TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Applicability.
1.3 Description of Changes

2.0 REFERENCES
2.1 Reference Documents
2.2 Cancelled Documents
2.3 Definitions and Abbreviations

3.0 BACKGROUND
3.1 Development of the Agreement
3.2 Legal Standards

4.0 GENERAL
4.1 Responsible TCCA offices
4.2 Responsible FAA offices
4.3 Web site links

5.0 CONVERSTION – TCCA TO FAA
5.1 Initial steps – TCCA pilot licence to FAA pilot certificate
5.2 Private Pilot -  Aeroplane - TCCA to FAA
5.3 Commercial Pilot – Aeroplane - TCCA to FAA
5.4 Airline Transport Pilot – Aeroplane - TCCA to FAA
5.5 Instrument Rating – Aeroplane - TCCA to FAA
5.6 Type Rating – Aeroplane - TCCA to FAA

6.0 CONVERSION – FAA TO TCCA
6.1 Initial steps - FAA pilot certificate to TCCA pilot licence
6.2 Private Pilot – Aeroplane - FAA to TCCA
6.3 Commercial Pilot – Aeroplane - FAA to TCCA
6.4 Airline Transport Pilot – Aeroplane - FAA to TCCA
6.5 Instrument Rating – Aeroplane - FAA to TCCA
6.6 VFR Over-the-Top Rating- Aeroplane
6.7Type Rating – Aeroplane - FAA to TCCA

7.0 CONTACT OFFICE

1.0 Introduction

This Advisory Circular (AC) describes an acceptable means, but not the only means of demonstrating compliance with regulations and standards. This AC in and of itself does not change, create, amend or permit deviations from regulatory requirements nor does it establish minimum standards. The applicant may elect to follow an alternate method, which must be acceptable to Transport Canada.

1.1 Purpose

This Advisory Circular announces the establishment of new procedures for applicants seeking to convert Canadian pilot licences and U.S. pilot certificates.

1.2 Applicability

This document applies to the holders of Canadian pilot licences or U.S. pilot certificates at the private, commercial, or airline transport pilot licence/certificate levels for the aeroplane category. Pilot licences/certificates and ratings issued on the basis of a foreign pilot licence are not eligible for conversion under these procedures.

1.3 Description of Changes

Initial Issue

2.0 REFERENCES

2.1 Reference Documents

It is intended that the following reference materials be used in conjunction with this document:

1. Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part IV
2. Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, (14 CFR), Part 61
3. TCCA Related Manuals and Study and Reference Guides:
   1. Student Pilot Permit or Private Pilot Licence for Foreign and Military Applicants, Air Regulations – (TP 11919)
   2. Private Pilot Licence, including Helicopter to Aeroplane Pilot Licence - Aeroplane (TP 12880)
   3. Commercial Pilot Licence, including Helicopter to Aeroplane Pilot Licence - Aeroplane (TP 12881)
   4. Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Aeroplane (TP 690)
   5. Instrument Rating - Aeroplane & Helicopter (TP 691)
   6. Type Rating - Aeroplane (TP 13524)
   7. Sample Examination - Recreational Pilot Permit and Private Pilot Licence - Aeroplane - TP 13014
   8. Aeronautical Information Manual (TP 14371)
4. FAA Related Reading Material:
   1. AC 61-98, Currency and Additional Qualification Requirements for Certificated Pilots.
   2. AC 61-65E, Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors.
   3. FAA-G-8082-1, Airline Transport Pilot, Aircraft Dispatcher, and Flight Navigator Knowledge Test Guide.
   4. FAA-G-8082-5, Commercial Pilot Knowledge Test Guide.
   5. FAA-G-8082-7, Flight and Ground Instructor Knowledge Test Guide.
   6. FAA-G-8082-13, Instrument Rating Knowledge Test Guide.
   7. FAA-G-8082-17, Recreational Pilot and Private Pilot Knowledge Test Guide.
   8. FAA Order 8710.3, Designated Pilot and Flight Engineer Examiner’s Handbook.
   9. FAA Order 8710.7, Sport Pilot Examiner’s Handbook.
   10. FAA Order 8080.6, Conduct of Airman Knowledge Tests.
       

2.2 Cancelled Documents

Not applicable.

2.3 Definitions and Abbreviations

For the purposes of this AC and the pilot licensing/certification conversion procedures, the following definitions apply:

1. CARs means Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR).
   
   
2. 14 CFR means the Federal Aviation Regulations, contained in Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations.
   
   
3. Pilot certificate and licence conversion means the issuance of a TCCA pilot licence on the basis of a pilot certificate issued by the FAA or the issue of a FAA pilot certificate on the basis of a TCCA pilot licence.
   
   
4. Special Conditions are those additional requirements that are not prescribed in both sets of the FAA and TCCA standards. Special Conditions are set forth in Chapter III of the Implementation Procedures for Licensing (IPL).
   
   
5. Valid pilot licence or pilot certificate means a licence or certificate that is not under an order of revocation, cancellation, or suspension, and, in the case of a TCCA licence, which has not expired.
   
   
6. Current airman certificate, rating, or authorization means the pilot met the appropriate recency of experience requirements of CARs Part IV – Personnel Licensing and Training or 14 CFR Part 61 (Part 61 for FAA pilot certification), as appropriate, for the flight operation being conducted, and the pilot’s medical certificate, if required, has not expired.
   

3.0 BACKGROUND

3.1 Development of the Agreement

1. On June 12, 2000, the United States and Canada signed an international agreement known as a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA), intended to facilitate acceptance of various aspects of each other’s aviation safety oversight systems for the benefit of the users of those systems, including pilots, and to promote the efficiency of the aviation authorities of the respective countries through cooperative agreements. In the BASA, the two countries contemplate development of supporting agreements in the form of technical annexes called implementation procedures (IP) that address specific areas of aviation safety activities. The technical annex addressing pilot licensing is called Implementation Procedures for Licensing (IPL). The IPL permits pilots holding certain licences or certificates from either country to obtain a licence or certificate from the other country if certain requirements are met. In order to execute an IPL, the BASA requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) to first evaluate each other’s pilot licensing standards and procedures and compare them to their own to determine what, if any, additional requirements would be necessary to assure that the pilots are in compliance with their own standards. This task has been completed and the associated IPL was signed by FAA and TCCA August 31, 2006. The IPL is currently limited to the airplane category of aircraft at the private, commercial, and airline transport pilot levels of licences or certificates, and includes the following ratings or qualifications: instrument rating, class ratings of airplane single engine land (ASEL) and airplane multi-engine land (AMEL), type ratings, and night qualification addressed under 14 CFR Part 61 and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part IV. FAA and TCCA have agreed that they may amend the IPL to allow conversion of other licences or certificates.
   

3.2 Legal Standards

1. The legal standards for TCCA’s pilot licensing regulations are contained in Part IV of the Canadian Aviation Regulations.
2. The legal standards for the FAA’s pilot certification regulations are contained in Federal Aviation Regulations Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, (14 CFR), Part 61.

4.0 Legal Standards

1. This section provides information that pertains to authorization for the conversion of U.S. pilot certificates into Canadian flight crew licences and for the conversion of Canadian flight crew licences into U.S. pilot certificates. Its purpose is to ensure that conversion is completed in a clear and consistent manner.
2. A given licence or certificate, including attached ratings, may be converted only once in accordance with these procedures. Subsequent ratings to be added to a converted licence must be obtained in accordance with the requirements of the issuing State.
3. For example, the holder of a TCCA Private Pilot Licence with a multi-engine class rating may convert the licence to an FAA Private Pilot Certificate with a multi-engine rating whereas subsequent application for the addition of an instrument rating to either licence or certificate would need to be completed under the normal licensing/certification standards of the State of issue. If the same pilot were to subsequently obtain a commercial pilot licence or certificate then that licence or certificate, with attached ratings, could be converted once as well.

4.1 Responsible TCCA offices

1. For questions that pertain to pilot licensing issues for converting FAA pilot certificates to Canadian pilot licences:

Transport Canada Civil Aviation
Personnel Licensing (AARRB)
Place de Ville, Tower C, 6th floor, Area D
330 Sparks St.
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N8
Canada
Telephone: 1-613-990-1056
FAX: 1-613-990-6215

2. For questions that pertain to Canadian medical certification issues:
   
   Transport Canada Civil Aviation
   Civil Aviation Medicine (AARG)
   Place de Ville, Tower C, 6th floor, Area B
   330 Sparks St.
   Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 0N8
   Canada
   Telephone: 1-613-990-1311
   FAX: 1-613-990- 6623
   

4.2 Responsible FAA offices

1. For questions that pertain to pilot certification issues for converting Canadian pilot licences to FAA pilot certificates:
   
   FAA Certification & Commercial Aviation Branch, AFS-810
   800 Independence Avenue, S.W.
   Washington, DC 20591
   Telephone: 1-202-267-8212
   FAX: 1-202-267-5094
   
   or
   
   FAA Airman Certification Branch, AFS-760
   P.O. Box 25082
   Oklahoma City, OK 73125
   Telephone: 1-405-954-3822
   FAX: 1-405-954-4105
   
   
2. For questions that pertain to FAA medical certification issues:
   
   FAA Office of Aviation Medicine
   Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AAM-300)
   P.O. Box 25082
   Oklahoma City, OK 73125
   Telephone: 1-405-954-7653
   FAX: 1-405-954-3231
   

4.3 Web site links

1. FAA question and answer website for answering FAA pilot certification questions:
   http://faa.custhelp.com/
   
   
2. FAA Airman Certification Branch’s website for initiating verification of authenticity for converting Canadian pilot licences to FAA pilot certificates:
   
   http://www.faa.gov/licences_certificates/airmen_
   certification/foreign_licence_verification
   
   
3. FAA question and answer website for answering FAA medical certification issues:
   
   http://www.faa.gov/licences_certificates/medical_certification/
   
   
4. FAA Aeronautical Information Manual:
   
   http://www.faa.gov/ATpubs/AIM/index.htm
   
   
5. TCCA’s question and answer website for answering pilot licensing questions:
   
   http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/general/personnel/faq.htm
   
   
6. TCCA’s website for initiating verification of authenticity for converting Canadian pilot licences to FAA pilot certificates:
   
   http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/general/personnel/menu.htm
   
   
7. TCCA’s question and answer website for answering medical certification issues:
   
   http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/general/personnel/menu.htm
   
   
8. TCCA’S Aeronautical Information Manual:
   
   http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/publications/tp14371/menu.htm
   

5.0 CONVERSION – TCCA TO FAA

5.1 Initial steps – TCCA pilot licence to FAA pilot certificate

1. The initial step in the conversion process is that the applicant will be required to submit a Verification of Authenticity request form to the FAA Airmen Certification Branch, AFS 760, that requests TCCA verify the validity of the applicant’s Canadian pilot licence, ratings and medical certificate.
   
   
2. The Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License, Rating and Medical Certification form requires the following information:
   
   
   1. Name of applicant and date of birth.
   2. Address where the applicant wishes to have the Verification of Authenticity mailed.
   3. Licence number and ratings on the TCCA pilot licence
   4. Location of the FAA Flight Standards District Office where the pilot intends to apply for an FAA pilot certificate
   5. Statement that the pilot’s TCCA pilot licence and medical certificate are not under an order of suspension or revocation
   6. Copies of the foreign licence and medical must be attached to the form
      
      
3. A Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License, Rating and Medical Certification form may be downloaded on the FAA Airmen Certification Branch, AFS 760, website at:
   
   
4. An applicant may submit the Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License, Rating and Medical Certification form and the required documents to the FAA Airmen Certification Branch, AFS 760 either my mail or by FAX:
   
   
   1. By Mail:
      
      Federal Aviation Administration
      Airmen Certification Branch, AFS 760
      P.O. Box 25082
      Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0082
      
      
   2. By FAX:
      (405) 954-9922 to the FAA Airmen Certification Branch, AFS 760
      
      
5. The applicant must submit the Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License, Rating and Medical Certification form to AFS-760 at least 90 days before arriving at the designated FAA FSDO where the applicant intends to receive the FAA pilot certificate once the applicant has met all the requirements for licence conversion.
   
   
6. The FAA will forward the request to TCCA for verification of the information submitted by the applicant. When the FAA receives the verification of information from TCCA, the applicant will receive written notification from the FAA Airmen Certification Branch, AFS 760, acknowledging receipt of the information, and if the information is successfully verified, AFS-760 will forward the form to the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) that the applicant designated in the verification form. The Verification of Authenticity is valid for 6 calendar months and the expiration date will appear on the form that AFS-760 returns to the applicant and forwards to the FSDO . The applicant may apply for an FAA pilot certificate at the designated FSDO during that time period.
   
   
7. The applicant must:
   1. hold at least an FAA Third Class medical certificate, and
   2. successfully pass a written FAA knowledge test, appropriate to the FAA pilot certificate or rating sought, on the areas of air law and communications. An acceptable passing score is answering 70 percent of all questions correctly.
      
      
8. Once the FAA pilot certificate and rating(s) have been received, the pilot must meet the FAA recency of experience requirements for the particular pilot certificate and rating before exercising the privileges of the pilot certificate and rating(s).
   
   
9. The FAA (AFS-760) will notify TCCA of any suspension, revocation or removal of any suspension or revocation of any FAA certificate issued under the terms of the IPL with TCCA.
   

5.2 Private Pilot - Aeroplane - TCCA to FAA

1. In order for a TCCA private pilot licence holder to convert to an FAA private pilot certificate, the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:
   1. Must be at least 17 years of age in order to be eligible to apply for an FAA private pilot certificate.
   2. Must hold at least an FAA 3rd class medical certificate.
   3. Must hold a TCCA Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane Single Engine Land or Aeroplane Multiengine Land, as appropriate for the rating sought and not endorsed “issued on the basis…of another foreign licence.”
   4. Must pass the FAA aeronautical knowledge test on air laws and communications.
   5. No additional practical test is required.
   6. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
2. Before exercising the privileges of a converted FAA private pilot certificate, the pilot must meet the following recency of experience requirements of Part 61:
   1. 61.56 Flight Review. For the purposes of this IPL, the pilots may also meet the requirements of 61.56 if they passed a TCCA pilot licence or rating flight test within the previous 24 calendar months of exercising the privileges of the FAA pilot certificate.
   2. 61.57(a) Takeoff and landing current within the preceding 90 days for operating with passengers.
   3. 61.57(b) Takeoff and landing current at night within the preceding 90 days for operating at night with passengers.

5.3 Commercial Pilot – Aeroplane - TCCA to FAA

1. In order for a TCCA commercial pilot licence holder to convert to an FAA commercial pilot certificate, the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:
   1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
   2. Must hold at least an FAA 3rd class medical certificate [See § 61.23(a)(3)(v)]. Must hold a 2nd class medical certificate in order to exercise the privileges of an FAA commercial pilot certificate in flight operations that require the pilot to hold an FAA commercial certificate [See § 61.23(a)(2)].
   3. Must hold a TCCA Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane Single Engine Land or Aeroplane Multi-engine Land, as appropriate for the rating sought and have logged a minimum of 250 hours flight time as a pilot.
   4. Must pass the written FAA aeronautical knowledge test on air laws and communications.
   5. No additional practical test is required.
   6. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
2. (Before exercising the privileges of a converted FAA commercial pilot certificate, the pilot must meet the following recency of experience requirements of Part 61:
   1. 61.56(c) Flight Review in an airplane that was administered by an FAA certificated flight instructor
   2. 61.57(a) Takeoff and landing current within the preceding 90 days for operating with passengers
   3. 61.57(b) Takeoff and landing current at night within the preceding 90 days for operating at night with passengers

5.4 Airline Transport Pilot – Aeroplane - TCCA to FAA

1. In order for a TCCA ATP licence holder to convert to an FAA ATP certificate, the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:
   1. Must be at least 23 years of age.
   2. Must hold at least an FAA 3rd class medical certificate [See § 61.23(a)(3)(v)]. Must hold a 1st class medical certificate in order to exercise the privileges of an FAA ATP certificate in flight operations that require the pilot to hold an FAA ATP certificate [See § 61.23(a)(1)].
   3. Must hold a TCCA Airline Transport Pilot Licence – Aeroplane.
   4. Must pass the written FAA aeronautical knowledge test on air laws and communications.
   5. No additional practical test is required.
   6. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
2. Before exercising the privileges of a converted FAA ATP certificate, the TCCA ATP pilot must meet the following recency of experience requirements of Part 61:
   1. 61.56(c) Flight Review in an airplane that was administered by an FAA certificated flight instructor
   2. 61.57(a) Takeoff and landing current within the preceding 90 days for operating with passengers
   3. 61.57(b) Takeoff and landing current at night within the preceding 90 days for operating at night with passengers
   4. 61.57(c) Instrument recency experience for operating under IFR or in instrument meteorological conditions.
   5. 61.57(d) If not instrument recency current, then the pilot must have accomplished an instrument proficiency check within the preceding 12 calendar months by the holder of an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate – Instrument Airplane that is appropriate to that Instrument-Airplane rating.
3. For the purposes of the IPL, pilots holding a FAA pilot certificate with an instrument rating converted from a TCCA pilot licence with an instrument rating may also meet the requirements of 14 CFR § 61.57(c) and (d) if they passed a TCCA Instrument Rating Flight Test within the preceding 12 calendar months of exercising the privileges of the FAA instrument rating.

5.5 Instrument Rating – Aeroplane - TCCA to FAA

1. In order for a TCCA Instrument Rating - Aeroplane holder to convert to an FAA Instrument-Airplane rating, the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:
   1. Must be at least 17 years of age and hold at least an FAA private pilot certificate.
   2. Must hold at least an FAA 3rd class medical certificate.
   3. Must hold a TCCA Instrument Rating - Aeroplane that is appropriate to the FAA Instrument Airplane rating sought.
   4. Must pass the FAA written aeronautical knowledge test on air laws and communications.
   5. No additional practical test is required.
   6. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
2. Before exercising the privileges of a converted FAA Instrument-Airplane rating, the pilot must meet the following recency of experience requirements of Part 61:
   1. 61.56(c) Flight Review in an airplane that was administered by an FAA certificated flight instructor.
   2. 61.57(a) Takeoff and landing current within the preceding 90 days for operating with passengers.
   3. 61.57(b) Takeoff and landing current at night within the preceding 90 days for operating at night with passengers.
   4. 61.57(c) Instrument recency experience for operating under IFR or in instrument meteorological conditions.
   5. 61.57(d) If not instrument recency current, then the pilot must have accomplished an instrument proficiency check within the preceding 12 calendar months either by the holder of an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate – Instrument Airplane that is appropriate to that Instrument - Airplane rating or by a person who is qualified in accordance with CAR 425.21(9) to conduct flight training toward the issuance of an instrument rating.
3. For the purposes of the IPL, pilots holding a FAA pilot certificate with an instrument rating converted from a TCCA pilot license with an instrument rating may also meet the requirements of 14 CFR §61.57 (c) and (d) if they passed a TCCA Instrument Rating Flight Test within the preceding 12 calendar months of exercising privileges of the FAA instrument rating.

5.6 Type Rating – Aeroplane - TCCA to FAA

1. In order for a TCCA type rating holder to convert to an FAA type rating, the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:
   1. Must be at least 17 years of age and hold at least an FAA private pilot certificate.
   2. Must hold at least an FAA 3rd class medical certificate.
   3. Must hold a TCCA pilot licence with a type rating appropriate to the type rating sought.
   4. No further written examination is required.
   5. No further practical test is required.
   6. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

6.0 CONVERSION – FAA TO TCCA

6.1 Initial steps - FAA pilot certificate to TCCA pilot licence

1. The initial step in the conversion process is that the applicant will be required to obtain a Canadian Medical Certificate, either Category 1 or Category 3 appropriate to the licence to be requested. The Medical Certificate can be requested as follows:
   
   
   1. The applicant may submit either the original or certified copies of FAA medical examination reports directly to the Civil Aviation Medicine Branch of Transport Canada, Headquarters in Ottawa for processing and assessment (see 4.1 (2) for the full address);
      
      or
      
      
   2. Applicants may complete aviation medical examinations with a delegated Canadian Civil Aviation Medical Examiner.
      
      

      Licence	Under 40	Over 40
      Private Pilot Licence	60 months	24 months
      Commercial Pilot Licence	12 months	6 months
      Airline Transport Pilot Licence	12 months	6 months

      
      Note 1: The medical validity periods for Airline Transport, Commercial and Private Pilot licences are not the same as the FAA certificate validity periods.
      
      Note 2: Private Pilot licence privileges are not valid outside of Canada beyond 24 months without the permission of the State being entered.
      
      
2. (Following the receipt of a Canadian Medical Certificate, the applicant must submit a Verification Request form to a Transport Canada Centre (TCC) for the verification of authenticity of the FAA pilot certificate. 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/CivilAviation/regions.htm Transport Canada will forward the completed verification request to the FAA Airman Certification Branch for processing. The FAA will confirm the validity and currency of the applicant’s FAA pilot certificate, including any endorsements and medical limitations. The FAA will provide this information to the appropriate TCC. Once the authenticity of the FAA certificate has been confirmed, the applicant may then call for an appointment with Transport Canada staff at the specified TCC to provide proof of identity, citizenship (original documents) for the issuance of a Canadian licence.
   
   
3. Information required on the verification request includes the following:
   1. Applicant name, date of birth and citizenship
   2. Canadian Medical Certificate number
   3. Certificate number and ratings endorsed on the FAA Certificate
   4. Applicant’s statement of certificate validity, signature and the date of application
   5. Completion of release of personal information clause for verification purposes
      
      
4. Verification request forms may be downloaded from the TCCA website from the following location: http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/general/personnel/menu.htm
   
   
5. Applicants may submit completed verification request forms to any TCC (for addresses refer to the link in (2) above).
   http://www.tc.gc.ca/air/offices.htm
   
   
6. Applicants must submit verification requests at least 90 days prior to arriving at a TCC to obtain their Canadian pilot licence. Applicants must then confirm with the TCC by e-mail or phone that the verification process has been completed and arrange for an appointment with Transport Canada staff at the specified TCC to provide proof of identity and citizenship (original documents) for the issuance of a Canadian licence.
   
   
7. The following documents must be presented to TCC personnel prior to licence issue:
   1. FAA Pilot Certificate and FAA Medical (valid)
   2. Proof of citizenship
   3. Pilot Log-book showing proof of experience
      
      
8. The confirmation of Certificate Authenticity is valid for 6 months from the date received in Transport Canada.
   

6.2 Private Pilot – Aeroplane - FAA to TCCA

1. In order for an FAA private pilot certificate holder to convert to a TCCA private pilot licence, the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:
   1. Must be at least 17 years of age in order to be eligible to apply for a TCCA private pilot licence.
   2. Must hold either a Category 1 or Category 3 TCCA medical certificate [See § 421.26(2)].
   3. Must hold an FAA Private Pilot Certificate – Airplane Single Engine Land or Airplane Multiengine Land, as appropriate for the rating sought and not endorsed “Issued on the basis…” of another foreign licence.
   4. Must provide proof of a minimum of 45 hours flight time in aeroplanes.
   5. Must pass the written examination on air laws and communications. Study and Reference guides may be found at:
      
      http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/general/Exams
      /guides/menu.htm
      
      
   6. No additional practical test is required.
   7. Must be able to communicate in English or French.
      
      
2. A Night Rating will be issued on the Canadian Private Pilot Licence at the time of application if the applicant can provide proof 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 approved flight training device.
   
   
3. Before exercising the privileges of a converted TCCA private pilot licence, the pilot must meet the recency requirements of CAR 401.05 and 421.05.
   

6.3 Commercial Pilot – Aeroplane - FAA to TCCA

1. In order for an FAA commercial pilot certificate holder to convert to a TCCA commercial pilot licence, the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:
   
   
   1. Must be at least 18 years of age in order to be eligible to apply for a TCCA commercial pilot licence.
   2. Must hold a TCCA Category 1 medical certificate [See § 421.30(2)].
   3. Must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate – Airplane Single Engine Land or Airplane Multiengine Land, as appropriate for the rating sought and not endorsed “Issued on the basis…” of another foreign licence.
   4. Must provide proof of a minimum of 200 hours flight time in aeroplanes.
   5. Must pass the written examination on air laws and communications. Study and Reference guides may be found at:
      http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/general/Exams/
      guides/menu.htm
      
   6. No additional practical test is required.
   7. Must be able to communicate in English or French.
      
      
      
2. Before exercising the privileges of a converted TCCA commercial pilot licence, the pilot must meet the recency requirements of CAR 401.05 and 421.05.
   

6.4 Airline Transport Pilot – Aeroplane - FAA to TCCA

1. In order for an FAA ATP certificate holder to convert to a TCCA airline transport pilot licence, the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:
   1. Must be at least 21 years of age.
   2. Must hold a TCCA Category 1 medical certificate [See § 421.34(2)].
   3. Must hold an FAA ATP – Airplane Multiengine Land.*
      Note: TCCA does not issue the Airplane Single Engine Land rating on its ATP Licence
   4. Must have a minimum of 900 hours flight time in airplanes.
   5. Must pass the aeronautical knowledge test on air laws and communications. Study and Reference guides may be found at:
      http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/general/Exams
      /guides/menu.htm
      
   6. No additional practical test is required.
   7. Must be able to communicate in English or French.
      
      
2. Before exercising the privileges of a converted TCCA airline transport pilot licence, the pilot must meet the recency requirements of CAR 401.05 and 421.05
   

6.5 Instrument Rating – Aeroplane - FAA to TCCA

1. In order for an FAA instrument rating – airplane holder to convert to a TCCA instrument rating, the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:
   
   
   1. Must be at least 17 years of age and hold at least a TCCA private pilot licence.
   2. Must hold either a Category 1or Category 3 TCCA medical certificate, appropriate for the licence held.
   3. Must hold an FAA Instrument-Airplane rating and must have completed an Instrument Proficiency Check [§ 61.57] in the 24 months prior to application for the issue of the Canadian Instrument Rating.
      
      Note: The Canadian Instrument Rating is valid for 24 months only from the date of the Instrument Proficiency Check.
      
      
   4. Must pass the aeronautical knowledge test on air laws and communications. Study and Reference guides may be found at:
      http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/general/Exams
      /guides/menu.htm
      
   5. No additional practical test is required.
   6. Must be able to communicate in English or French.
      
      
2. Before exercising the privileges of a converted TCCA instrument rating, the pilot must meet the recency requirements of CAR 401.05 and 421.05.
   

6.6 VFR Over-the-Top Rating- Aeroplane

1. In cases where the FAA instrument rating holder does not meet the conditions noted above (i.e. the applicant has not completed an Instrument Proficiency Check in the preceding 24 months), a VFR Over-the-Top rating may be issued.
2. Before exercising the privileges of a converted TCCA VFR Over-the-top rating, the pilot must meet the recency requirements of CAR 401.05 and 421.05.

6.7 Type Rating – Aeroplane - FAA to TCCA

1. In cases where the FAA instrument rating holder does not meet the conditions noted above (i.e. the applicant has not completed an Instrument Proficiency Check in the preceding 24 months), a VFR Over-the-Top rating may be issued.
   
   
1. Must be at least 17 years of age and hold at least a TCCA private pilot licence.
2. Must hold either a Category 1 or Category 3 TCCA medical certificate, appropriate for the licence held.
3. Must hold an FAA pilot certificate with a type rating appropriate to the type rating sought.
4. No further written examination is required.
5. No further practical test is required.
6. Must be able to communicate in English or French.
   

7.0 CONTACT OFFICE

For more information please contact:
Chief, Personnel Licensing (AARRB)

Phone: 613-990-1056
Facsimile: 613-990-6215
E-mail: services@tc.gc.ca

Manzur Huq
Director
General Aviation, Civil Aviation
Transport Canada