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Federal Register :: Pilot, Flight Instructor, and Pilot School Certification; Correction
Pilot, Flight Instructor, and Pilot School Certification; Correction
A Rule by the Federal Aviation Administration on 10/20/2009
These corrections are effective on October 20, 2009.
74 FR 53643
53643-53648 (6 pages)
Amendment Nos. 61-124A, 91-309A, and 141-12A
2120-AI86
E9-25133
FAA-2006-26661
B. Corrections to the Regulatory Text
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making several corrections to its “Pilot, Flight Instructor, and Pilot School Certification” final rule published in the Federal Register on August 21, 2009. The FAA corrections include standardizing certain part 61 time period durations from “60 days” to now read “2 calendar months.” We are also correcting an omission and errors to the prerequisite eligibility requirements for use of flight simulators. Additionally, we are correcting the duration of a student pilot certificate to 60 calendar months for a student pilot seeking a sport pilot certificate. Finally, we are correcting a sentence in the preamble to conform with the final rule regarding the use of flight training devices.
John D. Lynch, Certification and General Aviation Operations Branch, AFS-810, General Aviation and Commercial Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-3844; e-mail to john.d.lynch@faa.gov.
For legal interpretative questions about this final rule, contact: Michael Chase, AGC-240, Office of Chief Counsel, Regulations Division, Federal Start Printed Page 53644Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-3110; e-mail to michael.chase@faa.gov.
The FAA published a final rule in the Federal Register, entitled “Pilot, Flight Instructor, and Pilot School Certification” on August 21, 2009 (74 FR 42500). That final rule made revisions to the training, qualification, certification, and operating rules for pilots, flight instructors, ground instructors, and pilot schools in part 61, part 91, and part 141. The FAA's intention was to update and clarify certain training and qualification rules for pilots, flight instructors, ground instructors, and pilot schools ensuring a better understanding of those rules relating to aircraft operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). However, the published final rule contained some inadvertent errors that we are now correcting.
In the amendatory instructions to § 61.3, we stated that we were revising paragraph (c)(2)(xii). However, paragraph (c)(2)(xii) is a new subparagraph in § 61.3. We are correcting the amendatory instruction to state that we are adding the new paragraph.
We revised § 61.39(a)(6)(i) to change the time period from “60 days” to read “2 calendar months.” Since the publication of the final rule, the FAA has received numerous inquiries about this difference where § 61.39(a)(6)(i) reads “2 calendar months” and other sections reference “60 days.” This conforming change should have been in the published final rule. For these reasons, we are now correcting §§ 61.99, 61.109, 61.129, and 61.313 to revise the references to “60 days” to read “2 calendar months.” We are also adding clarifying language to these sections that the flight training must be conducted with an authorized instructor, which is the intent of § 61.39(a)(6)(1) and the definition of “flight training” in § 61.1. This correction will parallel §§ 61.99, 61.109, 61.129, and 61.313 with the new § 61.39(a)(6)(i), as originally intended.
In the preamble to the final rule, we stated: “The requirement that a minimum of a Level 5 flight training device be used if a flight training device is used for the practical test conforms with existing FAA policy.” (Id. at 42522.) This sentence is not correct. The sentence should read: “The requirement that a minimum of a Level 5 flight training device be used if a flight simulator is used for any portion of the practical test conforms with existing FAA policy.” This corrected sentence now parallels § 61.64(b)(4), (d)(4), and (f)(4).
In the final rule, we intended to consolidate and clarify the uses of flight simulators and flight training devices from § 61.63(e), (f), and (g) and § 61.157(g), (h), and (i) into a new § 61.64 without substantive changes to the uses of or prerequisite eligibility requirements to flight simulators and flight training devices. However, the language used in § 61.64(a)(1)(iii), (c)(1)(iii), and (e)(1)(iii) requires the use of a qualified and approved Level C flight simulator if a flight simulator is used for “any portion of the practical test.” This change from the previous requirement in § 61.63 and § 61.157 was not intended. We are correcting § 61.64(a)(1)(iii), (c)(1)(iii), and (e)(1)(iii) to require the use of a qualified and approved Level C flight simulator if a flight simulator is used for the entire practical test, as previously required.
Additionally, when we established § 61.64(a)(2) and § 61.64(a)(3), we inadvertently omitted one of the prerequisite eligibility requirements from old § 61.63(e)(4)(ii)(C) and § 61.157(g)(3)(ii)(C). We are correcting § 61.64(a)(2) and § 61.64(a)(3) to add the previously available prerequisite option for pilots who have logged “at least 2,000 hours of flight time, of which 500 hours is in turbine-powered airplanes of the same class of airplane for which the type rating is sought.”
In the final rule, we inadvertently omitted the clarifying phrase “as appropriate” in § 61.64(a)(4). To prevent any confusion as to the intent of the rule, we are adding the clarifying phase “as appropriate” in § 61.64(a)(4). This section applies when the applicant does not meet the prerequisite eligibility requirement for either a turbojet airplane or a turbo-propeller type rating.
We are making a formatting revision to the rule text in § 61.64(a)(4)(i), (c)(3)(i), and (e)(3)(i) by replacing the period at the end of the paragraph and replace it with semicolon and adding the word “or”. We are also modifying the text in § 61.64(a)(4)(ii), (c)(3)(ii), and (e)(3)(ii). These changes will clarify that the rule still provides for partial use of the aircraft for performing the preflight inspection, normal takeoff, normal instrument landing system approach, missed approach, and normal landing tasks, or the applicant will receive the supervised operating experience.
We are also making a minor correction to § 61.19(b)(3). Section 61.19(b)(3) provides that for student pilots seeking a glider or balloon rating that the student pilot certificate does not expire until 60 calendar months after the month of the date issued, regardless of the person's age. Because a sport pilot certificate holder is not required to hold a medical certificate, we are including student pilots seeking a sport pilot certificate in this rule.
We are also making a further clarification to § 61.157(f)(2)(ii) and (iii). The purpose of this correction is to clarify that an Aircrew Program Designee or Training Center Evaluator may be authorized to conduct competency and/or proficiency checks required under part 121, part 135, or subpart K of part 91.
In the FR Document E9-19353 that appeared in the Federal Register on Friday, August 21, 2009, make the following corrections:
1. On page 42522, third column, fifth complete paragraph, revise the first sentence to read, “The requirement that a minimum of a Level 5 flight training device be used if a flight simulator is used for any portion of the practical test conforms with existing FAA policy.”
1. On page 42546, third column, revise amendatory instruction 4 to read as follows:
4. Amend § 61.3 by revising paragraphs (a) introductory text, (a)(1), (a)(2)(i), (b) introductory text, (b)(1), (c)(1), (c)(2)(ii), (c)(2)(iii), (c)(2)(v) introductory text, (c)(2)(xi), (f)(1)(i), (f)(2)(i), (f)(2)(ii), (g)(1)(i), (g)(2)(i), and (g)(2)(ii) and by adding a new paragraph (c)(2)(xii) to read as follows:
2. On page 42547, second column, in the amendment to § 61.19, revise paragraph (b)(3) to read as follows:
(3) For student pilots seeking a glider rating, balloon rating, or a sport pilot certificate, the student pilot certificate does not expire until 60 calendar months after the month of the date issued, regardless of the person's age.
3. On page 42553, first and second columns, in the amendment to § 61.64;
A. Revise paragraph (a)(1)(iii);
B. Remove the word “or” after the semicolon in paragraph (a)(2)(iii);
C. Remove the period after paragraph (a)(2)(iv) and add “; or” in its place;
D. Add paragraph (a)(2)(v);
E. Remove the word “or” after the semicolon in paragraph (a)(3)(iii);
F. Remove the period after paragraph (a)(3)(iv) and add “; or” in its place;
G. Add paragraph (a)(3)(v);
H. Amend paragraph (a)(4) introductory text by adding the phase “as appropriate” after the phrase “of this section”;
I. Remove the period after paragraph (a)(4)(i) and add “; or” in its place;
J. Revise paragraph (a)(4)(ii);
K. Remove the period after paragraph (c)(3)(i) and add “; or” in its place;
L. Revise paragraph (c)(3)(ii);
M. Remove the period after paragraph (e)(3)(i) and add “; or” in its place;
N. Revise paragraph (e)(3)(ii);
O. Revise paragraph (c)(1)(iii); and
P. Revise paragraph (e)(1)(iii).
§ 61.64
(iii) At a minimum, must be qualified and approved as a Level C flight simulator if the applicant performs the entire practical test in a flight simulator; and
(v) Have logged at least 2,000 hours of flight time, of which 500 hours were in turbine-powered airplanes of the same class of airplane for which the type rating is sought.
(ii) The applicant's pilot certificate will be issued with a limitation that states:
“The [name the category, class, and type of airplane rating (if a type rating is applicable)] is subject to additional pilot in command limitations,” and the applicant is restricted from serving as pilot in command in that category, class, and type of airplane rating (if a type rating is applicable).
(ii) The applicant's pilot certificate will be issued with a limitation that states: “The [name the helicopter class and type of helicopter rating (if a type rating is applicable)] is subject to additional pilot in command limitations,” and the applicant is restricted from serving as pilot in command in that helicopter class and type of helicopter rating (if a type rating is applicable).
(ii) The applicant's pilot certificate will be issued with a limitation that states: “The [name of the category and powered-lift rating (if a type rating is applicable)] is subject to additional pilot in command limitations,” and the applicant is restricted from serving as pilot in command in that category and type of powered-lift rating (if a type rating is applicable).
4. On page 42558, first column, add new instruction 29a with an amendment to § 61.99 to read as follows:
29a. Amend § 61.99 by revising paragraph (a)(2) to read as follows:
§ 61.99
(2) Three hours of flight training with an authorized instructor in the aircraft for the rating sought in preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test.
5. On page 42558, second column, revise amendatory instruction 32 and its amendments to § 61.109 to read as follows:
32. Amend § 61.109 by revising paragraphs (a)(4), (a)(5)(ii), (b)(4), (b)(5)(ii), (c)(3), (c)(4)(ii), (d)(3), (d)(4)(ii), (e)(4), (e)(5)(ii), (f)(1)(i), (f)(2)(ii), (g)(3), (h)(1)(i), (h)(2)(i), (i)(3), and (j)(3) to read as follows:
§ 61.109
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(i) 20 flights in a glider in the areas of operations listed in § 61.107(b)(6) of this part, including at least 3 training flights with an authorized instructor in a glider in preparation for the practical test that must have been performed within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test; and
(3) Three hours of flight training with an authorized instructor in a powered parachute in preparation for the practical test, which must have been performed within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test; and
(3) Three hours of flight training with an authorized instructor in a weight-shift-control aircraft in preparation for the practical test, which must have been performed within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test; and
6. On page 42558, third column, revise amendatory instruction 34 and its amendments to § 61.129 to read as follows:
34. Amend § 61.129 by revising paragraphs (a)(3)(i), (a)(3)(iii), (a)(3)(iv), (a)(3)(v), (a)(4) introductory text, (b)(3)(i), (b)(3)(iii), (b)(3)(iv), (b)(3)(v), (c)(3)(i) through (iv), (c)(4) introductory text, (d)(3)(i) through (iv), (d)(4) introductory text, (e)(3)(i) through (iv), (e)(4) introductory text, (f)(1)(i), (f)(2)(i), (g)(2) introductory text, (g)(3), (g)(4)(i) through (iii), (h)(4)(i)(A), (h)(4)(ii)(A), and (i)(3) to read as follows:
§ 61.129
(4) Ten hours of solo flight time in a single engine airplane or 10 hours of flight time performing the duties of pilot in command in a single engine airplane with an authorized instructor on board (either of which may be credited towards the flight time requirement under paragraph (a)(2) of this section), on the areas of operation listed under § 61.127(b)(1) that include—
(i) Five hours on the control and maneuvering of a helicopter solely by reference to instruments using a view-limiting device including attitude instrument flying, partial panel skills, recovery from unusual flight attitudes, and intercepting and tracking navigational systems. This aeronautical experience may be performed in an aircraft, flight simulator, flight training device, or an aviation training device;
(4) Ten hours of solo flight time in a helicopter or 10 hours of flight time performing the duties of pilot in command in a helicopter with an authorized instructor on board (either of which may be credited towards the flight time requirement under paragraph (c)(2) of this section), on the areas of operation listed under § 61.127(b)(3) that includes—
(i) 2.5 hours on the control and maneuvering of a gyroplane solely by reference to instruments using a view-limiting device including attitude instrument flying, partial panel skills, recovery from unusual flight attitudes, and intercepting and tracking navigational systems. This aeronautical experience may be performed in an aircraft, flight simulator, flight training device, or an aviation training device;
(iii) Two hours of flight training during nighttime conditions in a Start Printed Page 53647gyroplane at an airport, that includes 10 takeoffs and 10 landings to a full stop (with each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern); and
(4) Ten hours of solo flight time in a gyroplane or 10 hours of flight time performing the duties of pilot in command in a gyroplane with an authorized instructor on board (either of which may be credited towards the flight time requirement under paragraph (d)(2) of this section), on the areas of operation listed in § 61.127(b)(4) that includes—
(4) Ten hours of solo flight time in a powered-lift or 10 hours of flight time performing the duties of pilot in command in a powered-lift with an authorized instructor on board (either of which may be credited towards the flight time requirement under paragraph (e)(2) of this section, on the areas of operation listed in § 61.127(b)(5) that includes—
(i) Three hours of flight training in a glider with an authorized instructor or 10 training flights in a glider with an authorized instructor on the areas of operation listed in § 61.127(b)(6) of this part, including at least 3 training flights in a glider with an authorized instructor in preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test; and
(i) Three hours of flight training in a glider or 10 training flights in a glider with an authorized instructor on the areas of operation listed in § 61.127(b)(6) of this part including at least 3 training flights in a glider with an authorized instructor in preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test; and
7. On page 42560, third column, in the amendment to § 61.157, revise paragraphs (f)(2)(ii) and (iii) to read as follows:
§ 61.157
(ii) An Aircrew Program Designee who is authorized to perform proficiency and/or competency checks for the air carrier whose approved training program has been satisfactorily completed by the pilot applicant.
(iii) A Training Center Evaluator with appropriate certification authority who is also authorized to perform the portions of the competency and/or proficiency checks required by paragraph (f)(1) of this section for the air carrier whose approved training program has been satisfactorily completed by the pilot applicant.
8. On page 42562, third column, add new instruction 48a with an amendment to § 61.313 to read as follows:
48a. Amend § 61.313 by revising paragraphs (a)(1)(iv), (b)(1)(ii), (c)(1)(ii), (d)(1)(iv), (e)(1)(iv), (f)(1)(ii), (g)(1)(v), and (h)(1)(iv) to read as follows:
§ 61.313
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If you are applying for a sport pilot certificate with * * *
Then you must log at least * * *
Which must include at least * * *
(a) * * * (1) * * * (iv) 3 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor on those areas of operation specified in § 61.311 in preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test.
(b) * * * (1) * * * (ii) 3 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor on those areas of operation specified in § 61.311 in preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test.
(c) * * * (1) * * * (ii) 3 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor on those areas of operation specified in § 61.311, in preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test.
(d) * * * (1) * * * (iv) 3 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor on those areas of operation specified in § 61.311 in preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test.
(e) * * * (1) * * * (iv) 3 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor on those areas of operation specified in § 61.311 in preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test.
(f) * * * (1) * * * (ii) 3 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor on those areas of operation specified in § 61.311 in preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test.
(g) * * * (1) * * * (v) 3 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor on those areas of operation specified in § 61.311 in preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test.
(h) * * * (1) * * * (iv) 3 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor on those areas of operation specified in § 61.311 in preparation for the practical test within the preceding 2 calendar months from the month of the test.
[FR Doc. E9-25133 Filed 10-19-09; 8:45 am]