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Type training
Is it possible to perform aircraft type training in two different organisations?
Can I do my practical portion of the type training in a Part-145 organisation?
Answer
Only a Part-147 organisation has the privilege (if approved by its competent authority) to
provide aircraft type training courses. This comprises both the theoretical and practical element
of the aircraft type training, including the related examinations and assessments. This means
that the practical element of the aircraft type training shall be completed in a Part-147
organisation.
However, the aircraft type training may be conducted physically in a Part-M Subpart F, Part-
145 or Part-CAO organisation under the control (and as a part of the approval) of a Part-147
organisation issuing the Certificate of Recognition. It is not the privilege of the Part-M Subpart
F, Part-145 or Part-CAO organisation to conduct aircraft type training courses on its own.
In addition, the theoretical and practical element of the aircraft type training can be conducted
by two different approved Part-147 organisations. The competent authority endorsing the type
rating on the license should be convinced that the interfaces have been correctly addressed
before proceeding thereof (66.B.115(b) refers).
In the special case where the aircraft type course is directly approved by the competent
authority in accordance with the procedure 66.B.130 (i.e. only on a case by case basis –
special authorization not granted for long term periods), the training can be conducted outside
the scope of a Part-147 organisation. As a consequence, the certificate issued is not mutually
recognized between Member States, which means it can only be used for aircraft type
endorsement by the licensing authority who issued that direct approval.
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01/02/2021
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How should the 50% of tasks required for practical training be selected?
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Should it be 50% of tasks as per glossary (e.g. LOC, FOT, SGH, R/I, etc.)?
Answer
The selection of 50% of tasks cannot be selected according to the glossary. Paragraph 3.2 of
Appendix III to Part-66 clearly states that ‘the tasks selected shall be representative of the
aircraft and systems both in complexity and diversity. In addition, the practical training should
particularly address the tasks which cannot be explained by theoretical training only. While
relatively simple tasks may be included, other more complex tasks shall also be incorporated
and completed as appropriate to the aircraft type.
Regarding the way to read the table in paragraph 3.2, the lines aims at covering the main
systems so that no line relevant to the particular aircraft type should be omitted in the selection.
Inside each line applicable to the aircraft type, half or more of the crosses can be selected.
From a learning point of view, selecting 2 simple tasks as LOC and SGH would not be
“representative”, while selecting LOC and TS, for example, would be much more appropriate.
When selecting the tasks, the usage of filtering method based on the criteria similar to that
described in AMC to paragraph 3.1(d) of Appendix III to Part-66, point 5 f) is recommended.
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What is the minimum duration of the practical element of the aircraft type
training?
Answer
The duration of the practical training should ensure that the content of training required by
paragraph 3.2 of Appendix III to Part-66 is completed. However, for aeroplanes with a MTOM
equal or above 30000 kg, AMC to paragraph 1(b), 3.2 and 4.2 of Appendix III to Part-66
recommends the duration of the practical element of a type rating training course be not less
than two weeks, unless a shorter duration meeting the objectives of the training and taking into
account pedagogical aspects (maximum duration per day) is justified to the competent
authority. This means that the duration of the a/c type practical training is not the main driver as
justified by the status of that AMC. According to point 3.2 (b) Appendix III to Part-66 (having the
status of requirement), the duration should be based on the content sufficiently representative
in diversity and complexity in order to gain the needed competence.
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