Date: 2016-08-19Category: Draft RegulationState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Draft CAR Section 7 Series B Part XVII - Requirements for undergoing Recurrent Training/ IR / PPC (other than Route checks) for pilots of Non-Scheduled / General Aviation aeroplanes.
**Executive Summary**
This document, titled "Civil Aviation Requirements, Section 7 – Flight Crew Standards, Training and Licensing, Series 'B' Part XVII, Issue I," released on February 25th, 2012, outlines the requirements for Non-Scheduled/General Aviation pilots undergoing Recurrent Training/IR/PPC (other than Route checks). The document is issued under the provisions of Rule 133A of Aircraft Rules 1937 and dispenses with the requirement of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Flight Standards Directorate (FSD) of DGCA upon its issuance. Revision 2 was made on February 25th, 2016.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Applicability:**
* Applies to all Non-Scheduled & General Aviation pilots holding Indian Licenses undergoing specified recurrent training in Training/Recurrent Training Organization/Approved Training Organization of any ICAO Contracting state.
* Contains information for both the applicant (trainee pilot) and the TRTO/ATO.
* **General Requirements:**
* Training Institute must be approved by the Regulatory Authority of the concerned ICAO Contracting State.
* Trainee pilot's medical certificate need not be current during simulator training/checks but must be current for aircraft training/checks.
* TRTO/ATO must submit sortie-wise simulator training/test records directly to the Directorate of Training and Licensing.
* Training and checks should be conducted in a Level 'D'/'C' simulator or aeroplane.
* For aeroplanes with less than 3 qualified simulators globally, recurrent training can be carried out in the aircraft, at least once in two years.
* Proof of State Regulatory Authority approval of Organization certificate for level 'D'/'C' simulator where the training has been completed, shall be submitted along with other documents to the DGCA at the time of renewal of Indian license.
* DGCA India forms are available on the DGCA website www.dgca.nic.in.
* Final training checks/skill tests must be carried out by an Examiner other than the one who imparted the training.
* Training and checks must be carried out with State Regulatory Authority approved Instructor(s) and Examiner(s) only.
* Instructor/Examiner must refer to guidelines in Operations Circular 3 of 2001, available on the DGCA website, while conducting simulator and flying training.
* **Licenses and Ratings:**
* All relevant Rules & CAR's shall be complied with for the issue of Licenses and Ratings.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Non-Scheduled/General Aviation Pilots Holding Indian Licenses
**Impact**
Pilots are directly affected by the requirements for undergoing Recurrent Training/IR/PPC. They must ensure compliance with all the stipulations outlined in the document.
**Action Required**
Pilots must familiarize themselves with the requirements and ensure adherence during training and checks.
**Stakeholder:** Training/Recurrent Training Organization/Approved Training Organization (TRTO/ATO)
**Impact**
These organizations are responsible for conducting the required training and ensuring compliance with CAR stipulations.
**Action Required**
TRTOs/ATOs must adhere to the guidelines when providing training, conducting checks, and submitting required documentation to the DGCA. They must ensure their facilities and personnel meet the specified standards.
Key Entities Referenced
Aircraft Rules, 1937: The primary legislation under which this Civil Aviation Requirement is issued, defining the requirements for licenses and ratings.
Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR): A document issued by the DGCA providing specific guidelines and requirements, in this case, for recurrent training of Non-Scheduled / General Aviation pilots.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA): The regulatory body responsible for issuing this Civil Aviation Requirement and overseeing aviation standards.
Recurrent Training / IR / PPC: The type of training covered under this CAR, specifically recurrent training for Instrument Rating (IR) and Pilot Proficiency Checks (PPC) for Non-Scheduled / General Aviation pilots.
Training Institute (TRTO/ ATO): Training organizations involved in carrying out training and checks
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
OFFICE OF DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
TECHNICAL CENTRE, OPP. SAFDARJUNG AIRPORT, NEW DELHI
CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 7 – FLIGHT CREW STANDARDS
TRAINING AND LICENSING
SERIES ‘B’ PART XVII
ISSUE I, 25TH FEBRUARY 2012 EFFECTIVE: ____________
File No: AV.22024/01/2016-FSD
Subject: Requirements for undergoing Recurrent Training / IR / PPC (other
than Route checks) for pilots of Non-Scheduled / General Aviation
aeroplanes.
1. Purpose:
1.1 In accordance to Rule 41 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937 applicants for licenses
and ratings are required to produce proof of having acquired the flying
experience and having passed satisfactorily the test and examinations
specified in Schedule II in respect of the license or rating concerned. The
Director-General may determine the manner in which the proficiency
checks shall be carried out and may approve check pilots and examiners
for this purpose. All Non-Scheduled / General Aviation pilots are required
to undergo Instrument Rating (IR) checks once in 12 months. Non-
Scheduled / General Aviation Pilots operating aircraft above 5700 Kg are
required to undertake Pilot Proficiency Checks (PPC) every 12 months.
1.2 In order to cater for the needs of pilots to standardise and streamline the
process, this Civil Aviation Requirement provides the basic guidelines for
pilots to undertake Recurrent Training / IR / PPC (other than Route checks)
for Non Scheduled Operator’s / General Aviation pilots.
1.3 For the issue of Licenses and Ratings, all the relevant Rules & CAR’s shall
be complied with.
1.4 This Civil Aviation Requirement has been issued under the provisions of
Rule 133A of Aircraft Rules 1937.
1.5 With the issuance of this CAR, the requirement of issuance of No Objection
Certificate (NOC) by Flight Standards Directorate (FSD) of DGCA is hereby
dispensed with.
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SERIES ‘B’ PART XVII 25TH FEBRUARY 2012
2. Applicability:
2.1 The provisions of this CAR shall apply to all Non-Scheduled & General
Aviation pilots holding Indian License for undergoing Recurrent Training /
IR / PPC (other than Route checks) in the TRTO / ATO of any ICAO
Contracting state.
2.2 This CAR contains important information for both the applicant (trainee
Pilot) as well as the TRTO / ATO.
2.4 The requirements to be met before undergoing the ATO/ TRTO’s recurrent
training must be checked for compliance by both the trainee pilot and the
TRTO/ ATO providing the training.
3. General Requirements:
3.1 The Training Institute (TRTO/ ATO) / facility, shall be approved for the
purpose by the Regulatory Authority of concerned ICAO Contracting State.
3.2 The medical of the trainee pilot need not be current and valid during the
entire training or checks on the simulator. However medical must be
current for training and checks on aircraft.
3.3 The records of sortie wise simulator training/ simulator tests shall be
maintained and submitted by the TRTO/ ATO directly in sealed envelope
to the Directorate of Training and Licensing of this office along with the
briefing / familiarization, debriefing & comments of Instructors/ Examiners
in original.
3.4 The Recurrent training and checks shall be conducted in a Level ‘D’/ 'C'
simulator or aeroplane. For aeroplanes with less than 3 qualified
simulators globally, recurrent training IR / PPC may be carried out in the
aircraft, however such training shall be carried out in simulator at-least once
in two years.
3.5 Proof of State Regulatory Authority approval of Organization certificate for
level ‘D’/'C’ simulator where the training has been completed, shall be
submitted along with other documents to the DGCA at the time of renewal
of Indian license.
3.6 DGCA India forms. The forms are available on the DGCA website
www.dgca.nic.in
3.7 The final training checks / skill tests of the trainee pilot shall be carried out
by an Examiner, other than those who had imparted the training.
3.8 Training and checks must be carried out with State Regulatory Authority
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SERIES ‘B’ PART XVII 25TH FEBRUARY 2012
approved Instructor(s) and Examiner(s) only. Documents indicating the
currency of their Instructorship/ Examinership as Instructor(s)/Examiner(s)
must be submitted at the time of endorsement in the license.
3.9 Instructor / Examiner shall refer to guidelines on maneuvers and
procedures given in Appendix II of Operations Circular 3 of 2001 dated 08-
11-2001 while conducting the simulator and flying training respectively.
This circular is available on DGCA website. (www.dgca.nic.in)
(M Sathiyavathy)
Director General of Civil Aviation
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Revision 2, 25th February 2016.