**Executive Summary**
This document outlines Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) for exercising privileges of ratings on General Aviation aeroplanes. The CAR is applicable to operators and pilots engaged in General Aviation operations for large aeroplanes with AUW exceeding 5700 kgs, turbojet aeroplanes with AUW less than 5700 kgs, maximum seating configuration of more than 9 seats and lays down the requirements to be ensured for pilots who do not meet the recent flying experience requirements. The CAR is issued under the provisions of Rule 29C and Rule 133A of the Aircraft Rules, 1937.
**Key Points / Main Content**
*Applicability*
* Applies to operators and pilots in General Aviation for large aeroplanes with AUW over 5700 kgs, turbojet aeroplanes with AUW less than 5700 kgs, maximum seating configuration of more than 9 seats.
* Defines requirements for pilots not meeting recent flying experience rules.
*Training and Checking Requirements*
* Minimum training required before exercising aeroplane rating privileges for those not meeting recency requirements.
* Training varies based on the time elapsed since the pilot last met the prerequisites:
* *More than 90 days to 6 Months:* 4 hours of ground training, 01 FFS training session (2 hours PF) or PPC on FFS or Aeroplane (2 hours PF)
* *More than 06 Months to 12 Months:* 8 hours of ground training, 01 FFS training session (2 hours PF) or PPC on FFS or Aeroplane (2 hours PF)
* *More than 12 Months to 24 Months:* 16 hours of ground training, 01 FFS training session (2 hours PF), IR/PPC on FFS or Aeroplane (2 hours PF)
* *More than 24 Months to 36 Months:* 24 hours of ground training, 02 FFS training sessions (2 hours PF each), IR/PPC on FFS or Aeroplane (2 hours PF)
* *More than 36 Months:* Full Type Rating, 02 Sectors SLF or 2 route checks with Check Pilot / Instructor / Examiner.
*Instrument Rating*
* Must be current and endorsed before Route Checks/SLF on aeroplane.
*Topics Covered in Technical and Performance Refresher*
* Review of systems, procedures, performance, flight planning, special operations training, emergency duties, dangerous goods regulations, CRM/ALAR/CFIT/Human Factors, aviation security, DGCA circulars, CARs, revisions to manuals, etc.
*Testing and Record Keeping*
* A written test with a 70% passing score is required to ensure assimilation of topics.
* Operators must maintain training/test records for 03 years.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Operators:**
* *Impact:* Must ensure pilots meet the new training and checking requirements before exercising rating privileges.
* *Action Required:* Implement necessary training programs, conduct written tests, and maintain records for 03 years.
* **Pilots:**
* *Impact:* Affected if they do not meet recent flying experience requirements. Must undergo refresher training and testing as outlined.
* *Action Required:* Complete the required training and testing based on how long it has been since they met the recent flying experience requirements.
Key Entities Referenced
Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR): A set of regulations and standards governing civil aviation operations, aircraft maintenance, and safety protocols.
Aircraft Rules, 1937: The primary legislation governing aviation in India, laying down rules related to aircraft operations, registration, licensing, and safety.
Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA): The regulatory body in India responsible for overseeing aviation safety, airworthiness, and licensing of pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
TECHNICAL CENTRE, OPP. SAFDARJUNG AIRPORT, NEW DELHI-110 003
CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 8 â AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
SERIES âF' PART IV
ISSUE I, Dated __________2015 EFFECTIVE: ____________
F. No. AV. 22024/11/2015-FSD
Subject: Requirements for exercising the privileges of ratings on General
Aviation aeroplanes.
1. INTRODUCTION
ICAO Annex 6 Part II Section 2 and Section 3 standards require an operator to
establish and maintain a training program that is designed to ensure that a
person who receives training acquires and maintains the competency to
perform assigned duties,including skillsrelated to human performance. Ground
and Flight training programs shall be established, either through internal
programs or through a training service provider,and shall include or make
reference to a syllabus for those traing programs in the company operations
manual.
Further, in order to continue exercising the privileges of an aeroplane rating
entered in the license of a pilot, an operator is required to ensure that the pilot
has the recent flying experience of 03 (three) take-offs and landings on same
type of aeroplane or approved Level Full Flight Simulator (FFS) in the preceding
90 days. Additionally, the Instrument Rating, if applicable, is required to be
current on the aeroplane and the pilot should have successfully completed Pilot
Proficiency Checks on the aeroplane type as required by Schedule II of Aircraft
Rules 1937 and CAR Section 8 Series F Part V.
2. APPLICABILITY
2.1 This CAR is applicable to operators and pilots engaged in General Aviation
operations for large aeroplanes with AUW exceeding 5700 kgs, turbojet
aeroplanes with AUW less than 5700 kgs, maximum seating configuration of
more than 9 seats and lays down the requirements to be ensured for pilots who
do not meet the recent flying experience requirements for exercising the
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SERIES âFâ PART IV ____________ 2015
privileges of aeroplane ratings.
Note: Operations Circular 2 of 2004 governs the recency requirements for
small aeroplanes with AUW less than 5700 kgs.
2.2 This CAR lays down the requirements to be met for pilots who do not meet the
prerequisites for continued exercise of privileges of the aeroplane rating including
an aeroplane/ additional aeroplane rating endorsed in the license after
commencing aeroplane training/ Full Flight Simulator (FFS) training on another
type except in cases where pilots are authorized to fly more than one type of
aeroplane.
2.3 This CAR is issued under the provisions of Rule 29C and Rule 133A of the
Aircraft Rules, 1937.
3. TRAINING AND CHECKING REQUIREMENTS
3.1 The following minimum training shall be undertaken prior to exercising privileges
of the aeroplane rating in case the prerequisites for continued exercise of
aeroplane rating are not met for periods as applicable below: -
a. More than 90 days to 6 Months
i. Technical & Performance Refresher - 4 hours of ground training
covering all aeroplane systems and performance
ii. 01 FFS Training session - 2 hours PF with suitably qualified
instructor/examiner
OR
PPC on FFS or Aeroplane - 2 hours PF
b. More than 06 Months to 12 Months
i. Extended Technical & Performance Refresher - 8 hours of
ground training covering all aeroplane systems and
performance
ii. 01 FFS Training session - 2 hours PF with suitably qualified
instructor/examiner
OR
PPC on FFS or Aeroplane - 2 hours PF
c. More than 12 Months to 24 Months
i. Extended Technical & Performance Refresher - 16 hours of
ground training covering all aeroplane systems and performance
ii. 01 FFS Training session - 2 hours PF with suitably qualified
instructor/examiner
iii. IR/PPC on FFS or Aeroplane - 2 hours PF
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d. More than 24 Months to 36 Months
i. Extended Technical & Performance Refresher - 24 hours of
ground training covering all aeroplane systems and performance.
ii. 02 FFS Training sessions â 2 hours PF each with suitably qualified
instructor/examiner
iii. IR/PPC on FFS or Aeroplane â 2 hours PF
e. More than 36 Months
i. Full Type Rating
ii. 02 Sectors SLF or 2 route checks with Check Pilot / Instructor /
Examiner
3.2 Instrument rating (as applicable) needs to be current and endorsed prior to
undertaking Route Checks/SLF on aeroplane.
4. TOPICS TO BE COVERED IN TECHNICAL AND PERFORMANCE
REFRESHER:
4.1 The following list provides broad guidelines of the topics to be covered in the
technical and performance refresher, but is not limited to: -
a. Review of Systems & Procedures specific to the aeroplane type. Normal,
Alternate, Abnormal & Emergency Procedures, highlighting revisions.
b. Performance and Flight Planning
c. Specialised Operations Training (as applicable):- TCAS, EGPWS, RVSM,
RNAV/RNP, EDTO, CAT-II/III, All Weather Operations, High Latitude
Operations, MNPS, CDFA, etc.
d. Emergency Duties Training
e. Dangerous Goods Regulations Training once in 02 years
f. CRM / ALAR/ CFIT / Human Factors
g. Aviation Security
h. Review of DGCA Circulars, CARs and Air Safety Circulars pertaining to
Flight Operations
i. Revisions to Operations/Training Manuals, MEL, etc.
4.2 A written test shall be conducted during the course, in Technical &
Performance subjects with minimum pass marks of 70% to check assimilation
of the topics covered.
4.3 Records of training/test shall be maintained by the Operator for 03 years.
(M Sathiyavathy)
Director General of Civil Aviation
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