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Requirements for converting
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CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 7 FLIGHT CREW STANDARDS
SERIES 'G' PART I
ISSUE I, DATED : 27th JULY, 1999 Effective : Forthwith
SUBJECT: REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUE OF INDIAN LICENCES AND AIRCRAFT
RATINGS TO PILOTS HOLDING LICENCES AND AIRCRAFT RATINGS ISSUED
BY CONTRACTING STATES.
1. PURPOSE
Many requests are received for issue of Indian pilot's licences
on the basis of licences issued by other Contracting States. Some
applicants have faced difficulties in obtaining Indian licences
or aircraft ratings as they did not comply fully with the Indian
requirements while obtaining licences or ratings abroad. In order
to clarify the applicable requirements and to streamline the procedure
for issue of Indian licences and aircraft ratings, this Civil
Aviation Requirement is issued under the provision of Rules 41
&133A of the Aircraft Rules, 1937.
This CAR supersedes AIC 13/1991 dated 25th July, 1991.
2. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING INDIAN PILOT'S LICENCES AND RATINGS
An applicant desirous of obtaining Indian pilot's licence or
rating on the basis of licence or rating issued by a Contracting
State, should make an application to DGCA (Attn. - Director, Training
& Licensing) and submit all the necessary documents as required
under the applicable provisions of Schedule II of the Aircraft
Rules 1937 and this CAR along with the necessary fees in the form
of a bank draft payable at any scheduled bank/I.P.O. in favour
of the Accounts Officer, Central Pay & Accounts Office, DGCA,
New Delhi. The documents
submitted by the applicant should show that the applicant meets
the requirement for grant of the licence or rating and has acquired
the desired level of proficiency. Where applicable, the documents
should be within the laid down validity period. The syllabi prescribed
by DGCA for passing oral examination, written examination, flying
training, skill tests etc. in accordance with the provisions of
Schedule-II of the Aircraft Rules 1937, shall be applicable for
passing examinations and tests stipulated in this CAR.
3. ISSUE OF INDIAN PILOT'S LICENCES
An Indian pilot's licence may be issued in accordance with the
requirements stipulated in Rule 41 and Schedule II of the Aircraft
Rules, 1937 on the basis of current pilot's licence issued by
other Contracting States provided the applicant meets the following
requirements:
3.1 General
The applicant shall meet the requirements relating to (i) age;
(ii) educational qualifications; (iii) medical fitness; and (iv)
flying experience and competency as laid down in the appropriate
sections of Schedule II of the Aircraft Rules, 1937.
3.2 Written and Oral Examinations
3.2.1 For issue of a Private Pilot's Licence (Aeroplane/Helicopter),
the applicant shall have to pass a written examination (composite
paper) conducted by Central Examination Organisation (CEO) of
DGCA in Air Regulations, Air Navigation and Aviation Meteorology
as per the prescribed syllabus.
3.2.2 For issue of a Commercial Pilot's Licence (Aeroplane/Helicopter),
the applicant shall have to pass the written examination conducted
by CEO in the following two papers as per the prescribed syllabus.:
(i) Air Regulations; and
(ii) A composite paper for Commercial Pilot's Licence on Air
Navigation and Aviation Meteorology.
3.2.3 For issue of an Airline Transport Pilot's Licence (Aeroplane/
Helicopter), the applicant shall have to pass the written examination
conducted by CEO in the following two papers as per the prescribed
syllabus:
(i) Air Regulations; and
(ii) A composite paper for Airline Transport Pilot's Licence
on Air Navigation, Avionics (Radio Aids and Instruments) and Aviation
Meteorology.
In addition to the above written examination, the applicant for
ALTP licence shall have to pass an oral examination as stipulated
in para 1(d) of Section M, or Section N, of Schedule II of the
Aircraft Rules, 1937, as the case may be.
3.3 Additional Requirements for Issue of Commercial Pilot's Licence
and Airline Transport Pilot's Licence
3.3.1 The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Proficiency
from the Ministry of Communications under the provisions of Indian
Wireless and Telegraphy Rules, 1954 for operation of Radio Telephony
Apparatus on board an aircraft. Based on this, a Flight Radio
Telephone Operator's (FRTO) Licence will be issued by DGCA in
accordance with the provisions of Section 'Y' of Schedule II of
the Aircraft Rules, 1937.
3.3.2 The applicant shall also have to pass Signals (Practical)
examination for interpretation of signals as per the prescribed
syllabus.
4. ISSUE OF AIRCRAFT AND INSTRUMENT RATINGS ON THE BASIS OF SUCH
RATINGS ISSUED BY CONTRACTING STATES
4.1 Issue of Single Engine Aircraft Rating
The applicant shall demonstrate his competency to perform the
procedures and manoeuvres prescribed in the syllabus to the satisfaction
of an Examiner approved by DGCA, India, on the type of aeroplane
or helicopter to be included in the aircraft rating of the licence.
The competency shall be demonstrated in general flying tests by
day and by night including three landings each by day and by night
(reference Form No.CA 37). He should have undergone training and
checks on that type of aircraft.
4.2 Issue of Multi-engine Aircraft Rating Having Maximum All-Up-Weight
upto 5,700 kgs.
The applicant shall demonstrate his competency to perform the
procedures and manoeuvres prescribed in the syllabus on the type
of aeroplane or helicopter which he desires to be included in
the aircraft rating of his licence, to the satisfaction of a DGCA
approved examiner if the test is carried out in India, or to the
satisfaction of the competent authority of the Contracting State
if the test is done abroad. The competency shall be demonstrated
in general flying tests (reference Form No.CA40) by day and by
night including three landings each by day and by night.
4.3 Issue of Multi-engine Aircraft Rating Having Maximum All-Up-Weight
Exceeding 5,700 kgs.
In accordance with the provision of Rule 41 of the Aircraft Rules,
1937, the applicant shall submit the following documents in original
to show proof of his competency:
i) Documents showing that he has undergone ground training at
a training establishment approved by the Contracting State and
has passed the written examination with at least 70% marks as
required for passing examinations conducted by CEO of DGCA, India;
and
ii) Documents showing that he has successfully undergone flight
simulator and/or aircraft flight training and checks on the type
of aircraft to be included in the aircraft rating of the licence
in accordance with the syllabi prescribed for such type rating
and skill tests by day and by night (reference form CA40A or CA40B,
as applicable) including three landings each by day and by night
for co-pilot rating and six landings each by day and by night
for pilot-in-command rating at a training centre approved by the
Contracting State.
4.4 Issue of Instrument Rating
The applicant shall demonstrate his competency to fly the type
of aircraft by sole reference to instruments to the satisfaction
of a DGCA approved Examiner in India or to the competent authority
of the Contracting State, on the type of aeroplane or helicopter,
for which the instrument rating is desired.
5. ISSUE OF AIRCRAFT RATING AND INSTRUMENT RATING ON AN INDIAN
LICENCE ON THE BASIS OF TRAINING IN A CONTRACTING STATE
5.1 Applicants holding Indian licences and desiring to obtain
additional aircraft rating on the basis of training outside India,
should obtain prior approval of the training programme from DGCA
India before proceeding abroad for training. The quantum of training
may vary depending upon the flying experience of the candidates
and the types of licences and the ratings already held by them.
Taking prior approval of DGCA is in the interest of applicants
so that they can show compliance of all the requirements for grant
of such rating.
5.2 An applicant who has completed a training course satisfactorily
in an approved training organisation of a Contracting State after
obtaining prior approval of DGCA, shall produce the following
records in original relating to the training undergone in accordance
with the training programme approved by DGCA:
i) Syllabus and duration of ground training undergone;
ii) Result of the written examination in which at least 70% marks
shall have been obtained, as is required for passing the examination
conducted by CEO of DGCA, India;
iii) Syllabus and duration of flying training received on a simulator
and/or an aircraft; and
iv) Reports of flight checks conducted in accordance with the
DGCA approved proformae i.e. CA40A, CA40B etc. as applicable.
These flight checks shall also include satisfactory completion
of 3 take offs and landings each by day and by night for Co-Pilot
rating, and 6 take offs and landings each by day and by night
for Pilot-in-Command rating.
5.3 For the issue of aircraft ratings in India, the validity
of the written examination and flying tests shall be in accordance
with the provisions of Schedule II of the Aircraft Rules, 1937.
5.4 The applicant/operator who had obtained prior approval of
DGCA, must ensure that the papers in original required under para
5.2 ii) and iv) above are sent by the training establishment directly
to DGCA (Attn. - Director, Training & Licensing) under a sealed
cover.
6. VERIFICATION OF AUTHENTICITY OF DOCUMENTS BY DGCA
DGCA may verify the authenticity and validity of the documents
submitted by an applicant from the aeronautical authority of the
Contracting State issuing the licence or rating and the training
institute where the training was conducted.
7. ACTION FOR SUBMISSION OF WRONG INFORMATION
The applicant shall ensure that the documents and information
submitted to DGCA for grant of a licence or rating are correct
and authentic. He shall attest the documents to this effect. If
a licence or rating is obtained on the basis of incorrect information
and/or false documents, the licence/rating is liable to be cancelled
and the applicant shall also be subject to appropriate action
under the applicable provisions of the Aircraft Act, 1934, the
Aircraft Rules, 1937 and the Indian Penal Code, 1861.
Sd/-
( H.S. Khola )
Director General of Civil Aviation
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