ANNEX IIISupplementary provisions
ANNEX III Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 is amended as follows: (1) In Section A ‘VALIDATION OF LICENCES’, in paragraph 3, point (f) is replaced by the following: ‘(f) in the case of helicopters, comply with the experience requirements set out in the following table: Licence held Total flying hours experience Privileges (1) (2) (3) ATPL(H) valid IR > 1 000 hours as PIC on multi-pilot helicopters Commercial air transport in multi-pilot helicopters as PIC in VFR and IFR operations (a) ATPL(H) no IR privileges > 1 000 hours as PIC on multi-pilot helicopters Commercial air transport in multi-pilot helicopters as PIC in VFR operations (b) ATPL(H) valid IR > 1 000 hours as pilot on multi-pilot helicopters Commercial air transport in multi-pilot helicopters as co-pilot in VFR and IFR operations (c) ATPL(H) no IR privileges > 1 000 hours as pilot on multi-pilot helicopters Commercial air transport in multi-pilot helicopters as co-pilot in VFR operations (d) CPL(H)/IR ( *1 ) > 1 000 hours as pilot on multi-pilot helicopters Commercial air transport in multi-pilot helicopters as co-pilot (e) CPL(H)/IR > 1 000 hours as PIC in commercial air transport since gaining an IR Commercial air transport in single-pilot helicopters as PIC (f) ATPL(H) with or without IR privileges, CPL(H)/IR, CPL(H) > 700 hours in helicopters other than those certificated under CS-27/29 or equivalent, including 200 hours in the activity role for which acceptance is sought, and 50 hours in that role in the last 12 months Exercise of privileges in helicopters in operations other than commercial air transport (g) (2) In Section A ‘VALIDATION OF LICENCES’, in paragraph 6, point (b) is replaced by the following: ‘(b) is employed, directly or indirectly, by an aircraft manufacturer or by an aviation authority.’ (3) In Section A ‘VALIDATION OF LICENCES’, the following paragraphs 7 and 8 are added: ‘7. Notwithstanding the provisions of the paragraphs above, Member States may, for, competition flights or display flights of limited duration, accept a licence issued by a third country allowing the holder to exercise the privileges of a PPL, SPL or BPL provided: (a) prior to the event, the organiser of the competition or display flights provides the competent authority with adequate evidence on how it will ensure that the pilot will be familiarised with the relevant safety information and manage any risk associated with the flights; and (b) the applicant holds an appropriate licence and medical certificate and associated ratings or qualifications issued in accordance with Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention. 8. Notwithstanding the provisions of the paragraphs above, Member States may accept a PPL, SPL or BPL issued in compliance with the requirements of Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention by a third country for a maximum of 28 days per calendar year for specific non-commercial tasks provided the applicant: (a) holds an appropriate licence and medical certificate and associated ratings or qualifications issued in accordance with Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention; and (b) has completed at least one acclimatisation flight with a qualified instructor prior to carrying out the specific tasks of limited duration.’ ( *1 ) CPL(H)/IR holders on multi-pilot helicopters shall have demonstrated ICAO ATPL(H) level knowledge before acceptance.’