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7. Previous Version 421.66(2) - 1996/10/10

Previous Version 421.66(2) - 1996/10/10

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(a) Except for a Class 4 Flight Instructor Rating , the validity period of a Flight Instructor Rating - Aeroplane or Helicopter, shall be renewed for an additional twelve months, provided that:

(i) the renewal is initiated prior to the expiry date of the rating;

(ii) the applicant is not the subject of follow-up action with respect to the applicant’s Flight Test Record in accordance with Section 421.67; and

(iii) a renewal under this provision has not been issued to the applicant since the last instructor flight test for the issue, renewal or upgrade of a flight instructor rating in the same category.

(b) Where a flight instructor rating is or has been valid within the preceding 12 months, an applicant for renewal shall successfully complete a flight test to the standard outlined in the Flight Test Standard - Flight Instructor Rating - Aeroplanes, Helicopters, Aerobatic (TP5537) for the appropriate flight instructor rating.

(c) Where a flight instructor rating has been invalid for more than 12 months but less than 24 months, an applicant for renewal shall:

(i) provide a recommendation from the holder of a Class 1 Flight Instructor Rating in the appropriate category indicating that the applicant is considered competent to undertake an instructor flight test; and

(ii) successfully complete a flight test to the standard outlined in the Flight Test Standard - Flight Instructor Rating - Aeroplanes, Helicopters, Aerobatic (TP5537) for the appropriate flight instructor rating.

(d) Where a flight instructor rating has been invalid for more than 24 months, an applicant for renewal shall:

(i) provide a recommendation from the holder of a Class 1 Flight Instructor Rating in the appropriate category indicating that the applicant is considered competent to complete the written examination(s) and undertake an instructor flight test;

(ii) successfully complete the examination requirement set forth under Knowledge for the appropriate flight instructor rating; and

(iii) successfully complete a flight test to the standard outlined in the Flight Test Standard - Flight Instructor Rating - Aeroplanes, Helicopters, Aerobatic (TP5537) for the appropriate flight instructor rating.

(e) An instructor flight test for the renewal or upgrade of a flight instructor rating may be conducted within the 90 day period prior to the valid to date of the existing rating.

(f) Under extenuating circumstances, a flight instructor rating shall be extended by the Minister for a period not to exceed 60 days following the valid to date of the flight instructor rating provided that:

(i) the application is made while the flight instructor rating is valid; and

(ii) an operational need can be verified.

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2010-07-22

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