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licences to flight crew members.
licences. 10. Renewal
licences. 11. Rating
licences.
flight instructor rating.
night rating. 16. Privileges
licences. 17. Validation
licences granted by foreign States. 18. Production
licences.
licences. 23. Endorsement, revocation and suspension
licences. 24. Surrender
licence documents. 25. Limitation on grant or renewal
licences. 26. Refusal
grant or renewal
licences.
licences.
licences.
rating on licences.
rating on licence. 50. Privileges and limitations. PART VI FLIGHT RADIO OPERATORS' LICENCES AND ENDORSEMENT
RADIOTELEPHONY QUALIFICATION ON A PILOT'S LICENCE. 51. Classification
licences.
radiotelephony qualification on a pilot's licence. PART VII AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS' LICENCES 57. Age limit. 58. Categories
licences.
rating on licence. 61. Privileges and limitations. SCHEDULE I TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT SCHEDULE II FLIGHT NAVIGATOR SCHEDULE III FLIGHT ENGINEER SCHEDULE IV FLIGHT RADIO OPERATOR SCHEDULE V AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER SCHEDULE VI LOGGING
FLIGHT TIME SCHEDULE VII MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS S.I. No. 165
the powers conferred on me by sections 5 , 9 , 11 and 16
the Air Navigation and Transport Act, 1946 (No. 23
1946) (as amended by section 9
the Air Navigation and Transport Act, 1950 (No. 4
1950)), and the Transport, Fuel and Power (Transfer
Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order, 1959 ( S.I. No. 125
1959 ), hereby order as follows : PART I PRELIMINARY 1 Short title and commencement. 1.—
September, 1966. 2 Definitions. 2.—
this Article, which is being flown for payment required to be made to the operator
the aircraft, being a payment for the flight or in respect
the purpose for which the flight is undertaken ; " aeroplane " means a power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft deriving its lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces which remain fixed under given conditions
flight ; " aircraft " means any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions
the air ; " air transport undertaking " means an undertaking the business
which includes the carriage by air
passengers or cargo for hire or reward ; " appropriate authority " means, in relation to the State, the Minister and, in relation to any other state, the national authority responsible for the safety
air navigation in or over the territory
that state ; " approved training " means training carried out under curricula and supervision acceptable to the Minister ; " cargo " includes mail and animals ; " category " means the classification
aircraft according to specified basic characteristics, e.g. aeroplane, rotorcraft, glider, free balloon ; " competent licensing authority " means the authority designated by a state as responsible for the licensing
aviation personnel ; " component parts " includes spare parts, replacements, items repaired and overhauled and aircraft materials ; " co-pilot " means a licensed pilot serving in any piloting capacity other than as pilot in command, but excludes a pilot on board the aircraft for the sole purpose
receiving flight instruction ; " dual instruction time " means flight time during which a person is receiving flight instruction from a pilot on board the aircraft ; " duly authorised instructor " means a person who holds a current pilot's licence which includes a flight instructor rating granted or validated by the Minister and entitling that person to give instruction in flying the type or types
aircraft covered by such rating in accordance with the privileges and limitations
the particular flight instructor rating which he holds ; " flight crew member " means a licensed member
the crew charged with duties essential to the operation
the aircraft during the time defined as flight time ; " flight time " means the total time from the moment the aircraft first moves under its own power for the purpose
taking
f until the moment it comes to rest at the end
the flight ; " glider " means a non-power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces which remain fixed under given conditions
flight ; " helicopter " means a heavier-than-air aircraft supported in flight by the reactions
the air on one or more power driven rotors on substantially vertical axes ; " instrument time " means instrument flight time or instrument ground time ; " instrument flight time " means time during which a pilot is piloting an aircraft solely by reference to instruments and without external reference points ; " instrument ground time " means time during which a pilot is practising, on the ground, simulated instrument flight on a mechanical device acceptable to the Minister ; " instrument flight rules " means the rules contained in Part IV
the Schedule to the Air Navigation (Rules
the Air) Order, 1963 ( S.I. No. 7
1963 ) ; " the Minister " means the Minister for Transport and Power ; " night " means— (a) in or over the State— (i) during the period
summer time—the time between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise, (ii) during the remainder
the year—the time between half-an-hour after sunset and half-an-hour before sunrise ; (b) in or over any place other than the State—the hours between the end
evening civil twilight (that is, when in the evening the centre
the sun's disc is six degrees below the horizon) and the beginning
morning civil twilight (that is, when in the morning the centre
the sun's disc is six degrees below the horizon) or such other period between sunset and sunrise as may be specified by the appropriate authority ; "
ficial examiner " means a person designated in that behalf by the Minister for the purposes
this Order ; " pilot " means manipulate the flight controls
an aircraft during flight time and cognate words shall be construed accordingly ; " pilot in command " means the pilot responsible for the operation and safety
the aircraft during flight time ; " prescribed " means prescribed by a direction given by the Minister under this Order ; " private aircraft " means an aircraft which is neither a public transport aircraft nor an aerial work aircraft ; " public transport aircraft " means aircraft carrying passengers or cargo for hire or reward or, if the carriage is effected by an air transport undertaking, whether for hire or reward or not ; " rotorcraft " means a power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft supported in flight by the reactions
the air on one or more rotors ; " solo flight time " means flight time during which a pilot is the sole occupant
an aircraft; " type " means aircraft or engines which, in the opinion
the Minister, are
the same basic design, including all modifications thereto, except those modifications which in the opinion
the Minister result in a material change in flight or operating characteristics or maintenance requirements.
persons in an aircraft for the purpose
undergoing instruction in flying for which payment is made ; (b) the carriage
persons or cargo in an aircraft for valuable consideration : provided that, as respects clause (a)
this paragraph the carriage
a member
a flying club for the purpose
such instruction, by a fellow club member who is a duly authorised instructor, in an aircraft owned by or operated under an arrangement entered into by the club, shall not, by reason only
payment for such instruction, be deemed, for the purposes
this Order, to be carriage for hire or reward.
a person in an aircraft for the purpose
undergoing instruction, payment shall be deemed to be made for the instruction if any sum is paid or payable in respect
the particular flight by any person either to the instructor himself or to any person by whom the instructor is employed or to whom he gives his services as an instructor, or if the instructor is employed for reward to instruct persons in flying aircraft. 3 Revocations. 3.—
1951 ) and the Air Navigation (Personnel Licensing) (Amendment) Order, 1953 ( S.I. No. 353
1953 ), are hereby revoked.
the Orders specified in paragraph
this Article— (
this Order shall continue in force as if the revocation had not been made, and the provisions
the said Air Navigation (Personnel Licensing) Order, 1951, which relate to such licences and ratings and to the holders thereof shall continue to have effect in relation thereto during the currency
such licences and ratings. 4 Directions. 4.—
this Order in respect
the matters to which Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 22, 30, 31, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 and 61
, and Schedules I to VI to, this Order relate.
Notices to Airmen (otherwise known as " NOTAMS "), Notices to Aircraft Owners and Aircraft Engineers or Aeronautical Information Circulars or by notice sent by registered post to the person affected. PART II GENERAL 5 Flight crew members to be licensed. 5.—
this Order, a person shall not act as pilot, flight navigator, flight engineer or flight radio operator
an aircraft registered in the State unless he is the holder
an appropriate licence granted or validated by the Minister.
an aircraft registered in any other state unless— (a) in the case
a public transport or aerial work aircraft, he is the holder
an appropriate licence granted or validated by the competent licensing authority
the state in which the aircraft is registered ; (b) in the case
a private aircraft, he is the holder
an appropriate licence granted or validated by the competent licensing authority
the state in which the aircraft is registered or by the Minister.
the licence which he is required to hold under the provisions
this Article.
an aircraft registered in the State without being the holder
an appropriate licence for the purpose
undergoing training or tests for the grant or renewal
a pilot's licence or the inclusion, renewal or extension
a rating therein or thereon— (a) subject to the provisions
paragraph
this Article, if he is undergoing dual instruction for the purpose
obtaining a student pilot's licence or for the purpose
becoming qualified for the endorsement
an additional category rating on a private, commercial, senior commercial or airline transport pilot's licence ; (b) subject to the provisions
paragraph
this Article, if he is flying for the purpose
becoming qualified for the grant or renewal
a pilot's licence (other than a student pilot's licence) or for the renewal
a category rating thereon and was within the immediately preceding six months the holder
a pilot's licence (other than a student pilot's licence) appropriate to the category and class or type
aircraft flown or was serving as a pilot in the Defence Forces
the State and has not, so far as he is aware, suffered any decrease in medical fitness which would render him unable to meet the medical requirements specified in this Order as appropriate to the class
licence for which he desires to qualify ; (c) subject to the provisions
paragraph
this Article, if he is acting as pilot under the observation or supervision
an
ficial examiner on a flight forming part
the tests
skill required to be performed for the grant or renewal
a licence and being undertaken on the instructions
such examiner ; (d) subject to the provisions
paragraph
this Article, if, as the holder
a pilot's licence, he is acting, within the State, as pilot
an aircraft
a category endorsed on his licence, but
a class or type other than a class or type for which the licence is rated, for the purpose
becoming qualified for an additional class or type rating in such a category in accordance with the provisions
paragraph
this Order.
paragraph
this Article :— (a) the person undergoing instruction for the purpose
obtaining a student pilot's licence shall be not less than 16 years
age ; (b) the person undergoing instruction shall be accompanied in the aircraft by a duly authorised instructor who is entitled under this Order to give instruction in flying the type
aircraft flown ; (
ficial examiner.
paragraph
this Article— (a) no other person shall be carried in the aircraft, except a flight crew member, an
ficial examiner, a duly authorised instructor or, if the pilot in command
the aircraft is the holder
an appropriate licence, a person carried for the purpose
being trained as a member
the flight crew
the aircraft ; (b) each flight shall be made in accordance with instructions given by a duly authorised instructor and shall terminate at the aerodrome
departure, provided, however, that intermediate practice landings may be made elsewhere if made in accordance with such instructions ; (c) each flight shall be made wholly within the territorial limits
the State.
paragraph
this Article :— (a) the person making the flight shall be not less than 17 years
age ; (b) no other person, except a flight crew member, an
ficial examiner or a duly authorised instructor shall be carried in the aircraft.
paragraph
this Article :— (a) if the licence is not a licence entitling the holder to act as pilot in command
a public transport aircraft
the category
the aircraft flown, no other person shall be carried in the aircraft, except a flight crew member, an
ficial examiner, a duly authorised instructor or a person giving instruction in the circumstances referred to in the proviso to paragraph
this Order ; (b) if the licence is a licence entitling the holder to act as pilot in command
a public transport aircraft
the category
the aircraft flown, no other person shall be carried in the aircraft, except a flight crew member, an
ficial examiner, a duly authorised instructor, a person giving instruction in the circumstances referred to in the proviso to paragraph
this Order or a person carried with the consent
the operator
the aircraft for the purpose
being trained to perform duties as a flight crew member.
a flight engineer's licence or for the endorsement
an additional type rating thereon may act in the capacity
flight engineer in an aircraft
the type for which such grant, renewal or endorsement is sought if he is so acting under the direct supervision
the flight engineer
that aircraft.
this Article, a valid and subsisting licence granted by any other state which is a member
the International Civil Aviation Organisation in conformity with Annex I (Personnel Licensing) to the Chicago Convention purporting to authorise the holder thereof to act as a flight crew member
an aircraft, not being a licence purporting to authorise him to act as a student pilot only, shall be deemed to be a licence validated by the Minister under the provisions
this Order entitling the holder thereof to fly as a member
the flight crew
a private aircraft insofar as he is permitted to do so by the terms
the licence and by the law
the state by which it was issued : Provided that— (i) the holder
such a licence shall not, for the purposes
this Order, exercise any privilege relating to instruction in flying or flight under the instrument flight rules which may be attached to the licence unless he is otherwise so entitled under this Order or under the Air Navigation (Personnel Licensing) Order, 1951 ; (ii) if the Minister sees fit to do so, he may at any time prohibit the holder
such a licence from exercising the privileges conferred by this subparagraph and, in that event, such licence shall cease to be deemed to be a licence validated by the Minister under the provisions
this Order.
this Article and
Schedule VI to this Order " appropriate licence " means a licence which entitles the holder to perform the functions which he undertakes in relation to the aircraft concerned and the flight on which it is engaged.
a glider which is being flown as a private aircraft. 6 Grant
licences to flight crew members. 6.—
this Order, the Minister may grant a licence to any person applying therefor to act as a flight crew member
an aircraft registered in the State in any
the following capacities :— pilot, flight navigator, flight engineer, or flight radio operator, upon his being satisfied that the applicant is qualified in accordance with the provisions
this Order to act in the capacity to which the licence relates.
paragraph
this Article may be made subject to any conditions which the Minister thinks fit.
a particular licence or class
licence granted under the provisions
paragraph
this Article, prescribe the manner, nature and frequency
competency checks which the holder
the particular licence or class
licence may be required to undergo during the validity period
the licence and he may authorise or approve a person or persons for the purpose
carrying out such checks. 7 Medical fitness. 7.—
this Order.
a licence to act in any capacity as a flight crew member shall not act in the capacity for which he is licensed during any period in which he is aware
any illness or decrease in medical fitness which might render him unable to meet, for the time being, the aforesaid medical requirements.
a licence to act in any capacity as a flight crew member shall make a declaration to the Minister— (a) immediately,
any accident which may occur to him during the performance
his duties, or
any accident which may otherwise occur to him and which involves any incapacity for work ; (b)
any illness involving incapacity for work during ten days or more, as soon as the period
ten days has elapsed ; (c) immediately,
any medical operation or investigation involving, in either case, incapacity for work, and shall not act in the capacity for which he is licensed until he has furnished a medical report, giving the nature
the injury, illness or other cause
incapacity, the treatment received and his present condition and has, in the light
such report, either been medically re-examined and declared fit so to act or has been informed by the Minister that such medical re-examination is not required.
a licence to act in any capacity as a flight crew member may be required by the Minister to submit himself from time to time to further medical examinations carried out in accordance with arrangements approved by the Minister.
the holder being diagnosed and shall remain suspended until the holder has been medically examined after the termination
the pregnancy and has been assessed as fit to resume the exercise
the privileges
the licence. 8 Aircraft maintenance engineers to be licensed. 8.—
this Article, a person may not certify any matter requiring certification by or under paragraph
, Article 18 or Article 19
the Air Navigation (Airworthiness
Aircraft) Order, 1964 ( S.I. No. 141
1964 ), unless he is the holder
a current licence to act in the capacity
aircraft maintenance engineer granted or validated by the Minister and entitling him to certify that matter or is designated in accordance with paragraph
this Article to certify that matter or is approved by the Minister in that behalf under the said Order or this Order.
such other state as may be prescribed, the certification referred to in paragraph
this Article may, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, be performed by the holder
an aircraft maintenance engineer's licence granted or validated by the competent licensing authority
such other state or by a person approved in that behalf by such authority.
this Order, the Minister may grant a licence to any person applying therefor who satisfies the appropriate requirements
this Order to act in the capacity
aircraft maintenance engineer in any
the categories specified in Article 61
this Order : provided that the Minister shall not consider an application for a licence to act in the capacity
aircraft maintenance engineer, in Category B, in respect
aircraft
such type, size or complexity, or, in Category D, in respect
engines
such type, size or complexity, that they should, in the opinion
the Minister, be certified only by persons designated in that behalf in accordance with paragraph
this Article.
aircraft including accessories and component parts and may vest in the organisation any or all
the privileges appropriate to any or all
the categories
an aircraft maintenance engineer's licence. An approved organisation may, subject to the extent
the privileges so vested and to any conditions or limitations which the Minister may impose, designate persons to certify, on its behalf, any or all
the matters requiring the certification referred to in paragraph
this Article. A person so designated may act in that capacity only while he remains so designated and then only to the extent to which he is entitled so to act in accordance with the terms
his designation. (b) The Minister, on sufficient grounds being shown to his satisfaction after due investigation by him, may by written notice to an approved organisation, on and from a date specified in such notice, withdraw the approval and cease the vesting. On receipt
such notice the organisation shall forthwith cause all persons concerned, in the organisation, to be notified
such withdrawal and
the specified date thereof and return the letter
approval to the Minister. On and from such date persons designated by the organisation shall not certify any matter requiring the certification referred to in paragraph
this Article except insofar as they may be otherwise entitled under— (
Aircraft) Order, 1964, to certify that matter, or unless re-designated by the organisation in the event
subsequent approval by the Minister under subparagraph (a)
this paragraph.
this Article : provided that, subject to subparagraph (a)
paragraph
this Article, the Minister shall not approve a person to certify any matter in relation to aircraft or engines
such type, size or complexity that they should, in the opinion
the Minister, be certified only by persons designated in that behalf in accordance with the said subparagraph (a). A person so approved may act in that capacity only while he remains so approved and then only to the extent to which he is entitled so to act in accordance with the terms
his approval. The Minister may, on sufficient grounds being shown to his satisfaction after due investigation by him, by written notice to the approved person, withdraw such approval on and from a date specified in such notice. On receipt
such notice such person shall forthwith return the letter
approval to the Minister.
this Article and a person approved under paragraph
this Article shall, while so designated or approved and when acting within the terms
his designation or approval, be regarded as a person approved by the Minister for the purposes
the Air Navigation (Airworthiness
Aircraft) Order, 1964. 9 Duration
licences. 9. Subject to the provisions
this Order a licence granted thereunder shall remain valid for such period as may be shown therein, provided that such period shall not exceed the period set out below or such other period as may be prescribed in respect
the particular class
licence:— Student pilot's licence If the applicant's age is under 40 years, 24 months. Private pilot's licence If the applicant's age is over 40 years, 12 months. Commercial pilot's licence If the applicant's age is under 40 years, 12 months. If the applicant's age is over 40 years, 6 months. Senior commercial pilot's licence 6 months. Airline transport pilot's licence Flight navigator's licence Flight engineer's licence Flight radiotelegraphy operator's licence (temporary) Flight radiotelegraphy operator's licence Aircraft maintenance engineer's licence Flight radiotelephony operator's licence (restricted) 24 months. Flight radiotelephony operator's licence (general) 10 Renewal
licences. 10.—
its period
validity or from any time thereafter, on application being made by the holder thereof.
a licence shall satisfy the appropriate requirements
this Order as to recent experience, provided that, if he is unable so to do, the licence may nevertheless be renewed if the applicant satisfies the Minister by examination, test or otherwise that he has maintained his competency.
the last preceding paragraph, the Minister may require an applicant for the renewal
a licence to comply with any or all
the requirements for the time being applicable to the grant
a licence
the same class.
a licence shall meet the medical requirements specified in the appropriate Part
this Order.
this Order or prescribed as provided therein as the case may be, and may be limited to such shorter period as the Minister may determine. 11 Rating
licences. 11.—
pilot, flight engineer or aircraft maintenance engineer shall at the time
the grant thereof be rated in accordance with the provisions
this Order.
this Order.
giving instruction in flying to another person carried therein for the purpose
becoming qualified for the grant or renewal
a pilot's licence or for an additional rating thereon or give to any person flying or about to fly as pilot in command
an aircraft for the purpose
becoming so qualified any direction in relation to such instruction unless— (
the aircraft in the circumstances under which the instruction is given ; (c) the licence held by the instructor includes a flight instructor rating granted or validated by the Minister and entitling the instructor to give the instruction which he undertakes, provided that the requirement in subparagraph (c)
this paragraph shall not apply in a case where the instruction is given by a person employed by an air transport undertaking in the course
training another person, who holds a pilot's licence and who is employed by the same undertaking, to become qualified for an additional rating under a training scheme established by the said undertaking and approved by the Minister.
a flight instructor rating granted by the Minister under this Order may act in that capacity only to the extent to which he is entitled so to act by virtue
the privileges and limitations appropriate in accordance with the provisions
this Order to the class
flight instructor rating which he holds. (b) Subject to any limitations or conditions subject to which the rating was validated the holder
a flight instructor rating validated by the Minister under this Order may act in that capacity only to the extent to which he is entitled so to act by the terms
the rating and by the law
the state by which the rating was granted.
a flight instructor rating granted by the Minister, a flight instructor rating class I and a flight instructor rating class II. 13 Grant
flight instructor rating. 13.—
a current pilot's licence granted or validated by him a flight instructor rating on such holder's applying therefor and every such rating shall, if granted, be graded as class I or class II according to the qualifications
such holder as determined by reference to the requirements appropriate in accordance with Article 38
this Order for the grant
such rating.
aircraft in which the holder
the licence is authorised to give instruction in flying, and such rating may be extended by the Minister to cover the giving
instruction in the flying
aircraft
any other type on such a holder applying therefor and satisfying the requirements appropriate in accordance with Article 38
this Order for the extension
such rating.
its period
validity or from any time thereafter on the holder's satisfying the requirements appropriate in accordance with Article 38
this Order for renewal
such a rating.
a flight instructor rating to comply with any or all
the requirements for the time being applicable to the grant
such rating.
the licence is not a fit and proper person to give instruction in flying.
a flight instructor rating to undergo a competency check
such nature, in such a manner and carried out by such a person as may be prescribed for the purpose
demonstrating that he continues to maintain his competence to act as a flight instructor in accordance with the privileges
the flight instructor rating which he holds. 14 Flight under instrument flight rules. 14.—
an aircraft or as co-pilot in a public transport aircraft required to be operated with a co-pilot, being an aircraft registered in the State, under instrument flight rules unless such person is authorised so to act by a current instrument rating— (a) granted or validated by the Minister and included in the licence held by such person or in the validation
such licence, as the case may be, and (b) appropriate to the category
aircraft flown.
an aircraft or as co-pilot in a public transport aircraft required to be operated with a co-pilot, being an aircraft registered in any other state, under instrument flight rules unless such person is authorised so to act by a licence, or by a current instrument rating endorsed thereon or included therein, granted or validated by the competent licensing authority
the state in which the aircraft is registered and appropriate to the category
aircraft flown.
a current pilot's licence granted or validated by him an instrument rating on such holder's applying therefor and satisfying the requirements appropriate in accordance with Article 39
this Order for the grant
such rating.
this Article, remain valid for the period shown therein not exceeding— (
its period
validity or from any time thereafter on the holder's satisfying the requirements appropriate in accordance with Article 39
this Order for renewal
such rating.
an instrument rating to comply with any or all
the requirements for the time being applicable to the grant
such rating.
an instrument rating to undergo a competency check
such nature, in such a manner and carried out by such a person as may be prescribed for the purpose
demonstrating that he continues to maintain his competence to act as pilot under instrument flight rules in an aircraft
the category to which the instrument rating relates. 15 Grant
night rating. 15.—
a current private pilot's licence, grant to the applicant a night rating if he satisfies the appropriate requirements
this Order.
this Article, a night rating shall remain valid during the period
validity
the holder's private pilot's licence and may be renewed upon or after the renewal
such licence if the applicant satisfies the appropriate requirements
this Order, save that the Minister may require the applicant to comply with any or all
the requirements for the time being applicable to the grant
such rating.
a night rating to undergo a competency check
such nature, in such manner and carried out by such person, as may be prescribed, for the purpose
showing that such holder continues to maintain his competence to act as pilot in command while carrying passengers at night. 16 Privileges
licences. 16.—
this Order, the holder
a licence granted by the Minister under this Order may act in the capacity for which he is licensed only to the extent to which he is entitled so to act by the privileges appropriate in accordance with the provisions
this Order to the licence which he holds and shall not exercise any other privileges.
this Order and to any limitations or conditions subject to which the licence was validated, the holder
a licence validated by the Minister under this Order may act in the capacity for which he is licensed only to the extent to which he is entitled so to act by the terms
the licence and by the law
the state by which the licence was granted.
a commercial pilot's, senior commercial pilot's or airline transport pilot's licence granted by the Minister from acting as pilot in command
an aircraft carrying passengers at night by reason only
the lack
a night rating in his licence.
the grant or renewal
a licence or at any time during a period for which it remains in force, impose such special limitations on or in connection with the exercise
the privileges conferred by the licence as he may in the particular case think fit. Any such limitations shall be endorsed on the licence and may at any time be removed by the Minister on his being satisfied that they are no longer necessary.
renewal
a licence or at any time during a period for which a licence remains in force vary any particular or other matter entered by him in or on the licence. 17 Validation
licences granted by foreign states. 17.—
this Article, validate any current licence including any endorsement thereon or rating included therein granted by the competent licensing authority in any foreign state, and such validation shall confer on such licence the same validity in relation to aircraft registered in the State as if it had been granted under this Order.
expiry
the licence as shown thereon at the date
validation.
this Order shall apply to every validation under this Article in the same manner as they apply to a licence. 18 Production
licences. 18. Every person who is required by the provisions
this Order to hold a licence and who is required by— (a) a person authorised for the purpose
this Article by the Minister, or (b) a member
the Garda Siochana, to produce the licence for inspection by such person or member shall forthwith produce the licence for such inspection. 19 Examinations and tests. 19.—
this Order if the person has established to the satisfaction
the Minister that he possesses the required knowledge or skill, as the case may be.
Schedules I, II, III and V to this Order shall be conducted by the Minister or by persons authorised by him in that behalf and as to whose qualifications for the purpose the Minister is satisfied.
Schedule IV to this Order shall be conducted by the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs or by persons authorised by him in that behalf and as to whose qualifications for the purpose that Minister is satisfied.
this Article shall pay to the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs such fees as he may require under the Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926 . 20 Log books. 20.—
this Order to act in any
the capacities specified in paragraph
this Order shall keep a record
his flights in a log book in such form as may be required or approved by the Minister.
Schedule VI to this Order.
the Air Navigation (Personnel Licensing) Order, 1951, shall be preserved for a period
two years from the date
the last entry therein.
the Air Navigation (Personnel Licensing) Order, 1951, or any entry made in any such log book or destroy any such log book during the period for which it is required by this Article to be preserved ; or (b) wilfully make or procure to be made or assist in the making
any false entry in or material omission from a log book kept under this Article or under Article 23
the Air Navigation (Personnel Licensing) Order, 1951.
this Article to keep or preserve a log book and who is required by— (a) a person authorised by the Minister for the purpose
this Article, or (b) a member
the Garda Siochana, to produce for inspection by such person or member any log book kept or required to be preserved by him shall within a reasonable time produce for such inspection any log book wherein any entry was made within the period
two years next before the date
the request. 21 Power to prevent aircraft flying. 21.—
ficer that any aircraft is intended or likely to be flown from any place within the State in such circumstances that there would be a contravention
the provisions
Articles 5, 7, 12 or 14
this Order or
any directions made thereunder and that the flight would be a cause
danger to persons or property, the Minister or the authorised
ficer may give to the operator or the person designated by the operator to act as pilot in command such instructions and take such steps by way
detention
the aircraft and otherwise as appear to him to be necessary in order to prevent the flight and the person so instructed shall comply with such instructions.
this Article the Minister or the authorised
ficer concerned may enter and inspect the aircraft concerned.
ficer" means an authorised
ficer for the purposes
the Air Navigation and Transport Act, 1936 (No. 40
1936). 22 Applications for grant, etc.
licences. 22.—
a licence shall make application in such form and shall furnish such particulars as the Minister may from time to time require.
any particulars given in the application form or
any statement made in relation to the application. 23 Endorsement, revocation and suspension
licences. 23.—
this Order and may suspend any such licence for such period as he may deem fit.
any licence which he has endorsed or revoked. 24 Surrender
licence documents. 24. Every revocation or suspension
a licence under the preceding Article shall be communicated in writing by the Minister to the holder
the licence and such holder shall forthwith deliver up the licence to the Minister. 25 Limitation on grant or renewal
licences. 25. The Minister shall not grant or renew a licence if he is not satisfied that the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a licence. 26 Refusal
grant or renewal
licences. 26. In any particular case, the Minister may refuse to grant or renew a licence if, in the circumstances
the case, it appears to him to be inexpedient in the public interest that a licence should be granted or renewed, as the case may be. 27 Signature on licences. 27.—
a licence to an applicant, he shall forthwith sign his name on the licence with his ordinary signature in ink.
a licence shall notify the Minister in writing
his new address within thirty days after any change in his permanent postal address.
licences. 28. A person shall not— (
procuring either for himself or any other person the grant, validation, extension or renewal
a licence or rating. 30 Prohibition on unauthorised certifying. 30. A person who is the holder
a licence, granted or validated under this Order, entitling him to act in the capacity
an aircraft maintenance engineer or who is authorised or is otherwise entitled in accordance with the terms
any provision
this Order or
the Air Navigation (Airworthiness
Aircraft) Order, 1964, or any directions given thereunder to certify anything for the purposes thereof shall not, in acting as being so entitled or authorised, certify anything which he is not qualified under the terms or conditions
his licence to certify, or which he is not authorised or entitled to certify, as the case may be, or wilfully or negligently certify anything which he has not ascertained to be correct. 31 Exemption from Order. 31. Any aircraft in respect
which, or persons in respect
whom, the Minister gives a direction under this Order for the purposes
this Article shall be exempt from such provisions
this Order as are specified in the direction, subject to any conditions or limitations contained in the direction. PART III PILOTS' LICENCES 32 Classification
licences.
pilots' licences shall be not less than the ages respectively shown hereunder on the date
application— Student pilot 16 years Private pilot 17 years Commercial pilot 18 years Senior Commercial pilot 21 years Airline Transport pilot 21 years 34 Medical requirements. 34.—
paragraph 3
Schedule VII to this Order, applicants for the grant or renewal
pilots' licences shall meet the following standards
medical requirements set out in that Schedule— Physical requirement Visual requirement Colour perception requirement Hearing requirement Student pilot } No. 3 No. 3 No. 1 No. 2 Private pilot Commercial pilot } ,, 1 ,, 1 ,, 1 ,, 1 Senior Commercial pilot Airline Transport pilot
a student pilot's or private pilot's licence shall be examined by a registered medical practitioner, who may be the applicant's usual medical attendant. The medical examination shall be conducted in accordance with the form
medical report approved for the purpose by the Minister, to whom the report shall be furnished by the medical examiner on completion
the medical examination.
commercial pilots', senior commercial pilots' and airline transport pilots' licences shall undergo a medical examination conducted by specially qualified medical
ficers in accordance with arrangements made by the Minister.
an instrument rating who is the holder
a private pilot's licence shall pass a test in hearing requirement No. 1 set out in Schedule VII to this Order conducted by specially qualified medical
ficers in accordance with arrangements made by the Minister. 35 Technical requirements. 35.—
this Article and to paragraphs
this Order, every applicant for the grant or renewal
a pilot's licence to fly aeroplanes or helicopters or for an additional rating thereon shall meet the respective technical requirements
the appropriate Part
Schedule I to this Order ; (b) Subject to paragraph
this Article and to paragraphs
this Order, every applicant for the grant or renewal
a pilot's licence to fly aircraft other than aeroplanes or helicopters or for an additional rating thereon shall meet such respective technical requirements as may be prescribed from time to time as appropriate.
flying experience shall be in the form
a record in the pilot's log book or in such other form as may be required or approved by the Minister in the particular case.
subparagraph
paragraph 2
Schedule I to this Order or any corresponding requirements prescribed under subparagraph (b)
paragraph
this Article whichever are appropriate in the particular case, a commercial pilot's licence may nevertheless be granted but, if granted, the holder shall not, by night, act as pilot in command
a public transport aircraft or
an aircraft carrying passengers. An endorsement to that effect shall be made on any licence so granted. 36 Aircraft ratings. 36.—
aircraft the maximum total authorised weight
which exceeds 12,500 lb. ; (b) a rating for each type
helicopter and for each unconventional type
aircraft irrespective
weight in either case ; (
this paragraph, a rating for each type
aircraft where so required for the exercise
the privileges set out in paragraph
this Order or prescribed under subparagraph (b)
paragraph
that Article. 37 Endorsement
rating on licences. 37. Every pilot's licence (other than a student pilot's licence) shall at the time
the grant thereof be endorsed with an aircraft rating appropriate to the category, class and, where necessary, the type
aircraft in respect
which the applicant has satisfied the Minister that he is qualified by reason
his knowledge, experience, skill and medical fitness to act in the capacity to which the licence relates and in accordance with the privileges
the licence. 38 Flight instructor rating. 38.—
a flight instructor rating appropriate to aeroplanes or helicopters shall meet the appropriate requirements set out in Part VI
Schedule I to this Order.
a flight instructor rating appropriate to aircraft other than aeroplanes or helicopters shall meet such requirements as may, from time to time, be prescribed as appropriate. 39 Instrument rating. 39.—
an instrument rating—aeroplanes shall meet the appropriate requirements set out in Part VII
Schedule I to this Order.
an instrument rating—helicopters shall meet the appropriate requirements prescribed under paragraph 5
Schedule I to this Order.
an instrument rating appropriate to aircraft, other than aeroplanes or helicopters, shall meet such requirements as may, from time to time, be prescribed as appropriate. 40 Night rating. 40.—
a private pilot's licence who desires to obtain the grant or renewal
a night rating appropriate to aeroplanes or helicopters shall meet the appropriate requirements set out in paragraph 4
Schedule I to this Order.
a private pilot's licence who desires to obtain the grant or renewal
a night rating appropriate to aircraft other than aeroplanes or helicopters shall meet such requirements as may, from time to time, be prescribed as appropriate. 41 Privileges and limitations. 41.—
this Order, the respective privileges and limitations
pilots' licences and ratings granted by the Minister under this Order shall be— (a) as set out in paragraphs
this Article in the case
a licence to fly aeroplanes or helicopters and
a night rating, instrument rating and flight instructor rating appropriate to such a licence and endorsed thereon or included therein ; (b) as prescribed from time to time in the case
a licence to fly aircraft other than aeroplanes or helicopters and
a night rating, instrument rating and flight instructor rating appropriate to such a licence and endorsed thereon or included therein.
this licence may act as pilot in command
an aeroplane or helicopter, only under the following conditions :— (a) all flights shall be made under the supervision
, and in accordance with instructions given by, a duly authorised instructor ; (b) all flights shall be made within the territorial limits
the State ; (
the licence— (i) has passed to the satisfaction
such instructor an examination in air navigation regulations, rules
the air and air traffic control procedures, elementary map-reading and the use
the compass in flight ; and (ii) is competent to undertake cross-country flight.
this licence may act but not for remuneration (save where given in the circumstances mentioned in the proviso to paragraph
this Order)— (a) as pilot in command or co-pilot
any aircraft, when operated as a private aircraft,
the type or types specified in the aircraft rating on his licence ; (b) as pilot in command or co-pilot
any aircraft, when operated as a private aircraft,
the category and class specified in the aircraft rating on his licence, which does not exceed a maximum total authorised weight
12,500 lb., and which is not a helicopter or an aircraft
an unconventional type : Provided that he may not act as pilot in command while carrying passengers at night unless—(i) there is endorsed on his licence a current night rating appropriate to the category
aircraft flown, and (ii) a current instrument rating appropriate to the category
aircraft flown is included in the licence or, within the period
six months immediately preceding the flight on which passengers are to be carried, he has carried out at night not less than 5 take-
fs and 5 landings while acting as pilot in command
an aircraft
the category flown.
this licence may exercise all the privileges
a private pilot's licence (aeroplanes or helicopters) as set out in paragraph
this Article and may— (a) act as pilot in command
any aircraft, when operated as a private or an aerial work aircraft,
the type or types specified in part I
the aircraft rating on his licence ; (b) act as pilot in command
any aircraft, when operated as a public transport aircraft,
the type or types specified in part I
the aircraft rating on his licence which does not exceed a maximum total authorised weight
12,500 lb. ; (c) act as co-pilot
— (i) any aircraft, when operated as a private, public transport or an aerial work aircraft,
the type or types specified in part I or part II
the aircraft rating on his licence ; (ii) any aircraft, when operated as a public transport aircraft (not carrying passengers) or an aerial work aircraft,
the category and class specified in the aircraft rating on his licence which does not exceed a maximum total authorised weight
12,500 lb. and which is not a helicopter or an aircraft
an unconventional type : Provided that, and subject also to any endorsement on his licence under the provisions
paragraph
this Order, he may not act as pilot in command while carrying passengers at night unless a current instrument rating appropriate to the category
aircraft flown is included in the licence or unless, within the period
three months immediately preceding the flight on which passengers are to be carried, he has carried out at night at least five take-
fs and five landings while acting as pilot in command
an aircraft
the category flown.
this licence may exercise all the privileges
a private pilot's licence endorsed with the aeroplane category rating as set out in paragraph
this Article and may— (a) act as pilot in command
any aeroplane, when operated as a private or an aerial work aircraft,
the type or types specified in part I
the aircraft rating on his licence ; (b) act as pilot in command
any aeroplane, when operated as a public transport aircraft,
the type or types specified in part I
the aircraft rating on his licence which does not exceed a maximum total authorised weight
— (
— (i) any aeroplane, when operated as a private, public transport or an aerial work aircraft,
the type or types specified in part I or part II
the aircraft rating on his licence ; (ii) any aeroplane, when operated as a public transport aircraft (not carrying passengers) or an aerial work aircraft,
the category and class specified in the aircraft rating on his licence which does not exceed a maximum total authorised weight
12,500 lb. and which is not an aircraft
an unconventional type : Provided that the holder
the licence may only exercise privileges appropriate in accordance with paragraph
this Article to a commercial pilot's licence endorsed with the aeroplane category rating, if his instrument rating—aeroplanes is not current.
this licence may exercise all the privileges
a private pilot's licence (aeroplanes or helicopters) as set out in paragraph
this Article and may— (a) act as pilot in command
any aircraft, when operated as a private or an aerial work aircraft,
the type or types specified in part I
the aircraft rating on his licence ; (b) act as pilot in command
any aircraft, when operated as a public transport aircraft,
the type or types specified in part I
the aircraft rating on his licence ; (c) act as co-pilot
— (i) any aircraft, when operated as a private, public transport or an aerial work aircraft,
the type or types specified in part I or part II
the aircraft rating on his licence ; (ii) any aircraft, when operated as a public transport aircraft (not carrying passengers) or an aerial work aircraft
the category and class specified in the aircraft rating on his licence which does not exceed a maximum total authorised weight
12,500 lb. and which is not a helicopter or an aircraft
an unconventional type ; Provided that the holder
the licence— (a) may only exercise privileges in accordance with paragraph
this Article if the aircraft flown is an aeroplane and if his instrument rating—aeroplanes is not current ; (b) shall not, at any time after he attains the age
sixty years, fly as pilot in command
a public transport aircraft carrying passengers, if its maximum total authorised weight exceeds 45,000 lb. or a public transport aircraft not carrying passengers if its maximum total authorised weight exceeds 50,000 lb.
a pilot's licence (aeroplanes or helicopters) which includes a current instrument rating may, while piloting an aircraft
the category to which the licence and the instrument rating relates, exercise the privileges
the licence under instrument flight rules.
a pilot's licence which is endorsed with a flight instructor rating class I may, in respect
the type
aircraft covered by such rating— (
solo flights by student pilots (other than the first solo flight and the first solo cross-country flight) to the holder
a flight instructor rating class II ; (iii) give instruction in flying to any person for the purpose
enabling such person to become qualified for the grant or renewal
a pilot's licence or for a rating or an extension
a rating ; (iv) give directions, in relation to such instruction, to the holder
a flight instructor rating class II or to any person flying or about to fly as pilot in command
an aircraft for the purpose
becoming so qualified ; (v) certify as to any matter required to be certified by a duly authorised instructor pursuant to the provisions
this Order. (b) Class II. The holder
a pilot's licence which is endorsed with a flight instructor rating class II may, in respect
the type
aircraft covered by such rating and when under the direction
the holder
a flight instructor rating class I covering the appropriate type
aircraft— (
enabling such person to become qualified for the grant or renewal
a pilot's licence or for a rating or an extension
a rating ; (iii) give directions, in relation to such instruction, to any person flying or about to fly as pilot in command
an aircraft for the purpose
becoming so qualified : provided that no direction may be given in relation to a student pilot's first solo flight or first solo cross-country flight by the holder
a flight instructor rating class II. PART IV FLIGHT NAVIGATORS' LICENCES 42 Age limit. 42.—Applicants for the grant
flight navigators' licences shall be not less than 21 years
age on the date
application. 43 Medical requirements. 43.—
paragraph 3
Schedule VII to this Order applicants for the grant or renewal
flight navigators' licences shall meet the following standards
medical requirements set out in that Schedule :— Physical requirement Visual requirement Colour perception requirement Hearing requirement No. 2 No. 2 No. 1 No. 1
flight navigators' licences shall undergo a medical examination conducted by specially qualified medical
ficers in accordance with arrangements made by the Minister. 44 Technical requirements. 44.—
a flight navigator's licence shall, to the satisfaction
the Minister, pass examinations and tests and produce evidence
navigational experience, in accordance with the requirements
knowledge, experience and skill set out in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 respectively
Schedule II to this Order.
this Order every applicant for the renewal
a flight navigator's licence shall, to the satisfaction
the Minister, produce evidence
recent navigational experience in accordance with the requirements
paragraph 4
Schedule II to this Order.
navigational experience shall be in the form
a record in the flight navigator's log book or in such other form as may, in the particular case, be required or approved by the Minister. 45 Privileges and limitations. 45.—The holder
a flight navigator's licence may act as flight navigator in any aircraft provided that he has familiarised himself with all pertinent and current information relevant to the route to be flown. PART V FLIGHT ENGINEERS' LICENCES 46 Age limit. 46.—Applicants for the grant
flight engineers' licences shall be not less than 21 years
age on the date
application. 47 Medical requirements. 47.—
paragraph 3
Schedule VII to this Order applicants for the grant or renewal
flight engineers' licences shall meet the following standards
medical requirements set out in that Schedule :— Physical requirement Visual requirement Colour perception requirement Hearing requirement No. 2 No. 3 No. 1 No. 1
flight engineers' licences shall undergo a medical examination conducted by specially qualified medical
ficers in accordance with arrangements made by the Minister. 48 Technical requirements. 48.—
a flight engineer's licence shall, to the satisfaction
the Minister, pass examinations and tests and produce evidence
experience, in accordance with the requirements
knowledge, experience and skill set out in paragraphs 1 to 3 respectively
Schedule III to this Order.
this Order, every applicant for the renewal
a flight engineer's licence shall meet the requirements
paragraph 5
Schedule III to this Order.
experience shall be in the form
a record in the flight engineer's log book or in such other form as may, in the particular case, be required or approved by the Minister. 49 Endorsement
rating on licence. 49.—
the grant thereof, be endorsed with a rating for the particular type or types
aircraft, and the particular type or types
engines, in respect
which the applicant has satisfied the requirements specified in paragraph
this Order.
a flight engineer's licence who makes application for the endorsement
an additional rating thereon shall meet the requirements specified in paragraph 4
Schedule III to this Order. 50 Privileges and limitations. 50.—The holder
a flight engineer's licence may act in the capacity
flight engineer in any aircraft
the type for which his licence is endorsed with a rating in accordance with the provisions
this Order. PART VIFLIGHT RADIO OPERATORS' LICENCES AND ENDORSEMENT
RADIOTELEPHONY QUALIFICATION ON A PILOT'S LICENCE 51 Classification
licences. 51.—Flight radio operators' licences shall be classified as follows :— Flight radiotelephony operator's licence (restricted). Flight radiotelephony operator's licence (general). Flight radiotelegraphy operator's licence (temporary). Flight radiotelegraphy operator's licence. 52 Age limits. 52.—Applicants for the grant
flight radio operators' licences shall be not less than the age respectively shown hereunder on the date
application. Flight radiotelephony operator (restricted)—17 years. Flight radiotelephony operator (general)—18 years. Flight radiotelegrapby operator (temporary)—17 years. Flight radiotelegraphy operator—18 years. 53 Medical requirements. 53.—
paragraph 3
Schedule VII to this Order, applicants for the grant or renewal
flight radio operators' licences shall meet the following standards
medical requirements set out in that Schedule :— Physical requirement Visual requirement Colour perception requirement Hearing requirement No. 2 No. 3 No. 1 No. 1
a flight radio operator's licence shall undergo a medical examination conducted by specially qualified medical
ficers in accordance with arrangements made by the Minister. 54 Technical requirements. 54.—
a flight radio operator's licence shall— (a) furnish evidence that he has, to the satisfaction
the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs, passed examinations and tests in accordance with the requirements set out in Schedule IV to this Order as appropriate to the class
licence sought ; or (b) establish to the satisfaction
the Minister for Transport and Power that he possesses the required knowledge and skill.
a flight radiotelegraphy operator's licence shall produce satisfactory evidence
experience in accordance with the requirements set out in subparagraph
paragraph 2
Schedule IV to this Order.
this Order, every applicant for the renewal
a flight radio operator's licence shall meet the particular requirements
paragraph 3
Schedule IV to this Order which are appropriate to the class
flight radio operator's licence for which renewal is sought.
paragraph
this Article shall be in the form
a certificate
proficiency issued by the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs.
this Article and under subparagraph
paragraph 3
Schedule IV to this Order shall be in the form
a record in the flight radio operator's log book or in such other form as may in the particular case be required or approved by the Minister. 55 Privileges and limitations. 55.—Provided that he has familiarised himself with all pertinent and current information regarding the type or types
radio equipment to be used and the operating procedures to be followed, the holder
a flight radio operator's licence may act as a flight radio operator in accordance with the terms and classification
his licence as follows :—
the licence may carry out the radiotelephone service
any aircraft station operating on frequencies allocated exclusively to the aeronautical mobile service, provided that the operation
the transmitter requires only the use
simple external switching devices excluding all manual adjustment
frequency determining elements and that the stability
the frequencies is automatically maintained by the transmitter itself.
the licence may operate radiotelephony apparatus on board any aircraft.
the licence may operate radiotelegraphy apparatus on board— (
giving instruction in flying to persons carried therein ; (b) any public transport aircraft when under the supervision
a person who is the holder
a flight radiotelegraphy operator's licence, and may, in addition, exercise the privileges
a flight radiotelephony operator's licence (general).
the licence may operate radiotelegraphy or radiotelephony apparatus on board any aircraft. 56 Endorsement
radiotelephony qualification on a pilot's licence. 56.—
paragraph
this Article.
the endorsement referred to in this Article shall— (a) furnish a certificate
proficiency issued by the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs, to the effect that he has passed an examination and tests in accordance with the technical requirements appropriate to the grant
a flight radiotelephony operator's licence (restricted) as set out in Schedule IV to this Order ; or (b) establish to the satisfaction
the Minister for Transport and Power that he possesses the required knowledge and skill.
radio equipment to be used and the operating procedures to be followed, the holder
a pilot's licence endorsed in accordance with this Article may exercise the privileges
the flight radiotelephony operator's licence (restricted) as set out in paragraph
this Order.
the licence and may be renewed if the Minister is satisfied that the holder
the licence has maintained his competence to operate radiotelephony apparatus in accordance with the provisions
the endorsement.
this Order shall apply to every endorsement under this Article in the same manner as they apply to a licence. PART VIIAIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS' LICENCES 57 Age limit. 57.—Applicants for the grant
aircraft maintenance engineers' licences shall be not less than 21 years
age at the date
application. 58 Categories
licences. 58.—An aircraft maintenance engineer's licence may be granted in any one or more
the categories specified in Article 61
this Order. 59 Technical requirements. 59.—
an aircraft maintenance engineer's licence shall, to the satisfaction
the Minister, pass examinations and tests and produce evidence
experience in accordance with the requirements
knowledge and experience set out in Part I
Schedule V to this Order as appropriate to the category or categories in which the licence is sought.
this Order, every applicant for the renewal
an aircraft maintenance engineer's licence shall meet the requirements
Schedule V to this Order.
experience shall be in the form
such documents, licences or certificates as may be required or approved by the Minister. 60 Endorsement
rating on licence. 60.—
the grant thereof, be endorsed with a rating for the particular class or classes or the particular type or types
aircraft or engines or the particular instruments or equipment in respect
which the holder
such licence may exercise the privileges, appropriate to the category or categories in which such licence has been granted, set out in Article 61
this Order.
an aircraft maintenance engineer's licence who makes application for an additional rating in any category shall meet the requirements set out in Schedule V to this Order as appropriate to the grant
an additional rating in such category. 61 Privileges and limitations. 61.—
paragraphs
this Order, the privileges
the holder
an aircraft maintenance engineer's licence granted by the Minister under this Order, shall be as set out in this Article.
airworthiness
the particular type
aircraft, engine, instrument or equipment in respect
which he is certifying, the holder
an aircraft maintenance engineer's licence may, in respect
the aircraft or engines or instruments or equipment, as the case may be, specified in the rating endorsed on his licence, certify such
the following documents relating to matters requiring certification by or under the Air Navigation (Airworthiness
Aircraft) Order, 1964, as are shown hereunder to be appropriate for certification in relation to the particular category or categories in which his licence has been granted :— Category A—Aircraft (excluding engines)— (i) maintenance release ; (ii) certificate
compliance in respect
inspections, approved replacements, approved minor repairs and approved minor modifications ; (iii) certificate as to fitness for flight
an aircraft. In this Category "aircraft" includes such instruments, component parts, accessories and equipment as may be prescribed. Category B—Aircraft (excluding engines)— certificate
compliance in respect
inspections, approved overhauls, approved repairs, approved replacements and approved modifications (excluding any certification appropriate to a Category X licence). Category C—Engines (other than those installed in rotorcraft)— (i) maintenance release ; (ii) certificate
compliance in respect
inspections, approved replacements, approved minor repairs and approved minor modifications : provided that as regards the certification
the embodiment
approved modifications and the replacement
approved component parts that— (a) in the case
piston engines, the work has not involved dismantling the engine other than to obtain access to the pistons, cylinders and valve-operating gear ; (b) in the case
turbine engines, the extent
replacement permitted to be certified shall be such as the Minister may approve ; (iii) certificate as to fitness for flight
engines installed in an aircraft. In this Category "engines" includes such instruments, component parts, accessories and equipment as may be prescribed. Category D—Engines— certificate
compliance in respect
inspections, approved overhauls, approved repairs, approved replacements and approved modifications. Category A and C—Rotorcraft (including installed engines)— (i) maintenance release ; (ii) certificate
compliance in respect
inspections, approved replacements, approved minor repairs and approved minor modifications ; (iii) certificate as to fitness for flight
a rotorcraft. In this category "rotorcraft" includes such instruments, component parts, accessories and equipment as may be prescribed. Category X—Compasses— certificate
compliance in respect
inspections, adjustment, compensation and approved replacement. Category X—Automatic Pilots, or Category X—Electrical Equipment, or Category X—Ignition Equipment, or Category X—Instruments, or Category X—Variable Pitch Propellors— (i) maintenance release ; (ii) certificate
compliance in respect
overhauls carried out by the licence holder as a member
and with the authority
an organisation approved under paragraph
this Order ; (iii) certificate
compliance in respect
inspections, approved repairs, approved replacements and approved modifications. Category X—Radio— (i) maintenance release ; (ii) certificate
compliance in respect
inspections, approved repairs, approved replacements and approved modifications.
the state
manufacture
the aircraft, engine, component parts, accessories, or equipment as the case may be. SCHEDULE I TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS PART I STUDENT PILOT The requirements for a student pilot's licence to fly aeroplanes or helicopters shall be as follows :— 1. Knowledge. The applicant shall produce a certificate, signed and dated by a duly authorised instructor, that he has satisfied such instructor that he has an adequate knowledge
the rules
the air and the local control procedure. 2 Experience. The applicant shall produce a certificate, signed and dated by a duly authorised instructor, that he has completed satisfactorily a course
dual flight instruction and is, in the opinion
such instructor, competent to undertake solo flight in an aircraft
the category to be flown.
private aircraft including air traffic services practices and procedures ; (b) the practical aspects
cross-country flight and where necessary flight in terminal areas, including— (i) the application
elementary air navigation ; (ii) the use
navigation instruments and aeronautical charts ; (iii) the use
meteorological information ; (c) theory
flight and aircraft operating limitations, and the nature and possible consequences
the stall with particular reference to the aircraft for which the licence is sought ; (d) safety practices and in-flight emergency procedures.
aircraft for which the licence is sought. 2. Experience.
combined dual instruction time and solo flight time, or not less than 30 hours if he has satisfactorily completed a course
approved training, provided that— (i) if the application for a licence relates to an aeroplane
an unconventional type, the foregoing requirements may be varied in accordance with the degree
skill and experience deemed by the Minister to be necessary in the particular case ; (ii) if the applicant is the holder
a licence to fly helicopters or gliders or has had satisfactory experience as pilot
helicopters, the foregoing requirements may be reduced to such extent as the Minister may in the particular case deem appropriate ; (iii) if the applicant, not being the holder
a licence to fly gliders, is the holder
a glider pilot qualification approved by the Minister, he may be allowed to credit up to a maximum
7 hours flying experience acquired by him as pilot in command
a glider flown as a private aircraft towards the total experience requirement
40 hours (or 30 hours) specified in this subparagraph. (b) the total flight time specified in subparagraph (a)
this paragraph shall include not less than 15 hours as pilot in command
aeroplanes
which at least 3 hours shall have been cross-country solo flight time performed within the six months immediately preceding the date
the application and shall have included one flight on a triangular course during which the aircraft landed and came to rest at two intermediate places, one being not less than 50 nautical miles from the aerodrome
departure. A detailed log
the flight or flights comprising the three hours
cross-country flight time shall be kept in such form as the Minister may require and shall be furnished with the application for the licence.
combined dual instruction flight time and solo flight time, or not less than 30 hours if he has satisfactorily completed a course
approved training for helicopters ; provided that if the applicant is the holder
a licence to fly aeroplanes or has had satisfactory experience as pilot
aeroplanes these requirements may be reduced to such extent as the Minister may in the particular case deem appropriate ; (b) the total flight time specified in subparagraph (a)
this paragraph shall include not less than 10 hours as pilot in command
helicopters
which at least 3 hours shall have been cross-country solo flight performed within the six months immediately preceding the date
the application and shall have included one flight during which the helicopter landed at a point not less than 25 nautical miles from the point
departure. A detailed log
the flight or flights, comprising the 3 hours
cross-country flight time, shall be kept in such form as may be required by the Minister and shall be furnished with the application for the licence. 3. Skill (Aeroplanes or Helicopters). The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction
the Minister, by undergoing such tests as may be prescribed from time to time, his familiarity with, and his ability to perform, both normal and emergency flight manoeuvres appropriate to the category and class and, if necessary, the type
aircraft for which the licence is sought. 4. Night Rating.
combined dual instruction time and solo flight time, including— (
which not more than 2 ½ hours may have been instrument ground time ; (c) not less than 5 hours
night flight, including at least 5 flights as pilot in command, performed to the satisfaction
a duly authorised instructor within the six months immediately preceding the date
application.
combined dual instruction time and solo flight time, including— (
which not more than 2 ½ hours may have been instrument ground time ; (c) not less than 5 hours
night flight, including at least 5 flights as pilot in command, performed to the satisfaction
a duly authorised instructor within the six months immediately preceding the date
application. 5. Additional Ratings (Aeroplanes or Helicopters). An applicant for an additional aircraft rating shall be required to satisfy the Minister as to his competence to fly aircraft
the category, class or type for which the additional rating is sought, and shall for this purpose comply with such requirements as to knowledge, experience and skill as may be prescribed from time to time. 6. Renewal
Licence (Aeroplanes or Helicopters).
application for renewal, not less than five hours flight time as pilot in command
aircraft
each category in respect
which renewal is sought, or ten hours as co-pilot, or an equivalent amount
combined flight time as pilot in command and co-pilot, reckoning two hours co-pilot flight time as equivalent to one hour pilot in command flight time : provided that if the applicant is the holder
a licence to fly gliders or is the holder
any glider pilot qualification approved by the Minister, he may be allowed to credit up to a maximum
2 hours flying experience acquired by him during the said period as pilot in command
a glider towards the experience requirements for the renewal
a licence to fly aeroplanes.
the category, class or type specified in the aircraft rating on his licence. 7. Renewal
Night Rating (Aeroplanes or Helicopters). The applicant shall have made as pilot, during the six months immediately preceding the date
application for renewal, not less than 5 flights by night in aircraft
each category in respect
which the renewal is sought. PART III COMMERCIAL PILOT The requirements for a commercial pilot's licence to fly aeroplanes or helicopters shall be respectively as follows :— 1. Knowledge (Aeroplanes or Helicopters).
aircraft, including air traffic services practices and procedures ; (b) the practical aspects
cross-country flight and, where necessary, flight in terminal areas, including— (
navigation instruments and aeronautical charts ; (iii) elementary aeronautical meteorology, including interpretation
weather charts and meteorological reports ; (c) theory
flight and aircraft operating limitations ; (
airframe and power-plant maintenance.
subparagraph
this paragraph and to such other extent as may be appropriate have particular references to the category, class and type or types
aircraft for which the licence is sought. 2. Experience. For licence to fly aeroplanes ;
this paragraph, the applicant shall have satisfactorily completed as pilot in aeroplanes a total
not less than 200 hours
flight time
which not less than 100 hours shall have been as pilot in command. The total flight time shall include— (a) adequate flying training under a duly authorised instructor in a dual controlled aeroplane,
which not less than 10 hours must have been instruction in instrument flying ; (b) 20 hours cross-country flight time as pilot in command including one flight
not less then 300 nautical miles in the course
which the aircraft landed and came to rest at two intermediate points ; (c) 10 hours night flight either wholly as pilot in command or as a combination
time as pilot in command and dual instruction time, provided that not less than 5 hours shall have been time as pilot in command ; (d) not less than 10 take-
fs and 10 landings by night as pilot in command and as sole manipulator
the controls ; (e) 10 hours
instrument time,
which not more than 5 hours may have been instrument ground time ; (f) not less than 10 hours flight time as pilot in command during the 6 months immediately preceding the date
the application.
calculating the total
200 hours
flight time specified in sub-paragraph
this paragraph, the applicant may be credited— (
this subparagraph) during which he is giving flight instruction, provided that his licence includes an appropriate flight instructor rating granted or validated by the Minister. (d) with one-half
any flight time completed by him as co-pilot
an aircraft required to be operated with a co-pilot, provided that the total amount
flight time so credited shall not exceed 50 hours.
approved training in the piloting
aeroplanes may have the total requirement
200 hours flight time reduced to 150 hours.
a licence to fly gliders or helicopters or
a glider pilot qualification approved by the Minister ; (b) is not such a holder as mentioned in (a)
this subparagraph but has had satisfactory experience as pilot
helicopters or gliders, the Minister may to such extent as he may deem appropriate in any particular case allow the applicant to credit towards the total
200 hours flight time specified in subparagraph
this paragraph flying experience as pilot thus acquired by the applicant. For licence to fly helicopters ;
subparagraph
this paragraph, the applicant shall have satisfactorily completed as pilot in helicopters a total
not less than 100 hours
flight time which shall include— (
cross-country flight time as pilot in command ; (d) 10 hours flight time as pilot in command within the 6 months immediately preceding the date
application for the licence. Provided that if the applicant is the holder
a licence to fly aeroplanes or has had satisfactory experience as pilot
aeroplanes the requirements at (b), (c) and (d)
this sub-paragraph may be reduced to such extent as the Minister may in the particular case deem appropriate.
calculating the total
100 hours
flight time specified in sub-paragraph
this paragraph or the 75 hours specified in sub-paragraph
this paragraph, the applicant may be credited— (
this subparagraph) during which he is giving flight instruction in helicopters, provided his licence includes an appropriate flight instructor rating granted or validated by the Minister ; (d) with one-half
any flight time completed by him as co-pilot
a helicopter required to be operated with a co-pilot, provided that the total amount
flight time so credited shall not exceed 25 hours.
approved training in the piloting
helicopters may have the total requirement
100 hours flight time reduced to 75 hours. 3. Skill (Aeroplanes or Helicopters). The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction
the Minister, by undergoing such flying tests as may be prescribed, his ability to perform in the capacity (pilot in command or co-pilot) in which he wishes to fly and with a degree
competence appropriate to a commercial pilot, both normal and emergency flight manoeuvres appropriate to the category, class and type or types
aircraft for which the licence is sought. 4. Additional Ratings (Aeroplanes or Helicopters). An applicant for an additional aircraft rating shall be required to satisfy the Minister as to his competence to fly aircraft
the category, class or type for which the additional rating is sought in the capacity (pilot in command or copilot) in which he wishes to fly and shall for this purpose comply with such requirements as to knowledge, experience and skill as may be prescribed. 5. Renewal
Licence.
a licence to fly aeroplanes shall produce satisfactory evidence that he has had in aeroplanes, during the six months immediately preceding the date
application for renewal, not less than 10 hours as pilot in command or 20 hours as co-pilot, or an equivalent amount
combined flight time as pilot in command and co-pilot, reckoning two hours co-pilot flight time as equivalent to one hour pilot in command flight time. He will also be required to satisfy the Minister that he has maintained his competence to fly aeroplanes
the class and type specified in the aircraft rating on his licence in the capacity (pilot in command or co-pilot) in which he wishes to fly such aeroplanes.
a licence to fly helicopters shall produce satisfactory evidence that he has had in helicopters, during the six months immediately preceding the date
application for renewal, not less than 6 hours as pilot in command or 12 hours as co-pilot, or an equivalent amount
combined flight time as pilot in command and co-pilot, reckoning two hours co-pilot flight time as equivalent to one hour pilot in command flight time. He will also be required to satisfy the Minister that he has maintained his competence to fly each type
helicopter specified in the aircraft rating on his licence in the capacity (pilot in command or co-pilot) in which he wishes to fly such helicopter. PART IV SENIOR COMMERCIAL PILOT The requirements for a senior commercial pilot's licence to fly aeroplanes shall be as follows :— 1. Knowledge.
aircraft, including air traffic services, practices and procedures ; (b) the basic principles
air navigation ; (
flight and aeroplane operating limitations ; (
airframe (aeroplane) and power-plant maintenance ; and in any other knowledge required for the instrument rating.
subparagraph
this paragraph and to such other extent as may be appropriate, have particular reference to the category, class and type or types
aircraft for which the licence is sought. 2. Experience.
this paragraph, the applicant shall have satisfactorily completed as pilot in aeroplanes a total
not less than 700 hours
flight time
which not less than 200 hours shall have been either wholly as pilot in command or a combination
flight time as pilot in command and flight Lime credited in accordance with subparagraph
this paragraph.
200 hours specified in subparagraph
this paragraph shall include— (
flight by night, including— (i) at least 10 hours
cross-country flight, and (ii) at least ten take-
fs and ten landings ; (c) at least 10 hours flight time during the six months immediately preceding the date
the application. In lieu
the 10 hours cross-country flight by night specified in clause (b) (i)
this subparagraph the applicant may have had ten hours
cross-country instrument flight time, which shall have been additional to the instrument time specified in subparagraph
this paragraph.
instrument time,
which not more than 20 hours may have been instrument ground time, or, (b) if he has satisfactorily completed a course
approved training, not less than 30 hours
instrument time,
which not more than 10 hours may have been instrument ground time.
calculating the 200 hours flight time specified in sub-paragraph
this paragraph, the applicant may be credited with one half
any flight time completed by him as co-pilot performing under the supervision
a pilot in command the duties and functions
a pilot in command, provided that— (
paragraph 4
Schedule VI to this Order ; (d) the total amount
such flight time so credited shall not exceed 100 hours.
calculating the total
700 hours flight time specified in subparagraph
this paragraph, the applicant may be credited— (a) in full with flight time as pilot in command (excluding any flight time credited in accordance with sub-paragraph
this paragraph) ; (
any flight time completed by him as co-pilot
an aeroplane required to be operated with a co-pilot provided that any such time when he was not exercising the full privileges
a co-pilot appropriate to the class
licence which he holds may only be credited at such lesser rate as the Minister may deem fit in the particular case or cases.
700 hours flight time specified in sub-paragraph
this paragraph shall include such flying experience in the type or types
aeroplane to which the application relates as is considered reasonable by or on behalf
the Minister.
a licence to fly gliders or helicopters or
a glider pilot qualification approved by the Minister ; (b) is not such a holder as mentioned in (a)
this subparagraph, but has had satisfactory experience as pilot
helicopters or gliders, the Minister may to such extent as he may deem appropriate in any particular case allow the applicant to credit towards the total
700 hours flight time specified in subparagraph
this paragraph flying experience thus acquired by the applicant as pilot. 3. Skill. The applicant may be required to demonstrate to the satisfaction
the Minister by undergoing such flying tests, including instrument flying tests as may be prescribed, his ability to perform, in the capacity (pilot in command or co-pilot) in which he wishes to fly, both normal and emergency flight manoeuvres appropriate to the category, class and type or types
aircraft for which the licence is sought. 4. Additional Ratings. An applicant for an additional class or type rating shall be required to satisfy the Minister as to his competence to fly the class or type (as the case may be)
aeroplane for which the additional rating is sought in the capacity (pilot in command or co-pilot) in which he wishes to fly and shall for this purpose comply with such requirements as to knowledge, experience and skill as may be prescribed. 5. Renewal
Licence.
application for renewal, not less than 12 hours as pilot in command or 24 hours as co-pilot, or an equivalent amount
combined flight time as pilot in command and co-pilot reckoning 2 hours co-pilot flight time as equivalent to 1 hour pilot in command flight time. He will also be required to satisfy the Minister that he has maintained his competence to fly aeroplanes
the class and type specified in the aircraft rating on his licence in the capacity (pilot in command or co-pilot) in which he wishes to fly such aeroplanes.
this Schedule. PART V AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT The requirements for an airline transport pilot's licence to fly aeroplanes or helicopters shall be respectively as follows : 1. Knowledge (Aeroplanes or Helicopters).
aircraft including air traffic services practices and procedures ; (b) the basic principles
air navigation ; (
flight and aircraft operating limitations ; (
airframe and power-plant maintenance ; and in any other knowledge required for the instrument rating.
subparagraph
this paragraph and to such other extent as may be appropriate, have particular reference to the category, class and type or types
aircraft for which the licence is sought. 2. Experience. For licence to fly Aeroplanes.
this paragraph, the applicant shall have satisfactorily completed as pilot in aeroplanes a total
not less than 1,200 hours
flight time,
which— (a) not less than 250 hours shall have been either wholly as pilot in command or a combination
flight time as pilot in command and flight time credited in accordance with subparagraph
this paragraph, and shall include— (i) at least 100 hours
cross-country flight time ; (ii) at least 25 hours
cross-country night flight ; (iii) at least 10 hours flight time during the six months immediately preceding the date
the application ; (
an aircraft required to be operated with a co-pilot.
instrument time,
which not more than 25 hours may have been instrument ground time.
subparagraph
this paragraph.
calculating the 250 hours flight time specified in clause (a)
subparagraph
this paragraph, the applicant may be credited with one half
any flight time completed by him as co-pilot performing under the supervision
a pilot in command the duties and functions
a pilot in command, provided that— (
the pilot in command shall be in accordance with a method acceptable to the Minister ; (c) such flight time shall be recorded and certified in accordance with the provisions
paragraph 4
Schedule VI to this Order ; (d) the total amount
such flight time so credited shall not exceed 150 hours.
calculating the total
1,200 hours flight time specified in subparagraph
this paragraph, the applican may be credited— (a) in full with flight time as pilot in command (excluding any flight time credited in accordance with subparagraph
this paragraph) ; (
any flight time completed by him as co-pilot
aeroplanes required to be operated with a co-pilot : Provided that any such time when he was not exercising the full privileges
a co-pilot appropriate to the class
licence which he holds may only be credited at such lesser rate as the Minister may deem fit in the particular case or cases.
1,200 hours flight time specified in subparagraph
this paragraph shall include such flying experience in the type or types
aeroplane to which the application relates as is considered reasonable by the Minister.
a licence to fly gliders or helicopters or
a glider pilot qualification approved by the Minister ; (b) is not such a holder as mentioned in (a)
this subparagraph, but has had satisfactory experience as pilot
helicopters or gliders, the Minister may, to such extent as he may deem appropriate in any particular case, allow the applicant to credit towards the total
1,200 hours flight time specified in subparagraph
this paragraph flying experience as pilot thus acquired by the applicant. For licence to fly helicopters.
flight time as pilot in aeroplanes and helicopters : Provided that if the applicant has acquired his flight experience wholly or principally on helicopters the Minister may in any particular case reduce this requirement to such extent as he deems appropriate upon his being satisfied that the applicant has had experience
equivalent value to the aforesaid 1,000 hours.
calculating the total
1,000 hours flight time specified in clause (b)
subparagraph
this paragraph the applicant may be credited— (
any flight time completed by him as co-pilot
a helicopter required to be operated with a co-pilot.
helicopter to which the application relates as is considered reasonable by the Minister. 3. Skill (Aeroplanes and Helicopters). The applicant may be required to demonstrate to the satisfaction
the Minister by undergoing such tests, including instrument flying tests, as may be prescribed, his ability to perform, in the capacity (pilot in command or co-pilot) in which he wishes to fly, both normal and emergency flight manoeuvres appropriate to the category, class and type or types
aircraft for which the licence is sought. 4. Additional Ratings (Aeroplanes or Helicopters). An applicant for an additional aircraft rating shall be required to satisfy the Minister as to his competence to fly aircraft
the category, class or type for which the additional rating is sought in the capacity (pilot in command or co-pilot) in which he wishes to fly and shall for this purpose comply with such requirements as to knowledge, experience and skill as may be prescribed. 5. Renewal
Licence (Aeroplanes or Helicopters).
the category for which renewal is sought, during the six months immediately preceding the date
application for renewal, not less than 15 hours (10 hours in the case
an applicant for renewal
a licence to fly helicopters) as pilot in command or 30 hours (20 hours in the case
an applicant for renewal
a licence to fly helicopters) as co-pilot or an equivalent amount
combined flight time as pilot in command and co-pilot, reckoning 2 hours co-pilot flight time as equivalent to 1 hour pilot in command flight time. He will also be required to satisfy the Minister that he has maintained his competence to fly aircraft
the category, class and type specified in the aircraft rating on his licence in the capacity (pilot in command or co-pilot) in which he wishes to fly such aircraft.
this Schedule. PART VI FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR RATING The requirements for a flight instructor rating shall be as follows :— 1. Qualification. The applicant shall be the holder
a current private, commercial, senior commercial or airline transport pilot's licence, rated for the category and class or type
aircraft for which the flight instructor rating is sought.
not less than 400 hours
flight time as pilot in command
aircraft
the category for which the flight instructor rating is sought, or 300 hours if he has passed a recognised course
flight instruction,
which total at least 30 hours shall have been as pilot in command on the type
aircraft for which the rating is sought. (b) The applicant shall be required to produce evidence
recent experience satisfactory to the Minister— (i) as pilot on the type
aircraft for which the rating is sought, and (ii) in the capacity
flight instructor. (c) The applicant may, at the discretion
the Minister, be required to undergo satisfactorily a course
approved training in flight instruction.
not less than 100 hours
flight time as pilot in command
aircraft
the category for which the flight instructor rating is sought,
which total at least 30 hours shall have been as pilot in command on the type
aircraft for which the rating is sought. (b) The applicant shall be required to produce evidence
recent experience, satisfactory to the Minister, on the type
aircraft for which the rating is sought. (c) The applicant may, at the discretion
the Minister, be required to undergo satisfactorily a course
approved training in flight instruction. 4. Skill. The applicant shall undergo flying tests, with an
ficial examiner on board, for the purpose
demonstrating his capacity and general suitability as a flight instructor. Flying tests may be prescribed. 5. Extension
Rating. An applicant for a flight instructor rating to cover an additional type
aircraft shall have completed at least 30 hours as pilot in command on that type, provided that this requirement may be modified to such extent as the Minister may determine having regard to the applicant's general experience, qualifications and competency. The applicant shall be required to produce evidence
satisfactory recent experience on the additional type and may, at the discretion
the Minister, be required to undergo flying tests in a
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