--- title: "FCL.700 – FCL.740.PL: SUBPART H – CLASS AND TYPE RATINGS (Part-FCL) — rule index · Avioverse" description: "FCL.700 – FCL.740.PL, Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011. Holders of a pilot licence shall act as pilots of an aircraft only if they have a valid and…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h" --- # SUBPART H – CLASS AND TYPE RATINGS ANNEX I (Part-FCL) · Aircrew · Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · FCL.700 – FCL.740.PL On this page 1. ## [FCL.700 Circumstances in which class or type ratings are required](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-700) Holders of a pilot licence shall act as pilots of an aircraft only if they have a valid and appropriate class or type rating, unless any of the following… [AMC1 FCL.700 Circumstances in which class or type ratings are required](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-700#amc1-fcl-700) [GM1 FCL.700 Circumstances in which class or type ratings are required](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-700#gm1-fcl-700) 2. ## [FCL.705 Privileges of the holder of a class or type rating](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-705) The privileges of the holder of a class or type rating are to act as pilot on the class or type of aircraft specified in the rating. 3. ## [FCL.710 Class and type ratings – variants](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-710) Pilots shall complete differences training or familiarisation in order to extend their privileges to another variant of aircraft within a class or type… [GM1 FCL.710 Class and type ratings – variants](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-710#gm1-fcl-710) [AMC1 FCL.710(a) Class and type ratings — variants](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-710#amc1-fcl-710-a) 4. ## [FCL.725 Requirements for the issue of class and type ratings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-725) Training course. An applicant for a class or type rating shall complete a training course at an ATO. [AMC1 FCL.725(a) Requirements for the issue of class and type ratings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-725#amc1-fcl-725-a) [AMC2 FCL.725(a) Requirements for the issue of class and type ratings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-725#amc2-fcl-725-a) [GM1 FCL.725(d) ; (da) Requirements for the issue of class and type ratings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-725#gm1-fcl-725-d) [GM1 FCL.725(e) Requirements for the issue of class and type ratings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-725#gm1-fcl-725-e) 5. ## [FCL.740 Validity and renewal of class and type ratings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-740) Validity (1) The validity period of class and type ratings shall be 1 year, except for single-pilot single-engine class ratings for which the validity… [AMC1 FCL.740(b) Validity and renewal of class and type ratings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-740#amc1-fcl-740-b) [GM1 FCL.740(b) Validity and renewal of class and type ratings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-740#gm1-fcl-740-b) 6. ## [FCL.720.A Experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of class or type ratings – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-720-a) Unless otherwise determined in the operational suitability data established in accordance with Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 (OSD)… [AMC1 FCL.720.A(a)(2)(ii) (A) Experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of class or type ratings – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-720-a#amc1-fcl-720-a-a-2-ii) [AMC2 FCL.720.A(a)(2)(ii) (A) Experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of class or type ratings – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-720-a#amc2-fcl-720-a-a-2-ii) [AMC1 FCL.720.A(c)(4)(ii) Experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of class or type ratings — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-720-a#amc1-fcl-720-a-c-4-ii) 7. ## [FCL.725.A Theoretical knowledge and flight instruction for the issue of class and type ratings – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-725-a) Unless otherwise determined in in the operational suitability data established in accordance with Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012: [AMC1 FCL.725.A(b) Theoretical knowledge and flight instruction for the issue of class and type ratings – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-725-a#amc1-fcl-725-a-b) 8. ## [FCL.730.A Specific requirements for pilots undertaking a zero flight time type rating (ZFTT) course – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-730-a) A pilot undertaking instruction at a ZFTT course shall have completed, on a multi-pilot turbo-jet aeroplane certificated to the standards of CS-25 or… 9. ## [FCL.735.A Multi-crew cooperation training course – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-735-a) The MCC training course shall comprise at least: 25 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction and exercises; [AMC1 FCL.735.A ; FCL.735.H; FCL.735.As Multi-crew cooperation (MCC) training course](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-735-a#amc1-fcl-735-a) [AMC2 FCL.735.A Multi-crew cooperation (MCC) training course – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-735-a#amc2-fcl-735-a) [GM1 FCL.735.A Multi-crew cooperation (MCC) training course – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-735-a#gm1-fcl-735-a) [GM2 FCL.735.A Multi-crew cooperation (MCC) training course – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-735-a#gm2-fcl-735-a) [GM3 FCL.735.A Multi-crew cooperation (MCC) training course – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-735-a#gm3-fcl-735-a) [GM4 FCL.735.A Multi-crew cooperation (MCC) training course – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-735-a#gm4-fcl-735-a) [AMC1 FCL.735.A ; FCL.735.H; FCL.735.As Multi-crew cooperation (MCC) training course](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-735-a#amc1-fcl-735-a-2) [AMC1 FCL.735.A ; FCL.735.H; FCL.735.As Multi-crew cooperation (MCC) training course](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-735-a#amc1-fcl-735-a-3) 10. ## [FCL.740.A Revalidation of class and type ratings – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-740-a) Revalidation of multi-engine class ratings and type ratings. [GM1 FCL.740.A Revalidation of class and type ratings — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-740-a#gm1-fcl-740-a) [AMC1 FCL.740.A(b)(1)(ii) (C) Revalidation of class and type ratings — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-740-a#amc1-fcl-740-a-b-1-ii) [GM2 FCL.740.A Revalidation of type ratings — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-740-a#gm2-fcl-740-a) 11. ## [FCL.745.A Advanced UPRT course – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-745-a) The advanced UPRT course shall be completed at an ATO and shall comprise at least: [AMC1 FCL.745.A Advanced UPRT course – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-745-a#amc1-fcl-745-a) [GM1 FCL.745.A Advanced UPRT course – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-745-a#gm1-fcl-745-a) 12. ## [FCL.720.H Experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of type ratings – helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-720-h) Unless otherwise determined in the operational suitability data established in accordance with Annex I (Part 21) to Commission Regulation (EU) No… 13. ## [FCL.735.H Multi-crew cooperation training course – helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-735-h) The MCC training course shall comprise at least: for MCC/IR: 14. ## [FCL.740.H Revalidation of type ratings – helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-740-h) Revalidation. For the revalidation of type ratings for helicopters, applicants shall comply with one of the following, as applicable: [GM1 FCL.740.H Revalidation of type ratings — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-740-h#gm1-fcl-740-h) [AMC1 FCL.740.H(a)(2)(ii) (B) Revalidation of type ratings — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-740-h#amc1-fcl-740-h-a-2-ii) [AMC1 FCL.740.H(b) Revalidation of type ratings – helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-740-h#amc1-fcl-740-h-b) 15. ## [FCL.720.PL Experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of type ratings – powered-lift aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-720-pl) Unless otherwise determined in the operational suitability data established in accordance with Part-21, an applicant for the first issue of a… [GM1 FCL.720.PL Experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of type ratings – powered-lift aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-720-pl#gm1-fcl-720-pl) 16. ## [FCL.725.PL Flight instruction for the issue of type ratings – powered-lift aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-725-pl) The flight instruction part of the training course for a powered-lift type rating shall be completed in both the aircraft and an FSTD representing the… 17. ## [FCL.740.PL Revalidation of type ratings – powered-lift aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-740-pl) Revalidation. For revalidation of powered-lift type ratings, the applicant shall: 18. ## [FCL.720.As Prerequisites for the issue of type ratings – airships](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-720-as-prerequisites-for-the-issue-of-type-ratings-airships) Unless otherwise determined in the operational suitability data established in accordance with Part-21, an applicant for the first issue of an airship… 19. ## [FCL.735.As Multi-crew cooperation training course – airships](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-735-as-multi-crew-cooperation-training-course-airships) The MCC training course shall comprise at least: 12 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction and exercises; 20. ## [FCL.740.As Revalidation of type ratings – airships](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h/fcl-740-as-revalidation-of-type-ratings-airships) Revalidation. For revalidation of type ratings for airships, the applicant shall: 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. Share [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Favioverse.aero%2Fregulations%2Feasa%2Faircrew%2Fpart-fcl%2Fsubpart-h)[X](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Favioverse.aero%2Fregulations%2Feasa%2Faircrew%2Fpart-fcl%2Fsubpart-h\&text=SUBPART%20H%20%E2%80%93%20CLASS%20AND%20TYPE%20RATINGS%20%E2%80%94%20Aircrew)