Pilot Qualifications and Requirements
- Pilots operating these aircraft under Day IFR must be fully instrument rated.
- Pilots must successfully pass an Air Transport Office (ATO) checkride to validate their qualifications for such operations.
Operational Equipment and Crew Requirements for Passenger and Cargo Flights
- For passenger flights, the aircraft must be equipped with radar, and an additional crew member is required.
- For cargo operations, radar equipment is not required, and only one fully qualified pilot is necessary.
Effect of the Circular and Rescission Clause
- This memorandum circular is effective immediately from September 2, 1993.
- All previous orders and memoranda conflicting with this circular are rescinded to the extent of such conflict.
Authority and Adoption
- The circular was signed and adopted by Assistant Secretary Panfilo V. Villaruel, Jr., representing the ATO (DTC).