Query ref validity date of ATPL's - 7 year IR renewal limit

[gabby.l]

Hi all!

I'm in a similar position. I'm looking to renew my multi engine IR which expired 4 years ago. I recall there used to be a rule where if the IR had expired 5 or more years ago, then a CAA examiner would be examining the renewal. I remember reading this in LASORS. Now I'm reading about this 7 year rule.

So is the 5 year rule now out? Or are both the 5 and 7 year rules in place?

Basically, if I left my IR renewal until next year when 5 years are up, due to funds, would I need to to do more during the renewal test?

Thanks so much!

Gabby.