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(i) Was accomplished in the same air-
plane type as the airplane represented
by the flight simulator in which that
instructor is designated to instruct;
and
(ii) Included line-oriented flight
training of at least 1 hour of flight dur-
ing which the instructor was the sole
manipulator of the controls in a flight
simulator that replicated the same
type aircraft for which that instructor
is designated to instruct; or
(3) Each instructor must have par-
ticipated in an approved in-flight ob-
servation training course that—
(i) Consisted of at least 2 hours of
flight time in an airplane of the same
type as the airplane replicated by the
flight simulator in which the instruc-
tor is designated to instruct; and
(ii) Included line-oriented flight
training of at least 1 hour of flight dur-
ing which the instructor was the sole
manipulator of the controls in a flight
simulator that replicated the same
type aircraft for which that instructor
is designated to instruct.
(c) An instructor who satisfactorily
completes a curriculum required by
paragraph (a) or (b) of this section in
the calendar month before or after the
month in which it is due is considered
to have taken it in the month in which
it was due for the purpose of computing
when the next training is due.
(d) The Administrator may give cred-
it for the requirements of paragraph (a)
or (b) of this section to an instructor
who has satisfactorily completed an in-
structor training course for a part 121
or part 135 certificate holder if the Ad-
ministrator finds such a course equiva-
lent to the requirements of paragraph
(a) or (b) of this section.
[Doc. No. 26933, 61 FR 34562, July 2, 1996, as
amended by Amdt. 142–1, 62 FR 13791, Mar. 21,
1997]
§ 142.54 Airline transport pilot certifi-
cation training program.
No certificate holder may use a per-
son nor may any person serve as an in-
structor in a training program ap-
proved to meet the requirements of
§ 61.156 of this chapter unless the in-
structor:
(a) Holds an airline transport pilot
certificate with an airplane category
multiengine class rating;
(b) Has at least 2 years of experience
as a pilot in command in operations
conducted under § 91.1053(a)(2)(i) or
§ 135.243(a)(1) of this chapter, or as a
pilot in command or second in com-
mand in any operation conducted
under part 121 of this chapter;
(c) Except for the holder of a flight
instructor certificate, receives initial
training on the following topics:
(1) The fundamental principles of the
learning process;
(2) Elements of effective teaching, in-
struction methods, and techniques;
(3) Instructor duties, privileges, re-
sponsibilities, and limitations;
(4) Training policies and procedures;
and
(5) Evaluation.
(d) If providing training in a flight
simulation training device—
(1) Holds an aircraft type rating for
the aircraft represented by the flight
simulation training device utilized in
the training program and have received
training and evaluation within the pre-
ceding 12 months from the certificate
holder on the maneuvers that will be
demonstrated in the flight simulation
training device; and
(2) Satisfies the requirements of
§ 142.53(a)(4).
(e) A certificate holder may not issue
a graduation certificate to a student
unless that student has completed all
the curriculum requirements of the
course.
(f) A certificate holder must conduct
evaluations to ensure that training
techniques, procedures, and standards
are acceptable to the Administrator.
[Doc. No. FAA–2010–0100, 78 FR 42380, July 15,
2013]
§ 142.55 Training center evaluator re-
quirements.
(a) Except as provided by paragraph
(d) of this section, a training center
must ensure that each person author-
ized as an evaluator—
(1) Is approved by the Administrator;
(2) Is in compliance with §§ 142.47,
142.49, and 142.53 and applicable sec-
tions of part 183 of this chapter; and
(3) Prior to designation, and except
as provided in paragraph (b) of this sec-
tion, every 12-calendar-month period
following initial designation, the cer-
tificate holder must ensure that the
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evaluator satisfactorily completes a
curriculum that includes the following:
(i) Evaluator duties, functions, and
responsibilities;
(ii) Methods, procedures, and tech-
niques for conducting required tests
and checks;
(iii) Evaluation of pilot performance;
and
(iv) Management of unsatisfactory
tests and subsequent corrective action;
and
(4) If evaluating in qualified and ap-
proved flight training equipment must
satisfactorily pass a written test and
annual proficiency check in a flight
simulator or aircraft in which the eval-
uator will be evaluating.
(b) An evaluator who satisfactorily
completes a curriculum required by
paragraph (a) of this section in the cal-
endar month before or the calendar
month after the month in which it is
due is considered to have taken it in
the month is which it was due for the
purpose of computing when the next
training is due.
(c) The Administrator may give cred-
it for the requirements of paragraph
(a)(3) of this section to an evaluator
who has satisfactorily completed an
evaluator training course for a part 121
or part 135 certificate holder if the Ad-
ministrator finds such a course equiva-
lent to the requirements of paragraph
(a)(3) of this section.
(d) An evaluator who is qualified
under subpart Y of part 121 of this
chapter shall be authorized to conduct
evaluations under the Advanced Quali-
fication Program without complying
with the requirements of this section.
[Doc. No. 26933, 61 FR 34562, July 2, 1996, as
amended by Amdt. 142–9, 78 FR 42380, July 15,
2013]
§ 142.57 Aircraft requirements.
(a) An applicant for, or holder of, a
training center certificate must ensure
that each aircraft used for flight in-
struction and solo flights meets the
following requirements:
(1) Except for flight instruction and
solo flights in a curriculum for agricul-
tural aircraft operations, external load
operations, and similar aerial work op-
erations, the aircraft must have an
FAA standard airworthiness certificate
or a foreign equivalent of an FAA
standard airworthiness certificate, ac-
ceptable to the Administrator.
(2) The aircraft must be maintained
and inspected in accordance with—
(i) The requirements of part 91, sub-
part E, of this chapter; and
(ii) An approved program for mainte-
nance and inspection.
(3) The aircraft must be equipped as
provided in the training specifications
for the approved course for which it is
used.
(b) Except as provided in paragraph
(c) of this section, an applicant for, or
holder of, a training center certificate
must ensure that each aircraft used for
flight instruction is at least a two-
place aircraft with engine power con-
trols and flight controls that are easily
reached and that operate in a conven-
tional manner from both pilot stations.
(c) Airplanes with controls such as
nose-wheel steering, switches, fuel se-
lectors, and engine air flow controls
that are not easily reached and oper-
ated in a conventional manner by both
pilots may be used for flight instruc-
tion if the certificate holder deter-
mines that the flight instruction can
be conducted in a safe manner consid-
ering the location of controls and their
nonconventional operation, or both.
§ 142.59 Flight simulators and flight
training devices.
(a) An applicant for, or holder of, a
training center certificate must show
that each flight simulator and flight
training device used for training, test-
ing, and checking (except AQP) will be
or is specifically qualified and ap-
proved by the Administrator for—
(1) Each maneuver and procedure for
the make, model, and series of aircraft,
set of aircraft, or aircraft type simu-
lated, as applicable; and
(2) Each curriculum or training
course in which the flight simulator or
flight training device is used, if that
curriculum or course is used to satisfy
any requirement of 14 CFR chapter I.
(b) The approval required by para-
graph (a)(2) of this section must in-
clude—
(1) The set of aircraft, or type air-
craft;