--- title: "Article 1 – Article 12: Cover Regulation — Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/723 (Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/723, Aircrew) — rule index · Avioverse" description: "Article 1 – Article 12, Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011. THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/commission-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/cover-regulation-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723" --- # Cover Regulation — Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/723 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/723 · Aircrew · Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · Article 1 – Article 12 On this page 1. ## [Powers and recitals](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/commission-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/cover-regulation-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/powers-and-recitals) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European… 2. ## [Article 1 Scope](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/commission-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/cover-regulation-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/article-1) This Regulation lays down the detailed rules for the conditions for the acceptance of pilot licences and associated ratings, privileges or certificates… 3. ## [Article 2 Definitions](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/commission-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/cover-regulation-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/article-2) The definitions contained in Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011, Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/395¹ and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1976²… 4. ## [Article 3 Acceptance of licences from third countries](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/commission-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/cover-regulation-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/article-3) Without prejudice to international agreements concluded between the Union and a third country in accordance with point (a) of Article 68(1) of Regulation… 5. ## [Article 4 General provisions for validation of licences](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/commission-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/cover-regulation-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/article-4) A competent authority of a Member State may validate a pilot licence issued by a third country in compliance with the requirements of Annex 1 to the… 6. ## [Article 5 Pilot licences for commercial air transport and other commercial activities](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/commission-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/cover-regulation-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/article-5) For the validation of pilot licences for commercial air transport and other commercial activities, the holders shall comply with the following… 7. ## [Article 6 Pilot licences for non-commercial activities with an instrument rating](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/commission-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/cover-regulation-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/article-6) For the validation of private pilot licences with an instrument rating, or Commercial Pilot Licences (‘CPL’) and Airline Transport Pilot Licences… 8. ## [Article 7 Pilot licences for non-commercial activities without an instrument rating](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/commission-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/cover-regulation-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/article-7) For the validation of private pilot licences, or CPL and ATPL licences without an instrument rating where the pilot intends only to exercise private… 9. ## [Article 8 Validation of pilot licences for specific tasks of limited duration](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/commission-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/cover-regulation-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/article-8) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Articles above, in the case of manufacturer flights, a competent authority of a Member State may accept a licence… 10. ## [Article 9 Conditions for conversion of licences](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/commission-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/cover-regulation-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/article-9) The competent authority of a Member State may convert a licence for the relevant aircraft category into a PPL in accordance with Annex I (Part-FCL) to… 11. ## [Article 10 Conditions for acceptance of class and type ratings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/commission-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/cover-regulation-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/article-10) A valid class or type rating contained in a licence issued by a third country may be inserted in a licence issued in accordance with Annex I (Part-FCL)… 12. ## [Article 11 Amendments to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/commission-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/cover-regulation-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/article-11) is amended as follows: Article 8 is deleted; Annex III is deleted. 13. ## [Article 12 Entry into force and application](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/commission-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/cover-regulation-delegated-regulation-eu-2020-723/article-12) This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. 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