type endorsement vs class endorsement

[scavenger]

A class endorsement means something different, as least in Oz.

A class endorsement is an endorsement that includes several types of aeroplane. For example, a C402/421 class endorsement includes the fllowing types:

Cessna 401 (All models)
Cessna 402 (All models)
Cessna 404 (TITAN) (All models)
Cessna 411 (All models)
Cessna 414 (All models)
Cessna 421 (GOLDEN EAGLE) (All models)

Conversely, a BE-76 type endorsement, includes only the Beechcraft Duchess 76; there is only one model.

To answer your question about 747s, in Oz there is a class endorsement,

B747 wich covers:

Boeing 747-100 Series
Boeing 747-200 Series
Boeing 747-300 Series
Boeing 747SP

There is also a 400 series type endorsementB747-400, which only covers one type being the Boeing 747-400 Series.

I guess the authority considers the 100-300 and SP to be sufficiently similar that one endorsement is enough to qualify pilots on all types. The 400 series must be sufficiently dissimilar to the rest so a different regime of training is required.

The class endorsement that covers the most aeroplanes is probably:

"SINGLE ENGINE AEROPLANES NOT EXCEEDING 5700KG MAXIMUM TAKE OFF WEIGHT", which includes

"All single engie aeroplanes not exceeding 5700kg maximum takeoff weight, except for those listed elsewhere in this order as requiring a specific type or class endorsement."

Examples of aeroplanes that are not covered by the above: PC-12 or C208 Caravan.

You should get the single engine class endorsement when you get your GFPT