recorded in the holder’s personal flying logbook and endorsed and signed by the instructor conducting the training.
SLMG class rating
- (1) Subject to paragraph (2) and to the conditions of the licence in which it is included, a SLMG class rating entitles the holder to act as pilot in command of any SLMG.
- (2) If the current certificate of revalidation for the rating is endorsed “single seat only” the holder is only entitled to act as pilot in command of a single seat SLMG.
Flight instructor’s certificate (microlight)
A flight instructor’s certificate (microlight) entitles the holder of the licence to give instruction in flying microlight aeroplanes with the same type of control system for which the holder’s licence is endorsed with a flight instructor’s certificate.
Flight instructor’s certificate (SLMG)
A flight instructor’s certificate (SLMG) entitles the holder of the licence to give instruction in flying SLMGs.
CHAPTER 3 — Ratings which may be included in Light Aircraft Pilot’s Licences (Helicopters)
Helicopter type rating
A helicopter type rating for a single engine helicopter with a maximum total weight authorised of 2,000kg or less may be included in a National Private Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters) granted under Part 6.
PART 3 — Maintenance of Licence Privileges
CHAPTER 1 — Requirement for revalidation and renewal
Validity, revalidation and renewal of certificates and ratings
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- (1) The ratings and certificates listed in column 1 of the following tables—
- (a) have the validity listed in the corresponding entry in column 2;
- (b) are revalidated in accordance with the corresponding entry in column 3; and
- (c) are renewed in accordance with the corresponding entry in column 4.
- (2) For the purposes of paragraph 1(1)(a)—
- (a) ratings and certificates are valid from the date of issue until the end of the period specified in column 2 after the end of the month in which the rating or certificate was issued;
- (b) as regards revalidation—
- (i) in relation to any aeroplane rating mentioned in the first two entries of column 1 of Table 1, provided that the rating or certificate is revalidated in accordance with paragraph FCL.740.A.(b)(1) of Part-FCL; or
- (ii) in relation to any other aircraft, provided that the rating or certificate is revalidated within the period of three months preceding the end of the period in paragraph (a),
the rating or certificate is valid from the end of the period in paragraph (a) for the period specified in column 2; and
- (c) as regards renewal, the new rating or certificate is valid from the date of issue until the end of the period specified in column 2 after the end of the month in which the rating or certificate was renewed.
- (3) For the purposes of paragraphs 1(1)(b) and (c), a reference in the following tables to—
- (a) a paragraph of Part-FCL is a reference to the applicant needing to complete the requirements specified in that paragraph; and
- (b) completing training or passing a proficiency check are references to the applicant needing to take the specified action.
| Column 1 Rating | Column 2 Validity | Column 3 Revalidation | Column 4 Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-engine piston (SEP) class rating (land), TMG and SLMG rating | 24 months | FCL.740.A (b)(1) and (4) of Part-FCL, provided a SEP aeroplane with three axis control system is used. Where both a SEP (land) and a TMG or SLMG rating are held, the requirements may be completed in either class and achieve revalidation of both ratings. | (a) complete such training as the CAA may require; and (b) pass the appropriate proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL. |
| Single-engine piston (SEP) class rating (sea) | 24 months | FCL.740.A (b)(1) and (4) of Part-FCL, provided a SEP aeroplane with three axis control system is used. | (a) complete such training as the CAA may require; and (b) pass the appropriate proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL. |
| Single-engine turbo-prop (SET) aeroplanes class rating | 24 months | FCL.740.A (b)(3) of Part-FCL. | (a) complete such training as the CAA may require; and (b) pass the appropriate proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL. |
| Multi-engine piston (MEP) class rating | 12 months | FCL.740.A (a) of Part-FCL. | (a) complete such training as the CAA may require; and (b) pass the appropriate proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL. |
| Any type rating | 12 months | FCL.740.A (a) of Part-FCL. | (a) complete such training as the CAA may require; and (b) pass the appropriate proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL. |
| Column 1 Rating | Column 2 Validity | Column 3 Revalidation | Column 4 Renewal |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Any type rating | 12 months | FCL 740.H (a) of Part-FCL. | (a) complete such training as the CAA may require; and (b) pass the appropriate proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL. |
| Column 1 Rating | Column 2 Validity | Column 3 Revalidation | Column 4 Renewal |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Any single engine class rating | 24 months | (a) 12 hours flight time in the relevant class within the 12 months preceding the expiry of the rating, including— (i) 6 hours as pilot in command; (ii) 12 take-offs and landings; and (iii) a one-hour flight with the holder of a Flight Instructor certificate (Gyroplanes); or (b) complete such proficiency check as the CAA may require. | Complete such training and pass such proficiency check as the CAA may require. |
| Column 1 Rating | Column 2 Validity | Column 3 Revalidation | Column 4 Renewal |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Any rating | Valid provided that, within the 13 months preceding the date of the flight, the holder has flown as pilot in command of at least five flights, each of not less than five minutes in duration, in any type of balloon or airship for which the holder is qualified. | None | (a) complete such flights in accordance with article 142 so as to meet the requirement in column 2; or (b) complete such training and pass such proficiency check as the CAA may require. |
| Column 1 Rating | Column 2 Validity | Column 3 Revalidation | Column 4 Renewal |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Any rating, where used in connection with public transport | 13 months | Pass such proficiency check as the CAA may require. | Complete such training and pass such proficiency check as the CAA may require. |
| Any rating, where used in connection with commercial operation | 13 months | Have such flight experience as the CAA may require. | Complete such training and pass such proficiency check as the CAA may require. |
| Column 1 Rating | Column 2 Validity | Column 3 Revalidation | Column 4 Renewal |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Any rating | 12 months | FCL.740.As (a) of Part-FCL. | (a) complete such training as the CAA may require; and (b) pass the appropriate proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL. |
| Column 1 Rating | Column 2 Validity | Column 3 Revalidation | Column 4 Renewal |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Any rating for Flight Navigator’s Licence | 13 months | (a) complete the appropriate proficiency check; and (b) have such experience as the CAA may require. | Complete such training and pass such proficiency check as the CAA may require. |
| Flight engineer type rating | 12 months | Pass such proficiency check as the CAA may require. | Complete such training and pass such proficiency check as the CAA may require. |
| Column 1 Rating | Column 2 Validity | Column 3 Revalidation | Column 4 Renewal |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Instrument rating (aeroplane) | 12 months | FCL.625.A of Part-FCL. | FCL.625 (c) and (d) of Part-FCL. |
| Instrument rating (helicopter) | 12 months | FCL.625.H of Part-FCL. | FCL.625 (c) and (d) of Part-FCL. |
| Instrument meteorological conditions rating (aeroplanes) | 25 months | Pass such proficiency check as the CAA may require. | Complete such training and pass such proficiency check as the CAA may require. |
| Column 1 Rating | Column 2 Validity | Column 3 Revalidation | Column 4 Renewal |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fight instructor certificate (aeroplanes) | 36 months | FCL.940.FI (a) and (b) of Part-FCL. | FCL.940.FI (c) of Part-FCL. |
| Flight instructor certificate (helicopters) | 36 months | FCL.940.FI (a) and (b) of Part-FCL. | FCL.940.FI (c) of Part-FCL. |
| Flight instructor certificate (gyroplanes) | 36 months | Pass such proficiency check as the CAA may require. | Complete such training and pass such proficiency check as the CAA may require. |
| Type rating instructor certificate (multi-pilot aeroplane) | 36 months | FCL.940.TRI (a) of Part-FCL. | FCL.940.TRI (b) of Part-FCL. |
| Type rating instructor certificate (helicopter) | 36 months | FCL.940.TRI (a) of Part-FCL. | FCL.940.TRI (b) of Part-FCL. |
| Class rating instructor certificate (single-pilot aeroplane) | 36 months | FCL.940.CRI (a) and (b) of Part-FCL. | FCL.940.CRI (c) of Part-FCL. |
| Instrument rating instructor certificate (aeroplane) | 36 months | FCL.940.IRI of Part-FCL. | FCL.940.IRI of Part-FCL. |
| Instrument rating instructor certificate (helicopter) | 36 months | FCL.940.IRI of Part-FCL. | FCL.940.IRI of Part-FCL. |
Issue of certificate of revalidation
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Except in the case of holders of a Private Pilot’s Licence (Balloons and Airships), a certificate of revalidation must be issued where any of the requirements for revalidation or renewal in the tables in paragraph 1 have been met.
Form of certificate of revalidation
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A certificate of revalidation must be signed by a person authorised by the CAA to sign certificates of this kind and certify—
- (a) the functions to which the certificate relates;
- (b) the date on which it was signed;
- (c) that on the date on which the certificate was signed the relevant requirements for revalidation or renewal in the tables in paragraph 1 have been met;
- (d) where the relevant requirements for revalidation or renewal in the tables in paragraph 1 involve—
- (i) the gaining of experience, the type or types of aircraft in which the experience was gained;
- (ii) the taking of a test or proficiency check, the type of aircraft or flight simulator in or by means of which the test was conducted.
CHAPTER 2 — Requirement for a Certificate of Revalidation to maintain the validity of, or renew, a rating specified in Chapter 2 or 3 of Part 2
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- (1) A certificate of revalidation required by article 157 for a SSEA class rating, a microlight class rating or a SLMG class rating must be signed by a person authorised by the CAA to sign certificates of this kind and certify—
- (a) the rating to which the certificate relates;
- (b) that on a specified date the holder has satisfied the relevant requirements for issue in accordance with Table A and Table B;
- (c) the specified date; and
- (d) the date on which the period of validity of the certificate expires in accordance with sub-paragraph (3).
| Circumstances | Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | On initial issue by the CAA | The holder of the licence has passed a NPPL General Skill Test with the authorised examiner signing the licence application form in an aeroplane of the class for which the certificate of revalidation is sought |
| 2 | There is a current valid certificate of revalidation for the rating | The holder of the licence has— (a) passed a NPPL General Skill Test with the authorised examiner signing the certificate in an aeroplane of the class for which the certificate of revalidation is sought; or (b) produced their personal flying log book to the authorised person signing the certificate and satisfied the authorised person that the holder satisfied the experience requirements specified in Table B |
| 3 | The last previous certificate of revalidation for the rating expired less than five years before the date on which the new certificate is to be signed | The holder of the licence has passed a NPPL General Skill Test with the authorised examiner signing the certificate in an aeroplane of the class for which the certificate of revalidation is sought |
| 4 | The last previous certificate of revalidation for the rating expired five years or more before the date on which the new certificate is to be signed | The holder of the licence has passed— (a) a NPPL General Skill Test with the authorised examiner signing the certificate in an aeroplane of the class for which the certificate of revalidation is sought; and (b) an oral theoretical knowledge examination conducted by the authorised examiner as part of the NPPL General Skill Test |
| Circumstances | Requirements | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Where one aeroplane class rating is held | (a) The holder has, as a pilot, in an aeroplane specified in the aeroplane class rating and within the period of validity of the current certificate of revalidation for the rating— |
| (b) If the holder has not undertaken the flying training specified in paragraph 1(a)(iii) a certificate of revalidation may be issued but must be endorsed “single seat only”. | ||
| 2 | Where two or three aeroplane class ratings are held | (a) The holder has, as a pilot, within the period of validity of the current certificate of revalidation for each rating— |
| (b) If the holder has flown at least one hour as pilot in command as specified in paragraph 2(a)(iii)(aa) but has not undertaken the flying training specified in paragraph 2(a)(iv) a certificate of revalidation may be issued but must be endorsed “single seat only”. |
- (2) In the case of a certificate of revalidation for a class rating which is being issued on the basis of paragraph 1(b) of Table B, so that the holder of the licence has satisfied the experience requirements but without having had a flight with an instructor as part of that experience, the person signing the certificate must endorse the certificate “single seat only”.
- (3) If the rating—
- (a) has not expired, the new certificate is valid for 24 months from the end of the month which includes the expiry date of the existing certificate; and
- (b) has expired, the new certificate is valid for 24 months in addition to the remainder of the month in which the date of test falls.
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- (1) A certificate of revalidation required by article 157 for a flight instructor's certificate (SLMG), a flight instructor's certificate (microlight), or an flight instructor's certificate (restricted) (microlight) must be signed by a person authorised by the CAA to sign certificates of this kind and certify—
- (a) the certificate to which the certificate of revalidation relates;
- (b) that on a specified date the holder has passed an appropriate test of the holder's ability to exercise the privileges of the certificate;
- (c) the specified date; and
- (d) the date on which the period of validity of the certificate expires in accordance with sub-paragraph (2).
- (2) If the rating—
- (a) has not expired, the new certificate is valid for 36 months from the end of the month which includes the expiry date of the existing certificate, except where the test is taken more than 3 months before the expiry date of the existing certificate, in which case the new certificate is valid for 36 months from the end of the month in which the test was taken;
- (b) has expired, the new certificate is valid for 36 months in addition to the remainder of the month in which the date of test falls.
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SCHEDULE 9 — PUBLIC TRANSPORT – OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
PART 1 — Information and Instructions which must be included in an Operations Manual
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Information and instructions relating to the following matters must be included in an operations manual—
- (a) The number of the crew to be carried in the aircraft, on each stage of any route to be flown.
- (b) The respective capacities in which the crew members are to act.
- (c) Instructions as to the order and circumstances in which command is to be assumed by members of the crew.
- (d) The respective duties of each member of the crew and the other members of the operating staff.
- (e) The scheme referred to in article 175(1).
- (f) Such technical detailed information concerning the aircraft, its engines and equipment and concerning the performance of the aircraft as may be necessary to enable the flight crew of the aircraft to perform their respective duties.
- (g) The manner in which the quantities of fuel and oil to be carried by the aircraft are to be computed and records of fuel and oil carried and consumed on each stage of the route to be flown are to be maintained (and the instructions must take account of all circumstances likely to be encountered on the flight, including the possibility of failure of one or more of the aircraft engines).
- (h) The manner in which the quantity, if any, of oxygen and oxygen equipment to be carried in the aircraft for the purpose of complying with Scale L1 or L2 in Part 1 of Schedule 6 is to be computed.
- (i) The check system to be followed by the crew of the aircraft before and on take-off, on landing and in an emergency, so as to ensure that the operating procedures contained in the operations manual and in the flight manual or performance schedule for the aircraft are complied with.
- (j) The circumstances in which a radio watch is to be maintained.
- (k) The circumstances in which oxygen is to be used by the crew of the aircraft, and by passengers.
- (l) Subject to paragraph 2, communication, navigational aids, aerodromes, local regulations, in-flight procedures, approach and landing procedures and such other information as the operator considers necessary for the proper conduct of flight operations (which must be contained in a route guide, which may be in the form of a separate volume).
- (m) The reporting in flight to the notified authorities of meteorological observations.
- (n) Subject to paragraph 2, the minimum altitudes for safe flight on each stages of the route to be flown (which must not be lower than any which may be applicable under the law of the United Kingdom or of the countries whose territory is to be flown over) and any planned diversion from that route.
- (o) The required information referred to in article 131(2).
- (p) Emergency flight procedures, including procedures for the instruction of passengers in the position and use of emergency equipment and procedures to be adopted when the pilot in command of the aircraft becomes aware that another aircraft or a vessel is in distress and needs assistance.
- (q) In the case of aircraft intended to fly at an altitude of more than 49,000 feet the procedures for the use of cosmic radiation detection equipment.
- (r) The labelling and marking of dangerous goods, the manner in which the dangerous goods must be loaded on or suspended beneath an aircraft, the responsibilities of members of the crew for the carriage of dangerous goods and the action to be taken in the event of emergencies arising involving dangerous goods.
- (s) Such detailed information about any permission granted to the operator under article 78(3) as may be necessary to enable the pilot in command of the aircraft to determine whether article 69(8)(b) can be complied with.
- (t) Procedures for the operation of any airborne collision avoidance system carried on the aircraft.
- (u) The establishment and maintenance of an accident prevention and flight safety programme.
- (v) In the case of a helicopter, the maximum approved passenger seating configuration.
2
In relation to any flight which is not one of a series of flights between the same two places and to the extent that it is not practicable to comply with sub-paragraphs 1(l) and 1(n), it is sufficient if the manual contains such information and instructions as will enable the equivalent data to be ascertained before take-off.
PART 2 — Information and Instructions which must be included in a Training Manual
1
The following information and instructions must be included in a training manual—
- (a) The manner in which the training, practice and periodical tests required under article 114(2) and specified in Part 3 of this Schedule are to be carried out.
- (b) The minimum qualifications and experience which an operator requires of persons appointed by the operator to give or to supervise the training, practice and periodical tests.
- (c) The type of training, practice and periodical tests which each such person is appointed to give or to supervise.
- (d) The type of aircraft for which each such person is appointed to give or to supervise the said training, practice and periodical tests.
- (e) The minimum qualifications and experience required for each member of the crew undergoing the required training, practice and periodical tests.
- (f) The current syllabus for, and specimen forms for recording, the required training, practice and periodical tests.
- (g) The manner in which instrument flight conditions and engine failure are to be simulated in the aircraft in flight.
- (h) The extent to which the required training and testing is permitted in the course of flights for the purpose of public transport.
- (i) The use to be made in the required training and testing of apparatus approved for the purpose by the CAA.
PART 3 — Required Crew Training, Experience, Practice and Periodical Tests
Crew
1
- (1) The training, experience, practice and periodical tests required under article 114(2) for members of the crew of an aircraft to which that paragraph applies must be as follows.
- (2) Every member of the crew must have—
- (a) been tested by or on behalf of the operator as to the crew member’s knowledge of the use of the emergency and life saving equipment required to be carried in the aircraft on the flight and have a valid test result;
- (b) practised under the supervision of the operator or of a person appointed by the operator for the purpose, within the test validity period, the carrying out of the duties required of the crew member in case of an emergency occurring to the aircraft—
- (i) in an aircraft of the type to be used on the flight; or
- (ii) in apparatus approved by the CAA for the purpose and controlled by a person so approved by the CAA.
Pilots
2
- (1) Every pilot included in the flight crew who is intended by the operator to fly as pilot in circumstances requiring compliance with the Instrument Flight Rules must have been tested by or on behalf of the operator—
- (a) as to the pilot’s competence to perform the pilot’s duties while executing normal manoeuvres and procedures in flight; and
- (b) as to the pilot’s competence to perform the pilot’s duties in instrument flight conditions while executing emergency manoeuvres and procedures in flight,
in each case in an aircraft of the type to be used on the flight and including the use of the instruments and equipment provided in the aircraft, and have a valid test result.
- (2) A pilot’s ability to execute normal manoeuvres and procedures must be tested in the aircraft in flight.
- (3) The other tests required by sub-paragraph (1) may be conducted either in the aircraft in flight, or under the supervision of a person approved by the CAA for the purpose by means of a flight simulator approved by the CAA.
- (4) The tests specified in sub-paragraph (1)(b) when conducted in the aircraft in flight must be carried out either in actual instrument flight conditions or in instrument flight conditions simulated by means approved by the CAA.
- (5) Every pilot included in the flight crew whose licence does not include an instrument rating or who is not intended by the operator to fly in circumstances requiring compliance with the Instrument Flight Rules, even though the licence includes such a rating, must have been tested by or on behalf of the operator in flight in an aircraft of the type to be used on the flight—
- (a) as to the pilot’s competence to act as pilot of that aircraft, while executing normal manoeuvres and procedures; and
- (b) as to the pilot’s competence to act as pilot of that aircraft while executing emergency manoeuvres and procedures,
and have a valid test result.
- (6) In relation to every pilot included in the flight crew who is seated at the flying controls during the take-off or landing and who is intended by the operator to fly as pilot in circumstances requiring compliance with the Instrument Flight Rules—
- (a) the pilot must have been tested as to the pilot’s proficiency in using instrument approach-to-land systems of the type in use at the aerodrome of intended landing and any destination alternate aerodromes and have a valid test result; and
- (b) the test required by sub-paragraph (a) must have been carried out—
- (i) in flight in instrument flight conditions; or
- (ii) in instrument flight conditions simulated by means approved by the CAA; or
- (iii) under the supervision of a person approved by the CAA for the purpose by means of a flight simulator approved by the CAA.
- (7) In the case of a helicopter, every pilot included in the flight crew whose licence does not include an instrument rating but who is intended to fly at night under visual flight conditions, must have been tested by or on behalf of the operator, in a helicopter of the type to be used on the flight, as to the pilot’s competence to act as pilot of that helicopter—
- (a) while executing normal manoeuvres and procedures; and
- (b) while executing specified manoeuvres and procedures in flight in instrument flight conditions simulated by means approved by the CAA,
and have a valid test result.
- (8) Every pilot included in the flight crew and who is seated at the flying controls during take-off or landing must have carried out within the test validity period, at least three take-offs and three landings in aircraft of the type to be used on the flight when seated at the flying controls.
Flight engineers
3
- (1) Every flight engineer included in the flight crew must have been tested by or on behalf of the operator—
- (a) as to the engineer's competence to perform the engineer's duties while executing normal procedures in flight, in an aircraft of the type to be used on the flight; and
- (b) as to the engineer's competence to perform the engineer's duties while executing emergency procedures in flight, in an aircraft of the type to be used on the flight,
and have a valid test result.
- (2) A flight engineer's ability to carry out normal procedures must be tested in an aircraft in flight and the other tests required by this paragraph may be conducted—
- (a) in the aircraft in flight; or
- (b) under the supervision of a person approved by the CAA for the purpose by means of a flight simulator approved by the CAA.
Flight radiotelephony operators and flight navigators
4
Every flight radiotelephony operator and flight navigator whose inclusion in the flight crew is required under article 111(1)(a) must have been tested by or on behalf of the operator as to their competence to perform their duties in conditions corresponding to those likely to be encountered on the flight—
- (a) in the case of a flight radiotelephony operator using radio equipment of the type installed in the aircraft to be used on the flight, and including a test of the operator's ability to carry out emergency procedures; and
- (b) in the case of a flight navigator, using equipment of the type to be used in the aircraft on the flight for purposes of navigation,
and have a valid test result.
Pilot in Command of Aircraft
5
- (1) The pilot designated as pilot in command of the aircraft for the flight must have demonstrated to the satisfaction of the operator within the test validity period that the pilot has adequate knowledge of the route to be taken, the aerodromes of take-off and landing, and any destination alternate aerodromes, including in particular the pilot's knowledge of the following which are relevant to the route—
- (a) the terrain;
- (b) the seasonal meteorological conditions;
- (c) the meteorological, communications and air traffic facilities, services and procedures;
- (d) the search and rescue procedures; and
- (e) the navigational facilities.
- (2) In determining whether a pilot's knowledge of the matters referred to in sub-paragraph (1) is sufficient to render the pilot competent to perform the duties of pilot in command on the flight, the operator must take into account the pilot's flying experience in conjunction with the following—
- (a) the experience of other members of the intended flight crew;
- (b) the influence of terrain and obstructions on departure and approach procedures at the aerodromes of take-off and intended landing and at destination alternate aerodromes;
- (c) the similarity of the instrument approach procedures and let-down aids to those with which the pilot is familiar;
- (d) the dimensions of runways which may be used in the course of the flight in relation to the performance limits of aircraft of the type to be used on the flight;
- (e) the reliability of meteorological forecasts and the probability of difficult meteorological conditions in the areas to be traversed;
- (f) the adequacy of the information available regarding the aerodrome of intended landing and any destination alternate aerodromes;
- (g) the nature of air traffic control procedures and the familiarity of the pilot with such procedures;
- (h) the influence of terrain on route conditions and the extent of the assistance obtainable en-route from navigational aids and air-to-ground communication facilities; and
- (i) the extent to which it is possible for the pilot to become familiar with unusual aerodrome procedures and features of the route by means of ground instruction and training devices.
Deemed compliance
6
- (1) For the purposes of paragraph 2(1), 2(5) or 3(1) a pilot or flight engineer is deemed to have complied with the specified requirements in paragraphs 2(1)(b), 2(5)(b) or 3(1)(b) within the test validity period if—
- (a) they have qualified in accordance with the specified requirements on at least two occasions within the period of 13 months immediately preceding the flight; and
- (b) such occasions are separated by an interval of not less than four months.
- (2) For the purposes of paragraph 5(1) a pilot is deemed to have complied with the specified requirements if, having become qualified to act as pilot in command on flights between the same places over the same route more than 13 months before commencement of the flight, the pilot has within the period of 13 months immediately preceding the flight flown as pilot of an aircraft between those places over that route.
Contents of records
7
The records required to be maintained by an operator under article 114(3) must be accurate and up-to-date records kept so as to show, on any date, in relation to each person who has during the period of two years immediately preceding that date flown as a member of the crew of any public transport aircraft operated by that operator—
- (a) the date and detailed information about each test required by this Part and undergone by that person during the period, including the name and qualifications of the examiner;
- (b) the date on which that person last practised the carrying out of duties referred to in paragraph 1(2);
- (c) the operator's conclusions, based on each such test and practice as to that person's competence to perform that person's duties; and
- (d) the date and detailed information about any decision taken by the operator during the period in accordance with paragraph 5(1), including detailed information about the evidence on which that decision was based.
Production of records to authorised person
8
The operator must, whenever called on to do so by any authorised person—
- (a) produce for the inspection of any such person all records referred to in paragraph 7;
- (b) supply to any such person all such information that person may require in connection with any such records; and
- (c) produce for inspection by any such person all log books, certificates, papers and other documents, whatsoever which may reasonably be required to be seen for the purpose of determining whether such records are complete or of verifying the accuracy of their contents.
Supply of records to crew member
9
At the request of any person for whom the operator is required to keep records under this Part, the operator must supply to that person, or to any other operator of aircraft for the purpose of commercial or public transport by whom that person may subsequently be employed, detailed information about any qualifications in accordance with this Schedule obtained by such person whilst in the operator's service.
Definitions and validity periods
10
For the purposes of this Part—
- (a) “visual flight conditions” means weather conditions such that the pilot is able to fly by visual reference to objects outside the aircraft;
- (b) “instrument flight conditions” means weather conditions such that the pilot is unable to fly by visual reference to objects outside the aircraft;
- (c) a “valid test result” is a test result—
- (i) where the person tested met the minimum standard set in relation to the test; and
- (ii) the test validity period has not expired in relation to that test;
- (d) “test validity period”, subject to paragraph 6, means a period commencing with the date of test and ending—
- (i) in the case of paragraph 2(8), three months;
- (ii) in the case of paragraphs 2(1)(b), 2(5)(b), 2(6)(a), 2(7)(b) and 3(1)(b), six months; and
- (iii) in the case of paragraphs 1, 2(1)(a), 2(5)(a), 2(7)(a), 3(1)(a), 4 and 5(1), 13 months,
after the end of the month in which the test was taken.
SCHEDULE 10 — DOCUMENTS TO BE CARRIED
Circumstances in which documents are to be carried
1
Subject to paragraph 3, the following documents must be carried—
- (a) on a public transport flight—
- (i) Document A;
- (ii) Document B;
- (iii) Document C;
- (iv) Document D;
- (v) Document E;
- (vi) Document F;
- (vii) Document H; and
- (viii) if the flight is international air navigation, Document G and Document I;
- (b) on a non-commercial flight or commercial operation flight which is international air navigation—
- (i) Document A;
- (ii) Document B;
- (iii) Document C;
- (iv) Document E;
- (v) Document F;
- (vi) Document G; and
- (vii) Document I;
- (c) on a flight made in accordance with the terms of a permission granted to the operator under article 78A(2), Document J.
Description of documents
2
For the purposes of this Schedule—
- “Document A” means the licence in force under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 for the aircraft radio station installed in the aircraft;
- “Document B” means, in the case of a non-Part-21 aircraft, the national certificate of airworthiness in force for the aircraft;
- “Document C” means the licences of the members of the flight crew of the aircraft;
- “Document D” means one copy of the load sheet, if any, required by article 124 for the flight;
- “Document E” means one copy of each national airworthiness review certificate required by article 49, if any, in force for the aircraft;
- “Document F” means the technical log or approved record, if any, in which entries are required to be made under article 227;
- “Document G” means the certificate of registration in force for the aircraft;
- “Document H” means those parts of the operations manual, if any, required by article 116(4)(c) to be carried on the flight;
- “Document I” means a copy of the notified procedures to be followed by the pilot in command of an intercepted aircraft, and the notified visual signals for use by intercepting and intercepted aircraft;
- “Document J” means the permission, if any, granted for the aircraft under article 78A(2).
Exceptions
3
- (1) If the certificate of airworthiness includes the flight manual for the aircraft, ... with the permission of the CAA, an aircraft to which article 116 applies need not carry the flight manual as part of Document B.
- (2) With the permission of the CAA, an aircraft to which article 116 applies need not carry Document J if it carries an operations manual which includes the detailed information specified at paragraph 1(s) of Part 1 of Schedule 9.
- (3) If a public transport flight is intended to begin and end at the same aerodrome and does not include passage over the territory of any country other than the United Kingdom, the documents required under paragraph 1(a) may be kept at that aerodrome instead of being carried in the aircraft.
SCHEDULE 11 — AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT – RECORDS REQUIRED AND MATTERS TO WHICH THE CAA MAY HAVE REGARD
PART 1 — Records to be kept in accordance with Article 206(1)(a)
1
A record of any functional tests, flight checks and detailed information about any maintenance, repair, overhaul, replacement or modification.
2
Subject to paragraph 3, the record must be kept in a legible or a non-legible form. If the record is kept in a non-legible form it must be capable of being reproduced in a legible form and it must be so reproduced by the person required to keep the record if requested by an authorised person.
3
In any particular case the CAA may direct that the record is kept or be capable of being reproduced in such a form as it may specify.
PART 2 — Records required in accordance with Article 206(5)(b)
1
Each record made by the apparatus provided in compliance with article 206(2) or (3) must be adequately identified and in particular must include—
- (a) the identification of the aeronautical radio station;
- (b) the date or dates on which the record was made;
- (c) a means of determining the time at which each message or signal was transmitted or received;
- (d) the identity of the aircraft to or from which and the radio frequency on which the message or signal was transmitted or received; and
- (e) the time at which the record started and finished.
PART 3 — Matters to which the CAA may have regard in granting an approval if apparatus in accordance with Article 206(6)
1
The purpose for which the apparatus is to be used.
2
The manner in which the apparatus has been specified and produced in relation to the purpose for which it is to be used.
3
The adequacy, in relation to the purpose for which the apparatus is to be used, of the operating parameters of the apparatus (if any).
4
The manner in which the apparatus has been or will be operated, installed, modified, maintained, repaired and overhauled.
5
The manner in which the apparatus has been or will be inspected.
SCHEDULE 12 — INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS WHICH MUST BE INCLUDED IN AN AERODROME MANUAL
1
The name and status of the accountable manager having corporate authority for ensuring that all operations activities can be financed and carried out to the standard required.
2
The names and status of other senior aerodrome operating staff and instructions as to the order and circumstances in which they may be required to act.
3
Details of the safety management system.
4
The system of aeronautical information service available.
5
Procedures for promulgating information concerning the aerodrome's state.
6
Procedures for the control of access, vehicles and work in relation to the aerodrome manoeuvring area and apron.
7
Procedures for the removal of disabled aircraft.
8
In the case of an aerodrome which has facilities for fuel storage, procedures for complying with article 220.
9
- (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), plans to an appropriate scale which clearly depict the layout of runways, taxiways and aprons, aerodrome markings, aerodrome lighting if such lighting is provided, and the siting of any navigational aids within the runway strip.
- (2) In the case of copies or extracts of the manual provided or made available to a member of the aerodrome operating staff, the plans must be of a scale reasonably appropriate for the purposes of article 212(9).
10
For an aerodrome in relation to which there is a notified instrument approach procedure, survey information sufficient to provide data for the production of aeronautical charts relating to that aerodrome.
11
Description, height and location of obstacles which infringe standard obstacle limitation surfaces, and whether they are lit.
12
Data for and method of calculation of declared distances and elevations at the beginning and end of each declared distance.
13
Method of calculating reduced declared distances and the procedure for their promulgation.
14
Details of surfaces and bearing strengths of runways, taxiways and aprons.
15
The system of the management of air traffic in the airspace associated with the aerodrome, including procedures for the co-ordination of traffic with adjacent aerodromes, except any such information or procedures already published in any manual of air traffic services.
16
Operational procedures for the routine and special inspection of the aerodrome manoeuvring area and aprons.
17
If operations are permitted during periods of low visibility, procedures for the protection of the runways during such periods.
18
Procedures for the safe integration of all aviation activities undertaken at the aerodrome.
19
Details of or reference to the bird control management plan.
20
Procedures for the use and inspection of the aeronautical ground lighting system, if such a system is provided.
21
The scale of rescue, first aid and fire service facilities, the aerodrome emergency procedures and procedures to be adopted in the event of temporary depletion of the rescue and fire service facilities.
SCHEDULE 13 — PENALTIES
PART 1 — Provisions Referred to in Article 265(5)
CHAPTER 1
| Article of Order | Subject matter |
|---|---|
| 26(3) | Unqualified person not to cause or permit aircraft to be used for commercial air transport... |
| 28(1) | Registered owner to inform the CAA of specified events |
| 28(2) | Person who becomes the owner of aircraft registered in the United Kingdom must inform the CAA |
| 42(1)(b)(ii) | Requirement to fly by day and in accordance with Visual Flight Rules |
| 42(2) | Requirement for placard |
| 63(1) | Copy of national airworthiness review certificate issued or extended to be sent to the CAA within 10 days |
| 63(2) | A person to inform the CAA should the airworthiness review be inconclusive and not to issue or extend the certificate |
| 70(1)(a) | Pilot to be secured in seat |
| 70(4) | Operator not to permit helicopter rotor to be turned unless pilot at controls |
| . . . | . . . |
| . . . | . . . |
| 113(1) and (2) | Requirements for accident prevention and flight safety programme |
| 118(2) | Requirement to wear a survival suit |
| 124(1) | Person supervising loading to prepare and sign load sheet and submit it for examination by pilot in command |
| 124(2) | Carriage and preservation of load sheet |
| 125(1) | Carriage of baggage |
| 171 | Minimum age for glider pilot |
| . . . | . . . |
| . . . | . . . |
| . . . | . . . |
| 202 | Unauthorised operation of aeronautical radio station |
| 205(3) | Requirement to notify aeronautical radio station service |
| 206(1) | Requirement to keep air traffic service equipment records |
| 206(4) | Capability of recording apparatus |
| 206(5) | Operation of recording apparatus |
| 206(8) and (9) | Requirements where apparatus ceases to be capable of recording or becomes unserviceable |
| 206(10) to (15) | Air traffic service equipment records |
| 212(5) | Requirement to supply information |
| 214(4) | Requirement for holder of public use licence to notify |
| 215 | Requirement for holder of public use licence to supply information to Secretary of State |
| 216 | Requirement to make air navigation facilities available |
| 217(3) | Obstruction of or interference with aerodrome firefighter |
| 226(6) | Preservation of airworthiness records |
| 227(8) | Carriage and keeping of technical log or approved record |
| 227(10) | Preservation of technical log or approved record |
| 228 | Requirement to keep personal flying log book |
| 229(1), (2) and (4) | Documents to be carried |
| 235(1), (2), (4) and (5) | Production of documents and records |
| 236 | Production of air traffic service equipment documents and records |
| 238 | Preservation of documents |
| 249(5) | Requirement to inform CAA of departure from SERA or Rules of the Air |
| 251(1) | Filing and approval of tariffs |
| 253(3) | Requirement to surrender document to CAA |
CHAPTER 2
| Provision of Part 21, Part M, Part 145, Part 66 or Part 147 | Subject matter |
|---|---|
| 21A.61 | Instructions for the continued airworthiness by the holder of type certificate or restricted type certificate |
| 21A.107 | Variations to instructions for continued airworthiness by the holder of a minor change approval to type design |
| 21A.120 | Instructions for continued airworthiness by supplemental type certificate holder |
| 21A.130 | Requirement for statement of conformity |
| 21A.147 | Approval of changes to the approved production organisation |
| 21A.180 | Inspections to be permitted by holder of airworthiness certificate |
| 21A.439 | Production of repair parts |
| 21A.441 | Repair embodiment |
| 21A.449 | Instructions for continued airworthiness by holder of repair design approval |
| 21A.721 | Inspections to be allowed by holder of, or applicant for, a permit to fly |
| 21A.729 | Record keeping by the holder of the approval of the flight conditions |
| 21A.805 | Identification of critical parts |
| M.A.307 | Transfer of aircraft continuing airworthiness records |
| M.A.401 | Use of current maintenance data |
| M.A.402 | Performance of maintenance |
| M.A.501 | Installation of components |
| M.A.502 | Component maintenance |
| M.A.504 (b),(c) and (d) | Control of unserviceable components |
| M.A.611 | Maintenance standards |
| M.A.614 | Maintenance records to be kept by approved maintenance organisation |
| M.A.617 | Notification of changes to the approved maintenance organisation |
| M.A.713 | Notification of changes to the approved continuing airworthiness organisation |
| M.A.714 | Record keeping by continuing airworthiness management organisation |
| M.A.902(c) | Airworthiness review certificate to be returned |
| 145.A.85 | Notification of changes to the organisation |
| 147.A.110 | Records of instructors, examiners and assessors |
| 147.A.125 | Records |
| 147.A.150 | Notification of changes to the maintenance training organisation |
CHAPTER 3
| Provision of EU-OPS | Subject matter |
|---|---|
| 1.335 | Smoking on board |
| 1.340 | Meteorological conditions |
| 1.345(b) | Pilot in command not to take off unless external surfaces are clear |
| 1.350 | Fuel and oil supply |
| 1.355 | Take-off conditions |
| 1.385 | Use of supplemental oxygen |
| 1.400 | Approach and landing conditions |
| 1.405(a), (d) and (e) | Commencement and continuation of approach |
| 1.415 | Requirement for journey log |
| 1.455 | Low visibility operations – operating procedures |
| 1.460 | Low visibility operations – minimum equipment |
| 1.1135 | Flight duty, duty and rest period records |
CHAPTER 4
| Provision of Part-FCL | Subject matter |
|---|---|
| ORA.GEN.130 | Changes to organisations |
| ORA.ATO.120 | Record keeping |
CHAPTER 5
| Provision of ... Air Operations Regulation | Subject matter |
|---|---|
| CAT.GEN.MPA.100(b) | Crew members' reporting and compliance responsibilities |
| CAT.GEN.MPA.100(b)(4) and (5) | Flight duty, duty and rest period records |
| CAT.GEN.MPA.190 | Provision of documentation and records |
| CAT.OP.MPA.245 | Meteorological conditions |
| CAT.OP.MPA.250(b) | Pilot in command not to take off unless external surfaces are clear |
| CAT.OP.MPA.260 | Fuel and oil supply |
| CAT.OP.MPA.265 | Take-off conditions |
| CAT.OP.MPA.285 | Use of supplemental oxygen |
| CAT.OP.MPA.300 | Approach and landing conditions |
| CAT.OP.MPA.305(a) and (b) | Commencement and continuation of approach |
| ORO.MLR.110 | Requirement for journey log |
| SPA.LVO.125(b) | Low visibility operations – operating procedures |
| SPA.LVO.130(b) | Low visibility operations – minimum equipment |
CHAPTER 6
| Provision of ... Aerodromes Regulation | Subject matter |
|---|---|
| ADR.OR.B.035(b) | Failure to return certificate after revocation or surrender |
| ADR.OR.B.060(a) | Failure to provide information, to notify changes or to comply with requirements or with provisions of aerodrome manual |
| ADR.OR.D.035 | Failure to establish an adequate system of record keeping or to keep records |
CHAPTER 7
| Provision of Part-NCC | Subject matter |
|---|---|
| NCC.GEN.120 | Taxiing of aeroplanes |
| NCC.GEN.125 | Rotor engagement — helicopters |
| NCC.GEN.130 | Portable electronic devices |
| NCC.GEN.135 | Information on emergency and survival equipment carried |
| NCC.GEN.140 | Documents, manuals and information to be carried |
| NCC.OP.160 | Use of headset |
| NCC.OP.205(a) | In-flight fuel management |
CHAPTER 8
| Provision of Part-NCO | Subject matter |
|---|---|
| NCO.GEN.115 | Taxiing of aeroplanes |
| NCO.GEN.120 | Rotor engagement — helicopters |
| NCO.GEN.125 | Portable electronic devices |
| NCO.GEN.130 | Information on emergency and survival equipment carried |
| NCO.GEN.135 | Documents, manuals and information to be carried |
| NCO.GEN.150 | Journey log |
| NCO.SPEC.120 | Task specialist’s responsibilities |
PART 2 — Provisions Referred to in Article 265(6)
CHAPTER 1
| Article of Order | Subject matter |
|---|---|
| 24(1) | Aircraft to be registered |
| 32(1) | Aircraft not to fly unless it has nationality and registration marks |
| 32(3) | Aircraft not to bear misleading marks |
| 34(1) | Compliance with airworthiness directives |
| 35 | Requirement for certificate of release to service for Part-21 aircraft |
| 36(8) | Holder of maintenance licence not to exercise privileges when unfit |
| 42(1) (other than sub-paragraph (b)(ii)) | Restrictions on purposes of flight by aircraft with national permit to fly |
| 43(2) | Requirement for weighing and determining centre of gravity |
| 43(3) | Requirement for weight schedule |
| 43(4) | Preservation of weight schedule |
| 44(2) | Requirement for certificate of release to service for non-Part-21 aircraft |
| 44(5) | Requirement for certificate of release to service for equipment installed on or in a non-Part-21 aircraft after its overhaul, repair, modification or inspection |
| 49 | Aircraft not to fly without valid national airworthiness review certificate |
| 51 | Aircraft not to fly in specified circumstances |
| 54(1) | Aircraft maintenance programme |
| 55 | Aircraft to be managed by approved continuing airworthiness management organisation and maintained by approved maintenance organisation |
| 66 | Required flight crew |
| 67 | Flight crew required by aircraft registered in the United Kingdom |
| 68 | Pilot in command to be satisfied that flight can be safely completed |
| 69 | Pre-flight action by pilot in command of aircraft |
| 70(1)(b), (2) and (3) | Pilots to remain at controls |
| 71 | Passengers to be seated and properly secured |
| 72 | Pilot in command to be satisfied that additional survival equipment carried |
| 73 | Passenger briefing by pilot in command |
| 74 | Pilot in command to demonstrate use of oxygen on commercial operation and non-commercial flights |
| 75 | Take-off and landing conditions |
| 76 | Aerodrome operating minima requirements for commercial operation and private aircraft |
| 77(1) and (3) to (7) | Requirements for aircraft to carry equipment |
| 78A(3) | Carriage of equipment |
| 79 | Operation of radio in aircraft |
| 80 | Requirement for—operation of airborne collision avoidance systemtraining in operation of airborne collision avoidance system |
| 81 | Requirements concerning equipment when flying in North Atlantic Minimum Navigation Performance Specification airspace |
| 82 | Requirements concerning equipment when aircraft registered in United Kingdom flying in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum airspace |
| 83 | Requirements concerning equipment when aircraft registered elsewhere than in United Kingdom flying in United Kingdom Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum airspace |
| 84 | Requirements concerning equipment for aircraft registered in the United Kingdom flying in Required Navigation Performance airspace |
| 85 | Requirements concerning equipment for aircraft registered elsewhere than in the United Kingdom flying in United Kingdom Required Navigation Performance airspace |
| 86(1) to (5), (17) and (19) | Requirements for flying displays |
| 87 | Towing of gliders |
| 88 | Towing and picking up persons and articles other than gliders |
| 89 | Dropping of articles and animals |
| 90(1) and (4) to (8) | Requirements for parachuting |
| 90(2) | Person not to be dropped so as to endanger persons or property |
| 91(1) and (4) to (7) | Requirements for aerial application |
| 92 | Requirements for balloons, gliders, kites and parascending parachutes and airships |
| 93 | Release of small balloons |
| . . . | . . . |
| 94A(1) | Permission for unmanned aircraft flights over or near aerodromes |
| 94BA(2) | Permission for unmanned aircraft flights over or near space sites |
| . . . | . . . |
| 96 | Requirements for rockets |
| 105 | Pilot in command to ensure demonstration of life jackets |
| 106 | Pilot in command to ensure crew, passengers and baggage secure |
| 107 | Pilot in command to ensure demonstration of use of oxygen on public transport flights |
| 108 | Pilots required on public transport flights by flying machines |
| 109(1) | Pilots required on public transport flights by aeroplanes |
| 110(1) | Pilots required on public transport flights by helicopters |
| 111 | Flight navigators or navigational equipment required on public transport flights |
| 112(2) and (3) | Requirement to carry cabin crew |
| 114 | Operator's responsibilities in relation to crew |
| 115 | Operator's responsibilities in relation to routes and aerodromes |
| 116 | Operations manual requirements |
| 117 | Training manual requirements |
| 119 | Carriage and use of equipmentVibration health monitoring system to be operated in accordance with approved procedures |
| 120(2) | Exits to be in working order |
| 120(3) | Exits to be kept free of obstruction |
| 121(2) | Operator to ensure marking of exits |
| 122 | Operator's duty concerning loading of public transport aircraft |
| 127(1) | Requirement to comply with section 1 of Subpart C of Part-CAT |
| 127(6) and (9) | Requirements for aeroplanes flying over water for public transport |
| 128(2) | Public transport operating conditions and performance requirements for helicopters |
| 128(6) | Requirements for helicopter on public transport flights flying over water |
| 129 | Requirements for helicopters carrying out a performance class 3 operation |
| 130(1)(a) | Helicopter flying over water for public transport under national air operator's certificate on performance class 1 operation or performance class 2 operation |
| 130(1)(b) | Helicopter flying over water under police air operator's certificate on a performance class 1 operation or performance class 2 operation |
| 131 | Aerodrome operating minima requirements for public transport aircraft registered in United Kingdom |
| 132 | Aerodrome operating minima requirements for public transport aircraft registered elsewhere than in United Kingdom |
| 133 | Prohibition on A to A commercial air transport aeroplane operations and public transport flights at night and in specified meteorological conditions by aeroplane with one power unit registered elsewhere than in the United Kingdom |
| 135 | Police operations manual requirements |
| 151(2) and (3) | Holder of licence which does not meet minimum standards of Chicago Convention to obtain permission of competent authority and not to fly in the United Kingdom without permission of the CAA |
| 166(1) | Person not to act as member of flight crew when unfit |
| 166(2) | Requirement to inform CAA of injury, illness or pregnancy |
| 170(2) | Requirements for giving of flying instruction |
| 175(3) | Operator's obligation to obtain flight time records of flight crew |
| 176(2) | Flight crew member's obligation to inform operator of flight times |
| 177 | Flight times – responsibilities of flight crew |
| 181 | Duty of person in charge to be satisfied as to competence of controllers |
| 182 | Requirement for Manual of Air Traffic Services |
| 183 | Requirement to provide air traffic services |
| 184(5) | Requirement to comply with air traffic direction |
| 184(7) | Requirement to comply with provisional air traffic direction |
| 185(4) | Requirement to comply with direction for airspace policy purposes |
| 186 | Use of radio callsigns at aerodromes |
| 199(1)(a) | Requirement for flight information service officer's licence |
| 199(1)(b) | Requirement to identify as flight information service officer |
| 201 | Requirement for flight information service manual |
| 205(1) | Requirement for approval for air traffic service equipment |
| 206(2) | Provision of recording apparatus |
| 207 | Requirement to use licensed or Government aerodrome |
| 209(1) | Aerodrome operator permitting flying training or testing at aerodrome without adequate facilities |
| 209(2) | Pilot in command conducting flying training or testing at aerodrome without adequate facilities |
| 210 | Lighting for helicopters flying for public transport at night |
| 212(6) | Requirement to comply with aerodrome licence conditions |
| 212(7) | Requirement to take reasonable steps to secure airspace safe for use by aircraft |
| 212(8) to (12) | Requirements for aerodrome manual |
| 220(1) and (2) | Obligations of person having management of fuel installation on an aerodrome |
| 220(4) and (5) | Requirements to keep and produce records for fuel installation |
| 221(1) and (3) | Requirements for aeronautical lights |
| 222(2) to (5) | Requirements for lighting of en-route obstacles |
| 223(2), (4) to (7) and (9) | Requirements for lighting of wind turbine generators in United Kingdom territorial waters |
| 224(1) and (2) | Lights liable to endanger not to be exhibited |
| 225 | Lights which dazzle or distract not to be shone |
| 225A(1), (3) and (6) | Permission for unmanned aircraft flights over or near space sites |
| 226(1), (2), (3) and (5) | Requirements for log books for non-Part-21 aircraft |
| 227(2) | Requirement for technical log |
| 227(4) | Entries in technical log |
| 227(7) | Certificate to be entered in technical log |
| 231 | Use of flight recording systems |
| 232 | Preservation of records of aeroplane flight data recorder |
| 233 | Preservation of records of helicopter flight data recorder |
| 234 | Preservation of records of helicopter cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder |
| 239(4) | Requirement to comply with Restriction of Flying Regulations |
| 239(5) | Requirement to leave restricted area |
| 239(6) | Requirement to comply with instructions in restricted area or danger area |
| 243 | Smoking in aircraft |
| 244 | Requirement to comply with lawful commands of pilot in command of aircraft |
| 245(a) and (b) | Acting in a disruptive manner |
| 246 | Stowaways |
| 249(2) | Requirement to comply with Rules of the Air |
| 260 | Compliance with direction to make data available |
| 263 | Person not to obstruct or impede |
CHAPTER 2
| Provision of Part 21, Part M, Part 145, Part 66 or Part 147 | Subject matter |
|---|---|
| 21A.3(b) and (c) | Reporting of investigation of failures, malfunctions and defects |
| 21A.3B(c) | Airworthiness directives – obligation to propose and make available corrective action |
| 21A.129 | Obligations of manufacturer |
| 21A.165 | Obligations of a production organisation approval holder |
| 21A.727 | Obligations of the holder of a permit to fly |
| M.A.202 | Occurrence reporting |
| M.A.303 | Carrying out airworthiness directives |
| M.A.305 | Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system |
| M.A.306 | Operator's technical log system |
| M.A.708 | Continuing airworthiness management |
| M.A.710 | Conduct of airworthiness review |
| 145.A.50 | Certification of release to service for maintenance |
| 145.A.55 | Maintenance records to be kept by organisation approved under Part 145 |
| 145.A.60 | Occurrence reporting |
CHAPTER 3
| Provision of EU-OPS | Subject matter |
|---|---|
| 1.085(f) 7, 8, 10, and 12 | Responsibilities of pilot in command |
| 1.290(b) | Flight preparation by pilot in command |
| 1.310(a)1 and 2 | Flight crew to remain at station |
| 1.320 | Crew and passengers to be secured |
| 1.1225 | Reporting of dangerous goods incidents and accidents |
CHAPTER 4
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