You cannot RENEW in an FNPTII
.....if it has expired by more than 5 years but less than 7 OR more than 7 years.
If it's less than 5 years, its a proficiency check with NO mention of the word aeroplane.
Lasors Section E, Page 6
AL4 to JAR-FCL1.246 Sept 2005 is no clearer either!
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