Which aircraft attributes must remain the same for recency of experience to act as PIC carrying passengers if a type rating is required?

• A. Category, class, and type
• B. Engine type
• C. Wing span
• D. Manufacturer

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that recency of experience to act as PIC carrying passengers when a type rating is required is tied to the exact airframe certification you’ll fly. You must have recent experience in an aircraft of the same category (airplane vs rotorcraft), the same class (for example, single-engine land or multi-engine land), and the same type (the specific model that requires its own type rating). This alignment ensures you’re current with the systems, performance, and procedures of that particular aircraft.

Engine type, wingspan, and manufacturer aren’t part of the recency calculation. You could be current in another variant within the same category and class as long as the type remains the same, but changes in engine configuration or airframe dimensions aren’t what determines whether your recent experience counts.