This might be a can of worms, everyone seems to have a differing opinion on this.
nick14 you are correct, you now have three opinions:
- You can because it is not specifically prohibited (Whopity)
- You can if certain requirements are met (BEagle)
- You cannot because it is not specifically allowed (Me)
I think EASA did not specifically prohibit Class Rating instruction at night
by a CRI because they never envisaged anyone would think they were
allowed to.
A CRI is only allowed to teach to the Class rating syllabus:
Part-FCL Appendix 9 Training, skill test and proficiency check for MPL,
ATPL, type and class ratings, and proficiency check for IRs
A General
CONTENT OF THE TRAINING, SKILL TEST/PROFICIENCY CHECK
4. Unless otherwise determined in the operational suitability data established in
accordance with Part-21, the syllabus of flight instruction shall comply with this Appendix.
Therefore, if you believe a CRI is entitled to instruct at night, you must also
believe that all mandatory Class Rating test items can be taught/tested
at night, including:
SINGLE-PILOTAEROPLANES, EXCEPT FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPLEX AEROPLANES
2.2 Steep Turns
2.3 Stalling
5.2 Simulated EFATO (single engine only)
5.3 Simulated Forced Landing
Before anyone else points it out there is also:
"4.7 Night go-around and landing (if applicable)"
But this is not a mandatory test item and I cannot
think of a Class rating to which it is applicable.
(Certainly not SEP or MEP)