--- title: "ANNEX II – Conditions for the conversion of existing national licences and ratings for aeroplanes and helicopters — Part-FCL · Avioverse" description: "AEROPLANES 1. Pilot licences A pilot licence issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements shall be converted into a Part-FCL…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/general/annex-ii-conditions-for-the-conversion-of-existing-national-licences-and-ratings" --- # ANNEX II – Conditions for the conversion of existing national licences and ratings for aeroplanes and helicopters ANNEX I (Part-FCL) · Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · EAR revision 25 Nov 2025 IR Implementing rule ## ANNEX II – Conditions for the conversion of existing national licences and ratings for aeroplanes and helicopters A. AEROPLANES 1\. Pilot licences A pilot licence issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements shall be converted into a [Part-FCL licence](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/part-fcl-licence) provided that the [applicant](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/applicant) complies with the following requirements: (a) for ATPL(A) and CPL(A), complete as a [proficiency check](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/proficiency-check) the revalidation requirements of Part-FCL for type/class and instrument rating, relevant to the privileges of the licence held; (b) demonstrate knowledge of the relevant parts of the operational requirements and Part-FCL; (c) demonstrate language proficiency in accordance with FCL.055; (d) comply with the requirements set out in the following table: | National licence held | Total flying hours experience | Any further requirements | Replacement Part-FCL licence and conditions (where applicable) | Removal of conditions | | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- | | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | | | ATPL(A) | > 1 500 as PIC on multi-pilot aeroplanes | None | ATPL(A) | Not applicable | (a) | | ATPL(A) | > 1 500 on multi-pilot aeroplanes | None | as in (c)(4) | as in (c)(5) | (b) | | ATPL(A) | > 500 on multi-pilot aeroplanes | Demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and performance as required by FCL.515 | ATPL(A), with type rating restricted to [co-pilot](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/co-pilot) | Demonstrate ability to act as PIC as required by Appendix 9 to Part-FCL | (c) | | CPL/IR(A) and passed an ICAO ATPL theory test in the Member State of licence issue | | (i) demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and performance as required by FCL.310 and FCL.615(b) (ii) meet remaining requirements of FCL.720.A(c) | CPL/IR(A) with ATPL theory [credit](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/credit) | Not applicable | (d) | | CPL/IR(A) | > 500 on multi-pilot aeroplanes, or in multi-pilot operations on single-pilot aeroplanes CS-23 commuter category or equivalent in accordance with the relevant requirements of Part-CAT and Part-ORO for [commercial air transport](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/commercial-air-transport) | (i) pass an examination for ATPL(A) knowledge in the Member State of licence issue (ii) meet remaining requirements of FCL.720.A(c) | CPL/IR(A) with ATPL theory credit | Not applicable | (e) | | CPL/IR(A) | > 500 as PIC on single-pilot aeroplanes | None | CPL/IR(A) with class ratings and type ratings restricted to single-pilot aeroplanes | Obtain multi-pilot type rating in accordance with Part-FCL | (f) | | CPL/IR(A) | < 500 as PIC on single-pilot aeroplanes | Demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and flight performance for CPL/IR level | As (4)(f) | As (5)(f) | (g) | | CPL(A) | > 500 as PIC on single-pilot aeroplanes | [Night](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/night) rating, if applicable | CPL(A), with type/class ratings restricted to single-pilot aeroplanes | | (h) | | CPL(A) | < 500 as PIC on single-pilot aeroplanes | (i) Night rating, if applicable; (ii) demonstrate knowledge of flight performance and planning as required by FCL.310 | as (4)(h) | | (i) | | PPL/IR(A) | ≥ 75 in accordance with IFR | | PPL/IR(A) (the IR restricted to PPL) | Demonstrate knowledge of flight performance and planning as required by FCL.615(b) | (j) | | PPL(A) | ≥ 70 on aeroplanes | Demonstrate the use of radio navigation aids | PPL(A) | | (k) | 2\. Instructor certificates An instructor certificate issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements shall be converted into a Part-FCL certificate provided that the applicant complies with the following requirements: | National certificate or privileges held | Experience | Any further requirements | Replacement Part-FCL certificate | | --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------ | -------------------------------- | | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | | FI(A)/IRI(A)/TRI(A)/CRI(A) | as required under Part-FCL for the relevant certificate | N/A | FI(A)/IRI(A)/TRI(A)/CRI(A) | 3\. SFI certificate A SFI certificate issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements shall be converted into a Part-FCL certificate provided that the holder complies with the following requirements: | National certificate held | Experience | Any further requirements | Replacement Part-FCL certificate | | ------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | | SFI(A) | >1500 hours as pilot of MPA | (i) hold or have held a CPL, MPL or ATPL for aeroplanes issued by a Member State; (ii) have completed the flight simulator content of the applicable type rating course including MCC. | SFI(A) | | SFI(A) | 3 years recent experience as a SFI | have completed the flight simulator content of the applicable type rating course including MCC | SFI(A) | The conversion shall be valid for a maximum period of 3 years. Revalidation shall be subject to the completion of the relevant requirements set out in Part-FCL. 4\. STI certificate An STI certificate issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements of that State may be converted into a Part-FCL certificate provided that the holder complies with the requirements set out in the table below: | National certificate held | Experience | Any further requirements | Replacement certificate | | ------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------- | | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | | STI(A) | > 500 hours as pilot on SPA | (i) hold or have held a pilot licence issued by a Member State; (ii) have completed a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL in an FSTD appropriate to the instruction intended | STI(A) | | STI(A) | 3 years recent experience as a STI | have completed a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL in an FSTD appropriate to the instruction intended | STI(A) | Revalidation of the certificate shall be subject to the completion of the relevant requirements set out in Part-FCL. B. HELICOPTERS 1\. Pilot licences A pilot licence issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements shall be converted into a Part-FCL licence provided that the applicant complies with the following requirements: (a) complete as a proficiency check the revalidation requirements of Part-FCL for type and instrument rating, relevant to the privileges of the licence held; (b) demonstrate knowledge of the relevant parts of the operational requirements and Part-FCL; (c) demonstrate language proficiency in accordance with FCL.055; (d) comply with the requirements set out in the following table: | National licence held | Total flying hours experience | Any further requirements | Replacement Part-FCL licence and conditions (where applicable) | Removal of conditions | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- | | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | | | ATPL(H) valid IR(H) | >1000 as PIC on multi-pilot helicopters | none | ATPL(H) and IR | Not applicable | (a) | | ATPL(H) no IR(H) privileges | >1000 as PIC on multi-pilot helicopters | none | ATPL(H) | | (b) | | ATPL(H) valid IR(H) | >1000 on multi-pilot helicopters | None | ATPL(H), and IR with type rating restricted to co-pilot | demonstrate ability to act as PIC as required by Appendix 9 to Part-FCL | (c) | | ATPL(H) no IR(H) privileges | >1000 on multi-pilot helicopters | None | ATPL(H) type rating restricted to co-pilot | demonstrate ability to act as PIC as required by Appendix 9 to Part-FCL | (d) | | ATPL(H) valid IR(H) | >500 on multi-pilot helicopters | demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and flight performance as required by FCL.515 and FCL.615(b) | as (4)(c) | as (5)(c) | (e) | | ATPL(H) no IR(H) privileges | >500 on multi-pilot helicopters | as (3)(e) | as (4)(d) | as (5)(d) | (f) | | CPL/IR(H) and passed an ICAO ATPL(H) theory test in the Member State of licence issue | | (i) demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and flight performance as required by FCL.310 and FCL.615(b); (ii) meet remaining requirements of FCL.720.H(b) | CPL/IR(H) with ATPL(H) theory credit, provided that the ICAO ATPL(H) theory test is assessed as being at Part-FCL ATPL level | Not applicable | (g) | | CPL/IR(H) | >500 hrs on multi-pilot helicopters | (i) to pass an examination for Part-FCL ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge in the Member State of licence issue (ii) to meet remaining requirements of FCL.720.H(b) | CPL/IR(H) with Part-FCL ATPL(H) theory credit | Not applicable | (h) | | CPL/IR(H) | >500 as PIC on single-pilot helicopters | None | CPL/IR(H) with type ratings restricted to single-pilot helicopters | obtain multi-pilot type rating as required by Part-FCL | (i) | | CPL/IR(H) | <500 as PIC on single-pilot helicopters | demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and flight performance as required by FCL.310 and FCL.615(b) | as (4)(i) | | (j) | | CPL(H) | >500 as PIC on single-pilot helicopters | night rating | CPL(H), with type ratings restricted to single-pilot helicopters | | (k) | | CPL(H) | <500 as PIC on single-pilot helicopters | night rating demonstrate knowledge of flight performance and planning as required by FCL.310 | as (4) (k) | | (l) | | CPL(H) Without night rating | >500 as PIC on single-pilot helicopters | | As (4)(k) and restricted to day VFR operations | Obtain multi-pilot type rating as required by Part-FCL and a night rating. | (m) | | CPL(H) Without night rating | <500 as PIC on single-pilot helicopters | demonstrate knowledge of flight planning and flight performance as required by FCL.310 | As (4)(k) and restricted to day VFR operations | | (n) | | PPL/IR(H) | 75 in accordance with IFR | | PPL/IR(H) (the IR restricted to PPL) | demonstrate knowledge of flight performance and planning as required by FCL.615(b) | (o) | | PPL(H) | 75 on helicopters | demonstrate the use of radio navigation aids | PPL (H) | | (p) | 2\. Instructor certificates An instructor certificate issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements shall be converted into a Part-FCL certificate provided that the applicant complies with the following requirements: | National certificate or privileges held | Experience | Any further requirements | Replacement certificate | | --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------ | ----------------------- | | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | | FI(H)/IRI(H)/TRI(H) | as required under Part-FCL for the relevant certificate | | FI(H)/IRI(H)/TRI(H)() | Revalidation of the certificate shall be subject to the completion of the relevant requirements set out in Part-FCL. 3\. SFI certificate An SFI certificate issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements shall be converted into a Part-FCL certificate provided that the holder complies with the following requirements: | National certificate held | Experience | Any further requirements | Replacement certificate | | ------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------- | | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | | SFI(H) | >1.000 hours as pilot of MPH | (i) hold or have held a CPL, MPL or ATPL issued by a Member State; (ii) have completed the flight simulator content of the applicable type rating course including MCC | SFI(H) | | SFI(H) | 3 years recent experience as an SFI | have completed the simulator content of the applicable type rating course including MCC | SFI(H) | Revalidation of the certificate shall be subject to the completion of the relevant requirements set out in Part-FCL. 4\. STI certificate An STI certificate issued by a Member State in accordance with the national requirements of that State may be converted into a Part-FCL certificate provided that the holder complies with the requirements set out in the table below: | National certificate held | Experience | Any further requirements | Replacement certificate | | ------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------- | | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | | STI(H) | >500 hours as pilot on SPH | (i) hold or have held a pilot licence issued by a Member State; (ii) have completed a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL in an FSTD appropriate to the instruction intended | STI(H) | | STI(H) | 3 years recent experience as an STI | have completed a proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL in an FSTD appropriate to the instruction intended | STI(H) | Revalidation of the certificate shall be subject to the completion of the relevant requirements set out in Part-FCL. IR — Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · Regulation (EU) 2015/445 · Aircrew Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 25 Nov 2025 [All rules in General provisions](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/general) Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 25 Nov 2025, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.