You are rght ,from 17 September JAR becaMes automatically to JAA/EASA.And thast dont confused,In accordance JAA/EASA requierements ATPL(A) Licence issued will be valid for teh period of 5 years.Witin this period it may ba re-newed: 1.After initial issue or Rating renewal 2.When Linece paragram xii is completed and no further space remains 3. Due to Admistrative Reason.
And what about Rating...If you mean Type rating,Its valid fore the period of 1 year just after date of Issue.There 2 Requierements
1.ANNEX 6 requierements..There 2 profiency check are required witihin 12 month period seperated not more that 4 month.
2.JAR FCL Requierements; There is 1 check is requiered witihin 12 month just befaore expiry date of Rating
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