Airport traffic patterns. Use of radio for voice communications. (ii) Precision Maneuvers. Turns about a point (45° bank at steepest point). Gliding spirals about a point on the ground. Right and left 720° power turns. Maneuvering at minimum level flight airspeed. Accuracy approaches and spot landings. (iii) Special Operations. Soft-field takeoff and landing (jump takeoff if gyroplane has this capability). Roll-on landing and full flare landing. Short-field takeoff and power approach and landing. Entry and recovery from high rates of descent with and without power (recovery to be completed not lower than 300 feet above the surface). (iii) Engine-out Maneuvers. (If test is taken in multiengine airplane.) (iv) En route Procedures. Copy and read-back of instrument flight plans. Radio navigation, VOR, ADF, or LF ranges. IFR emergencies, including use of partial panel. (v) Terminal Area Operation. Holding procedures. Missed approach procedure. Use of radar vectors and DF steers. Compliance with departure and approach control instructions. (vi) Standard Instrument Approach to authorized minimums (not more than 500 feet and 1 mile). ILS. VOR. ADF. LF range. § 61.174 Flight instructor records. Each certificated flight instructor shall (a) Sign each person's logbook for each period of flight instruction that he has given that person; (b) Record the name of each person to whom he has given flight instruction or whose student pilot certificate he has endorsed as well as the date and type of each flight instruction period or endorsement; (c) Record the name of each person for whom he has signed a recommendation for a written or practical test under this part, the kind of tests, and the date of recommendation; and (d) Keep each record required by paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section separately, or in his logbook, for at least 3 years. § 61.175 Flight instructor ratings on pilot certificates. A person who has a flight instructor rating endorsed on his pilot certificate may not exercise the privileges of that rating, but may be issued a flight instructor certificate if he passes the appropriate tests prescribed in § 61.173. § 61.176 Limited flight instructor certificates. The holder of an expired limited flight instructor certificate may be issued a flight instructor certificate with the ratings previously held on his limited flight instructor certificate, if he passes the appropriate tests prescribed in § 61.173. § 61.177 Renewal of flight instructor certificates. An applicant for the renewal of a flight instructor certificate must pass the practical test prescribed in § 61.173. However, if the applicant's certificate has not expired at the time application is made for renewal, the Administrator may, based upon the flight instruction record of the applicant, limit the test to those items that he finds are necessary to determine the continued competency of the applicant. § 61.178 Additional flight instructor ratings. (a) The holder of a flight instructor certificate who applies for an additional rating on that certificate must (1) Hold a pilot rating in that category of aircraft, or an instrument rating or airline transport pilot certificate, as appropriate to the rating sought; and (2) Pass the written and practical tests prescribed by §§ 61.171(b) and 61.173. (b) The holder of a flight instructor certificate issued under § 61.179 (b) must also show by satisfactory evidence that he has passed the written test prescribed by § 61.171(a). § 61.179 Special issue of a flight instructor certificate with a glider rating. If the holder of a commercial pilot certificate with a glider rating shows the Administrator that he has given 2 hours of flight instruction, including at least 10 flights, as a commercial glider pilot within the 12 months immediately preceding the date of his application and before September 26, 1966, he is entitled to (a) A glider rating on his flight instructor certificate, if he holds a current flight instructor certificate; or (b) A flight instructor certificate with a glider rating. with section 61.65, 61.67, or 61.69, as applicable, and is otherwise able to make solo cross-country flights. (c) A certificated flight instructor may endorse a student pilot certificate for solo flight in a different make or model of aircraft only if he determines that the holder can make solo flights safely in that aircraft. (d) A certificated flight instructor may not authorize a student pilot to operate an aircraft in solo flight without first endorsing his student pilot certificate, unless it has previously been endorsed for that privilege by a certificated flight instructor. (e) A certificated flight instructor may not give more than 8 hours of flight instruction a day nor more than 36 hours in any 7-day period. NOTE: The reporting and/or recordkeeping requirements contained herein have been approved by the Bureau of the Budget in accordance with the Federal Reports Act of 1942. 63.37 63.39 63.41 Retesting after failure. 63.43 Flight engineer courses. 63.45 Exchange of flight engineer certifcates. Subpart C-Flight Navigators 63.51 Eligibility requirements: general. 63.53 Knowledge requirements. Subpart B-Flight Engineers Eligibility requirements; general. Knowledge requirements. Aeronautical experience requirements. Skill requirements. 63.55 Experience requirements. 63.57 Skill requirements. 63.59 Re-testing after failure. Sec. 63.61 Flight navigator courses. Appendix A. Appendix B. Appendix C. NOTE: For miscellaneous amendments to cross references in this Part 63, see Amdt. 63-6, 31 F.R. 9211, July 6, 1966. Subpart A-General AUTHORITY: The provisions of this Subpart A issued under secs. 313(a), 314, 601, and 607, 72 Stat. 752; 49 U.S.C. 1354(a), 1355, 1421, and 1427. SOURCE: The provisions of this Subpart A contained in Docket No. 1179, 27 F.R. 7969, Aug. 10, 1962, unless otherwise noted. This part prescribes the requirements for issuing flight engineer and flight navigator certificates and the general operating rules for holders of those certificates. § 63.3 Certificates and ratings required. (a) No person may serve as a flight engineer assisting a pilot in the mechanical operation of an aircraft of U.S. registry as his primary assigned duty in flight in air commerce unless he has in his personal possession a current flight engineer certificate with appropriate ratings issued to him under this part and a second-class (or higher) medical certificate issued to him under Part 67 of this chapter within the preceding 12 months. (b) No person may serve as a flight navigator on an aircraft of U.S. registry in air commerce unless he has in his personal possession a current flight navigator certificate issued to him under this part and a second-class (or higher) medical certificate issued to him under Part 67 of this chapter within the preceding 12 months. (c) Each person who holds a flight engineer or flight navigator certificate, or medical certificate, shall present either or both for inspection upon the request of the Administrator or an authorized representative of the Civil Aeronautics Board, or of any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer. [Docket No. 1179, 27 F.R. 7969, Aug. 10, 1962, as amended by Amdt. 63-1, 27 F.R. 10410, Oct. 25, 1962; Amdt. 63-3, 30 F.R. 14559, Nov. 23, 1965; Amdt. 63-7, 31 F.R. 13523, Oct. 20, 1966] § 63.11 Application and issue. (a) An application for a certificate and appropriate class ratings under this part is made on a form and in a manner prescribed by the Administrator. (b) An applicant who meets the requirements of this part is entitled to an appropriate certificate and appropriate class ratings. (c) Unless authorized by the Administrator, a person whose flight engineer certificate is suspended may not apply for any rating to be added to that certificate during the period of suspension. (d) Unless the order of revocation provides otherwise, a person whose flight engineer or flight navigator certificate is revoked may not apply for the same kind of certificate for 1 year after the date of revocation. [Doc. No. 1179, 27 F.R. 7969, Aug. 10, 1962, as amended by Amdt. 63-3, 30 F.R. 14559, Nov. 23, 1965; Amdt. 63–7, 31 F.R. 13523, Oct. 20, 1966] § 63.13 Temporary certificate. A certificate effective for a period of not more than 90 days may be issued to a qualified applicant, pending review of his application and supplementary documents and the issue of the certificate for which he applied. § 63.15 Duration of certificates. (a) A certificate issued under this part to a U.S. citizen is effective until it is surrendered, suspended, or revoked. A certificate issued under this part to any person other than a U.S. citizen is effective for a period of not more than 12 months after the date it is issued, but may be reissued without further proof of technical ability. (b) The holder of any certificate issued under this part that is suspended or revoked shall, upon the Administrator's request, return it to the Administrator. [Doc. No. 1179, 27 F.R. 7969, Aug. 10, 1962, as amended by Amdt. 63-7, 31 F.R. 13523, Oct. 20, 1966] § 63.16 Change of name; replacement of lost or destroyed certificate. (a) An application for a change of name on a certificate issued under this part must be accompanied by the applicant's current certificate and the marriage license, court order, or other document verifying the change. The documents are returned to the applicant after inspection. (b) An application for a replacement of a lost or destroyed certificate is made by letter to the FAA Airman Certification Branch, Federal Aviation Agency, Oklahoma City, Okla. The letter must (1) Contain any available information regarding the grade, number, and date of issue of the certificate, the name in which it was issued, and the ratings on it; and (2) Be accompanied by a check or money order for $2, payable to the Federal Aviation Agency. (c) An application for replacement of a lost or destroyed medical certificate is made by letter to the Aeromedical Certification Branch, Civil Aeromedical Institute, Federal Aviation Agency, Post Office Box 1082, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73101, accompanied by a check or money order for $2. (d) A person whose certificate issued under this part or medical certificate, or both, has been lost may obtain a telegram from the Federal Aviation Agency confirming that it was issued. The telegram may be carried as a certificate pending his receiving a duplicate certificate under paragraph (b) or (c) of this section, unless he has been notified that the certificate has been suspended or revoked. The request for such a telegram may be made by prepaid telegram, stating the date upon which a duplicate certificate was requested, or including the request for a duplicate and a money order for the necessary amount. The request for a telegraphic certificate should be sent to the office prescribed in paragraph (b) or (c) of this section, as appropriate. However, a request for both at the same time should be sent to the office prescribed in paragraph (b) of this section. [Amdt. 63-7, 31 F.R. 13523, Oct. 20, 1966] § 63.17 Tests: General procedure. (a) Tests prescribed by or under this part are given at times and places, and by persons, designated by the Administrator. (b) The minimum passing grade for each test is 70 percent. (2) Give to another, or receive from another, any part or copy of that test; (3) Give help on that test to, or receive help on that test from, any person during the period that test is being given; (4) Take any part of that test in behalf of another person; (5) Use any material or aid during the period that test is being given; or (6) Intentionally cause, assist, or participate in any act prohibited by this paragraph. (b) No person who commits an act prohibited by paragraph (a) of this section is eligible for any airman or ground instructor certificate or rating under this chapter for a period of 1 year after the date of that act. In addition, the commission of that act is a basis for suspending or revoking any airman or ground instructor certificate or rating held by that person. [Amdt. 63-2, 30 F.R. 2196, Feb. 18, 1965] § 63.19 Operations during physical deficiency. No person may serve as a flight engineer or flight navigator during a period of known physical deficiency, or increase in physical deficiency, that would make him unable to meet the physical requirements for his current medical certificate. § 63.20 Applications, certificates, logbooks, reports, and records; falsification, reproduction, or alteration. (a) No person may make or cause to be made (1) Any fraudulent or intentionally false statement on any application for a certificate or rating under this part; (2) Any fraudulent or intentionally false entry in any logbook, record, or report that is required to be kept, made, or used, to show compliance with any requirement for any certificate or rating under this part; (3) Any reproduction, for fraudulent purpose, of any certificate or rating under this part; or (4) Any alteration of any certificate or rating under this part. (b) The commission by any person of an act prohibited under paragraph (a) of this section is a basis for suspending or revoking any airman or ground instructor certificate or rating held by that person. [Amdt. 63-2, 30 F.R. 2196, Feb. 18, 1965] § 63.21 Change in address. Within 30 days after any change in his permanent mailing address, the holder of a certificate issued under this Part shall notify the FAA Airman Certification Branch, Oklahoma City, Okla., in writing of his new address. Subpart B-Flight Engineers AUTHORITY: The provisions of this Subpart B issued under secs. 313(a), 601, and 602, Federal Aviation Act of 1958; 49 U.S.C. 1354, 1421, 1422. SOURCE: The provisions of this Subpart B contained in Docket No. 6458, Amdt. 63-3, 30 F.R. 14559, Nov. 23, 1965, unless otherwise noted. § 63.31 Eligibility requirements; general. To be eligible for a flight engineer certificate, a person must― (a) Be at least 21 years of age; (b) Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language, or have an appropriate limitation placed on his flight engineer certificate; (c) Hold at least & second-class medical certificate issued under Part 67 of this chapter within the 12 months before the date he applies; and (d) Comply with the requirements of this subpart that apply to the rating he seeks. (2) The theory of flight and aerodynamics. (3) Basic meteorology with respect to engine operations. (4) Center of gravity computations. (b) An applicant for the original or additional issue of a flight engineer class rating must pass a written test for that airplane class on the following: (1) Preflight. (2) Airplane equipment. (5) Airplane procedures and engine operations with respect to limitations. (6) Normal operating procedures. (7) Emergency procedures. (8) Mathematical computation of engine operations and fuel consumption. (c) Before taking the written test, an applicant for a flight engineer certificate must present satisfactory evidence of having completed one of the experience requirements of § 63.37. However, he may take the written test before acquiring the flight training required by § 63.37. (d) An applicant for a flight engineer certificate must have passed the written test within the 24-month period before the date he takes the flight test. However, this limitation does not apply to an applicant who, after passing the written test, has continuously participated in a maintenance, flight engineer, or pilot training program, of a United States air carrier or commercial operator, conducted under Part 121 of this chapter, or conducted by a United States scheduled military air transportation service. (e) An air carrier or commercial operator with an approved training program under Part 121 of this chapter may, when authorized by the Administrator, provide as part of that program a written test that it may administer to satisfy the test required for an additional rating under paragraph (b) of this section. § 63.37 Aeronautical experience require ments. (a) Except as otherwise specified therein, the flight time used to satisfy the aeronautical experience requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must have been obtained on an airplane (1) On which a flight engineer is required by this chapter; or (2) That has at least three engines that are rated at least 800 horsepower each or the equivalent in turbinepowered engines. |