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NOTE: Only the knowledge tests that are named specifically as Canadian Conversion are authorized to be utilized for the conversion of a TCCA license to an FAA certificate. These tests have been specifically designed to test the differences between the TCCA and FAA rules pertaining to air law and communications. Other versions (such as full versions) of knowledge tests for the certificate or rating sought are not authorized for use by an airman converting a TCCA license to an FAA certificate. ASIs, ASTs, or DPEs processing the conversion application must refer to the testing matrix shown in subparagraph (g) above to determine which test code corresponds to the appropriate Canadian Conversion knowledge test.
NOTE: No additional practical test is required.
(h) Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. The TCCA pilot license must contain an English proficiency endorsement. Detailed information pertaining to English language skill standards can be found in AC 60-28.
(2) Limitations. The holder of a TCCA CPL who applies for an FAA commercial pilot certificate with an airplane category rating, without a valid (unexpired) instrument rating, in the same group of aircraft on the TCCA CPL will be issued a commercial pilot certificate that contains the limitation, “The carriage of passengers for hire in airplanes on cross-country flights in excess of 50 nautical miles or at night is prohibited.”
NOTE: The TCCA Group 1 instrument rating is for all airplanes (single-engine or multiengine). The Group 2 instrument rating is for centerline thrust multiengine airplanes and also includes Group 3 airplanes. The Group 3 instrument rating is for single-engine airplanes. The Group 4 instrument rating is for all helicopters. The FAA pilot certificate may be limited based upon the instrument rating group held on the TCCA license and the category and class ratings held or being applied for on the FAA certificate.
c. ATP Certificate. Appendix 1, Table 3 or 8, as appropriate, list the conditions for an ATP conversion.
(1) Conversion. For a TCCA ATP License (ATPL) holder to convert his or her ATPL to an FAA ATP Certificate with any of the following rating(s) (i.e., ASEL, AMEL, ASES, AMES, or Rotorcraft–Helicopter) the applicant must:
(a) Be at least 23 years of age.
(b) Hold at least an FAA third-class medical certificate.
(c) Hold a TCCA ATP license with AMEL, AMES, or Helicopter ratings.
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(d) Pass the FAA Airline Transport Pilot Airplane Canadian Conversion (single-engine or multiengine, as appropriate) or the Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter Canadian Conversion (as appropriate) knowledge test. The appropriate test codes can be found in the FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix located at:
http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/media/testing_matrix.pdf.
(e) Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. The TCCA pilot license must contain an English proficiency endorsement. Detailed information pertaining to English language skill standards can be found in AC 60-28.
(f) An applicant for an FAA ATP Certificate with a Rotorcraft–Helicopter rating must provide evidence of at least 1,200 hours of total time as pilot (in any aircraft) that includes at least:
1. 500 hours of cross-country flight time (in any aircraft);
2. 100 hours of night flight time (in any aircraft), of which 15 hours are in helicopters;
3. 200 hours of flight time in helicopters, which includes at least 75 hours as a PIC or second in command (SIC) performing the duties of PIC under the supervision of a PIC, or any combination thereof; and
4. 75 hours of instrument flight time in actual or simulated instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) (in any aircraft), of which at least 50 hours are obtained in flight (in any aircraft) with at least 25 hours in helicopters as PIC or SIC performing the duties of a PIC under the supervision of a PIC, or any combination thereof.
(g) The following subparagraphs are applicable to applicants seeking an FAA ATP Certificate:
1. No additional practical test is required.
2. TCCA does not issue ATP licenses with single-engine ratings. An FAA ATP Certificate with an ASEL or ASES rating can be issued to an applicant, at the time of application, if evidence is provided that the minimum Landplane and/or Seaplane Rating Eligibility Requirements from Appendix 1, Table 3 have been met.
3. Only the knowledge tests that are named specifically as Canadian Conversion are authorized to be utilized for the conversion of a TCCA license to an FAA certificate. These tests have been specifically designed to test the differences between the TCCA and FAA rules.
Other versions (such as full versions) of knowledge tests for the certificate or rating sought are not authorized for use by an airman converting a TCCA license to an FAA certificate. ASIs, ASTs, or DPEs processing the conversion application must reference the testing matrix shown in subparagraph 9c(1)(d) to determine which test code corresponds to a Canadian Conversion knowledge test.
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4. An applicant for an FAA ATP Certificate with an airplane category and multiengine class rating 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 appropriate FAA ATP knowledge test. The knowledge test will consist of air law and air carrier operations questions including communications, checklist philosophy, operational control, minimum equipment list (MEL)/configuration deviation list (CDL), ground operations, turbine engines, transport-category aircraft performance, automation, flightpath warning systems, leadership, professional development, and safety culture. Refer to AC 61-138 for more information.
5. All Airline Transport Pilot Canadian Conversion Airplane airman knowledge tests (test code “ACP”) that were successfully passed prior to August 1, 2014 and are valid
(i.e., have not expired) can be used by a TCCA ATP license holder applying for an FAA ATP Certificate with an airplane category and a multiengine class rating. ACP Knowledge Test Reports are valid for 24 calendar-months from the date of the successful completion of the knowledge test (refer to § 61.39(a)(1)(i)). The applicant need not obtain an ATP CTP graduation certificate if the applicant passed the ACP knowledge test prior to August 1, 2014 and the Knowledge Test Report is still valid (i.e., has not expired).
6. 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). The applicant would need to comply with the requirements found in subparagraph 9b (for the commercial certificate) and/or subparagraph 9e (for the instrument rating). These requirements include passing the knowledge test(s) associated with that certificate and/or rating.
d. Instrument Rating. Appendix 1, Table 4 or 9, as appropriate, lists the conditions for the conversion of an instrument rating.
(1) Conversion. For a TCCA Instrument Airplane and/or Instrument Helicopter rating holder to convert his or her Instrument Airplane and/or Instrument Helicopter rating to an FAA Instrument Airplane and/or Instrument Helicopter rating the applicant must:
(a) Be at least 17 years of age and hold at least an FAA private pilot certificate (or be able to simultaneously convert the TCCA PPL to an FAA private pilot certificate).
(b) Hold a valid (i.e., unexpired) TCCA instrument rating with the Instrument Rating Group that is appropriate to the FAA instrument rating sought.
NOTE: The TCCA Group 1 instrument rating is for all airplanes (single-engine or multiengine). The Group 2 instrument rating is for centerline thrust multiengine airplanes and also includes Group 3 airplanes. The Group 3 instrument rating is for single-engine airplanes. The Group 4 instrument rating is for all helicopters. The FAA pilot certificate may be limited based upon the instrument rating group held on the TCCA license and the category and class ratings held or being applied for on the FAA certificate.
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(c) Pass the FAA Instrument Rating Airplane Canadian Conversion or Instrument Rating Helicopter Canadian Conversion (as appropriate) knowledge test. The appropriate test codes can be found in the FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix located at http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/media/testing_matrix.pdf.
NOTE: No additional practical test is required.
(d) Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. The TCCA pilot license must contain an English proficiency endorsement. Detailed information pertaining to English language skill standards can be found in AC 60-28.
e. Type Rating. Appendix 1, Table 5 or 10, as appropriate, lists the conditions for the conversion of a pilot type rating.
(1) Conversion. For a TCCA airplane or helicopter pilot type rating holder to convert his or her airplane and/or helicopter pilot type rating to the appropriate FAA airplane and/or Rotorcraft-Helicopter pilot type rating, the applicant must:
(a) Meet the minimum age requirement of the FAA pilot certificate to be issued.
(b) Hold at least an FAA third-class medical certificate for converting TCCA helicopter pilot type ratings only. No medical certificate is required to convert a TCCA airplane pilot type rating as per the IPL Agreement.
(c) Hold a TCCA airplane and/or helicopter pilot type rating that is appropriate to the FAA airplane and/or Rotorcraft–Helicopter pilot type rating sought.
NOTE: The FAA will only issue airplane and helicopter pilot type ratings for which the equivalent type rating exists in both the United States and Canada. Any limitations that are present on the TCCA pilot license will be transferred to the FAA pilot certificate. Further, a pilot type rating that authorizes SIC privileges only is not eligible to be converted.
NOTE: FAA pilot type rating designations may be found on the following Web site: https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/.
TCCA pilot type rating designations may be found on the following Web site:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/general-personnel-type- 1818.htm.
NOTE: Experimental aircraft type ratings are not eligible for conversion under this agreement.
NOTE: No additional practical test is required.
(d) Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. The TCCA pilot license must contain an English proficiency endorsement. Detailed information pertaining to English language skill standards can be found in AC 60-28.
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10. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE TO CONVERT A TCCA PILOT LICENSE TO AN FAA PILOT CERTIFICATE.
a. Complete Verification Form. The pilot must submit a completed AC Form 8060-71.
The form is used by the FAA to verify the validity of the TCCA pilot license before application is made for an FAA pilot certificate and/or rating and is electronically accessible at the following Web site:
http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/foreign_license_verification/.
The following information is required on the form:
(1) Name of applicant and date of birth.
(2) Address where the applicant wants the verification of authenticity mailed.
(3) License number and ratings on the TCCA pilot license.
(4) Location of the FAA FSDO where the pilot intends to apply for his or her FAA pilot certificate.
(5) Statement that the pilot’s TCCA pilot license and medical certificate are not under an order of suspension or revocation.
(6) Additionally, a copy of the TCCA pilot license must be attached to the form.
b. Submit Verification Form. The applicant must submit AC Form 8060-71 to the Civil Aviation Registry’s Airmen Certification Branch (AFS-760) at least 90 days before the intended date of applying for the converted certificate either with the designated FAA FSDO or with an FAA-authorized examiner.
(1) An applicant may submit AC Form 8060-71 and the associated documents to AFS-760 either by mail, by fax, or by email at:
Mail: Federal Aviation Administration Airmen Certification Branch, AFS-760 P.O. Box 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0082 Fax: 405-954-9922 Email: foreign-verification4@faa.gov NOTE: The FAA cannot accept digital signatures on the application. It is required that the application be signed in ink prior to submitting to AFS-760.
This includes transmissions made via email.
(2) The pilot must include a legible copy of the TCCA pilot license and medical certificate or endorsement.
Par 10 Page 14 NOTE: If the application and documentation for the verification process is received with missing and/or illegible information, the applicant will be notified and required to resend the application with all documentation.
(3) The applicant does not need to hold an FAA medical certificate to complete AC Form 8060-71. However, except for the issuance of airplane type ratings, an Instrument-Airplane rating, and an Instrument-Helicopter rating, the applicant must hold at least an FAA third-class medical certificate at the time of application.
(4) The pilot information that the FAA received on the form will be verified with TCCA.
Further, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will conduct a security threat assessment.
(a) TCCA may require additional forms to be completed and a fee to be paid prior to submitting a completed AC Form 8060-71 since the FAA will forward the request to TCCA for verification. Any forms or fees that are required by TCCA for original issuance must be sent directly to TCCA.
(b) The security assessment conducted by the TSA does not satisfy the requirements of a foreign pilot training clearance. For more information about the foreign flight student program, refer to the following Web site:
https://www.flightschoolcandidates.gov/afsp2/?acct_type=c§ion=WN.
c. Schedule an Appointment. Upon the pilot’s positive receipt of AC Form 8060-71 results, the pilot may schedule an appointment with an FAA ASI, AST, or FAA-authorized examiner. If the applicant will be entering a FSDO, an appointment must be made, due to security restrictions. If the applicant will be applying with an FAA examiner in a location other than a Federal facility, an examiner may be contacted.
NOTE: An applicant can search for an FAA-authorized examiner via the following Web site: http://av-info.faa.gov/DesigneeSearch.asp. In the Designee Type drop-down select MCFPE (Military Competency/Foreign Pilot Examiner), and in the FAA Office drop-down select the office where you want to apply.
NOTE: The Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License, Rating, and Medical Certificate results are valid for a period of 6 calendar-months unless the pilot license expiration date is earlier. The expiration date of this letter will be noted in the letter.
d. Application. Application for an FAA pilot certificate must be made at a FSDO or with an FAA-authorized DPE, in person, utilizing FAA Form 8710-1, the Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application. Refer to the following Web site to obtain FAA Form 8710-1:
http://www.faa.gov/forms/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/185868.
NOTE: At the time of publication of this AC, the Integrated Airmen Certification and/or Rating Application (IACRA) does not have the ability to process applications when converting a TCCA pilot license to an FAA pilot
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(1) The FSDO ASI (Operations), AST, or authorized DPE assigned for processing the FAA pilot license conversion will verify that the FAA Form 8710-1 has been completed in accordance with the instructions page.
(2) The FSDO ASI (Operations), AST, or authorized DPE is required by the current editions of FAA Order 8900.1, Flight Standards Information Management System, FAA Order 8900.2, General Aviation Airman Designee Handbook, and TSA security requirements to verify identification of the applicant at the time of application.
(a) Acceptable methods of identification include, but are not limited to, nonexpired U.S. driver’s licenses, government-issued identification cards, passports, and other forms of identification that enable the inspector to verify the applicant’s identity. The method used must be current and valid.
(b) Such identification must include an official photograph of the applicant, the applicant’s signature, the applicant’s residential address (if different than the mailing address), and an expiration date that has not yet passed. This information may be presented in more than one form of identification.
(3) A valid knowledge test report will be collected for the applicant’s permanent airman’s record.
(4) The FSDO ASI (Operations), AST, or authorized DPE will ensure that the applicant meets all of the Special Conditions of the IPL Agreement (Chapter 3) required for the issuance of the certificate and/or rating sought. These special conditions are listed in Appendix 2.
e. Issuance of a Temporary Airman Certificate (FAA Form 8060-4). If the applicant meets the Special Conditions of the IPL Agreement, which are listed below, a Temporary Airman Certificate and/or ratings appropriate to the level of certificate converted from the TCCA pilot license will be issued by the FSDO ASI (Operations), AST, or authorized DPE.
f. Temporary FAA Pilot Certificate Validity Period. The Temporary Airman Certificate is valid for a period of 120 calendar-days. If that time period has elapsed since issuance and a permanent pilot certificate has not been received by the applicant, the Temporary Airman Certificate is no longer valid. The applicant should contact the FSDO ASI (Operations), AST, or authorized DPE that issued the Temporary Airman Certificate to ensure the application was processed correctly. AFS-760 may also be contacted directly.
g. Disapproval of FAA Pilot Certificate. If an applicant is not eligible for the FAA pilot certificate and/or rating sought, or if a discrepancy exists in any of the required documentation, the FAA Form 8710-1 and any submitted documents will be returned by the FSDO ASI (Operations), AST, or authorized DPE, and the deficiencies explained.
NOTE: If an applicant is found ineligible for the FAA pilot certificate because of an inability to read, speak, write, or understand English, FAA
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11. CURRENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXERCISING THE PRIVILEGES OF AN FAA PILOT CERTIFICATE.
a. General Requirements. Prior to exercising the privileges of an FAA pilot certificate and/or rating(s) as a PIC, the pilot must meet the requirements as prescribed in §§ 61.56, 61.57, and 61.58.
b. Medical Certification Requirements. The pilot is required to meet the appropriate medical certificate requirements to exercise the privileges of the certificate held and operation conducted, as prescribed in § 61.23.
12. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE TO CONVERT AN FAA PILOT CERTIFICATE FOR A TCCA PILOT LICENSE.
a. Medical Certificate. An applicant is required to obtain a Canadian Medical Certificate, either Category 1 or Category 3, appropriate to the license to be requested. The medical certificate can be requested as follows:
• The applicant may submit either the original or certified copies of the FAA medical examination reports directly to the Civil Aviation Medicine Branch of Transport Canada, Headquarters in Ottawa for processing and assessment (see paragraph 8 for the full address); or
• The applicant may complete an aviation medical examination with a delegated Canadian Civil Aviation Medical Examiner.
TABLE 1. MEDICAL VALIDITY PERIODS (TCCA) License Under 40 Over 40 Private Pilot License 60 months 24 months Commercial Pilot License 12 months 6 months ATP License 12 months 6 months NOTE: The Canadian medical validity periods to exercise the privileges for the ATP, CPL, and PPLs are not the same as the FAA’s medical certificate validity periods.
NOTE: PPL privileges are not valid outside of Canada beyond 24 months without the permission of the State being entered.
b. Complete Verification Form. Following the receipt of a Canadian Medical Certificate, the applicant must complete a verification request for submission to a TCC location for the verification of authenticity of the FAA pilot certificate. TCCA will forward the completed verification request to the FAA’s Civil Aviation Registry for processing. The FAA will verify the authenticity of the applicant’s FAA pilot certificate, including any medical limitations.
Par 12 Page 18 The FAA will provide this information to the appropriate TCC location. Information required on the Verification Request includes the following:
(1) Applicant’s name, date of birth, and citizenship.
(2) Canadian Medical Certificate number.
(3) FAA pilot certificate number and ratings.
(4) Applicant’s statement of license validity, signature, and the date of application.
(5) Completion of release of personal information clause for verification purposes.
NOTE: Verification request forms may be downloaded from the TCCA Web site at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/wwwdocs/Forms/26-0702_0906-03_BO.pdf.
c. Submit Verification Form. Applicants should submit the completed form to the TCC closest to their proposed Canadian destination (TCC addresses can be found at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/regions-139.htm). Applicants may submit a completed verification request form and medical examination reports by mail to any TCC.
Applicants must submit the verification request form at least 90 days prior to arriving at a TCC to obtain their Canadian pilot license. Applicants should confirm with the TCC by email or phone that their verification process has been completed and arrange an appointment with the TCCA for the issuance of a Canadian license. Once the verification of authenticity has been confirmed, the applicant may make an appointment and apply for a Canadian pilot license from the requested TCC.
d. Verification Validity. The confirmation of certificate authenticity is valid for 6 months from the date received by TCCA.
e. License Application. The applicant will be required to provide the following documents to TCC personnel prior to license issuance:
(1) FAA pilot certificate and valid FAA medical certificate.
(2) Proof of identity and citizenship (original documents).
(3) Pilot logbook showing proof of experience.
f. TCCA Notification. The TCCA will notify the FAA via AFS-700 of any suspension, revocation or removal of any suspension or revocation of any TCCA license issued under the terms of the IPL with the FAA.
13. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF CONVERTING AN FAA PILOT CERTIFICATE TO A TCCA PILOT LICENSE.
a. PPL. Appendix 1, Table 1 or 6, as appropriate, lists the conditions for a PPL conversion.
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(1) Conversion. For an FAA private pilot certificate holder to convert his or her PPL to a TCCA PPL and rating(s) (i.e., ASEL, AMEL, ASES, AMES, or Helicopter), the applicant must:
(a) Be at least 17 years of age in order to be eligible to apply for a TCCA PPL.
(b) Hold either a Category 1 or Category 3 TCCA medical certificate (refer to CAR 421.26(2)).
(c) Hold an FAA private pilot certificate – ASEL, AMEL, ASES, AMES, or Rotorcraft–Helicopter, as appropriate for the rating sought. The license must not have been issued on the basis of another foreign license (see subparagraph 7a).
(d) Provide documentation for a minimum of 45 hours flight time in airplanes.
(e) Pass the air law and communication examination specified by TCCA.
NOTE: No additional practical test is required.
(f) Be able to communicate in English or French.
(2) Night Rating. A night rating will be issued on the Canadian PPL at the time of application if the applicant can provide documentation of 10 hours of night experience (dual, solo, or PIC) and 10 hours of instrument flight time (dual or PIC). A maximum of 5 hours instrument time may be credited from an approved simulator or flight training device (FTD).
b. CPL. Appendix 1, Table 2 or 7, as appropriate, list the conditions for a CPL conversion.
For an FAA commercial pilot certificate holder to convert his/her CPL to a TCCA CPL and rating(s) (i.e., ASEL, AMEL, ASES, AMES, or Helicopter), the applicant must:
(1) Be at least 18 years of age.
(2) Hold a TCCA Category 1 medical certificate (refer to CAR 421.30(2)).
(3) Hold an FAA commercial pilot certificate–ASEL, AMEL, ASES, AMES, or Rotorcraft–Helicopter, as appropriate for the rating sought. The license must not have been issued on the basis of another foreign license (see paragraph 7a). Additionally, an FAA ATP Certificate with an ASEL rating can only be converted to a TCCA CPL with an ASEL rating.
(4) Have logged a minimum of 200 hours flight time in the airplane category.
(5) Have logged a minimum of 100 hours flight time in a rotorcraft–helicopter.
(6) Pass the air law and communication examination specified by TCCA.
NOTE: No additional practical test is required.
(7) Hold an FAA pilot certificate that contains an English language proficiency endorsement.
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(8) Be able to communicate in English or French.
c. ATP License. Appendix 1, Table 3 or 8, as appropriate, lists the conditions for an ATP license conversion. For an FAA ATP Certificate holder to convert his or her ATP Certificate to a TCCA ATP license and rating(s) (i.e., AMEL, AMES, or Helicopter), the applicant must meet the following conditions.
(1) General Conditions. All applicants for a TCCA ATP license must:
(a) Be at least 21 years of age in order to be eligible to apply for a TCCA ATP license.
(b) Hold a TCCA Category 1 medical certificate (refer to CAR 421.30(2)).
(c) Pass the air law and communication examination specified by TCCA.
(d) The FAA pilot certificate must contain an English language proficiency endorsement.
(e) Be able to communicate in English or French.
(2) Airplane Multiengine-Specific Conditions. Applicants for a TCCA ATP license with an aeroplane category rating must meet the following specific conditions.
(a) Applicants must hold an FAA ATP Certificate with an AMEL or AMES rating.
(b) An applicant for a TCCA ATP license with an AMEL or AMES rating must provide evidence for a minimum of 900 hours of flight time in aeroplanes. Flight Engineer (FE) time may not be credited.
(c) To obtain a landplane class rating for a TCCA ATP license, applicants must hold an FAA ATP Certificate with an ASEL or AMEL class rating.
(d) To obtain a seaplane class rating for a TCCA ATP license, applicants must hold an FAA ATP Certificate with an ASES or AMES class rating.
NOTE: TCCA does not issue ATP licenses with single-engine ratings.
NOTE: An FAA ATP Certificate holder with only a single-engine airplane rating or an FAA ATP with restricted privileges (issued in accordance with § 61.160) will have that certificate converted at the CPL level with an instrument rating (airplane).
NOTE: No additional practical test is required.
(3) Helicopter-Specific Conditions. Applicants for a TCCA ATP license with a helicopter category rating must meet the following specific conditions.
(a) Hold an FAA ATP Rotorcraft–Helicopter pilot certificate.