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TCCA to FAA conversions

INFORMATION REGARDING THE CONVERSION OF CANADIAN LICENCES (TCCA) INTO AMERICAN LICENCES (FAA)

Further to the signed agreement between the government of the United States and the government of Canada on the 31st of July 2006, here are the three necessary steps needed to convert your Canadian licence (TCCA) into an American licence (FAA)

These three steps are independent from one another and can be completed in any order.

1) Obtain a letter from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) verifying the authenticity of your Canadian licence; In order to do so, you must:
a) Fill out form AFS-760 by following the following instructions;
b) Provide the location of the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) where you intend to retrieve your licence;
i) You will receive your verification of authenticity letter by mail;
ii) This process may take up to 45 days.
2) Obtain an American medical certificate (First Class for an Airline Pilot Licence, Second Class for a Commercial Pilot Licence and a Third Class for a Private Pilot Licence). A list providing names and addresses of all aviation medical examiners (AME) are listed here.
3) Take and pass at AIR RICHELIEU a written examination on air law and communication.
a) You must obtain a score of minimum 70% on a 40 questions exam;
b) Subjects to be studied for an ATP:

Air law and communications, containing specific United States requirements relating to:

• Rules and regulations relevant to the holder of an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate;
• Rules of the air/airspace; and
• Appropriate air traffic services practices, communications, and emergency procedures.

Reference materials;

• 14 CFR parts 1, 61, 71, 91, 119, 121 and 139;
• 49 CFR parts 172, 175, 830 and 1544;
• FAR AIM; and
• FAA-H-8083-25, Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.

In possession of those three documents, you will be able to take an appointment with your chosen FSDO.

This Airman Certificate (Licence) is a full licence, without any restriction and not based on the basis of your Canadian licence.

All ratings applied on your Canadian airline transport pilot licence (including all type ratings but excluding flight instructor and float) will be transferred on your American airline transport pilot licence.

The instrument rating included on your Canadian commercial licence will be transferred on your American commercial licence.

Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. François-N. GARDES.