A type rateing or a ulti-engine class rating is valid for one (1) year from the date of issue, or the date of expiry if valitaded within the valitiy period for the JAA. To held the the rating the person must 1) take a proficinecy check within three months of the expiry date 2) and ten sectors as a pilot of the revelant type, or 1 sector with an examiner during the vality of the rating.
If the rating is expired the applicant hall meet any refresher raining set by Authoroty, and complite a proficinency check.