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FAA issues final rule on SIC type rating

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atldc9

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Here is the link, it gos into effect 9/6/2005.

http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-15376.htm

The summary is as follows:

SUMMARY: The FAA is amending its pilot certification regulations to
establish a second-in-command (SIC) pilot type rating and associated
qualifying procedures. This final rule is needed to conform FAA pilot
type rating requirements to the International Civil Aviation
Organization pilot type rating standards. The intended effect of this
action is to allow U.S. flight crews to continue to operate in
international airspace without the threat of being grounded for not
holding the appropriate pilot type rating.

DATES: This final rule becomes effective on September 6, 2005.
 
The final rule establishes two procedures for obtaining the SIC
pilot type rating. Under final Sec. 61.55(d), an individual who
satisfactorily completes the SIC familiarization training requirements
of 14 CFR 61.55(b) may apply for and receive a pilot type rating for
SIC privileges in a particular aircraft type. The SIC familiarization
training requirements are not new and have not been changed under this
final rule. Under final Sec. 61.55(e), an individual who
satisfactorily completes an approved SIC training program or
proficiency check under parts 121, 125, or 135 may apply for and
receive a pilot type rating for SIC privileges in a particular aircraft
type.
 
so...you get "training" and an endorsement, then an examiner gives you a new temp...no SIC "type" ride?

Hope I'm reading correctly...

-mini
 
mattpilot said:
no checkride?


Hows that different from what we have now?

It isn't, other than that you'll now get a certificate after an initial SIC ride/PC qualification. It's just more paperwork to make ICAO member states happy..

..CT
 
Is a "PIC Type ride" that much more expensive/difficult to pass than a SIC checkride? If not, would it just make sense to type both persons up front?

-mini
 
minitour said:
Is a "PIC Type ride" that much more expensive/difficult to pass than a SIC checkride? If not, would it just make sense to type both persons up front?


It's not, but at least regarding the 135 operations around here, they're reluctant to type the F/O (unless he/she's about to upgrade) because the type makes it easier for the F/O to jump ship and go somewhere else.
 
bigD said:
It's not, but at least regarding the 135 operations around here, they're reluctant to type the F/O (unless he/she's about to upgrade) because the type makes it easier for the F/O to jump ship and go somewhere else.

aaaaaaaaah...so that's where the "training contract" comes from eh?

-mini
 
T-Gates said:
Is this retro-active? If you have been previously 121 qualified on 2 other airplanes, can you apply for SIC types in those airplanes? Even if you are no longer current?

From my reading of it, no. If you've qual'd within the last 12 months you can go for the certificate without additional training, but if you were a 727 FO 19 years ago you're SOL.
 
An SIC type and $2.00 will get you a cup of Starbucks... :rolleyes: TC
 

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