Apply for a single engine piston rating (SEP)

This class rating allows you to pilot a Single Engine Aeroplane.

Pre-Requisites

You must have:

a current and valid licence issued by the UK CAA;
completed a training course at an ATO approved under Part-ORA, the theoretical knowledge examination shall be conducted verbally by the examiner during the skill test to determine whether or not a satisfactory level of knowledge has been achieved;
passed a skill test in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL to demonstrate the skill required for the safe operation of this class of aeroplane (ensure that your examiner has met the designation of examiner for skills test for initial issue of Licences, ratings and certificates and Briefing of Non UK examiners requirements, as detailed in information notice IN 2015/050 and IN 2014/110 if applicable);
a current and valid language proficiency level acceptable to the UK CAA.

Your medical records must be held by the UK CAA and you must hold a current and valid PART-MED medical certificate that is appropriate to the level of your licence.

See CAP 804 section 4, Part H, subpart 1 for more information.

Conversions

Note that If you are the holder of an existing UK issued JAR Flight Crew licence which has not already been converted to a UK Part-FCL licence, then the conversion process will take place when you apply for this rating. This will require you to send us additional information.

See our information about licence conversions for more details.

How do I apply? - Initial issue

Once all of the requirements above have been met, complete and submit online form SRG3108.

You will need to upload the following supporting evidence:

Examiner report form SRG1157
Course Completion Certificate or form SRG1107
A certified copy of your licence

UK military pilots need to additionally submit completed form SRG2133

Pilots applying on the basis of holding the type rating on a Third Country ICAO licence will also need to submit the following paperwork:

Third country verification application SRG2142
Original or certified copy of valid ICAO licence and medical
Evidence of currency on type (certified logbooks pages)

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How do I apply? - Revalidation by test

If your licence has been signed up in the field, there is no need to make an application. However, you must ensure that your examiner emails the paperwork to licenceapplications@caa.co.uk, so this can be stored on your file.

If your examiner has not endorsed your licence, you will need to submit online form SRG3108.

You will need to upload the following supporting evidence:

Examiner report form SRG1157
A certified copy of your licence

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How do I apply? - Revalidation by experience

If your licence has been signed up in the field, there is no need to make an application. However, you must ensure that your examiner emails form SRG1157 to licenceapplications@caa.co.uk, so this can be stored on your file.

A licence cannot be endorsed by a non-UK Examiner/Instructor for revalidation by experience.

If your licence has been signed up in the field, there is no need to make an application. However, you must ensure that your examiner emails completed form SRG1157 or if revalidated by an instructor that holds FCL.945 privileges, they can email completed form SRG1107, instead of SRG1157 to licenceapplications@caa.co.uk, so this can be stored on your file.

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How do I apply? - Renewal

If your licence was not endorsed by your examiner, or the rating is on the back of your licence, you need to submit an application to the CAA using online form SRG3108.

You will need to upload the following supporting evidence:

Examiner report form SRG1157
Course Completion Certificate or form SRG1107
A certified copy of your licence

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Guidance on documentation

For questions relating to paperwork, such as how to obtain certified copies of documents, refer to guidance on documentation.

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How much does it cost?

See our licence fees and costs section.

Note that additional fees will apply if your licence needs to be converted as part of this application. The conversion process will also require ratings on a PART FCL licence to be checked for validity.

See the Scheme of charges (Personnel Licensing).

An additional fee applies if you want your documents to be returned by secure courier. More information about our secure courier service.

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What else do I need to know?

Associated Rules, Regulations and Forms

Online application form
Type/class Course Completion Certificate (pdf) (if applicable)
CAP 804
Scheme of charges (Personnel Licensing)
CAA Refund Policy
Code of Practice
Appeals guidance
UK Regulations | UK Civil Aviation Authority
Information Notice IN 2016/003
Information Notice IN 2016/004

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How long will it take for my application to be processed?

Processing time (On receipt of all required information)

We endeavour to process licence applications within 10 working days.

Incomplete applications are not subject to the 10 working day turnaround until all application requirements are met.

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What happens next?

A desk based assessment from a Flight Crew Licensing Officer or Assistant. Following an acceptable assessment your licence will be processed signed and despatched. We will contact you if we have any queries regarding your application and may keep your application pending whilst the additional requirements are met.

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