Published date: 15 June 2026

Purpose

This AC describes an acceptable means of compliance with Civil Aviation Rule (CAR) Part 61 relating to flight time experience and on the examination syllabus content for the issue of an airline transport pilot licence.

Related rules

This AC relates to CAR Part 61, Subpart F Airline Transport Pilot Licences.

Change notice

Revision 26 adds Appendix VI to provide guidance on the acceptance of aeroplane types below 5,700kgs for an Airline Transport Pilot Licence – (Aeroplane) (ATPL(A)) flight test. This comprises three components: aeroplane configuration, airline operations and conduct of the flight test.