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# FCL.505.A ATPL(A) – Restriction of privileges for pilots previously holding an MPL

ANNEX I (Part-FCL) · Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · EAR revision 25 Nov 2025

IR Implementing rule

## FCL.505.A ATPL(A) – Restriction of privileges for pilots previously holding an MPL

When the holder of an ATPL(A) has previously held only an MPL, the privileges of the licence shall be restricted to multi-pilot operations, unless the holder has complied with FCL.405.A(b)(2) and (c) for single-pilot operations.

IR · FCL.505.A — Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · Aircrew Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 25 Nov 2025

[All rules in SUBPART F – AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT LICENCE – ATPL](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-f)

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.