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(1) Conversion: Airplane. For an FAA airplane pilot type rating holder to convert their airplane pilot type rating to a TCCA airplane pilot type rating, the applicant must meet the conditions prescribed for the license appropriate to the application and hold PIC privileges for the pilot type rating that is being converted.
NOTE: Any limitations that are present on the FAA pilot certificate may be transferred to the TCCA pilot license. Further, a pilot type rating that authorizes SIC privileges only is not eligible to be converted.
(2) Conversion: Helicopter. For an FAA Rotorcraft–Helicopter pilot type rating holder to convert their Rotorcraft–Helicopter pilot type rating to a TCCA Helicopter pilot type rating, the applicant must meet the conditions prescribed for the license appropriate to the application and the following special conditions.
(a) An applicant for a TCCA helicopter pilot type rating must hold an FAA Rotorcraft–Helicopter pilot type rating that is appropriate to the TCCA helicopter pilot type rating sought.
(b) An applicant for a TCCA helicopter pilot type rating must provide evidence of a minimum of 45 hours of flight time and the following aeronautical experience requirements:
1. For a helicopter pilot type rating that only requires a pilot flightcrew of a single pilot, at least 30 hours of total flight experience in helicopters for the initial helicopter pilot type rating and 5 hours of PIC flight time in the specific make and model (M/M) of helicopter for any additional helicopter pilot type ratings.
2. For a helicopter pilot type rating that requires a pilot and co-pilot for instrument flight rules (IFR) operations or by the helicopter type certification data sheet, the applicant must have at least 166 hours of total flight experience in helicopters.
3. Provide documentation for having completed one of the following additional qualification requirements within the preceding 12 calendar months prior to the month of application:
• Section 61.58 PIC proficiency check in that M/M of helicopter; or
• FAA pilot type rating practical test in that specific M/M of helicopter.
NOTE: If the applicant has not met either one of the above requirements
(i.e., a § 61.58 PIC proficiency check or FAA pilot type rating practical test), the applicant will be issued a restricted pilot type rating for that specific M/M of helicopter.
16. CURRENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXERCISING THE PRIVILEGES OF A TCCA-ISSUED PILOT LICENSE. Before exercising the privileges of a converted TCCA license or rating, the pilot must meet the recency requirements of CAR 401.05 and 421.05.
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17. AC FEEDBACK FORM. For your convenience, the AC Feedback Form is the last page of this AC. Note any deficiencies found, clarifications needed, or suggested improvements regarding the contents of this AC on the Feedback Form.
Appendix 1 APPENDIX 1. EXCERPT OF CONDITIONS FOR CONVERSION (TAKEN FROM THE IPL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FAA AND TCCA) TABLE 1. PRIVATE PILOT–AEROPLANE RATINGS (ASEL, ASES, AMEL, AMES) TCCA Converting to FAA Topic FAA Converting to TCCA Minimum age: 17 Age Minimum age: 17 FAA 3rd class medical certificate. Medical Certificate TCCA Category 3 medical certificate.
Hold a TCCA PPL with the landplane rating.
• To obtain the single-engine landplane rating, applicants must show PIC flight time in a single-engine landplane.
• To obtain the multiengine landplane rating, applicants must show PIC flight time in a multiengine landplane.
Eligibility and Flight Experience (Hours) Hold an FAA Private Pilot Certificate - Aeroplane category and class rating(s) with a minimum of 45 hours flight time.
Hold a TCCA PPL with the seaplane rating.
• To obtain the single-engine seaplane rating, applicants must show PIC flight time in a single-engine seaplane.
• To obtain the multiengine seaplane rating, applicants must show PIC flight time in a multiengine seaplane.
Seaplane Rating Eligibility Requirement Hold an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with the Aeroplane category and seaplane class rating (ASES or AMES, as appropriate).
Pass an examination in air law and communications as specified by the FAA.
Theoretical Knowledge Pass an examination in air law and communications as specified by TCCA.
No further skill/practical testing required. Practical Skill No further skill/practical testing required.
The FAA is going to limit the Private Pilot Certificate—aeroplane to Day VFR Only unless applicant holds TCCA night qualification, or meets FAA night experience requirements.
Additional Requirements Night Qualification TCCA is going to limit the PPL – aeroplane to Day VFR Only unless Instrument-Aeroplane rating is held, or applicant meets the TCCA PPL – Aeroplane night experience requirements.
Requires that the TCCA PPL contain the English language proficiency endorsement.
English Language Proficiency Endorsement Requires that the FAA Private Pilot Certificate contain the English language proficiency endorsement.
Appendix 1 TABLE 2. COMMERCIAL PILOT–AEROPLANE RATINGS (ASEL, ASES, AMEL, AMES) TCCA Converting to FAA Topic FAA Converting to TCCA Minimum age: 18 Age Minimum age: 18 Hold at a minimum an FAA 3rd class medical certificate to obtain the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate.
Medical Certificate TCCA Category 1 medical certificate.
Hold a TCCA CPL with the Landplane rating with a minimum of 250 hours flight time.
• To obtain the single-engine landplane rating, applicants must show PIC flight time in a single-engine landplane.
• To obtain the multiengine landplane rating, applicants must show PIC flight time in a multiengine landplane.
Eligibility and Flight Experience (Hours) Hold an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Aeroplane category and class rating(s) with a minimum of 200 hours of flight time.
or Hold an FAA ATP Certificate with an ASEL rating only.
Hold a TCCA CPL with the Seaplane rating.
• To obtain the single-engine seaplane class rating, an applicant must show PIC flight time in a single-engine seaplane.
• To obtain the multiengine seaplane class rating, an applicant must show PIC flight time in a multiengine seaplane.
Seaplane Rating Eligibility Requirement Hold an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with the Aeroplane category and seaplane class rating (ASES or AMES rating, as appropriate).
Pass an examination in air law and communications as specified by the FAA.
Theoretical Knowledge Pass an examination in air law and communications as specified by TCCA.
No further skill/practical testing required. Practical Skill No further skill/practical testing required.
Requires that the TCCA CPL contain the English language proficiency endorsement.
English Language Proficiency Endorsement Requires that the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate contain the English language proficiency endorsement.
Appendix 1 TABLE 3. AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT–AEROPLANE RATINGS (ASEL, ASES, AMEL, AMES) TCCA to FAA Topic FAA to TCCA Minimum age: 23 Age Not applicable; TCCA only requires an applicant to be 21 years of age and to hold an FAA ATP Certificate. As per 14 CFR part 61, § 61.153(a), an FAA ATP Certificate holder must be at least 23 years of age.
Hold at a minimum an FAA 3rd class medical certificate to obtain the FAA ATP Certificate.*2 Medical Certificate TCCA Category 1 medical certificate.
Hold a TCCA ATPL with an Aeroplane landplane and/or seaplane class rating.
Eligibility and Flight Experience (Hours) Hold an FAA ATP Certificate with an AMEL or AMES rating and a minimum of 900 hours of flight time in aeroplanes.
FE time may not be credited.*3 To obtain the ASEL class rating for an FAA ATP Certificate, applicants must hold a TCCA ATPL with a landplane class rating and show PIC flight time in a single-engine landplane.
To obtain the AMEL class rating for an FAA ATP Certificate, applicants must hold a TCCA ATPL with a landplane class rating and must show PIC flight time in a multiengine landplane.
To obtain the ASES class rating for an FAA ATP Certificate, applicants must hold a TCCA ATPL with a seaplane class rating and must show PIC flight time in a single-engine seaplane.
To obtain the AMES class rating for an FAA ATP Certificate, applicants must hold a TCCA ATPL with a seaplane class rating and must show PIC flight time in a multiengine seaplane.
Landplane & Seaplane Rating Eligibility Requirement The TCCA ATPL requires a multiengine class rating.*3 To obtain a landplane class rating for a TCCA ATPL, applicants must hold an FAA ATP Certificate with an ASEL or AMEL class rating.
To obtain a seaplane class rating for a TCCA ATPL, applicants must hold an FAA ATP Certificate with an ASES or AMES class rating.
Pass an examination in air law and air carrier operations as specified by the FAA if applying for an FAA ATP Certificate.*4 Pass the applicable examinations in air law and communications as specified by the FAA if applying for an FAA commercial certificate and/or an instrument rating.*5 Theoretical Knowledge Pass the air law and communication examination specified by TCCA.
Appendix 1 TCCA to FAA Topic FAA to TCCA No further skill/practical testing required.*1 Practical Skill No further skill/practical testing required.*1 Requires that the TCCA ATPL contain the English language proficiency endorsement.
English Language Proficiency Endorsement Requires that the FAA ATP Certificate contain the English language proficiency endorsement.
1. Before exercising the privileges of the converted pilot license/certificate, the pilot must meet the recency and operational requirements of the state converting the pilot license/certificate.
2. Hold an FAA 1st class medical certificate in order to exercise the privileges of the FAA ATP Certificate.
3. An FAA ATP Certificate holder with only a single-engine aeroplane rating or an FAA ATP with restricted privileges (issued in accordance with § 61.160) certificate holder will be conveyed at the CPL level with an instrument rating (aeroplane).
4. A person who applies for an FAA AMEL or AMES ATP knowledge test after July 31, 2014, must present a graduation certificate from an authorized training provider for the ATP CTP at the time of application for the ATP knowledge test. The knowledge test will consist of air law and air carrier operations questions, including communications, checklist philosophy, operational control, MEL/CDL, ground operations, turbine engines, transport category aircraft performance, automation, flight path warning systems, leadership, professional development, and safety culture. Refer to AC 61-138, Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program.
5. A TCCA ATP AMEL license holder who has not received a graduation certificate from an authorized training provider for the ATP CTP may be issued an FAA commercial pilot AMEL certificate and/or an instrument rating (airplane).
Appendix 1 TABLE 4. INSTRUMENT RATING–AEROPLANE TCCA Converting to FAA Topic FAA Converting to TCCA Minimum age: 17 for PPL holder Age Minimum age: 17 for PPL holder Hold at a minimum an FAA 3rd class medical certificate to exercise the privileges of the person’s pilot certificate.
Medical Certificate TCCA Category 3 medical certificate.
Hold a TCCA Instrument Rating – Aeroplane.
Eligibility and Flight Experience (Hours) Hold an FAA Instrument – Aeroplane rating and have an FAA IPC – aeroplane within the past 24 months.
Pass an examination in air law and communications as specified by the FAA.
Theoretical Knowledge Pass the air law and communication examination specified by TCCA.
No further skill/practical testing required. Practical Skill No further skill/practical testing required.
Requires that the TCCA pilot license contain the English language proficiency endorsement.
English Language Proficiency Endorsement Requires that the FAA pilot certificate contain the English language proficiency endorsement.
Appendix 1 TABLE 5. AEROPLANE TYPE RATINGS TCCA Converting to FAA Topic FAA Converting to TCCA Minimum age appropriate to the FAA pilot certificate to be issued.
Age Minimum age appropriate to the TCCA pilot license to be issued.
Not applicable. Medical Certificate Not applicable.
Hold a TCCA pilot license with appropriate pilot type rating.
Eligibility and Flight Experience (Hours) Hold an FAA pilot certificate with the appropriate pilot type rating.
No further testing required. Theoretical Knowledge No further testing required.
No further skill/practical testing required. Practical Skill No further skill/practical testing required.
Aircraft type ratings on the TCCA pilot license may be placed on that person’s FAA pilot certificate with no further testing requirements.
Additional Requirements Pilot type ratings on the FAA pilot certificate may be placed on that person’s TCCA pilot license with no further testing requirements.
Requires that the TCCA pilot license contain the English language proficiency endorsement.
English Language Proficiency Endorsement Requires that the FAA pilot certificate contain the English language proficiency endorsement.
Appendix 1 TABLE 6. PRIVATE PILOT–HELICOPTER TCCA Converting to FAA Topic FAA Converting to TCCA Minimum age: 17 Age Minimum age: 17 FAA 3rd class medical certificate. Medical Certificate TCCA Category 3 medical certificate.
Hold a TCCA Private Pilot - Helicopter License.
Eligibility and Flight Exp.
(Hours) Hold an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with the Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating with a minimum of 45 hours flight time.
*Only helicopters that are over 12,500 pounds maximum certified takeoff weight are eligible for a pilot type rating on an FAA pilot certificate.
TCCA Pilot Type Rating Eligibility Requirement Must be a pilot type rating that authorizes PIC privileges.
For a helicopter pilot type rating for a helicopter type that only requires a pilot flightcrew of a single pilot, TCCA requires at least 30 hours of total flight experience in helicopters for the initial helicopter pilot type rating and 5 hours of PIC flight time in the specific M/M of helicopter for any additional helicopter pilot type ratings.
For a helicopter pilot type rating for a helicopter type that requires a pilot and co-pilot for IFR operations or by the helicopter type certification data sheet, TCCA requires the applicant must have 166 hours of total flight experience in helicopters.
and Show having met one of the following additional qualification requirements within the preceding 12 calendar months prior to the month of application:
• 14 CFR part 61, § 61.58 PIC proficiency check in that M/M of helicopter;
or
• FAA pilot type rating practical test in that specific M/M of helicopter.
If the applicant has not met either one of the above requirements (i.e., § 61.58 PIC proficiency check or FAA pilot type rating practical test), the applicant will be issued a restricted pilot type rating for that specific M/M of helicopter.
Pass an examination in air law and communications as specified by the FAA.
Theoretical Knowledge Pass the air law and communication examination specified by TCCA.
Appendix 1 TCCA Converting to FAA Topic FAA Converting to TCCA No further skill/practical testing required.
Practical Skill No further skill/practical testing required.
The FAA is going to limit the Private Pilot Certificate – Rotorcraft Helicopter to Day VFR Only unless applicant holds TCCA night qualification, or meets FAA night experience requirements.
Additional Requirements Night Qualification TCCA will limit the PPL – Helicopter to Day VFR Only unless the applicant meets the TCCA PPL – Helicopter night experience requirements.
Requires that the TCCA PPL contain the English language proficiency endorsement.
English Language Proficiency Endorsement Requires that the FAA Private Pilot Certificate contain the English language proficiency endorsement.
Appendix 1 TABLE 7. COMMERCIAL PILOT–HELICOPTER TCCA Converting to FAA Topic FAA Converting to TCCA Minimum age: 18 Age Minimum age: 18 Hold at a minimum an FAA 3rd class medical certificate to obtain the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate.
Medical Certificate TCCA Category 1 medical certificate.
Hold a TCCA CPL – Helicopter with a minimum of 150 hours flight time and 50 hours must be in helicopters.
or Hold a TCCA ATPL – Helicopter that does not have the instrument rating endorsement
(i.e., Group IV).
Eligibility and Flight Experience (Hours) Hold an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate – Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating with a minimum of 100 hours flight time in helicopters.
*Only helicopters that are over 12,500 pounds maximum certified takeoff weight are eligible for a pilot type rating on an FAA pilot certificate.
TCCA Pilot Type Rating Eligibility Requirement Must be a pilot type rating that authorizes PIC privileges.
For a helicopter pilot type rating for a helicopter type that only requires a pilot flightcrew of a single pilot, TCCA requires at least 30 hours of total flight experience in helicopters for the initial helicopter pilot type rating and 5 hours of PIC flight time in the specific M/M of helicopter for any additional helicopter pilot type ratings.
For a helicopter pilot type rating for a helicopter type that requires a pilot and co-pilot for IFR operations or by the helicopter type certification data sheet, TCCA requires the applicant must have 166 hours of total flight experience in helicopters.
and Show having met one of the following additional qualification requirements within the preceding 12 calendar months prior to the month of application:
Appendix 1 TCCA Converting to FAA Topic FAA Converting to TCCA
• 14 CFR part 61, § 61.58 PIC proficiency check in that M/M of helicopter;
or
• FAA pilot type rating practical test in that specific M/M of helicopter.
If the applicant has not met either one of the above requirements
(i.e., § 61.58 PIC proficiency check or FAA pilot type rating practical test), the applicant will be issued a restricted pilot type rating for that specific M/M of helicopter.
Pass an examination in air law and communications as specified by the FAA.
Theoretical Knowledge Pass the air law and communication examination specified by TCCA.
No further skill/practical testing required. Practical Skill No further skill/practical testing required.
The FAA requires the applicant to hold a TCCA CPL with a Helicopter rating that is not limited to Day VFR Only.
Additional Requirements
Requires that the TCCA CPL contain the English language proficiency endorsement.
English Language Proficiency Endorsement Requires that the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate contain the English language proficiency endorsement.