Date: 2025-11-07Category: Draft RegulationState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
CAR Section 8 Series F Part VIII- Flight Crew Training and Qualification Requirements for Scheduled Commuter and Non-Scheduled Operators having Aeroplanes with AUW Exceeding 5700 Kgs.
**Executive Summary**
This document is Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section 8, Series 'F', Part VIII, Issue I, dated December 22, 2016, outlining flight crew training and qualification requirements for scheduled and non-scheduled operators with aeroplanes exceeding 5700 kgs. It becomes effective on an unspecified date in 2025. It provides guidance on composition of flight crew, conversion training, recurrent training, route competence, and other key qualification aspects.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Applicability:**
* Applies to scheduled and non-scheduled operators with aeroplane weight exceeding 5700 kg.
* Lays down training and qualification responsibilities consistent with Annex 6 and Aircraft Rules 1937.
* **Definitions/Terminology:**
* Defines terms like "Month," "Year," "Base Training," "Proficiency Checks," "Renewal," "Re-qualification," "Revalidation," "Route Check," "Route Sector," "Skill Test," "Supervised Line Flying," and "ZFTT."
* **Composition of Flight Crew:**
* Ensures compliance with DGCA regulations, Aeroplane Flight Manual (AFM), and Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A).
* Requires all flight crew members to have valid licenses and be competent.
* Establishes procedures to prevent crewing together of inexperienced flight crew members.
* **Initial Operator's CRM Training:**
* Mandates CRM training before unsupervised line flying for crew members.
* Specifies that the training must include a theoretical course on Human Performance and Limitations if the crew member has not been previously trained in human factors.
* Initial CRM course training shall be conducted by at least one CRM facilitator approved by DGCA.
* Requires that Initial CRM training be conducted in accordance with a detailed course syllabus included in the Operations Manual.
* **Conversion Training and Checking:**
* Requires flight crew members to complete a Type Rating course and an Operator's Conversion course before unsupervised line flying.
* Outlines the content and required checks for conversion training, including CRM integration.
* Specifies requirements for Zero Flight Time Training (ZFTT) courses, including simulator sessions and Supervised Line Flying (SLF).
* **Differences Training and Familiarisation Training:**
* Mandates differences training when operating another variant of an aeroplane of the same type or another type of the same class currently operated; or when changing equipment and/or procedures on types or variants currently operated.
* Requires familiarization training which requires the acquisition of additional knowledge:
* When operating another aeroplane of the same type or variant; or
* When changing equipment and/or procedures on types or variants currently operated.
* **Designation as PIC:**
* Establishes requirements for upgrading to PIC (commander) from co-pilot and for those joining as PICs, including experience levels and command courses.
* **Recurrent Training and Checking:**
* Requires recurrent training and checking relevant to the aeroplane type.
* Specifies the personnel who conduct recurrent training and checking, including ground, aeroplane/FSTD, SEP, and CRM training.
* **Pilot Qualification to Operate in Either Pilot's Seat**
* Outline of training and checks to be completed when the PIC has a requirement to operate in the RHS.
* **Recent Experience:**
* Sets recent experience requirements for PICs and co-pilots regarding take-offs and landings.
* Establishes requirements for cruise relief pilots.
* **Route and Aerodrome Competence Qualification:**
* Requires pilots to demonstrate knowledge of the route and aerodromes.
* Specifies conditions under which a PIC needs to have made an actual approach into each aerodrome.
* **Operation on More Than One Type or Variant:**
* Specifies requirements for flight crew members operating on more than one type or variant.
* An operator shall specify appropriate procedures and/or operational restrictions, approved by DGCA, in the Operations Manual, for any operation on more than one type or variant covering:
* (a) The flight crew members' minimum experience level;
* (b) The minimum experience level on one type or variant before beginning training for and operation of another type or variant;
* (c) The process whereby flight crew qualified on one type or variant will be trained and qualified on another type or variant;
* (d) All applicable recent experience requirements for each type or variant.
* **Training Records:**
* Mandates record-keeping of all training, checking, and qualification activities for flight crew members.
* Operators must retain these records for a period of 3 years from the date of training.
**Impact Analysis**
**Operators:**
*Impact:** Must implement and maintain approved training programs to ensure flight crew members are adequately trained and qualified. Must comply with all outlined requirements regarding flight crew composition, training, and checking.
*Action Required:** Review current training programs and manuals to ensure compliance with CAR Section 8, Series 'F', Part VIII. Update programs as needed, establish record-keeping procedures, and prepare for DGCA inspections.
**Flight Crew Members:**
*Impact:** Required to undergo specified training and checking procedures to maintain qualification and competency. Must meet recent experience requirements.
*Action Required:** Participate in required training programs, maintain proficiency, and ensure licenses and qualifications are current.
**DGCA:**
*Impact:** Responsible for the approval and oversight of operator training programs. Must enforce compliance with the CAR.
*Action Required:** Review and approve operator training programs, conduct inspections, and ensure operators adhere to CAR Section 8, Series 'F', Part VIII.
**CRM Facilitators:**
*Impact:** Will be required to conduct Initial CRM course training that has been approved by DGCA.
*Action Required:** Ensure the training course is relevant to Human performance and the material is approved by DGCA.
Key Entities Referenced
Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR): A document specifying requirements for flight crew training and qualification.
Aircraft Rules, 1937: Rules under which the CAR is issued, particularly Rule 29C and 133A.
Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA): The regulator responsible for approving procedures and ensuring compliance.
ICAO Annex 6: International standards and recommended practices regarding the operation of aircraft, specifically concerning flight crew requirements.
Zero Flight Time Training (ZFTT): An approved simulator training course that can replace base training under specific conditions and experience levels.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
TECHNICAL CENTRE, OPP. SAFDARJUNG AIRPORT, NEW DELHI – 110003
CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENT
SECTION 8 – AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
SERIES 'F', PART VIII
ISSUE I, 22ND DECEMBER 2016 EFFECTIVE: xx XXXXXX 2025
File No. AV-22024/24/2016-FSD
SUB: FLIGHT CREW TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
SCHEDULED COMMUTER AND NON-SCHEDULED OPERATORS
HAVING AEROPLANES WITH AUW EXCEEDING 5700 KGS
1. INTRODUCTION
ICAO Annex 6 – Operation of Aircraft Part I contains standard and
recommended practices (SARPs) for operation of commercial air transport
which covers flight crew requirements. It is no longer considered necessary to
differentiate between the SARPs for scheduled and non-scheduled operations.
The Annex requires operators to establish and maintain approved ground and
flight training programmes which ensures that all flight crew members are
adequately trained and qualified to perform their assigned duties.
2. APPLICABILITY
2.1 This CAR is applicable to scheduled and non-scheduled operators with
aeroplane weight exceeding 5700 kg.
2.2 This CAR lays down responsibilities of operators and flight crew towards training
and qualification requirements to carry out operations and is consistent with
Annex 6 and Aircraft Rules 1937.
2.3 This CAR is issued under the provisions of Rule 29C and Rule 133A of the
Aircraft Rules, 1937
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3. DEFINITIONS/TERMINOLOGY
3.1 Month. One month is considered as the period compassing consecutive days
in the month of the Gregorian calendar e.g., 03 Feb to 02 Mar or 30 Dec to 29
Jan or 15 May to 14 Jun. Example of 6 months is 04 Jan to 03 Jul.
3.2 Year. One year consists of 12 consecutive months, e.g. 03 Feb 2013 to 02 Feb
2014 or 01 Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2013
3.3 Base Training. Take-off and landing training carried out on the aircraft for the
purpose of allowing flight crew to experience actual aircraft handling
characteristics. This is carried out after completion of type rating simulator
training. Base training can be replaced with ZFTT, if the entry experience
requirements of ZFTT are met.
3.4 Proficiency Checks. Demonstration of skill conducted for continued exercise
of privileges of license, ratings or approval as may be required.
3.5 Renewal (of license, rating or approval). The administrative action taken
which renews the privileges of the license, rating or approval for a further
specified period, consequent upon fulfillment of the applicable renewal
requirements.
3.6 Re-qualification. A generic term describing the training and checking
requirements following an expiry of a qualification.
3.7 Revalidation (of qualification). The administrative action taken, within the
period of validity of a qualification, which allows the holder to continue to
exercise the privileges of that qualification for a further specified period,
consequent upon fulfillment of the applicable revalidation
3.8 Route Check. Demonstration of proficiency in normal line operations. A route
check may be carried out for purposes such as fulfilling an annual line
proficiency requirement, PIC upgrade, route/aerodrome qualification etc.
3.9 Route Sector. A flight comprising take-off, departure, cruise, arrival, approach
and landing phases.
3.10 Skill Test. A demonstration of skill for initial issue/renewal of a license or rating
as may be required.
3.11 Supervised Line Flying. Supervised line flying (SLF) is operating
experience/flying done by a type rated flight crew member under supervision of
a Check Pilot/Examiner/LTC/TRI for the purpose of acquiring the specified
experience prior to undertaking line operations which are unsupervised by a
Check Pilot/Examiner/LTC/TRI. SLF forms part of the training syllabus and may
be specified in terms of experience of flying hours or sectors by an operator.
3.12 ZFTT (Zero flight time training). ZFTT refers to an approved training
course carried out on a Level D simulator without the need for base training on
completion of a type endorsement. The minimum experience requirements for
flight crew entering a ZFTT course are 500 hours on turbojet aeroplanes with
AUW exceeding 5700 kgs or 500 hours on turboprop aeroplanes with AUW
exceeding 10000 kgs. When a pilot transitions from turboprop to turbojet, the
minimum experience requirements for flight crew are 1500 hours on turboprop
aeroplanes with AUW exceeding 10000 kgs.
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4. COMPOSITION OF FLIGHT CREW
An operator shall ensure that:
4.1 The composition of the flight crew and the number of flight crew members at
designated crew stations are both in compliance with DGCA regulations, and
no less than the minimum specified in the Aeroplane Flight Manual (AFM) and
Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A);
4.2 The flight crew includes additional flight crew members when required by the
type of operation, and is not reduced below the number specified in the
approved Operations Manual
4.3 All flight crew members hold an applicable and valid license acceptable to
DGCA and are suitably qualified and competent to conduct the duties assigned
to them;
4.4 Procedures acceptable to DGCA are established, to prevent the crewing
together of inexperienced flight crew members;
Note: Inexperienced crew members are those with less than 100 hours as
released PIC/co-pilot individually on type and 300 hours in aggregate as total
cockpit experience on type.
4.5 One pilot amongst the flight crew, qualified as a pilot-in-command (PIC) in
accordance with the Aircraft Rules 1937, is designated as the PIC, and;
4.6 Initial operator’s crew resource management (CRM) training shall be completed
before commencing unsupervised line flying unless the crew member has
previously completed an initial operator’s CRM course.
5. INITIAL OPERATOR’S CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (CRM)
TRAINING
5.1 When a flight crew member has not previously completed initial operator’s crew
resource management (CRM) training (either new employees or existing staff),
then the operator shall ensure that the flight crew member completes an
introductory CRM training course (refer Appendix 5).
5.2 If the flight crew member has not previously been trained in human factors then
a theoretical course based on Human Performance and Limitations topics shall
be included with the introductory operator’s CRM training course.
5.3 Initial CRM course training shall be conducted by at least one CRM facilitator
approved by DGCA.
5.4 Initial CRM training is conducted in accordance with a detailed course syllabus
included in the Operations Manual.
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6. CONVERSION TRAINING AND CHECKING
6.1 An operator shall ensure that:
6.1.1 A flight crew member completes a Type Rating course which satisfies the
requirements applicable to the issue of licence/rating when changing from one
type of aeroplane to another type for which a new type rating is required.;
6.1.2 A flight crew member completes an Operator’s Conversion course before
commencing unsupervised line flying;
(a) When changing to an aeroplane for which a new type or class rating is
required; or
(b) When changing operator;
6.1.3 Conversion training is conducted by suitably qualified personnel in accordance
with a detailed course syllabus included in the Operations Manual. The operator
shall ensure that the personnel integrating elements of CRM into conversion
training are suitably qualified;
6.1.4 The amount of training required by the operator’s conversion course is
determined after due note has been taken of the flight crew member’s previous
training as recorded in his/her training records;
6.1.5 The minimum standards of qualification and experience required of flight crew
members before undertaking conversion training are specified in the Operations
Manual;
6.1.6 Each flight crew member undergoes the checks required by Para 9.2 (PPC) and
the training and checks required by Para 9.5 (SEP) before commencing
supervised line flying (SLF);
6.1.7 Upon completion of SLF, the check required by Para 9.4 (line route check can
be combined with operator’s line release route check) is undertaken;
6.1.8 Once the aeroplane/FFS (full flight simulator) training phase of an operator’s
conversion course has been commenced, a flight crew member does not
undertake flying duties on another type or class until the course is completed
(except if authorized to fly more than one type of aeroplane) or terminated; and
6.1.9 Elements of CRM training are integrated into the conversion course (refer
Appendix 5).
6.2 In the case of changing aeroplane type, the pilot’s proficiency check may be
combined with the type rating skill test.
6.3 The Operator’s Conversion course and the Type Rating course may be
combined.
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6.4 A pilot, undertaking a zero flight time training (ZFTT) course, shall:
6.4.1 Complete 6 take-offs and landings in a ZFTT simulator session within 45 days
of the skill test and commence SLF thereafter as soon as possible but within
two months of the skill test. If SLF has not been commenced within two months
of the skill test, the operator shall provide an additional ZFTT simulator session
of 6 take-offs and landings prior to commencing SLF. For any subsequent gap
in commencing SLF after the additional simulator session, the operator shall
ensure that the pilot has completed 3 take-offs and landings in a
ZFTT simulator session in the previous 30 days prior to commencing SLF.
6.4.2 Undergo minimum training and checks as stipulated in Appendix 2 to this CAR.
6.5 For pilots changing an operator and already qualified in the same capacity (PIC
or co-pilot) on the same aeroplane type, a minimum SLF of 4 sectors is required.
Note: Para 6.5 will not be applicable to PIC s or co-pilots qualified on same type
if they have operated with the new operator under cross-utilisation
arrangements or as a trainer in the previous 1 year.
7. DIFFERENCES TRAINING AND FAMILIARISATION TRAINING
7.1 An operator shall ensure that a flight crew member completes:
7.1.1 Differences training which requires additional knowledge and training on an
appropriate training device or the aeroplane:
(a) When operating another variant of an aeroplane of the same type or another
type of the same class currently operated; or
(b) When changing equipment and/or procedures on types or variants currently
operated;
7.1.2 Familiarization training which requires the acquisition of additional knowledge:
(a) When operating another aeroplane of the same type or variant; or
(b) When changing equipment and/or procedures on types or variants
currently operated.
7.2 The operator shall specify in the Operations Manual when such differences
training or familiarization training is required and approved by DGCA.
8. DESIGNATION AS PIC
8.1 An operator shall ensure that for upgrade to PIC (commander) from co-pilot and
for those joining as PICs:
8.1.1 A minimum level of experience, acceptable to the DGCA, is specified in the
Operations Manual; and
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8.1.2 For multi-crew operations, the pilot completes an appropriate command course.
8.2 The command course required by paragraph 8.1.2 above must be specified in
the Operations Manual and include at least the following:
8.2.1 Extended ground recurrent training as stipulated in Appendix 3 (Para 1);
8.2.2 PIC’s legal/regulatory responsibilities;
8.2.3 Undergo minimum training and checks as stipulated in Appendix 2 (Para 5) to
this CAR
8.2.4 Elements of Crew Resource Management.
9. RECURRENT TRAINING AND CHECKING
9.1 General. An operator shall ensure that:
9.1.1 Each flight crew member undergoes recurrent training and checking and that all
such training and checking is relevant to the type or variant of aeroplane on
which the flight crew member operates;
9.1.2 A recurrent training and checking programme is established in the Operations
Manual and approved by DGCA;
9.1.3 Recurrent training is conducted by the following personnel:
(a) Ground recurrent training — by suitably qualified and approved personnel;
(b) Aeroplane/FSTD training —Suitable trainers as per privileges of trainers in
CAR Section 7 Series I Part III;
(c) Safety and emergency procedures (SEP) training — by suitably qualified
and approved personnel; and
(d) Crew resource management (CRM):
(i) Integration of CRM elements (refer Appendix 5) into all the phases of
the recurrent training — by all the personnel conducting recurrent
training. The operator shall ensure that all personnel conducting
recurrent training are suitably qualified to integrate elements of CRM
into this training;
(ii) Modular CRM training — by combining CRM elements into modules and
conducted by at least one CRM facilitator who may be assisted by
experts in order to address specific areas;
9.1.4 Recurrent checking is conducted by the following personnel:
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(a) Pilot’s proficiency checks — by suitable trainers as per privileges of trainers
in CAR Section 7 Series I Part III who are trained in CRM concepts and the
assessment of CRM skills.
(b) Route checks — by suitable trainers as per privileges of trainers in CAR
Section 7 Series I Part III
(c) Safety and emergency procedures checking — by suitably qualified
personnel.
9.2 Pilot’s proficiency check (PPC): An operator shall ensure that:
9.2.1 Each flight crew member undergoes seat-specific PPC to demonstrate his/her
competence in carrying out normal, abnormal and emergency procedures on
each type or variant of a type of aeroplane. When an operator schedules flight
crew on several variants of the same type of aeroplane, the PPC for each
variant can be combined. When an operator schedules flight crew on different
types of aeroplanes with similar characteristics in terms of operating
procedures, systems and handling, the PPC for each type shall be carried out
separately without any credits for the other rated type; and
9.2.2 The check is conducted without external visual reference when the flight crew
member will be required to operate under IFR;
9.2.3 The period of validity of a PPC shall be six months. In case of renewal, the
period of validity shall commence from the date of expiry of previous validity
provided that the check has been carried out within two months preceding the
date of expiry. A PPC may be carried out on an aeroplane or a Level
C/CG/D/DG simulator, however at least once a year, it must be carried out in a
Level C/CG/D/DG simulator. PPC shall be performed twice within any period of
one year. Any two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this requirement. Note:
For aeroplanes with less than 5 qualified simulators globally, the operator may
obtain approval from DGCA to carry out PPC once in two years in the simulator
while the intervening six-monthly PPCs are carried out in the aeroplane.
9.3 Instrument rating (IR) check. An operator shall ensure that:
9.3.1 Each flight crew member undergoes IR checks to demonstrate his/her
competence in carrying out normal, abnormal and emergency procedures
under instrument conditions. An IR check for renewal of IR may be carried out
on an aeroplane or Level C/CG/D/DG simulator. When an operator schedules
flight crew on several variants of the same type of aeroplane, the IR check for
each variant can be combined. When an operator schedules flight crew on
different types of aeroplanes, the IR check for each type shall be carried out
separately without any credits for each rated type; and
9.3.2 The check is conducted without external visual reference;
9.3.3 The period of validity of an instrument rating check shall be 12 months from the
date of issue. IR shall be renewed for a further period of twelve months at a
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time from the date of expiry provided that the instrument rating flying test has
been carried out within two months preceding the date of expiry and all other
requirements for renewal are met
9.4 Line Route Check. An operator shall ensure that each flight crew member
undergoes a line route check on the aeroplane to demonstrate his/her
competence in carrying out normal line operations described in the Operations
Manual. The period of validity of a line route check shall be 12 months. When
an operator schedules flight crew on several variants of the same type of
aeroplane, the line route check for each variant can be combined. When an
operator schedules flight crew on different types of aeroplanes with similar
characteristics in terms of operating procedures, systems and handling, the line
route check for each type shall be carried out separately without any credits for
the other rated type
9.5 Safety and emergency (SEP) procedures training and checking. An operator
shall ensure that each flight crew member undergoes training and checking on
the location and use of all safety and emergency equipment carried. The period
of validity of an SEP check shall be 12 months. If issued within the final three
months of validity of a previous emergency and safety check, the period of
validity shall extend from the date of issue until 12 months from the expiry date
of that previous SEP check.
9.6 CRM. An operator shall ensure that:
9.6.1 Elements of CRM (refer Appendix 5) are integrated into all appropriate phases
of the recurrent training, and;
9.6.2 Each flight crew member undergoes specific modular CRM training. All major
topics of CRM training shall be covered over a period not exceeding three years;
9.7 Ground recurrent training. An operator shall ensure that each flight crew
member undergoes ground recurrent training at least every 12 months. If the
training is conducted within three months prior to the expiry of the 12 months
period, the next ground and refresher training must be completed within 12
months of the original expiry date of the previous ground and refresher training.
9.8 Aeroplane/FSTD training. An operator shall ensure that each flight crew
member undergoes aeroplane/FSTD training at least every 12 months. If the
training is conducted within three months prior to the expiry of the 12 months
period, the next aeroplane FSTD training must be completed within 12 months
of the original expiry date of the previous aeroplane/FSTD training.
9.9 Security Training. An operator shall ensure that each flight crew member
undergoes aviation security (AVSEC) training at least every two years. If the
training is conducted within three months prior to the expiry of the two years
period, the next AVSEC training must be completed within two years of the
original expiry date of the previous AVSEC training.
9.10 Dangerous goods regulations training. An operator shall ensure that each flight
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crew member undergoes dangerous goods regulations (DGR) training at least
every two years. If the training is conducted within three months prior to the
expiry of the two years period, the next DG training must be completed within
two years of the original expiry date of the previous DG training.
10. PILOT QUALIFICATION TO OPERATE IN EITHER PILOT’S SEAT
10.1 An operator shall ensure that:
10.2 A pilot who may be assigned to operate in either pilot’s seat completes
appropriate training and checking; and
10.3 The training and checking programme is specified in the Operations Manual
and approved by DGCA.
11. RECENT EXPERIENCE
11.1 An operator shall ensure that:
11.2 Recent experience for PIC and co-pilot. A PIC or co-pilot is not assigned to
operate at the flight controls of a type or variant of a type of aeroplane during
take-off and landing unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90 days on the same
type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator approved for the purpose.
11.3 Recent experience for cruise relief pilot. A pilot is not assigned to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of aeroplane unless,
within the preceding 90 days that pilot has either operated as a PIC, co-pilot or
cruise relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane or carried out flying skill
refresher training including normal, abnormal and emergency procedures
specific to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose, and has practiced approach and landing procedures,
where the approach and landing procedure practice may be performed as the
pilot who is not flying the aeroplane.
11.4 When an operator schedules flight crew on several variants of the same type of
aeroplane, the recent experience required in Para 11.2 and 11.3 for each variant
can be combined. When an operator schedules flight crew on different types of
aeroplanes with similar characteristics in terms of operating procedures,
systems and handling, the recent experience required in Para 11.2 and 11.3 for
each type shall be carried out separately without any credits for the other rated
type.
12. ROUTE AND AERODROME COMPETENCE QUALIFICATION
12.1 An operator shall ensure:
12.2 A pilot is not utilized a pilot as PIC of an aeroplane on a route or route segment
for which that pilot is not currently qualified until such pilot has complied with
Para 12.3 and 12.4.
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12.3 Each such pilot shall demonstrate to the operator an adequate knowledge of:
a) The route to be flown and the aerodromes which are to be used. This shall
include knowledge of:
1) The terrain and minimum safe altitudes;
2) The seasonal meteorological conditions;
3) The meteorological, communication and air traffic facilities, services and
procedures;
4) The search and rescue procedures; and
5) The navigational facilities and procedures, including any long-range
navigation procedures, associated with the route along which the flight is to take
place; and
b) Procedures applicable to flight paths over heavily populated areas and areas
of high air traffic density, obstructions, physical layout, lighting, approach aids
and arrival, departure, holding and instrument approach procedures, and
applicable operating minima.
Note.— That portion of the demonstration relating to arrival, departure,
holding and instrument approach procedures may be accomplished in an
appropriate training device which is adequate for this purpose.
12.4 A PIC shall have made an actual approach into each aerodrome of landing on
the route, accompanied by a pilot who is qualified for the aerodrome, as a
member of the flight crew or as an observer on the flight deck, unless:
a) The approach to the aerodrome is not over difficult terrain and the instrument
approach procedures and aids available are similar to those with which the pilot
is familiar, and a margin approved by the DGCA is added to the normal
operating minima, or there is reasonable certainty that approach and landing
can be made in visual meteorological conditions; or
b) The descent from the initial approach altitude can be made by day in visual
meteorological conditions; or
c) The operator qualifies the pilot-in-command to land at the aerodrome
concerned by means of an adequate pictorial presentation; or
d) The aerodrome concerned is adjacent to another aerodrome at which the
PIC is currently qualified to land.
12.5 The operator shall maintain a record, sufficient to satisfy the DGCA of the
qualification of the pilot and of the manner in which such qualification has been
achieved.
12.6 An operator shall not continue to utilize a pilot as a PIC on a route or within an
area specified by the operator and approved by the DGCA, within the preceding
12 months, that pilot has made at least one trip as a pilot member of the flight
crew, or as a check pilot/instructor/examiner, or as an observer in the flight crew
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compartment:
a) Within that specified area; and
b) If appropriate, on any route where procedures associated with that route or
with any aerodromes intended to be used for take-off or landing require the
application of special skills or knowledge.
12.7 In the event that more than 12 months elapse in which a PIC has not made such
a trip on a route in close proximity and over similar terrain, within such a
specified area, route or aerodrome, and has not practiced such procedures in a
training device which is adequate for this purpose, prior to again serving as a
pilot-in-command within that area or on that route, that pilot must re-qualify in
accordance with Para 12.3 and 12.4.
Note – Refer Operations Circular 2 of 2012 Route and Aerodrome
Competence Qualification
13. OPERATION ON MORE THAN ONE TYPE OR VARIANT
13.1 An operator shall ensure that a flight crew member does not operate on more
than one type or variant unless the flight crew member is approved by DGCA
and competent to do so.
13.2 When considering operations of more than one type or variant, an operator shall
ensure that the differences and/or similarities of the aeroplanes concerned
justify such operations, taking account of the following:
(a) The level of technology;
(b) Operational procedures
(c) Handling characteristics.
13.3 An operator shall ensure that a flight crew member operating more than one
type or variant complies with all of the requirements prescribed in this CAR for
each type or variant.
13.4 An operator shall specify appropriate procedures and/or operational restrictions,
approved by DGCA, in the Operations Manual, for any operation on more than
one type or variant covering:
(a) The flight crew members’ minimum experience level;
(b) The minimum experience level on one type or variant before beginning
training for and operation of another type or variant;
(c) The process whereby flight crew qualified on one type or variant will be
trained and qualified on another type or variant;
(d) All applicable recent experience requirements for each type or variant.
14. TRAINING RECORDS
An operator shall:
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14.1 Maintain records of all training, checking and qualification prescribed in this
CAR which are undertaken by a flight crew member; and
14.2 Make the records of all conversion courses and recurrent training and checking
available, on request, to the flight crew member concerned.
14.3 Retain records for a period of 3 years from the date of training, checking and
qualification which are undertaken by the flight crew member.
(Faiz Ahmed Kidwai)
Director General Civil Aviation
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Appendix 1
IN-FLIGHT RELIEF OF FLIGHT CREW MEMBERS
1. A flight crew member may be relieved in flight of his/her duties at the controls by
another suitably qualified flight crew member who shall hold qualifications which
are equal to or superior to those held by the crew member who is to be replaced
for the purpose of in-flight relief (rest)
2. Relief of the PIC (commander). The PIC may delegate conduct of the flight to
another qualified commander as detailed in paragraph 3 below.
3. Minimum requirements for a pilot relieving the commander:
(a) Valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence;
(b) Conversion training and checking (including type rating training) as prescribed
in this CAR;
(c) All recurrent training and checking as prescribed in this CAR; and
(d) Route competence qualification as prescribed in this CAR.
4. Minimum requirements for a pilot relieving the co-pilot:
(a) Valid Commercial Pilot License with instrument rating;
(b) Conversion training and checking, including type rating training, as prescribed
in this CAR.
(c) All recurrent training and checking as prescribed in this CAR.
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Appendix 2
OPERATOR’S CONVERSION COURSE
1. An operator’s conversion course shall include:
(a) Ground training and checking including aeroplane systems, technical and
performance topics, normal, abnormal and emergency procedures;
(b) Safety and emergency procedures training and checking which must be
completed before aeroplane training commences;
(c) Aeroplane/flight simulator training and checking; and
(d) SLF and operator’s line release route check.
2. The conversion course shall be conducted in the order set out in paragraph 1
above.
3. Elements of crew resource management shall be integrated into the conversion
course, and conducted by suitably qualified personnel.
4. When a flight crew member has not previously completed an operator’s
conversion course, the operator shall ensure that in addition to Para1 above,
the flight crew member undergoes general first aid training (duration at least 2
hrs) and, if applicable, ditching procedures training using the equipment in
water.
5. A pilot requiring Type Rating shall undergo syllabus for PIC/Co-pilot
endorsement in accordance with CAR Section 7 Series B Part XIX.
Note: LVTO and adverse weather training may be done prior to skill tests.
5.4 Base training on the aircraft or ZFTT simulator session consisting of 6 take-offs
and landings;
Note: ZFTT simulator session may be done prior to skill tests
5.5 PIC line training and checks.
(a) Route check for release to undergo SLF.
(b) Supervised Line flying requirements:
(i) SLF for co-pilots upgrading to PICs on the same aeroplane, consisting
of at least 25 hours or 5 sectors (whichever is later) from LHS is required.
(ii) For pilots having less than 100 hours co-pilot experience on the
aeroplane type, but with PIC experience of more than 1000 hrs on any multi
engine aircraft, SLFs consisting of 30 hours or 10 sectors (whichever is later)
from LHS is required.
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(iii) For pilots having less than 100 hours co-pilot experience on the
aeroplane type and with PIC experience of less than 1000 hrs on any multi
engine aircraft, SLFs consisting of 75 hours or 20 sectors (whichever is later)
from LHS is required.
Note: Minimum hours on type, as required by the existing Rule Position ,
would still need to be accomplished (including SLF hours), before
commencement of PIC Route Checks.
(c) Completion of SLF above shall be followed by 10 consecutive satisfactory
PIC route checks of which not less than five shall be by night under the
supervision of an examiner, performing the duties and functions of a PIC.
Provided that in case of a pilot having previous experience of at least 100
hours as Pilot-in-Command of transport aeroplanes having all-up weight
exceeding 5700 Kgs., the required number of route checks may be reduced
to six out of which at least three shall be by night.
Note: Route check by night shall require approach and landing by night
(d) Once the license is endorsed as PIC, operator’s line release check
combined with route check as required in Para 9.4.
5.6 Co-pilot line training and checks.
(a) Route check for release to undergo SLF.
(b) Complete a minimum of;
(i) 15 sectors SLF if flying experience is less than 1000 hours on
commercial transport aeroplanes.
(ii) 5 sectors SLF if flying experience is more than 1000 hours on
commercial transport aeroplanes.
(iii) An operator may specify a proportion of sectors above to be
performed as PM depending on the experience level and type of
operations.
(c) Operator’s line release route check combined with line route check as
required in Para 9.4.
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Appendix 3
RECURRENT TRAINING AND CHECKING — PILOTS
1. Recurrent training. Recurrent training shall comprise:
(a) Ground recurrent training;
(i) The ground recurrent training programme shall include:
(A) Aeroplane systems;
(B) Performance topics
(C) Operational procedures and requirements including ground de-/anti-
icing and pilot incapacitation; and
(D) Accident/incident and occurrence review.
(E) Topics covering special operations as applicable to the operator
approvals e.g. RVSM, NAT HLA, PBN, EDTO, CAT II/III etc.
(ii) Knowledge of the ground recurrent training shall be verified by a
questionnaire or other suitable methods.
(iii) recurrent training may be conducted through “e-learning”, CBT etc.
provided such method is approved by the DGCA.
(iv) The duration of annual ground recurrent training shall be based on
minimum hours of training and evaluation for mandatory and specific
modules depending upon the nature and scope of operations as
specified in Appendix 8. In case of extended ground recurrent (as
prescribed for PIC upgrade and break in flying) an additional amount as
specified in Appendix 8 will be required.
(b) Aeroplane/FSTD training;
(i) The aeroplane/FSTD training programme shall be established such that
all major failures of aeroplane systems and associated procedures will
have been covered in the preceding three-year period. It shall be ensured
that crew coordination, support and PM duties are adequately trained to
proficiency prior to recurrent checks.
(ii) When engine-out manoeuvres are carried out in an aeroplane, the
engine failure shall be simulated in stabilized flight conditions.
(c) Safety and emergency procedures (SEP) training;
(i) The SEP training programme may be combined with safety and
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emergency equipment checking and shall be conducted in an aeroplane
or a suitable alternative training device.
(ii) Every year the SEP training programme must include the following:
(A) Actual donning of a lifejacket where fitted;
(B) Actual donning of protective breathing equipment where fitted;
(C) ) Actual handling of fire extinguishers;
(D) Instruction on the location and use of all emergency and safety
equipment carried on the aeroplane;
(E) Instruction on the location and use of all types of exits; and
(F) ) Security procedures.
(iii) Every three years the programme of training must include the following:
(A) Actual operation of all types of exits;
(B) Demonstration of the method used to operate a slide where fitted;
(C) Actual fire-fighting using equipment representative of that carried in
the aeroplane on an actual or simulated fire except that, with Halon
extinguishers, an alternative method acceptable to DGCA may be
used;
(D) The effects of smoke in an enclosed area and actual use of all
relevant equipment in a simulated smoke-filled environment;
(E) Actual handling of pyrotechnics, real or simulated, where fitted; and
(F) Demonstration in the use of the life-raft(s) where fitted.
(d) Crew resource management training
(i) Elements of CRM shall be integrated into all appropriate phases of
recurrent training; and
(ii) A specific modular CRM training programme (Appendix 5) shall be
established such that all major topics of CRM training are covered over a
period not exceeding three years, as follows:
(A) Human error and reliability, error chain, error prevention and
detection;
(B) Company safety culture, SOPs, organizational factors;
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(C) Stress, stress management, fatigue and vigilance;
(D) Information acquisition and processing, situation awareness,
workload management;
(E) Decision making;
(F) Communication and coordination inside and outside the cockpit;
(G) Leadership and team behaviour, synergy;
(H) Automation and philosophy of the use of automation (if relevant to
the type);
(I) Specific type-related differences;
(J) Case based studies;
(K) Additional areas which warrant extra attention, as identified by the
accident prevention and flight safety programme.
(iii) Operators shall establish procedures to update their CRM recurrent
training programme. Revision of the Programme shall be conducted over
a period not exceeding three years. The revision of the programme shall
take into account the de-identified results of the CRM assessments of
crews, and information identified by the accident prevention and flight
safety programme.
2. Recurrent checking. Recurrent checking shall comprise:
(a) Pilot proficiency checks;
(i) Pilot proficiency checks shall include the manoeuvres as stipulated in
Appendix 6. It shall be ensured that all items in 3.4 of the form are
completed in a 3 year checking cycle and all items in 3.6 of the form
are completed in a 1 year checking cycle.
(ii) When engine out manoeuvres are carried out in an aeroplane, the
engine failure must be simulated in stabilized flight conditions.
a. The duration of PPC shall be at least 2 hrs as PF when conducted on
the simulator or 1:30 hrs as PF when conducted on an aeroplane.
PPC combined with IR may be done within the same duration.
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(b) SEP checks. The items to be checked shall be those for which training
has been carried out in accordance with subparagraph 1 (c) above.
(c) Line Route checks;
(i) Line Route checks must establish the ability to perform satisfactorily a
complete line operation including pre-flight and post-flight procedures and
use of the equipment provided, as specified in the Operations Manual.
(ii) The flight crew must be assessed on their crew resource management CRM
skills in accordance with a methodology acceptable to DGCA and published
in the Operations Manual. The purpose of such assessment
is to:
(A) Provide feedback to the crew collectively and individually and serve to
identify retraining; and
(B) Be used to improve the CRM training system.
(iii) RM assessment alone shall not be used as a reason for a failure of the
route check.
(iv) When pilots are assigned duties as pilot flying and pilot monitoring, they
must be checked in both functions. The line route check as PF and PM
may be completed on different route sectors within a span of 7 days. The
date of completion of the route check shall be when both functions have
been checked with satisfactory results.
(v) Line route checks must be completed in an aeroplane.
(vi) Line route checks must be conducted by suitably qualified pilots. The
person conducting the line route check shall be trained in CRM concepts
and the assessment of CRM skills and may occupy an observer’s seat
where installed. When a line route check is conducted from the observer’s
seat, it shall be ensured that the pilot/pilots under check hold valid and
current licenses/ratings/qualification to undertake the flight. In the case of
long-haul operations where additional operating flight crew are carried,
the person may fulfill the function of a cruise relief pilot and shall not
occupy either pilot’s seat during take-off, departure, initial cruise, descent,
approach and landing. His/her CRM assessments shall solely be based
on observations made during the initial briefing, cabin briefing, cockpit
briefing and those phases where he/she occupies the observer’s seat.
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Appendix 4
PILOT QUALIFICATION TO OPERATE IN EITHER PILOT’S SEAT
1. PICs whose duties also require them to operate in the right-hand seat and carry
out the duties of co-pilot, or PICs required to conduct training or examining duties
from the right-hand seat, shall complete additional training and checking as
specified in the Operations Manual, which may be concurrent with the pilot
proficiency checks prescribed in this CAR. This additional training must include
at least the following:
(a) An engine failure during take-off;
(b) A one engine inoperative approach and go-around; and
(c) A one engine inoperative landing.
Note: An acceptable method of recording the RHS training or check is to be
included in the Operations Manual in the form of an operator’s certificate
covering the exercises above which is to be signed by the trainer conducting the
training or check and countersigned by the pilot undergoing the training or
check. RHS qualification is not recorded on the PPC form, which is seat-specific
for the PIC or co-pilot.
2. When engine-out manoeuvres are carried out in an aeroplane, the engine failure
must be simulated in stabilized flight conditions.
3. When operating in the right-hand seat, the checks required for operating in the
left-hand seat must, in addition, be valid and current.
4. The validity of RHS training shall be 12 months and may be combined with
aeroplane/FSTD training.
5. The validity for the RHS check shall be 12 months with similar renewal
conditions for checks performed prior to date of expiry.
Note: RHS training or check will be valid from original date of expiry if the
training or check has been carried out within two months of date of expiry.
6. RHS qualification is intended to qualify a PIC to carry out PF duties from RHS
in the event of incapacitation of the LHS pilot besides PM duties. Trainers who
are RHS current and qualified may however carry out PF duties from the RHS
under normal circumstances.
Note: PICs with current LVO qualifications may perform RHS PM duties
during LVO provided they have been additionally trained and checked as per
RHS training and checking cycles for exercises in Para 1
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Appendix 5
IMPLEMENTATION OF CRM
The following table indicates which elements of CRM should be included in each
type of training:
Core Elements Initial CRM Operator’s Operator’s Command Recurrent
Course conversion conversion course course training
course when when changing
(duration 2 days)
changing operator
type
Human error and
reliability, error
In depth Overview Overview
chain, error
prevention and
detection, human
performance and
limitations
Company safety In depth
culture, SOPs,
In depth Not required Overview
organisational
factors
Stress, stress
In depth
management,
fatigue & vigilance
Not required
Information
acquisition and
processing situation
awareness,
workload
Overview
management
Decision making
Communication and
co- ordination inside
Overview
and outside the
cockpit
Leadership and
team behaviour
synergy
Automation, In depth
philosophy of the use
As required In depth As required As required
of automation (if
relevant to the type)
Specific type- Not required
related
differences
Case based studies In depth In depth In depth In depth As appropriate
Note: Operators shall carry out Joint (combined) CRM with flight and cabin crew not later than 2 years
from the Initial CRM course. Recurrent CRM training shall be carried out annually
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Appendix 6
CA 40/CA 41
DGCA India
Page 1 of 2
License/Type Rating Skill Test/IR PPC Form
for Commercial Aeroplanes with AUW Rev 3 01 Jan 17
exceeding 5700 kgs
OPERATOR: TEST ON: SIMULATOR LEVEL DG/D TEST DATE TEST/FLIGHT TYPE OF TEST:
AEROPLANE/ TIME DURATION: SKILL TEST □
SIMULATOR LOCATION: IR □
PPC □
AEROPLANE DAY/ NIGHT AEROPLANE/SIMULATOR D M YY ON/TAKE OFF OFF/LANDING
TYPE: REGISTRATION: D M
PILOT UNDER CHECK: LICENSE NUMBER: DE/EXAMINER: AUTHORISATION/LICENSE
NUMBER:
CREW STATUS: SEAT OCCUPIED: Note: For assessment enter "S" (Satisfactory) , "U" (Unsatisfactory) OR NA (Not
TRAINEE/LICENSED applicable). Items marked "#" to be completed only on Simulator. “M” is mandatory for
skill test/PPC. “IR” is mandatory for instrument rating. Any engine-out exercises or
PIC/CO-PILOT LHS/RHS
items marked # conducted on aeroplane are to be simulated only through touch drills.
EXERCISE S/U/NA
1 FLIGHT PREPARATION
1.1 Performance calculation
1.2 Aeroplane external visual inspection; location of each item and purpose of inspection
1.3 Cockpit inspection
1.4 M Use of checklists prior to starting engines, starting procedures, radio and navigation
1.5 Taxying in compliance with ATC or instructions of Examiner
1.6 M Pre-flight checks
2 TAKE-OFF(s)
2.1 Normal take offs with different flap settings.
2.2 IR Instrument take off; transition to instrument flight during rotation or immediately after airborne
2.3 Cross wind take-off (aeroplane, if practicable)
2.4 Take-off at maximum take-off AUW (actual or simulated maximum take-off AUW)
2.5 IR Simulated engine failure after V2
2.5.1 M IR # Simulated engine failure between V1 and V2
2.5.2 M # Rejected take-off at a reasonable speed before reaching V1
3 FLIGHT MANOEUVRES AND PROCEDURES
3.1 Turns with and without spoilers (as applicable)
3.2 # Tuck under and Mach buffets and other specific flight characteristics of the Aeroplane (e.g. Dutch Roll)
3.3 Normal operation of systems and control
3.4 Normal and abnormal operations of following systems (minimum of 3 M items shall be selected from
3.4 to 3.5 inclusive
3.4.0 M Engine (if necessary propeller)
3.4.1 M Pressurisation and air- conditioning
3.4.2 M Pitot/static system
3.4.3 M Fuel system
3.4.4 M Electrical system
3.4.5 M Hydraulic system
3.4.6 M Flight control and Trim- system
3.4.7 M Anti- and de-icing system, Glare shield heating
3.4.8 M Autopilot/Flight director
3.4.9 M Stall warning devices or stall avoidance devices, and stability augmentation devices.
3.4.10 M Ground Proximity Warning System, Weather radar, Radio altimeter, Transponder.
3.4.11 M Radios, Navigation equipment, Instruments, Flight Management System.
3.4.12 M Landing gear and brake- system.
3.4.13 M Slat and flap system.
3.4.14 M Auxiliary Power Unit.
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Form for Commercial Aeroplanes with Rev 4 29 Oct 18
AUW exceeding 5700 kgs
3.5 M # ACAS/TCAS
3.6 Abnormal and emergency procedures (minimum of 3 M items shall be selected from 3.6.1 to 3.6.8
Inclusive).
3.6.1 M # Fire drills e.g. Engine, APU, Cabin, Cargo compartment, Flight deck, Electrical Fires including
Evacuation.
3.6.2 M # Smoke control and removal.
3.6.3 M # Engine failures, shut-down and restart, fuel jettison
3.6.4 M Recognition and Management of Threat and Error( For Issuance of ATPL/IR)
3.6.5 M # Windshear at Take Off and Landing.
3.6.6 M Cabin pressure failure/Emergency descent.
3.6.7 M Incapacitation of flight crew member.
3.6.8 Other emergency procedures as outlined in the appropriate Aeroplane Flight Manual.
3.7 Steep turns with 45° bank, 180° to 360° left and right.
3.8 # Early recognition and counter measures on approaching stall (up to activation of stall warning device)
3.8.1# Recovery from full stall or after activation of stall warning device in climb, cruise and approach
configuration.
3.9 Instrument flight procedures:
3.9.1 M IR Adherence to departure and arrival routes and ATC instructions.
3.9.2 IR Holding procedures.
3.9.3 M IR ILS-approaches down to a decision height (DH) not less than 60 m (200 ft):
3.9.3.1 M IR manually, without flight director.
3.9.3.2 M IR manually, with flight director. (any one of 3.9.3.2 or 3.9.3.3)
3.9.3.3 M IR automatically, with Autopilot (see above)
3.9.3.4 M IR manually, with one engine simulated inoperative
3.9.4 M IR NDB or VOR /LOC or RNAV approach down to the MDH/A.
3.9.5 M IR Circling approach (if applicable) to a runway at least 90° off centerline from final approach
4 MISSED APPROACH PROCEDURES
4.1 IR Go-around with all engines operating after an ILS approach on reaching decision height.
4.2 IR Go – around with one engine simulated inoperative after an ILS approach on reaching DH (see also
3.9.3.4).
4.3 M IR Rejected landing at (50 ft) above runway threshold and go-around.
5 LANDING(s)
5.1 IR Normal landings also after an ILS approach with transition to visual flight on reaching DH.
5.2 # Landing with simulated jammed horizontal stabiliser in an any out-of-trim position.
5.3 Cross wind landings (aeroplane, if practicable).
5.4 Traffic pattern and landing without extended or with partly extended flaps and slats.
5.5 M Landing with critical engine simulated inoperative.
5.6 M # Landing with two engines simulated inoperative (for 3 and 4 engine aeroplanes)
6 LOW VISIBILITY OPERATIONS INCLUDING CAT II/III(if applicable)
6.1 M IR # RTO at minimum authorized RVR at a reasonable speed before reaching V1
6.2 M IR ILS approach using flight guidance system (checking for SOP, task sharing, standard calls etc)
6.3 M IR Go around - manual/automatic from DH/AH (due reduced RVR, ground/aircraft equipment failure etc)
6.4 M IR Landing(s) – manual/automatic from DH/AH with visual reference established
6.5 M # Take off in minimum T/O RVR <150m
O VERALL ASSESSMENT: SKILL TEST / IR PPC - PASS/FAIL (separate sheet for remarks in case of fail)
(Limitations: - Height ± 100' > 15 Sec, Direction ± 10°, Speed ± 10 kts except in approach phase when it would be +10 / -0 kts)
Pilot under Check DE/Examiner
Mandatory remarks in case of failure/s:
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Appendix 7
DGCA India CA 42
Route Check Form for Commercial Page 1 of 1
Aeroplanes with AUW exceeding 5700 kgs
Rev 3 01 Jan 17
Company Name: Date:
Pilot under check: License Number : Aircraft Type: Aircraft registration
CheckPilot/Examiner/ License Number : Route Sector:
LTC/TRI/DE:
Crew status: Nature of duties: PF/PM Take off time (UTC): Day/Night
Seat occupied: LHS/RHS
PIC/Co-pilot Landing time (UTC): Day/Night
(D/N route check determined by time of landing)
Type of check: Type of approach:
Annual Line /PIC/SLF Release/Line Release/Other ILS/VOR/LOC/NDB/RNAV/Visual/Circling
Assessment
Pre-flight: S/U In-flight: S/U Post-flight: S/U
Overall assessment: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
CRM: FMS/FMGS/GNSS: S/U
Situational awareness: S/U ECAM/EFB/ECL: S/U
Crew coordination: S/U F/D: S/U
Communication: S/U A/T: S/U
Decision making & judgment: S/U
Remarks:
Certified that I have 10 hours PIC experience on Type during
preceding 90 days and have exercised the
functions/ privileges of Check
Pilot/Examiner/ LTC/TRI/DE on type during preceding 6
months / new Approval on the type
(Signature)
Pilot Under Check (Signature)
Check Pilot/Examiner/LTC/TRI/DE
' 0
Limitations:± 10 ± and ±10 kts. except in Approach Phase when speed limits would be + 10 kts and -
0 , 10
Note: 1) Remarks mandatory when assessment is U.
2) Take-off and landing to be given to Co-Pilots, weather permitting
3) S-SATISFACTORY U-UNSATISFACTORY
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One form to be filled up for each route sector
Appendix 8
GROUND RECURRENT TRAINING CURRICULUM SEGMENT
1. The annual ground recurrent training curriculum segment consists of the
following modules with minimum duration and operator’s shall incorporate the
relevant modules while formulating the recurrent syllabus and duration. The
modules marked with “M” are mandatory for inclusion while the ones marked
with “S” are specific to the operator and will need to be included depending on
the nature and scope of operations defined in the AOP.
Sl No Module Duration (hrs) Applicability
M 1. Aeroplane specific performance 4 M
M 2. Aeroplane technical (systems) 8 M
M 3. SEP 1 M
M 4. CRM 1 M
M 5. LVO (general including LVTO) 0.5 M
M 6. RVSM 0.5 M
M 7. Adverse weather (including monsoon) 1 M
M 8. SMS and Accident/incident review 1 M
M 9. Changes in regulations 0.5 M
M 10. Changes in Operations Manual 0.5 M
Evaluation 2 M
Sub total 20
S 1. NAT HLA 1 S
S 2. De-icing/anti-icing 1 S
S 3. LVO (CAT II/III) 1 S
S 4. PBN (RNP 10, RNAV 5, RNAV1/2) 0.5 S
S 5. PBN (APCH or AR APCH) 0.5 S
S 6. EDTO 1 S
Evaluation 1 M for S above
Sub total 6
2. The extended ground recurrent shall consist of additional 8 hours of ground
training (excluding evaluation. In case of PIC extended recurrent, 4 hours will
consist PIC legal responsibilities, national and international conventions
pertaining to PIC authority and PIC duties/responsibilities as outlined in the
Operations Manual while 4 hours will be apportioned to performance and
technical subjects. In case of break in flying, the entire 8 additional hours of
training will be apportioned to performance and technical subjects
.
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Appendix 9
FLIGHT CREW TRAINING EXPLANATORY MATERIAL
1. Line route checks are to be carried out on two sectors with one sector as PF
and one as PM. Aerodrome qualification route checks are to be carried out on
two sectors to check performance in arrival/approach/landing and take-
off/departure. All other route checks may be carried out on single sector.
2. Para 6.4.1: Additional ZFTT simulator session is required if two months have
elapsed since the skill test without commencing SLF. If after conducting this
additional simulator session, another gap ensues without commencing SLF, the
operator will need to ensure that 3 take offs and landings are carried out in the
previous 30 days prior to commencing SLF. Example – Skill test date 20 Jan
2014, if SLF does not commence by 19 Mar 2014, an additional ZFTT simulator
session is required. Suppose this session is done on 01 Apr 2014, then SLF can
commence within a further period of 30 days as at least 3 take offs and landings
were carried out in the previous ZFTT session on 01 Apr 2014. If SLF still does
not commence by 01 May 2014, then the operator will ensure that 3 take offs
and landings has been carried out in another simulator session in the previous
30 days
3. PPC and annual line route checks are seat-specific checks. All PICs (including
trainee PICs) and trainers are required to carry out PPC and line check from
LHS. Co –pilots are required to carry out PPC and line check from RHS. An
under trainee PIC may be utilized as co-pilot from RHS provided the RHS co-
pilot PPC (6 months), line check and RHS co-pilot take-off landing (90 days)
recency is current. RHS qualification (Appendix 4) is not applicable in this case
till the trainee qualifies as PIC. A trainer can fly as PF from the RHS during the
period of approval as trainer if the PPC from LHS is current.
4. Appendix 3 Para 1: Extended recurrent for PIC upgrade needs to be conducted
separately even if the normal recurrent for a pilot is valid. However, SEP training
if valid a pilot may follow the existing recurrent cycle.
5. RHS qualification including RHS qualification for LVO will be endorsed on an
operator’s document or certificate, which shall indicate date of RHS check.
6. Para 12.3: An acceptable means of compliance of route competence for less
complex routes is a briefing guide document for the crew.
7. Para 12.4 (a): Additional safety margin of as per CAR Section 8 Series C Part
I - AWO is to be added to the minima for first flight as PIC into an aerodrome to
comply with the margin requirement in Para 12.3 (a).
8. Para 12.7: An acceptable means of compliance for re-qualifying a pilot who has
not flown to an aerodrome for more than 12 months is to undertake a flight as
an observer or co-pilot before operating as PIC without the need to repeat the
initial qualification syllabus.
9. Para 9.2.3, 9.3.3, ground training: Example for clarity on PPC when done up to
2 months earlier as follows. PPC done on 01 Oct 2016 will expire after 6 months
on 01 Apr 2017 (validity till 31 Mar 2017). If the next PPC is done on 05 Feb
2017 within preceding 2 months of PPC expiry, next PPC expiry will be 01 Oct
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2017, 6 months from date of previous expiry. Similar expiry rationale for IR (Para
9.3.3) and ground training (Para 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.9, 9.10)
10. Guidance for completing CA 42 Route Check Form is tabulated below:
Pilot performance is to be monitored for assessment in the following areas.
Pre-flight COCKPITRESOURCEMANAGEMENT
1) Flight Planning, 1.COMMUNICATION
2) Pre-flight Procedures - Shares information/ ideas
In-Flight - Attentive Listener
- Assertive when required
1) Taxy
- Admits mistakes and clarifies doubts
2) Departure Procedures (Clearances,
Briefing, T/O, SID, etc.) 2. LEADERSHIP/TEAMWORK
- Balances Rank Authority
3) Climb ,
- Open to feedback
4) Cruise,
- Pro-active Participation
5) GNSS/GPS/INS / Radio Navigation
3. SITUATION AWARENESS
6) Descent and Approach Procedures,
- Gathers Appropriate Data
7) Instrument Scan,
- Recognizes Potential Threats
8) Landing, landing roll
- Stays Ahead & Updates Plans
9) Taxy and Parking and Shut down procedures
- Traps Errors
10) Knowledge of Emergency Equipment /
Procedures 4. DECISION MAKING
11) Route Knowledge / Airline Procedures, - Refrains from Assumptions
Diversion Awareness
- Uses the CLEAR Decision Making Tool
12) Knowledge of Flight and Route Manuals
- Optimum Utilization of Resources
13) Airmanship and Crew Co-ordination and
5. WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT
Standard Callouts where applicable
- Recognizes High workload
Post-flight
- Manages time
1) Post Flight Documentation
- Sets Priorities
2) Debriefing and snag reporting
- Avoids Distraction & Distracting
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