Transport Canada Aircraft Type Designators
 

Hello,

I have been flying the B1900D for 6 month now in Africa and as per the local CAA, I have been logging those hours on my logbook using the aircraft type designator 'B190'.....I have just realised that this type designator does not exist at Transport Canada, and that 'BE02' is used instead....

I would like to know how strict TC is and if that means that those hours won't be recognised unless I correct my logbook (many pages) ?

Thank You

ICAO Document 8643/40 - AIRCRAFT TYPE DESIGNATORS, does not list a BE02. As Transport Canada recognizes the document, I can't see a problem with using the approved designator 'B190' for the Beechcraft 1900D Airliner. Ask the right person at TC to explain their policy, if any, on this matter.

I wouldn't get too worked up about it. There are many similar examples across the spectrum. Take a look at this link and you will see that under BE02, they list Beech 1900. Any questions could be answered by pointing out that the local CAA has designated the same aircraft with a different moniker.

Part IV - Personnel Licensing and Training - Transport Canada

Assuming that you have also been logging the aircraft registrations, it shouldn't be too hard to validate your times. That said, it wouldn't hurt to get your log book certified with an accompanying letter from the chief pilot stating your total times on the aircraft. If you really want to be sure, contact the folks in Personnel Licensing and ask them what you should do.

Hello,

thank you very much to both of you! It's a good idea, just to make sure, I'll make a copy of the Aircraft Journey Log and get a letter from my chief pilot and bring those to TC so that they put the rating on my licence.

Thanks a lot!!
Best Regards