Type rating renewals (3 month in advance rule)
Hi all,
I have a medium multi-crew jet type rating with no time on type (except base check). I've held the rating since March 2009. I renewed it in January 2010. The expiry date for the rating in my license is January 2011. My friend who flies the same type (A320) says the expiry date should've been March 2011 since I renewed it within 3 months of the original expiry date. I.e. I am allowed to have the rating validity period extend 12 months from the date of the original expiration.
I believe LASORS F4.3 talks about this situation and confirms my friends basic position. The issue I have is that the TRE who did the last sim check has over 10 years experience, literally signing these on a daily basis and he's of the opinion I only get 12 months from the date of the sim check.
Please let me know your thoughts.