14 CFR Part 61 Subpart B--Aircraft Ratings and Pilot Authorizations

Sec. 61.61 Applicability.

This subpart prescribes the requirements for the issuance of additional

aircraft ratings after a pilot certificate is issued, and the requirements

for and limitations of pilot authorizations issued by the Administrator.

 

Sec. 61.63 Additional aircraft ratings (other than airline transport pilot).

(a) General. To be eligible for an additional aircraft rating to a pilot

certificate, for other than an airline transport pilot certificate, an

applicant must meet the appropriate requirements of this section, for the

additional aircraft rating sought.

(b) Additional category rating. An applicant who holds a pilot certificate

and applies to add a category rating to that pilot certificate:

(1) Must have received the required training and possess the aeronautical

experience prescribed by this part that applies to the pilot certificate for

the aircraft category and, if applicable, class rating sought;

(2) Must have an endorsement in his or her logbook or training record from

an authorized instructor, and that endorsement must attest that the applicant

has been found competent in the aeronautical knowledge areas appropriate to

the pilot certificate for the aircraft category and, if applicable, class

rating sought;

(3) Must have an endorsement in his or her logbook or training record from

an authorized instructor, and that endorsement must attest that the applicant

has been found proficient on the areas of operation that are appropriate to

the pilot certificate for the aircraft category and, if applicable, class

rating sought;

(4) Must pass the required practical test that is appropriate to the pilot

certificate for the aircraft category and, if applicable, class rating sought; and

(5) Need not take an additional knowledge test, provided the applicant

holds an airplane, rotorcraft, powered-lift, or airship rating at that pilot

certificate level.

(c) Additional class rating. Any person who applies for an additional class

rating to be added on a pilot certificate:

(1) Must have an endorsement in his or her logbook or training record from

an authorized instructor and that endorsement must attest that the applicant

has been found competent in the aeronautical knowledge areas appropriate to

the pilot certificate for the aircraft class rating sought;

(2) Must have an endorsement in his or her logbook or training record from

an authorized instructor, and that endorsement must attest that the applicant

has been found proficient in the areas of operation appropriate to the pilot

certificate for the aircraft class rating sought;

(3) Must pass the required practical test that is appropriate to the pilot

certificate for the aircraft class rating sought;

(4) Need not meet the specified training time requirements prescribed by

this part that apply to the pilot certificate for the aircraft class rating sought; and

(5) Need not take an additional knowledge test, provided the applicant

holds an airplane, rotorcraft, powered-lift, or airship rating at that pilot certificate level.

(d) Additional type rating. Except as specified in paragraph (d)(7) of this

section, a person who applies for an additional aircraft type rating to be

added on a pilot certificate, or the addition of an aircraft type rating that

is accomplished concurrently with an additional aircraft category or class

rating:

(1) Must hold or concurrently obtain an instrument rating that is

appropriate to the aircraft category, class, or type rating sought;

(2) Must have an endorsement in his or her logbook or training record from

an authorized instructor, and that endorsement must attest that the applicant

has been found competent in the aeronautical knowledge areas appropriate to

the pilot certificate for the aircraft category, class, or type rating sought;

(3) Must have an endorsement in his or her logbook, or training record from

an authorized instructor, and that endorsement must attest that the applicant

has been found proficient in the areas of operation required for the issuance

of an airline transport pilot certificate for the aircraft category, class, and type rating sought;

(4) Must pass the required practical test appropriate to the airline transport pilot certificate for

the aircraft category, class, and type rating sought;

(5) Must perform the practical test under instrument flight rules, unless

the practical test cannot be accomplished under instrument flight rules

because the aircraft's type certificate makes the aircraft incapable of

operating under instrument flight rules. If the practical test cannot be

accomplished for this reason, the person may obtain a type rating limited to

"VFR only." The "VFR only" limitation may be removed for that aircraft type

when the person passes the practical test under instrument flight rules. When

an instrument rating is issued to a person who holds one or more type

ratings, the type ratings on the amended pilot certificate shall bear the

"VFR only" limitation for each aircraft type rating for which the person has

not demonstrated instrument competency;

(6) Need not take an additional knowledge test, provided the applicant

holds an airplane, rotorcraft, powered-lift, or airship rating on their pilot

certificate; and

(7) In the case of a pilot employee of a part 121 or a part 135 certificate

holder, must have--

(i) Met the appropriate requirements of paragraphs (d)(1), (d)(4), and

(d)(5) of this section for the aircraft type rating sought; and

(ii) Received an endorsement in his or her flight training record from the

certificate holder attesting that the applicant has completed the certificate

holder's approved ground and flight training program appropriate to the

aircraft type rating sought.

(e) Use of an approved flight simulator or an approved flight training

device for an additional rating in an airplane. The areas of operation

required to be performed by paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section

shall be performed as follows:

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (e)(2) of this section, the areas of

operation must be performed in an airplane of the same category, class, and

type, if applicable, as the airplane for which the additional rating is

sought.

(2) Subject to the limitations of paragraph (e)(3) through (e)(12) of this

section, the areas of operation may be performed in an approved flight

simulator or an approved flight training device that represents the airplane

for which the additional rating is sought.

(3) The use of an approved flight simulator or an approved flight training

device permitted by paragraph (e)(2) of this section shall be conducted in

accordance with an approved course at a training center certificated under

part 142 of this chapter.

(4) To complete all training and testing (except preflight inspection) for

an additional airplane rating without limitations when using a flight

simulator--

(i) The flight simulator must be approved as Level C or Level D; and

(ii) The applicant must meet at least one of the following:

(A) Hold a type rating for a turbojet airplane of the same class of

airplane for which the type rating is sought, or have been appointed by a

military service as a pilot in command of an airplane of the same class of

airplane for which the type rating is sought, if a type rating in a turbojet

airplane is sought.

(B) Hold a type rating for a turbopropeller airplane of the same class of

airplane for which the type rating is sought, or have been designated by a

military service as a pilot in command of an airplane of the same class of

airplane for which the type rating is sought, if a type rating in a

turbopropeller airplane is sought.

(C) Have at least 2,000 hours of flight time, of which 500 hours is in

turbine-powered airplanes of the same class of airplane for which the type

rating is sought.

(D) Have at least 500 hours of flight time in the same type airplane as the

airplane for which the rating is sought.

(E) Have at least 1,000 hours of flight time in at least two different

airplanes requiring a type rating.

(5) Subject to the limitation of paragraph (e)(6) of this section, an

applicant who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (e)(4) of this

section may complete all training and testing (except for preflight

inspection) for an additional rating when using a flight simulator if--

(i) The flight simulator is approved as a Level C or Level D; and

(ii) The applicant meets at least one of the following:

(A) Holds a type rating in a propeller-driven airplane if a type rating in

a turbojet airplane is sought, or holds a type rating in a turbojet airplane

if a type rating in a propeller-driven airplane is sought; or

(B) Since the beginning of the 12th calendar month before the month in

which the applicant completes the practical test for an additional airplane

rating, has logged:

(1) At least 100 hours of flight time in airplanes of the same class for

which the type rating is sought and which requires a type rating; and

(2) At least 25 hours of flight time in airplanes of the same type for

which the rating is sought.

(6) An applicant meeting only the requirements of paragraph (e)(5) of this

section will be issued an additional rating with a limitation.

(7) The limitation on a certificate issued under the provisions of

paragraph (e)(6) of this section shall state, "This certificate is subject to

pilot-in-command limitations for the additional rating."

(8) An applicant who has been issued a pilot certificate with the

limitation specified in paragraph (e)(7) of this section--

(i) May not act as pilot in command of that airplane for which the

additional rating was obtained under the provisions of this section until the

limitation is removed from the pilot certificate; and

(ii) May have the limitation removed by accomplishing 15 hours of

supervised operating experience as pilot in command under the supervision of

a qualified and current pilot in command, in the seat normally occupied by

the pilot in command, in the same type of airplane to which the limitation

applies.

(9) An applicant who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (e)(4) or

paragraph (e)(5) of this section may be issued an additional rating after

successful completion of one of the following requirements:

(i) Compliance with paragraphs (e)(2) and (e)(3) of this section and the

following tasks, which must be successfully completed on a static airplane or

in flight, as appropriate:

(A) Preflight inspection;

(B) Normal takeoff;

(C) Normal ILS approach;

(D) Missed approach; and

(E) Normal landing.

(ii) Compliance with paragraphs (e)(2), (e)(3), and (e)(10) through (e)(12)

of this section.

(10) An applicant meeting only the requirements of paragraph (e)(9) of this

section will be issued an additional rating with a limitation.

(11) The limitation on a certificate issued under the provisions of

paragraph (e)(10) of this section shall state, "This certificate is subject

to pilot-in-command limitations for the additional rating."

(12) An applicant who has been issued a pilot certificate with the

limitation specified in paragraph (e)(11) of this section--

(i) May not act as pilot in command of that airplane for which the

additional rating was obtained under the provisions of this section until the

limitation is removed from the pilot certificate; and

(ii) May have the limitation removed by accomplishing 25 hours of

supervised operating experience as pilot in command under the supervision of

a qualified and current pilot in command, in the seat normally occupied by

the pilot in command, in that airplane of the same type to which the

limitation applies.

(f) Use of an approved flight simulator or an approved flight training

device for an additional rating in a helicopter. The areas of operation

required to be performed by paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section

shall be performed as follows:

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (f)(2) of this section, the areas of

operation must be performed in a helicopter of the same type for the

additional rating sought.

(2) Subject to the limitations of paragraph (f)(3) through (f)(12) of this

section, the areas of operation may be performed in an approved flight

simulator or an approved flight training device that represents that

helicopter for the additional rating sought.

(3) The use of an approved flight simulator or an approved flight training

device permitted by paragraph (f)(2) of this section shall be conducted in

accordance with an approved course at a training center certificated under

part 142 of this chapter.

(4) To complete all training and testing (except preflight inspection) for

an additional helicopter rating without limitations when using a flight

simulator--

(i) The flight simulator must be approved as Level C or Level D; and

(ii) The applicant must meet at least one of the following if a type rating

is sought in a turbine-powered helicopter:

(A) Hold a type rating in a turbine-powered helicopter or have been

appointed by a military service as a pilot in command of a turbine-powered

helicopter.

(B) Have at least 2,000 hours of flight time that includes at least 500

hours in turbine-powered helicopters.

(C) Have at least 500 hours of flight time in turbine-powered helicopters.

(D) Have at least 1,000 hours of flight time in at least two different

turbine-powered helicopters.

(5) Subject to the limitation of paragraph (f)(6) of this section, an

applicant who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (f)(4) of this

section may complete all training and testing (except for preflight

inspection) for an additional rating when using a flight simulator if--

(i) The flight simulator is approved as Level C or Level D; and

(ii) The applicant meets at least one of the following:

(A) Holds a type rating in a turbine-powered helicopter if a type rating in

a turbine-powered helicopter is sought; or

(B) Since the beginning of the 12th calendar month before the month in

which the applicant completes the practical test for an additional helicopter

rating, has logged at least 25 hours of flight time in helicopters of the

same type for which the rating is sought.

(6) An applicant meeting only the requirements of paragraph (f)(5) of this

section will be issued an additional rating with a limitation.

(7) The limitation on a certificate issued under the provisions of

paragraph (f)(6) of this section shall state, "This certificate is subject to

pilot-in-command limitations for the additional rating."

(8) An applicant who is issued a pilot certificate with the limitation

specified in paragraph (f)(7) of this section--

(i) May not act as pilot in command of that helicopter for which the

additional rating was obtained under the provisions of this section until the

limitation is removed from the pilot certificate; and

(ii) May have the limitation removed by accomplishing 15 hours of

supervised operating experience as pilot in command under the supervision of

a qualified and current pilot in command, in the seat normally occupied by

the pilot in command, in the same type of helicopter to which the limitation

applies.

(9) An applicant who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (f)(4) or

paragraph (f)(5) of this section may be issued an additional rating after

successful completion of one of the following requirements:

(i) Compliance with paragraphs (f)(2) and (f)(3) of this section and the

following tasks, which must be successfully completed on a static helicopter

or in flight, as appropriate:

(A) Preflight inspection;

(B) Normal takeoff;

(C) Normal ILS approach;

(D) Missed approach; and

(E) Normal landing.

(ii) Compliance with paragraphs (f)(2), (f)(3), and (f)(10) through (f)(12)

of this section.

(10) An applicant meeting only the requirements of paragraph (f)(9) of this

section will be issued an additional rating with a limitation.

(11) The limitation on a certificate issued under the provisions of

paragraph (f)(10) of this section shall state, "This certificate is subject

to pilot-in-command limitations for the additional rating."

(12) An applicant who has been issued a pilot certificate with the

limitation specified in paragraph (f)(11) of this section--

(i) May not act as pilot in command of that helicopter for which the

additional rating was obtained under the provisions of this section until the

limitation is removed from the pilot certificate; and

(ii) May have the limitation removed by accomplishing 25 hours of

supervised operating experience as pilot in command under the supervision of

a qualified and current pilot in command, in the seat normally occupied by

the pilot in command, in that helicopter of the same type as to which the

limitation applies.

(g) Use of an approved flight simulator or an approved flight training

device for an additional rating in a powered-lift. The areas of operation

required to be performed by paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section

shall be performed as follows:

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (g)(2) of this section, the areas of

operation must be performed in a powered-lift of the same type for the

additional rating sought.

(2) Subject to the limitations of paragraph (g)(3) through (g)(12) of this

section, the areas of operation may be performed in an approved flight

simulator or an approved flight training device that represents that powered-

lift for the additional rating sought.

(3) The use of an approved flight simulator or an approved flight training

device permitted by paragraph (g)(2) of this section shall be conducted in

accordance with an approved course at a training center certificated under

part 142 of this chapter.

(4) To complete all training and testing (except preflight inspection) for

an additional powered-lift rating without limitations when using a flight

simulator--

(i) The flight simulator must be approved as Level C or Level D; and

(ii) The applicant must meet at least one of the following if a type rating

is sought in a turbine powered-lift:

(A) Hold a type rating in a turbine powered-lift or have been appointed by

a military service as a pilot in command of a turbine powered-lift.

(B) Have at least 2,000 hours of flight time that includes at least 500

hours in turbine powered-lifts.

(C) Have at least 500 hours of flight time in turbine powered-lifts.

(D) Have at least 1,000 hours of flight time in at least two different

turbine powered-lifts.

(5) Subject to the limitation of paragraph (g)(6) of this section, an applicant who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section may complete all training and testing (except for preflight

inspection) for an additional rating when using a flight simulator if--

(i) The flight simulator is approved as Level C or Level D; and

(ii) The applicant meets at least one of the following:

(A) Holds a type rating in a turbine powered-lift if a type rating in a turbine powered-lift is sought; or

(B) Since the beginning of the 12th calendar month before the month in

which the applicant completes the practical test for an additional powered-

lift rating, has logged at least 25 hours of flight time in powered-lifts of

the same type for which the rating is sought.

(6) An applicant meeting only the requirements of paragraph (g)(5) of this

section will be issued an additional rating with a limitation.

(7) The limitation on a certificate issued under the provisions of

paragraph (g)(6) of this section shall state, "This certificate is subject to

pilot-in-command limitations for the additional rating."

(8) An applicant who is issued a pilot certificate with the limitation

specified in paragraph (g)(7) of this section--

(i) May not act as pilot in command of that powered-lift for which the

additional rating was obtained under the provisions of this section until the

limitation is removed from the pilot certificate; and

(ii) May have the limitation removed by accomplishing 15 hours of

supervised operating experience as pilot in command under the supervision of

a qualified and current pilot in command, in the seat normally occupied by

the pilot in command, in the same type of powered-lift to which the

limitation applies.

(9) An applicant who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) or

paragraph (g)(5) of this section may be issued an additional rating after

successful completion of one of the following requirements:

(i) Compliance with paragraphs (g)(2) and (g)(3) of this section and the

following tasks, which must be successfully completed on a static powered-

lift or in flight, as appropriate:

(A) Preflight inspection;

(B) Normal takeoff;

(C) Normal ILS approach;

(D) Missed approach; and

(E) Normal landing.

(ii) Compliance with paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (g)(10) through (g)(12)

of this section.

(10) An applicant meeting only the requirements of paragraph (g)(9) of this

section will be issued an additional rating with a limitation.

(11) The limitation on a certificate issued under the provisions of

paragraph (g)(10) of this section shall state, "This certificate is subject

to pilot-in-command limitations for the additional rating."

(12) An applicant who has been issued a pilot certificate with the

limitation specified in paragraph (g)(11) of this section--

(i) May not act as pilot in command of that powered-lift for which the

additional rating was obtained under the provisions of this section until the

limitation is removed from the pilot certificate; and

(ii) May have the limitation removed by accomplishing 25 hours of

supervised operating experience as pilot in command under the supervision of

a qualified and current pilot in command, in the seat normally occupied by

the pilot in command, in that powered-lift of the same type as to which the

limitation applies.

(h) An applicant for a type rating who provides an aircraft not capable of

the instrument maneuvers and procedures required by the appropriate

requirements contained in Sec. 61.157 of this part for the practical test

may--

(1) Obtain a type rating limited to "VFR only"; and

(2) Remove the "VFR only" limitation for each aircraft type in which the

applicant demonstrates compliance with the appropriate instrument

requirements contained in Sec. 61.157 or Sec. 61.73 of this part.

(i) An applicant for a type rating may be issued a certificate with the

limitation "VFR only" for each aircraft type not equipped for the applicant

to show instrument proficiency.

(j) An applicant for a type rating in a multiengine, single-pilot station

airplane may meet the requirements of this part in a multiseat version of

that multiengine airplane.

(k) An applicant for a type rating in a single-engine, single-pilot station

airplane may meet the requirements of this part in a multiseat version of

that single-engine airplane.

(l) Unless the Administrator requires certain or all tasks to be performed,

the examiner who conducts the practical test may waive any of the tasks for

which the Administrator approves waiver authority.

pilot certificates (for parts 121 and 135 use only).

 

Instrument Rating Sec. 61.65 Instrument rating requirements.

General. | Aeronautical knowledge. | Flight proficiency. | Aeronautical experience.

(a) General A person who applies for an instrument rating must:

(1) Hold at least a current private pilot certificate with an aircraft

category and class rating that applies to the instrument rating sought;

(2) Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. If

the applicant is unable to meet any of these requirements due to a medical

condition, the Administrator may place such operating limitations on the

applicant's pilot certificate as are necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft;

(3) Receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor or

accomplish a home-study course of training on the aeronautical knowledge

areas of paragraph (b) of this section that apply to the instrument rating sought;

(4) Receive a logbook or training record endorsement from an authorized

instructor certifying that the person is prepared to take the required knowledge test;

(5) Receive and log training on the areas of operation of paragraph (c) of

this section from an authorized instructor in an aircraft, approved flight

simulator, or approved training device that represents that class of aircraft

for the instrument rating sought;

(6) Receive a logbook or training record endorsement from an authorized

instructor certifying that the person is prepared to take the required practical test;

(7) Pass the required knowledge test on the aeronautical knowledge areas of

paragraph (b) of this section; however, an applicant is not required to take

another knowledge test when that person already holds an instrument rating; and

(8) Pass the required practical test on the areas of operation in paragraph

(c) of this section in--

(i) The aircraft category, class, and type, if applicable, appropriate to

the rating sought; or

(ii) A flight simulator or a flight training device appropriate to the

rating sought and approved for the specific maneuver or procedure performed.

If an approved flight training device is used for the practical test, the

procedures conducted in that flight training device are limited to one

precision and one nonprecision approach, provided the flight training device

is approved for the procedure performed.

(b) Aeronautical knowledge. Index A person who applies for an instrument rating

must have received and logged ground training from an authorized instructor

or accomplished a home-study course on the following aeronautical knowledge

areas that apply to the instrument rating sought:

(1) Federal Aviation Regulations of this chapter that apply to flight

operations under IFR;

(2) Appropriate information that applies to flight operations under IFR in

the "Aeronautical Information Manual;"

(3) Air traffic control system and procedures for instrument flight operations;

(4) IFR navigation and approaches by use of navigation systems;

(5) Use of IFR en route and instrument approach procedure charts;

(6) Procurement and use of aviation weather reports and forecasts and the

elements of forecasting weather trends based on that information and personal

observation of weather conditions;

(7) Safe and efficient operation of aircraft under instrument flight rules

and conditions;

(8) Recognition of critical weather situations and windshear avoidance;

(9) Aeronautical decision making and judgment; and

(10) Crew resource management, including crew communication and

coordination.

(c) Flight proficiency. Index A person who applies for an instrument rating must

receive and log training from an authorized instructor in an aircraft, or in

an approved flight simulator or approved flight training device, in

accordance with paragraph (e) of this section, that includes the following

areas of operation:

(1) Preflight preparation;

(2) Preflight procedures;

(3) Air traffic control clearances and procedures;

(4) Flight by reference to instruments;

(5) Navigation systems;

(6) Instrument approach procedures;

(7) Emergency operations; and

(8) Postflight procedures.

(d) Aeronautical experience. Index A person who applies for an instrument rating

must have logged the following:

(1) At least 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command, of

which at least 10 hours must be in airplanes for an instrument--airplane rating; and

(2) A total of 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time on the areas

of operation of this section, to include--

(i) At least 15 hours of instrument flight training from an authorized

instructor in the aircraft category for which the instrument rating is

sought;

(ii) At least 3 hours of instrument training that is appropriate to the

instrument rating sought from an authorized instructor in preparation for the

practical test within the 60 days preceding the date of the test;

(iii) For an instrument--airplane rating, instrument training on cross-

country flight procedures specific to airplanes that includes at least one

cross-country flight in an airplane that is performed under IFR, and consists of--

(A) A distance of at least 250 nautical miles along airways or ATC-directed

routing;

(B) An instrument approach at each airport; and

(C) Three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems; Index

 

(iv) For an instrument--helicopter rating, instrument training specific to

helicopters on cross-country flight procedures that includes at least one

cross-country flight in a helicopter that is performed under IFR, and

consists of--

(A) A distance of at least 100 nautical miles along airways or ATC-directed

routing;

(B) An instrument approach at each airport; and

(C) Three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems;

and

(v) For an instrument--powered-lift rating, instrument training specific to

a powered-lift on cross-country flight procedures that includes at least one

cross-country flight in a powered-lift that is performed under IFR and

consists of--

(A) A distance of at least 250 nautical miles along airways or ATC-directed

routing;

(B) An instrument approach at each airport; and

(C) Three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems.

(e) Use of approved flight simulators or approved flight training devices.

If the instrument training was provided by an authorized instructor in an

approved flight simulator or an approved flight training device--

(1) A maximum of 30 hours may be performed in that approved flight

simulator or approved flight training device if the training was accomplished

in accordance with part 142 of this chapter; or

(2) A maximum of 20 hours may be performed in that approved flight

simulator or approved flight training device if the training was not

accomplished in accordance with part 142 of this chapter. Instrument Rating

 

Sec. 61.67 Category II pilot authorization requirements.

(a) General. A person who applies for a Category II pilot authorization must hold:

(1) At least a private or commercial pilot certificate with an instrument

rating or an airline transport pilot certificate;

(2) A type rating for the aircraft for which the authorization is sought if

that aircraft requires a type rating; and

(3) A category and class rating for the aircraft for which the authorization is sought.

(b) Experience requirements. An applicant for a Category II pilot

authorization must have at least--

(1) 50 hours of night flight time as pilot in command.

(2) 75 hours of instrument time under actual or simulated instrument

conditions that may include not more than--

(i) A combination of 25 hours of simulated instrument flight time in an

approved flight simulator or an approved flight training device; or

(ii) 40 hours of simulated instrument flight time if accomplished in an

approved course conducted by an appropriately rated training center

certificated under part 142 of this chapter.

(3) 250 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command.

(c) Practical test requirements. (1) A practical test must be passed by a

person who applies for--

(i) Issuance or renewal of a Category II pilot authorization; and

(ii) The addition of another type aircraft to the applicant's Category II

pilot authorization.

(2) To be eligible for the practical test for an authorization under this

section, an applicant must--

(i) Meet the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section; and

(ii) If the applicant has not passed a practical test for this

authorization during the 12 calendar months preceding the month of the test,

then that person must--

(A) Meet the requirements of Sec. 61.57(c); and

(B) Have performed at least six ILS approaches during the 6 calendar months

preceding the month of the test, of which at least three of the approaches

must have been conducted without the use of an approach coupler.

(3) The approaches specified in paragraph (c)(2)(ii)(B) of this section--

(i) Must be conducted under actual or simulated instrument flight

conditions;

(ii) Must be conducted to the minimum decision height for the ILS approach

in the type aircraft in which the practical test is to be conducted;

(iii) Need not be conducted to the decision height authorized for Category

II operations;

(iv) Must be conducted to the decision height authorized for Category II

operations only if conducted in an approved flight simulator or an approved

flight training device; and

(v) Must be accomplished in an aircraft of the same category and class, and

type, as applicable, as the aircraft in which the practical test is to be

conducted or in an approved flight simulator that--

(A) Represents an aircraft of the same category and class, and type, as

applicable, as the aircraft in which the authorization is sought; and

(B) Is used in accordance with an approved course conducted by a training

center certificated under part 142 of this chapter.

(4) The flight time acquired in meeting the requirements of paragraph

(c)(2)(ii)(B) of this section may be used to meet the requirements of

paragraph (c)(2)(ii)(A) of this section.

(d) Practical test procedures. The practical test consists of an oral

increment and a flight increment.

(1) Oral increment. In the oral increment of the practical test an

applicant must demonstrate knowledge of the following:

(i) Required landing distance;

(ii) Recognition of the decision height;

(iii) Missed approach procedures and techniques using computed or fixed

attitude guidance displays;

(iv) Use and limitations of RVR;

(v) Use of visual clues, their availability or limitations, and altitude at

which they are normally discernible at reduced RVR readings;

(vi) Procedures and techniques related to transition from nonvisual to

visual flight during a final approach under reduced RVR;

(vii) Effects of vertical and horizontal windshear;

(viii) Characteristics and limitations of the ILS and runway lighting

system;

(ix) Characteristics and limitations of the flight director system, auto

approach coupler (including split axis type if equipped), auto throttle

system (if equipped), and other required Category II equipment;

(x) Assigned duties of the second in command during Category II approaches,

unless the aircraft for which authorization is sought does not require a second in command; and

(xi) Instrument and equipment failure warning systems.

(2) Flight increment. The following requirements apply to the flight

increment of the practical test:

(i) The flight increment must be conducted in an aircraft of the same

category, class, and type, as applicable, as the aircraft in which the

authorization is sought or in an approved flight simulator that--

(A) Represents an aircraft of the same category and class, and type, as

applicable, as the aircraft in which the authorization is sought; and

(B) Is used in accordance with an approved course conducted by a training

center certificated under part 142 of this chapter.

(ii) The flight increment must consist of at least two ILS approaches to

100 feet AGL including at least one landing and one missed approach.

(iii) All approaches performed during the flight increment must be made

with the use of an approved flight control guidance system, except if an

approved auto approach coupler is installed, at least one approach must be

hand flown using flight director commands.

(iv) If a multiengine airplane with the performance capability to execute a

missed approach with one engine inoperative is used for the practical test,

the flight increment must include the performance of one missed approach with

an engine, which shall be the most critical engine, if applicable, set at

idle or zero thrust before reaching the middle marker.

(v) If an approved multiengine flight simulator or approved multiengine

flight training device is used for the practical test, the applicant must

execute a missed approach with the most critical engine, if applicable, failed.

(vi) For an authorization for an aircraft that requires a type rating, the

practical test must be performed in coordination with a second in command who

holds a type rating in the aircraft in which the authorization is sought.

(vii) Oral questioning may be conducted at any time during a practical test.

 

Sec. 61.68 Category III pilot authorization requirements.

(a) General. A person who applies for a Category III pilot authorization

must hold:

(1) At least a private pilot certificate or commercial pilot certificate

with an instrument rating or an airline transport pilot certificate;

(2) A type rating for the aircraft for which the authorization is sought if

that aircraft requires a type rating; and

(3) A category and class rating for the aircraft for which the

authorization is sought.

(b) Experience requirements. An applicant for a Category III pilot

authorization must have at least--

(1) 50 hours of night flight time as pilot in command.

(2) 75 hours of instrument flight time during actual or simulated

instrument conditions that may include not more than--

(i) A combination of 25 hours of simulated instrument flight time in an

approved flight simulator or an approved flight training device; or

(ii) 40 hours of simulated instrument flight time if accomplished in an

approved course conducted by an appropriately rated training center

certificated under part 142 of this chapter.

(3) 250 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command.

(c) Practical test requirements. (1) A practical test must be passed by a

person who applies for--

(i) Issuance or renewal of a Category III pilot authorization; and

(ii) The addition of another type of aircraft to the applicant's Category

III pilot authorization.

(2) To be eligible for the practical test for an authorization under this

section, an applicant must--

(i) Meet the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section; and

(ii) If the applicant has not passed a practical test for this

authorization during the 12 calendar months preceding the month of the test,

then that person must--

(A) Meet the requirements of Sec. 61.57(c); and

(B) Have performed at least six ILS approaches during the 6 calendar months

preceding the month of the test, of which at least three of the approaches

must have been conducted without the use of an approach coupler.

(3) The approaches specified in paragraph (c)(2)(ii)(B) of this section--

(i) Must be conducted under actual or simulated instrument flight conditions;

(ii) Must be conducted to the alert height or decision height for the ILS

approach in the type aircraft in which the practical test is to be conducted;

(iii) Need not be conducted to the decision height authorized for Category

III operations;

(iv) Must be conducted to the alert height or decision height, as

applicable, authorized for Category III operations only if conducted in an

approved flight simulator or approved flight training device; and

(v) Must be accomplished in an aircraft of the same category and class, and

type, as applicable, as the aircraft in which the practical test is to be

conducted or in an approved flight simulator that--

(A) Represents an aircraft of the same category and class, and type, as

applicable, as the aircraft for which the authorization is sought; and

(B) Is used in accordance with an approved course conducted by a training

center certificated under part 142 of this chapter.

(4) The flight time acquired in meeting the requirements of paragraph

(c)(2)(ii)(B) of this section may be used to meet the requirements of

paragraph (c)(2)(ii)(A) of this section.

(d) Practical test procedures. The practical test consists of an oral

increment and a flight increment.

(1) Oral increment. In the oral increment of the practical test an

applicant must demonstrate knowledge of the following:

(i) Required landing distance;

(ii) Determination and recognition of the alert height or decision height,

as applicable, including use of a radar altimeter;

(iii) Recognition of and proper reaction to significant failures

encountered prior to and after reaching the alert height or decision height,

as applicable;

(iv) Missed approach procedures and techniques using computed or fixed

attitude guidance displays and expected height loss as they relate to manual

go-around or automatic go-around, and initiation altitude, as applicable;

(v) Use and limitations of RVR, including determination of controlling RVR

and required transmissometers;

(vi) Use, availability, or limitations of visual cues and the altitude at

which they are normally discernible at reduced RVR readings including--

(A) Unexpected deterioration of conditions to less than minimum RVR during

approach, flare, and rollout;

(B) Demonstration of expected visual references with weather at minimum

conditions;

(C) The expected sequence of visual cues during an approach in which

visibility is at or above landing minima; and

(D) Procedures and techniques for making a transition from instrument

reference flight to visual flight during a final approach under reduced RVR.

(vii) Effects of vertical and horizontal windshear;

(viii) Characteristics and limitations of the ILS and runway lighting system;

(ix) Characteristics and limitations of the flight director system auto

approach coupler (including split axis type if equipped), auto throttle

system (if equipped), and other Category III equipment;

(x) Assigned duties of the second in command during Category III

operations, unless the aircraft for which authorization is sought does not

require a second in command;

(xi) Recognition of the limits of acceptable aircraft position and flight

path tracking during approach, flare, and, if applicable, rollout; and

(xii) Recognition of, and reaction to, airborne or ground system faults or

abnormalities, particularly after passing alert height or decision height, as applicable.

(2) Flight increment. The following requirements apply to the flight

increment of the practical test--

(i) The flight increment may be conducted in an aircraft of the same

category and class, and type, as applicable, as the aircraft for which the

authorization is sought, or in an approved flight simulator that--

(A) Represents an aircraft of the same category and class, and type, as

applicable, as the aircraft in which the authorization is sought; and

(B) Is used in accordance with an approved course conducted by a training

center certificated under part 142 of this chapter.

(ii) The flight increment must consist of at least two ILS approaches to

100 feet AGL, including one landing and one missed approach initiated from a

very low altitude that may result in a touchdown during the go-around maneuver;

(iii) All approaches performed during the flight increment must be made

with the approved automatic landing system or an equivalent landing system

approved by the Administrator;

(iv) If a multiengine aircraft with the performance capability to execute a

missed approach with one engine inoperative is used for the practical test,

the flight increment must include the performance of one missed approach with

the most critical engine, if applicable, set at idle or zero thrust before

reaching the middle or outer marker;

(v) If an approved multiengine flight simulator or approved multiengine

flight training device is used, a missed approach must be executed with an

engine, which shall be the most critical engine, if applicable, failed;

(vi) For an authorization for an aircraft that requires a type rating, the

practical test must be performed in coordination with a second in command who

holds a type rating in the aircraft in which the authorization is sought;

(vii) Oral questioning may be conducted at any time during the practical test;

(viii) Subject to the limitations of this paragraph, for Category IIIb

operations predicated on the use of a fail-passive rollout control system, at

least one manual rollout using visual reference or a combination of visual

and instrument references must be executed. The maneuver required by this

paragraph shall be initiated by a fail-passive disconnect of the rollout

control system--

(A) After main gear touchdown;

(B) Prior to nose gear touchdown;

(C) In conditions representative of the most adverse lateral touchdown

displacement allowing a safe landing on the runway; and

(D) In weather conditions anticipated in Category IIIb operations.

 

Sec. 61.69 Glider towing: Experience and training requirements.

(a) No person may act as pilot in command for towing a glider unless that person:

(1) Holds at least a private pilot certificate with a category rating for

powered aircraft;

(2) Has logged at least 100 hours of pilot-in-command time in the aircraft

category, class, and type, if required, that the pilot is using to tow a glider;

(3) Has a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor with a glider

rating who certifies that the person has received ground and flight training

in gliders and is proficient in--

(i) The techniques and procedures essential to the safe towing of gliders,

including airspeed limitations;

(ii) Emergency procedures;

(iii) Signals used; and

(iv) Maximum angles of bank.

(4) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, has logged at

least three flights as the sole manipulator of the controls of an aircraft

towing a glider or simulating glider-towing flight procedures while

accompanied by a pilot who meets the requirements of this section;

(5) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, has received a

logbook endorsement from the pilot, described in paragraph (a)(4) of this

section, certifying that the person has accomplished at least 3 flights in an

aircraft while towing a glider, or while simulating glider-towing flight procedures; and

(6) Within the preceding 12 months has--

(i) Made at least three actual glider tows while accompanied by a qualified

pilot who meets the requirements of this section; or

(ii) Made at least three flights as pilot in command of a glider towed by an aircraft.

(b) Any person who before May 17, 1967, has made and logged 10 or more

flights as pilot in command of an aircraft towing a glider in accordance with

a certificate of waiver need not comply with paragraphs (a)(4) and (a)(5) of this section.

(c) The pilot, described in paragraph (a)(4) of this section, who endorses

the logbook of a person seeking glider-towing privileges must have:

(1) Met the requirements of this section prior to endorsing the logbook of

the person seeking glider-towing privileges; and

(2) Logged at least 10 flights as pilot in command of an aircraft while towing a glider.

(d) If the pilot described in paragraph (a)(4) of this section holds only a

private pilot certificate, then that pilot must have:

(1) Logged at least 100 hours of pilot-in-command time in airplanes, or 200

hours of pilot-in-command time in a combination of powered and other-than-powered aircraft; and

(2) Performed and logged at least three flights within the 12 calendar

months preceding the month that pilot accompanies or endorses the logbook of

a person seeking glider-towing privileges--

(i) In an aircraft while towing a glider accompanied by another pilot who meets the requirements of this section; or

(ii) As pilot in command of a glider being towed by an aircraft.

 

Sec. 61.71 Graduates of an approved training program other than under this part: Special rules.

(a) A person who graduates from an approved training program under part 141

or part 142 of this chapter is considered to have met the applicable

aeronautical experience, aeronautical knowledge, and areas of operation

requirements of this part if that person presents the graduation certificate

and passes the required practical test within the 60-day period after the date of graduation.

(b) A person may apply for an airline transport pilot certificate, type

rating, or both under this part, and will be considered to have met the

applicable requirements under Sec. 61.157 of this part for that certificate and rating, if that person has:

(1) Satisfactorily accomplished an approved training program and the pilot in command proficiency check for that airplane type, in accordance with the pilot in command requirements under subparts N and O of part 121 of this chapter; and

(2) Applied for the airline transport pilot certificate, type rating, or both within the 60-day period from the date the person satisfactorily accomplished the approved training program and pilot in command proficiency check for that airplane type.

 

Sec. 61.73 Military pilots or former military pilots: Special rules.

(a) General. Except for a rated military pilot or former rated military

pilot who has been removed from flying status for lack of proficiency, or

because of disciplinary action involving aircraft operations, a rated

military pilot or former rated military pilot who meets the applicable

requirements of this section may apply, on the basis of his or her military training, for:

(1) A commercial pilot certificate;

(2) An aircraft rating in the category and class of aircraft for which that

military pilot is qualified;

(3) An instrument rating with the appropriate aircraft rating for which that military pilot is qualified; or

(4) A type rating, if appropriate.

(b) Military pilots on active flying status within the past 12 months. A rated military pilot or former rated military pilot who has been on active flying status within the 12 months before applying must:

(1) Pass a knowledge test on the appropriate parts of this chapter that apply to pilot privileges and limitations, air traffic and general operating rules, and accident reporting rules;

(2) Present documentation showing compliance with the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section for at least one aircraft category rating; and

(3) Present documentation showing that the applicant is or was, at any time during the 12 calendar months before the month of application--

(i) A rated military pilot on active flying status in an armed force of the

United States; or

(ii) A rated military pilot of an armed force of a foreign contracting State to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, assigned to pilot duties (other than flight training) with an armed force of the United States and holds, at the time of application, a current civil pilot license issued by that contracting State authorizing at least the privileges of the pilot certificate sought.

(c) Military pilots not on active flying status during the 12 calendar months before the month of application. A rated military pilot or former rated military pilot who has not been on active flying status within the 12 calendar months before the month of application must:

(1) Pass the appropriate knowledge and practical tests prescribed in this

part for the certificate or rating sought; and

(2) Present documentation showing that the applicant was or is, within the

12 calendar months before the month of application, a rated military pilot as

prescribed by paragraph (b)(3) of this section.

(d) Aircraft category, class, and type ratings. A rated military pilot or

former rated military pilot who applies for an aircraft category, class, or

type rating, if applicable, is issued that rating at the commercial pilot

certificate level if the pilot presents documentary evidence that shows

satisfactory accomplishment of:

(1) An official U.S. military pilot check and instrument proficiency check

in that aircraft category, class, or type, if applicable, as pilot in command

during the 12 calendar months before the month of application;

(2) At least 10 hours of pilot-in-command time in that aircraft category,

class, or type, if applicable, during the 12 calendar months before the month

of application; or

(3) An FAA practical test in that aircraft after--

(i) Meeting the requirements of paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this

section; and

(ii) Having received an endorsement from an authorized instructor who

certifies that the pilot is proficient to take the required practical test,

and that endorsement is made within the 60-day period preceding the date of

the practical test.

(e) Instrument rating. A rated military pilot or former rated military

pilot who applies for an airplane instrument rating, a helicopter instrument

rating, or a powered-lift instrument rating to be added to his or her

commercial pilot certificate may apply for an instrument rating if the pilot

has, within the 12 calendar months preceding the month of application:

(1) Passed an instrument proficiency check by a U.S. Armed Force in the

aircraft category for the instrument rating sought; and

(2) Received authorization from a U.S. Armed Force to conduct IFR flights

on Federal airways in that aircraft category and class for the instrument rating sought.

(f) Aircraft type rating. An aircraft type rating is issued only for

aircraft types that the Administrator has certificated for civil operations.

(g) Aircraft type rating placed on an airline transport pilot certificate.

A rated military pilot or former rated military pilot who holds an airline

transport pilot certificate and who requests an aircraft type rating to be

placed on that person's airline transport pilot certificate may be issued

that aircraft type rating at the airline transport pilot certificate level,

provided that person:

(1) Holds a category and class rating for that type of aircraft at the

airline transport pilot certificate level; and

(2) Passed an official U.S. military pilot check and instrument proficiency

check in that type of aircraft as pilot in command during the 12 calendar

months before the month of application.

(h) Evidentiary documents. The following documents are satisfactory

evidence for the purposes indicated:

(1) An official identification card issued to the pilot by an armed force

may be used to demonstrate membership in the armed forces.

(2) An original or a copy of a certificate of discharge or release may be

used to demonstrate discharge or release from an armed force or former

membership in an armed force.

(3) Current or previous status as a rated military pilot with a U.S. Armed

Force may be demonstrated by--

(i) An official U.S. Armed Force order to flight status as a military

pilot;

(ii) An official U.S. Armed Force form or logbook showing military pilot

status; or

(iii) An official order showing that the rated military pilot graduated

from a U.S. military pilot school and received a rating as a military pilot.

(4) A certified U.S. Armed Force logbook or an appropriate official U.S.

Armed Force form or summary may be used to demonstrate flight time in

military aircraft as a member of a U.S. Armed Force.

(5) An official U.S. Armed Force record of a military checkout as pilot in

command may be used to demonstrate pilot in command status.

(6) A current instrument grade slip that is issued by a U.S. Armed Force,

or an official record of satisfactory accomplishment of an instrument

proficiency check during the 12 calendar months preceding the month of the

application may be used to demonstrate instrument pilot qualification.

 

Sec. 61.75 Private pilot certificate issued on the basis of a foreign pilot license.

(a) General. A person who holds a current foreign pilot license issued by a

contracting State to the Convention on International Civil Aviation may apply

for and be issued a private pilot certificate with the appropriate ratings

when the application is based on the foreign pilot license that meets the

requirements of this section.

(b) Certificate issued. A U.S. private pilot certificate that is issued

under this section shall specify the person's foreign license number and

country of issuance. A person who holds a current foreign pilot license

issued by a contracting State to the Convention on International Civil

Aviation may be issued a private pilot certificate based on the foreign pilot

license without any further showing of proficiency, provided the applicant:

(1) Meets the requirements of this section;

(2) Holds a foreign pilot license that--

(i) Is not under an order of revocation or suspension by the foreign

country that issued the foreign pilot license; and

(ii) Does not contain an endorsement stating that the applicant has not met

all of the standards of ICAO for that license;

(3) Does not currently hold a U.S. pilot certificate;

(4) Holds a current medical certificate issued under part 67 of this

chapter or a current medical certificate issued by the country that issued

the person's foreign pilot license; and

(5) Is able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. If

the applicant is unable to meet one of these requirements due to medical

reasons, then the Administrator may place such operating limitations on that

applicant's pilot certificate as are necessary for the safe operation of the

aircraft.

(c) Aircraft ratings issued. Aircraft ratings listed on a person's foreign

pilot license, in addition to any issued after testing under the provisions

of this part, may be placed on that person's U.S. pilot certificate.

(d) Instrument ratings issued. A person who holds an instrument rating on

the foreign pilot license issued by a contracting State to the Convention on

International Civil Aviation may be issued an instrument rating on a U.S.

private pilot certificate provided:

(1) The person's foreign pilot license authorizes instrument privileges;

(2) Within 24 months preceding the month in which the person applies for

the instrument rating, the person passes the appropriate knowledge test; and

(3) The person is able to read, speak, write, and understand the English

language. If the applicant is unable to meet one of these requirements due to

medical reasons, then the Administrator may place such operating limitations

on that applicant's pilot certificate as are necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft.

(e) Operating privileges and limitations. A person who receives a U.S. private pilot certificate that has been issued under the provisions of this section:

(1) May act as a pilot of a civil aircraft of U.S. registry in accordance

with the private pilot privileges authorized by this part;

(2) Is limited to the privileges placed on the certificate by the Administrator;

(3) Is subject to the limitations and restrictions on the person's U.S.

certificate and foreign pilot license when exercising the privileges of that

U.S. pilot certificate in an aircraft of U.S. registry operating within or

outside the United States; and

(4) Shall not exercise the privileges of that U.S. private pilot

certificate when the person's foreign pilot license has been revoked or

suspended.

(f) Limitation on licenses used as the basis for a U.S. certificate. Only

one foreign pilot license may be used as a basis for issuing a U.S. private

pilot certificate. The foreign pilot license and medical certification used

as a basis for issuing a U.S. private pilot certificate under this section

must be in the English language or accompanied by an English language

transcription that has been signed by an official or representative of the

foreign aviation authority that issued the foreign pilot license.

(g) Limitation placed on a U.S. private pilot certificate. A U.S. private

pilot certificate issued under this section is valid only when the holder has

the foreign pilot license upon which the issuance of the U.S. private pilot

certificate was based in the holder's personal possession or readily

accessible in the aircraft.

 

Sec. 61.77 Special purpose pilot authorization: Operation of U.S.- registered civil aircraft leased by a person who is not a U.S. citizen.

(a) General. After meeting the requirements of this section, a holder of a

foreign pilot license issued by a contracting State to the Convention on

International Civil Aviation may be issued a special purpose pilot

authorization by the Administrator for the purpose of performing pilot

duties:

(1) On a civil aircraft of U.S. registry that is leased to a person who is not a citizen of the United States; and

(2) For carrying persons or property for compensation or hire on that aircraft.

(b) Eligibility. To be eligible for the issuance or renewal of a special purpose pilot authorization, a person must:

(1) Hold a current foreign pilot license that has been issued by the aeronautical authority of a contracting State to the Convention on International Civil Aviation from which the person holds citizenship or

resident status;

(2) Hold a foreign pilot license that contains the appropriate aircraft category, class, instrument rating, and type rating, if appropriate, for the aircraft to be flown;

(3) Meet the medical standards for the issuance of the foreign pilot

license from the aeronautical authority of the contracting State to the

Convention on International Civil Aviation where the person holds citizenship

or resident status;

(4) Must not already hold a special purpose pilot authorization, but if the

person already holds a special purpose pilot authorization, then that special

purpose pilot authorization must either be surrendered to the FAA Flight

Standards District Office that issued it, or to the FAA Flight Standards

District Office processing the application for the authorization prior to

being issued another special purpose pilot authorization;

(5) Meet the currency requirements of this part and present a logbook or

flight record showing compliance with the currency requirements of this part;

(6) Show when the person will reach the age of 60 years by providing an

official copy of the applicant's birth certificate or other official documentation; and

(7) Present a copy of the foreign pilot license and a letter to an FAA

Flight Standards District Office from the lessee of the aircraft that--

(i) Acknowledges the person is employed by the lessee;

(ii) Specifies the aircraft type in which the person will be performing

pilot duties; and

(iii) States that the person is currently qualified to exercise the

privileges listed on that person's pilot license for the aircraft to be

flown, and that the person has satisfactorily accomplished the applicable

ground and flight training in the aircraft type in which the person will be

performing pilot duties.

(c) Privileges. A person issued a special purpose pilot authorization under

this section:

(1) May exercise the privileges prescribed on the special purpose pilot

authorization; and

(2) Must comply with the limitations specified in this section and any

additional limitations specified on the special purpose pilot authorization.

(d) General limitations. A person exercising the privileges of a special

purpose pilot authorization:

(1) May apply for a 60-calendar-month extension of that authorization,

provided the person--

(i) Continues to meet the requirements of this section; and

(ii) Surrenders the expired special purpose pilot authorization upon

receipt of the new authorization.

(2) Holds only one special purpose pilot authorization;

(3) Conducts any flight between foreign countries in foreign air commerce

within the time period allotted on the authorization; and

(4) Has the foreign pilot license and special purpose pilot authorization

in his or her physical possession or immediately accessible in the aircraft,

while exercising the privileges of that special purpose pilot authorization.

(e) Age limitation. Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this section, no

person who holds a special purpose pilot authorization issued under this

part, and no person who holds a special purpose pilot certificate issued

under this part before August 4, 1997, shall serve as a pilot on a civil

airplane of U.S. registry if the person has reached his or her 60th birthday,

in the following operations:

(1) Scheduled international air services carrying passengers in turbojet-

powered airplanes;

(2) Scheduled international air services carrying passengers in airplanes

having a passenger-seat configuration of more than nine passenger seats,

excluding each crewmember seat;

(3) Nonscheduled international air transportation for compensation or hire

in airplanes having a passenger-seat configuration of more than 30 passenger

seats, excluding each crewmember seat; or

(4) Scheduled international air services, or nonscheduled international air

transportation for compensation or hire, in airplanes having a payload

capacity of more than 7,500 pounds.

(f) Definitions. (1) "International air service," as used in paragraph (e)

of this section, means scheduled air service performed in airplanes for the

public transport of passengers, mail, or cargo, in which the service passes

through the air space over the territory of more than one country.

(2) "International air transportation," as used in paragraph (e) of this

section, means air transportation performed in airplanes for the public

transport of passengers, mail, or cargo, in which service passes through the

air space over the territory of more than one country.

(g) Delayed pilot age limitations for certain operations. Until December

20, 1999, a person may serve as a pilot in the operations specified in

paragraph (e) of this section after that person has reached his or her 60th

birthday, if, on March 20, 1997, that person was employed as a pilot in any of these operations:

(1) Scheduled international air services carrying passengers in nontransport category turbopropeller-powered airplanes type certificated after December 31, 1964, that have a passenger seat configuration of 10 to 19 seats;

(2) Scheduled international air services carrying passengers in transport

category turbopropeller-powered airplanes that have a passenger seat configuration of 20 to 30 seats; or

(3) Scheduled international air services carrying passengers in turbojet-powered airplanes having a passenger seat configuration of 1 to 30 seats.

(h) Expiration date. Each special purpose pilot authorization issued under this section expires:

(1) 60 calendar months from the month it was issued, unless sooner suspended or revoked;

(2) When the lease agreement for the aircraft expires or the lessee terminates the employment of the person who holds the special purpose pilot authorization;

(3) Whenever the person's foreign pilot license has been suspended, revoked, or is no longer valid; or

(4) When the person no longer meets the medical standards for the issuance of the foreign pilot license.

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