I'd ask the CAA for a reference. In LASORS there used to be a line that specifically said the skills test pass was only valid for 12 months for licence issue, but I can't find anything like that in CAP 804.
Even then, you could say that the application was made within those 12 months, it's not your fault it was rejected.
However, knowing the CAA they will stand firm, and the skills test is invalid, which means you will have to retake it.
It is honestly beyond me why people decide not to apply for things when they have them. You passed your CPL, why would you wait more than a day to send off the paperwork? If you'd sent it off before starting the IR, you'd have the licence now and would simply be applying to add a rating to it. Where are the benefits in sitting on the paperwork for 6 months before you send it in?
Last edited by RTN11; 11th October 2013 at 19:32.