FAA type rating limitation

[Squawk7777]

A friend of mine just received his FAA CE-500 type rating. I noticed that on his certificate it says under XIII. Limitations: CE-500 SIC required.

I went to the same school and do NOT have this limitation on my license. What am I missing here? The only difference between the checkrides of my friend and me is that he combined his ATP and type rating ride.

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[411A]

Does not qualify for single pilot ops on the particular aircraft.
IE...SP ops must be demonstrated on the checkride to qualify.
If he did not, he does not.

[pilot dude]

I had the same on mine, This was taken off by the lokal FISDO after flying 100 Hrs and showing my logbook

[JJflyer]

That restriction refers to the CE501SP or 500SP aircraft.

I have the CE500 on my license. As the original aircraft was certified under FAR/JAR25 and requires 2 pilots by it's type certificate for all operations, I have no restrictions on my ATP.

However if we are talking about the SP (Single Pilot) aircraft and Checkride was done with a SIC, then a restriction would be appropriate.

If I recall SP restrictions correctly, following conditions must be met to be able to fly any of the CE jets certified for SP alone:

1. Appropriate type rating approved for SP

2. Aircraft equipped for SP operation according to AFM

- Operating autopilot
- Headset with mic
- Approved abbreviated checklist
- Speed bugs on airspeed indicator
- Storage space that can be reached from pilot seat

3. Pilot must occupy left seat

Cheers

JJ