Date: 2016-10-25Category: Draft RegulationState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Draft CAR Section 7 Series B Part XVIII - Requirement for undergoing Endorsement Training on Single engine & Multi Engine Non- Jet aeroplanes with All Up Weight not exceeding 5700 kg.
**Executive Summary**
This document outlines the Civil Aviation Requirements for endorsement training on single and multi-engine non-jet aeroplanes with an All Up Weight (AUW) not exceeding 5700 kg. It specifies requirements for pilot license holders undergoing endorsement training in approved training organizations, and aims to standardize and streamline the process. The CAR became effective on 01st December 2016.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Applicability:**
* Applies to all Indian Pilot License holders undergoing endorsement training on specified aeroplanes in approved TRTO/FTO/ATO of any ICAO Contracting State.
* **General Requirements:**
* Training Institute/Facility must be approved by the State Regulatory Authority of concerned ICAO Contracting State.
* TRTO/ATO/FTO must ensure training requirements are met before training commencement for Indian License holder.
* Medical of the trainee pilot needs to be valid for skill test and training on aeroplane.
* Trainee pilot should pass all requisite written examinations before commencement of the flying training.
* General Flying Test (Day/Night) and IR Checks in respect of Aeroplanes above 1500 Kg ( CA 40B / IR ) forms as applicable shall be used.
* **Training Details:**
* Trainee pilot must undergo a ground subject course of at least 20 hours.
* Pass percentage for the written examination should not be less than 70%.
* Minimum training hours for multi-engine and single-engine non-jet aeroplanes are specified.
* The training and practical test standards shall be as per relevant ICAO contracting state syllabus, TRTO/ ATO/ FTO syllabus or (DGCA) approved syllabus, whichever is more restrictive.
* **Document Submission:**
* The TRTO/FTO/ATO/Employer/Operator shall submit documents in original under sealed envelope directly to the Directorate of Training and Licensing.
* **Logging of Flight Time:**
* Details on how to log training time in the trainee pilot’s logbook are provided, including specific entries for training with instructor, solo flying, skill test with examiner, and Instrument Rating training.
* **No Objection Certificate (NOC):**
* The requirement of issuing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) by the Flight Standards Directorate (FSD) of DGCA is now dispensed with.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Indian Pilot License Holders**
* **Impact:** Affected by the requirements for undergoing endorsement training on specific aeroplanes.
* **Action Required:** Must comply with the provisions of this CAR when undertaking endorsement training.
**Stakeholder: Type Rated Training Organization (TRTO)/ Flying Training Organisation (FTO) / Approved Training Organisation (ATO)**
* **Impact:** Must adhere to the guidelines and training requirements outlined in the CAR.
* **Action Required:** Ensure training facilities are approved, training requirements are met, and required documentation is submitted.
**Stakeholder: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for overseeing the implementation of the requirements outlined in the CAR.
* **Action Required:** Enforce the provisions of the CAR and monitor compliance among training organizations and pilot license holders.
Key Entities Referenced
Aeroplane Rules, 1937: Referenced as the basis for requirements relating to licenses and ratings and the issuance of this Civil Aviation Requirement.
Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR): Specifies requirements for undergoing endorsement training on single and multi-engine non-jet aeroplanes with All Up Weight not exceeding 5700 kg for Indian pilot license holders.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA): The regulatory authority responsible for the issuance of Civil Aviation Requirements and overseeing training and licensing in India.
Training Organisation (TRTO/FTO/ATO): Approved training facilities where pilots can undertake endorsement training as per the CAR. Includes Type Rated Training Organization, Flying Training Organisation, and Approved Training Organisation.
ICAO Contracting State: Refers to the state whose approved training institute or instructor can be used as per the guidelines of the CAR.
GOVERNMEN T 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 XVIII
ISSUE I, 7TH MAY 2012
Rev 1 EFFECTIVE: 01st DECEMBER 2016
File No: AV.22024/02/2016-FSD
SUBJECT: Requirement for undergoing Endorsement Training on Single engine &
Multi Engine Non - Jet aeroplanes with All Up Weight not
exceeding 5700 kg.
1. Purpose:
1.1 Rule 41 of the Aeroplane Rules, 1937 requires applicants for licences and
ratings 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 licence or rating concerned.
1.2 In order to standardize and streamline the existing process, this Civil Aviation
Requirement provides the basic guidelines for pilots to undertake
endorsement training on Single engine & Multi Engine Non-Jet aeroplanes with
All Up Weight not exceeding 5700 Kg in various Type Rated Training
Organization (TRTO) / Flying Training Organisation (FTO) / Approved
Training Organisation (ATO) for all Indian License holders.
1.3 All the relevant Rules & CAR’s shall be complied with for the issue of Licenses
and Ratings.
1.4 This Civil Aviation Requirement has been issued under the provisions of Rule
133A of Aeroplane 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.CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7
SERIES ‘B’ PART XVIII 7TH MAY 2012
2. Applicability:
2.1 The provisions of this CAR shall apply to all Indian Pilot Licence holders for
under taking endorsement training on the subject aeroplanes in the approved
TRTO/ FTO / ATO of any ICAO Contracting State.
2.2 This CAR contains important information for both the applicant (trainee Pilot)
as well as the TRTO/ FTO / ATO.
2.3 The Pilot Endorsement training syllabus is being issued to comply with the
provisions of “CAR, Section 7, Series ‘G’, Part I, Issue I, Dated 27th July, 1999 -
Requirements for issue of Indian Licences and aircraft ratings to pilots holding
licences and aircraft ratings issued by contracting states” for issue of pilots’
licenses
2.4 The pre-requisite or requirements shall be met, before undergoing the type
training by both the Trainee Pilot and the Organization providing the Training.
3. General Requirements:
3.1 The Training Institute / facility shall be approved for the purpose by the State
Regulatory Authority of concerned ICAO Contracting State. Prior to
commencement of training for an Indian Licence holder, the TRTO/ ATO/ FTO
shall ensure that the training requirements are accomplished and after the
completion of the training, the required documents are submitted in
accordance with the CAR to the Director of Training and Licensing, DGCA.
3.2 In case of any clarification is required the TRTO/FTO/ATO may contact the
Chief Flight Operations Inspector, DGCA (CFOI).
3.3 The medical of the trainee pilot need not be current and valid during the entire
training and checks on simulator. However medical must be current for skill
test and training / checks on aeroplane.
3.4 The trainee pilot should have passed all requisite written examinations
including Technical Examination on type before commencement of the flying
training and that must be valid during entire training and checks. Where
training is done overseas, Ground and Simulator training shall be completed in
the same TRTO / ATO / FTO. If the trainee wishes to undertake ground
training in a different TRTO / ATO / FTO, prior permission shall be obtained
from the FSD. In such case the trainee shall pass the DGCA examinations.
3.5 General Flying Test (Day/Night) and IR Checks in respect of Aeroplanes above
1500 Kg ( CA 40B / IR ) forms as applicable shall be used which is available on
the DGCA web site. (www.dgca.nic.in)
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3.6 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.
3.7 Training and checks must be carried out with State Regulatory Authority (ICAO
contracting state) approved Instructor(s) and Examiner(s) only.
3.8 Training and practical test standards shall be as per relevant ICAO contracting
state syllabus, TRTO/ ATO/ FTO syllabus or (DGCA) approved syllabus
whichever is more restrictive.
4. Responsibility of Submission of documents for endorsement:
4.1 The TRTO/FTO/ATO/Employer/Operator shall submit the following
documents in original under sealed envelope directly to the Directorate of
Training and Licensing of this office (if training and checks carried out through
an operator, the records, in original, may be forwarded by the Chief of
Operations/ Chief of Training of such operator).
a. The sortie wise simulator training and tests records
b. The sortie wise aeroplane training and tests records,
c. The briefing / debriefing & comments of Instructors / Examiners.
d. TRTO /ATO/ FTO, simulator, instructor and examiner approvals.
e. All other documents required in accordance with Aircraft Rules, 1937 and
the relevant CARs for the purpose of endorsement.
5. For a pilot to get his license endorsed on Non-Jet Aeroplanes (Multi Engine &
Single Engine and type variants) with AUW less than 5700 Kg, he/she shall
undergo the following training:-
5.1 The trainee pilot shall undergo a Ground subject course of not less than 20
(Twenty) hours covering all aspects pertaining to Aeroplane, Engine, Systems
as well as it safe operations/emergencies procedures. At the end of the
Ground Course, there must be a written Examination, the institute, if
considered necessary, may impart additional Ground Training to achieve the
required Technical standards. Pass percentage of the same should not be less
than 70% and copy of result sheet in original shall be submitted to
Directorate of Training & Licensing. This course may not essential in case the
trainee pilot has passed the DGCA Technical Examination on type.
5.2 After Successful completion of Para (5.1) above, the trainee pilot shall
undergo the following minimum training:
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5.2.1 For Multi Engine non-jet aeroplanes:
Duration
(Hours)
Exercise
.Day.. Night
Familiarisation and normal flight procedures & maneuvers 01:00
during all phases of flight including multi crew operation.
*
A. Circuit landing familiarization (Minimum 06 landings) 01:00 01:30
Asymmetric handling and landing familiarization 01:30 -
(Minimum 6 landings)
Abnormal and emergency procedures & maneuvers in the event
of failure (including simulated engine failure, incapacitation and
01:30
upset recovery) and malfunction of equipment such as power
B. plant, systems and airframe, stall & recovery *
C. Holding and Instrument procedures, including instrument
approaches, missed approach & landing procedures under
01:30
abnormal & emergency condition. **
*
(Partial panel flying with instrument failure/ glide slope failure
– if applicable)
General Flying Tests/Skill Test – VFR Flight (Day & Night)
D. and IR (as applicable) 01:00 01:00
Including 03 Takeoff & Landing for each day and night
Total 10:00
* May be undertaken either day or night.
** Not applicable in case the pilot is already instrument rated.
5.2.2 For Single Engine non - jet aeroplanes
Duration
(Hours)
Exercise
.Day.. Night
A. Familiarisation and normal flight procedures and maneuvers 00:45 00:45
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during all phases of flight including normal circuit familiarisation
and multi crew operation.
Abnormal and emergency procedure and maneuvers in the event
of failure and malfunction of equipment such as power plant,
B. 00:45 -
systems and airframe, stall and recovery, incapacitation and
upset recovery.
Holding and Instrument procedures, including instrument
approaches, missed approach & landing procedures under
01:30
normal, abnormal and emergency condition. **
C. *
(Partial panel flying with instrument failure / glide slope failure –
if applicable)
D. General Flying Tests/Skill Test – VFR Flight ( Day & Night)
03 Solo takeoff and landings each day and night. 01:00 01:00
Total
05:45
* May be undertaken either day or night.
** Not applicable in case the pilot is already instrument rated.
5.2.3 For Single / Multi engine type variant aeroplanes:
Duration
(Hrs)
Exercise
.Day.. Night
A. Familiarisation and normal flight procedures & maneuvers during all 00:45
phases of flight including normal circuit familiarisation and multi crew
operation.
B. Holding and Instrument procedures, including instrument
approaches, missed approach & landing procedures under normal, 00:45
abnormal & emergency condition (and simulated engine failure
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for multi engine aeroplanes/s, crew incapacitation & upset
recovery etc) **
General Flying Test/Skill Test – VFR Flight (Day & Night) 00:45 00:45
C. 03 Solo Takeoff & Landings for each day & night.
IR 00:30 00:30
Total 04:00
* May be undertaken either day or night.
** Not applicable in case the pilot is already instrument rated in single / multi engine
(or) if the trainee pilot does not require Instrument Rating.
- DGCA India Performa / format shall be used.
If Instrument Rating (IR) is required, then Instrument Rating Test (Minimum 2
approaches with 2 different Instrument facilities) of minimum 45 minutes to be
carried out in addition to the above flying hours.
6. Logging of flight time:
6.1 Training and tests on aeroplane
Flight time of trainee pilot shall be entered in his/her logbook in the following
manner:
# Training and Test (Skill Log Book entry
and IR)
1 Training with Instructor Dual
Training – Solo flying (as sole
occupant without instructor)
2 PIC
P1 (U/S)
3 Skill test with examiner (If P1(U/S) Column is not available in the log book,
log as PIC and mention “Skill Test P1(U/S)” in the
remarks column.)
Instrument Rating (IR) Training and Test on aeroplane
4 Instrument Rating training Dual
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with instructor Instrument time to be logged under ‘Simulated’
P1 (U/S)
Instrument Rating test with (If P1(U/S) Column is not available in the log book,
examiner log as PIC and mention “Skill Test P1(U/S)” in the
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remarks column.)
Instrument time to be logged under ‘Simulated’
6.2 Instrument Rating (I R) Training and Test on Simulator
Flight ground time of trainee pilot shall be entered in his/her log book at an
appropriate location.
Director General of Civil Aviation
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