Sec. 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 a second-class medical
certificate issued under Part 67 of this
chapter within the 12 months before the date
he applies, or other evidence of medical
qualification accepted for the issue of a
flight engineer certificate under Sec. 63.42;
and
(d) Comply with the requirements of this
subpart that apply to the rating he seeks.
Sec. 63.33 Aircraft ratings.
(a) The aircraft class ratings to be placed
on flight engineer certificates are--
(1) Reciprocating engine
powered;
(2) Turbo propeller powered; and
(3) Turbojet powered. (b) To be eligible for
an additional aircraft class rating after his
flight engineer certificate with a class
rating is issued to him, an applicant must
pass the written test that is appropriate to
the class of airplane for which an additional
rating is sought, and-- (1) Pass the flight
test for that class of aircraft; or (2)
Satisfactorily complete an approved flight
engineer training program that is appropriate
to the additional class rating sought.
Sec. 63.35 Knowledge requirements.
(a) An applicant for a flight engineer
certificate must pass a written test on the
following:
(1) The regulations of this
chapter that apply to the duties of a flight
engineer.
(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.
(3) Airplane systems.
(4) Airplane loading.
(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 tests
prescribed in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this
section, an applicant for a flight engineer
certificate must present satisfactory evidence
of having completed one of the experience
requirements of Sec. 63.37. However, he may take
the written tests before acquiring the flight
training required by Sec. 63.37.
(d) An applicant for a flight engineer
certificate or rating must have passed the
written tests required by paragraphs (a) and (b)
of this section since the beginning of the 24th
calendar month before the month in which the
flight is taken. However, this limitation does
not apply to an applicant for a flight engineer
certificate or rating if--
(1) The applicant--
(i) Within the period ending 24 calendar
months after the month in which the applicant
passed the written test, is employed as a
flight crewmember or mechanic by a U.S. air
carrier or commercial operator operating
either under Part 121 or as a commuter air
carrier under Part 135 (as defined in Part 298
of this title) and is employed by such a
certificate holder at the time of the flight
test;
(ii) If employed as a flight crewmember, has
completed initial training, and, if
appropriate, transition or upgrade training;
and
(iii) Meets the recurrent training
requirements of the applicable part or, for
mechanics, meets the recency of experience
requirements of Part 65; or
(2) Within the period ending 24 calendar
months after the month in which the applicant
passed the written test, the applicant
participated in a flight engineer or
maintenance training program of a U.S.
scheduled military air transportation service
and is currently participating in that
program.
(e) An air carrier or commercial operator
with an approved training program under Part 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.
Sec. 63.37 Aeronautical experience
requirements.
(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 turbine-powered engines.
(b) An applicant for a flight engineer
certificate with a class rating must present,
for the class rating sought, satisfactory
evidence of one of the following:
(1) At least 3 years of
diversified practical experience in aircraft
and aircraft engine maintenance (of which at
least 1 year was in maintaining multiengine
aircraft with engines rated at least 800
horsepower each, or the equivalent in turbine
engine powered aircraft), and at least 5 hours
of flight training in the duties of a flight
engineer.
(2) Graduation from at least a 2-year
specialized aeronautical training course in
maintaining aircraft and aircraft engines (of
which at least 6 calendar months were in
maintaining multiengine aircraft with engines
rated at least 800 horsepower each or the
equivalent in turbine engine powered
aircraft), and at least 5 hours of flight
training in the duties of a flight engineer.
(3) A degree in aeronautical, electrical, or
mechanical engineering from a recognized
college, university, or engineering school; at
least 6 calendar months of practical
experience in maintaining multiengine aircraft
with engines rated at least 800 horsepower
each, or the equivalent in turbine engine
powered aircraft; and at least 5 hours of
flight training in the duties of a flight
engineer.
(4) At least a commercial pilot certificate
with an instrument rating and at least 5 hours
of flight training in the duties of a flight
engineer.
(5) At least 200 hours of flight time in a
transport category airplane (or in a military
airplane with at least two engines and at
least equivalent weight and horsepower) as
pilot in command or second in command
performing the functions of a pilot in command
under the supervision of a pilot in command.
(6) At least 100 hours of flight time as a
flight engineer.
(7) Within the 90-day period before he
applies, successful completion of an approved
flight engineer ground and flight course of
instruction as provided in Appendix C of this
part.
Sec. 63.39 Skill requirements.
(a) An applicant for a flight engineer
certificate with a class rating must pass a
practical test on the duties of a flight
engineer in the class of airplane for which a
rating is sought. The test may only be given on
an airplane specified in Sec. 63.37(a).
(b) The applicant must--
(1) Show that he can
satisfactorily perform preflight inspection,
servicing, starting, pre-takeoff, and post
landing procedures;
(2) In flight, show that he can satisfactorily
perform the normal duties and procedures
relating to the airplane, airplane engines,
propellers (if appropriate), systems, and
appliances; and
(3) In flight, in an airplane simulator, or in
an approved flight engineer training device,
show that he can satisfactorily perform
emergency duties and procedures and recognize
and take appropriate action for malfunctions
of the airplane, engines, propellers (if
appropriate), systems and appliances.
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