FAA Type Rating Validity??

[theaviator2005]

Hi,

So I got a question :) Back in the day, the Type Ratings did not have an expiration, hence I have a few Types on my FAA ATP that I have not used for 5-8+ Years. However I was told a couple of years back that the rules changed under FAA and if you have not done a recurrent on you type for more than 2 years you have to do a full initial again and that a recurrent training wont be enough.. I searched the Reg's and found nothing so I am just wondering if any of you smart guys know what is right and what is wrong.

Is it enough to just do a recurrent session on a Type-rating you have not used for several years OR do you in fact need to do a full initial again?

And just to add its to fly Part 91 not 135.

Thanks

Ya'll

[galaxy flyer]

Just do the recurrent, no initial required. We've done it a few times with changing types.

GF

[theaviator2005]

Thanks man good to know so even if its been 6-7 years u just to a recurrent no initial?

[bigduke6]

61.58 Pilot-in-command proficiency check: Operation of an aircraft that requires more than one pilot flight crewmember or is turbojet-powered.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, to serve as pilot in command of an aircraft that is type certificated for more than one required pilot flight crewmember or is turbojet-powered, a person must -

(1) Within the preceding 12 calendar months, complete a pilot-in-command proficiency check in an aircraft that is type certificated for more than one required pilot flight crewmember or is turbojet-powered; and

(2) Within the preceding 24 calendar months, complete a pilot-in-command proficiency check in the particular type of aircraft in which that person will serve as pilot in command, that is type certificated for more than one required pilot flight crewmember or is turbojet-powered.

(b) This section does not apply to persons conducting operations under subpart K of part 91, part 121, 125, 133, 135, or 137 of this chapter, or persons maintaining continuing qualification under an Advanced Qualification program approved under subpart Y of part 121 of this chapter.

(c) The pilot-in-command proficiency check given in accordance with the provisions of subpart K of part 91, part 121, 125, or 135 of this chapter may be used to satisfy the requirements of this section.

(d) The pilot-in-command proficiency check required by paragraph (a) of this section may be accomplished by satisfactory completion of one of the following:

(1) A pilot-in-command proficiency check conducted by a person authorized by the Administrator, consisting of the aeronautical knowledge areas, areas of operations, and tasks required for a type rating, in an aircraft that is type certificated for more than one pilot flight crewmember or is turbojet-powered;

(2) The practical test required for a type rating, in an aircraft that is type certificated for more than one required pilot flight crewmember or is turbojet-powered;

(3) The initial or periodic practical test required for the issuance of a pilot examiner or check airman designation, in an aircraft that is type certificated for more than one required pilot flight crewmember or is turbojet-powered;

(4) A pilot proficiency check administered by a U.S. Armed Force that qualifies the military pilot for pilot-in-command designation with instrument privileges, and was performed in a military aircraft that the military requires to be operated by more than one pilot flight crewmember or is turbojet-powered;