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# FCL.720.H Experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of type ratings – helicopters

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

IR Implementing rule

## FCL.720.H Experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of type ratings – helicopters

Unless otherwise determined in the operational suitability data established in accordance with Annex I (Part 21) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, an [applicant](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/applicant) for the issue of the first [helicopter](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/helicopter) type rating shall comply with the following experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of the relevant rating:

(a) Multi-pilot helicopters. An applicant for a type rating for a multi-pilot helicopter type shall, before starting the type rating training course:

(1) have at least 70 hours as PIC on helicopters;

(2) except when the type rating course is combined with an MCC course:

(i) hold a certificate of satisfactory completion of an MCC course in helicopters; or

(ii) have completed at least 500 hours of [flight time](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/flight-time) as a pilot in multi-pilot operations in any [aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft) category.

(3) have passed the ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge examinations.

(b) A graduate from an ATP(H)/IR, ATP(H), CPL(H)/IR or CPL(H) integrated course who does not comply with the requirement of point (a)(1), shall be entitled to undergo the type rating training course for a multi-pilot helicopter type rating and shall have the type rating issued with the privileges limited to exercising functions as [co-pilot](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/co-pilot) only. The [limitation](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/limitation) shall be removed once the pilot has complied with all of the following:

(1) completed 70 hours as PIC or [pilot-in-command under supervision](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/pilot-in-command-under-supervision) of helicopters;

(2) passed the multi-pilot [skill test](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/skill-test) on the applicable helicopter type as PIC.

(c) Multi-engine helicopters. An applicant for the issue of a first type rating for a multi-engine helicopter shall:

(1) before starting flight training:

(i) have passed the ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge examinations; or

(ii) hold a certificate of completion of a pre-entry course conducted by an ATO. The course shall cover the following subjects of the ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge course:

Aircraft General Knowledge: airframe/systems/power plant, and instrument/electronics, Flight Performance and Planning: mass and balance, performance;

(2) in the case of applicants who have not completed an ATP(H)/IR, ATP(H), or CPL(H)/IR integrated training course, have completed at least 70 hours as PIC on helicopters.

IR · FCL.720.H — Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · Regulation (EU) 2021/2227 · Aircrew Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 25 Nov 2025

[All rules in SUBPART H – CLASS AND TYPE RATINGS](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-h)

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.