A few days ago, new EASA regulations came into effect. There were many queries regarding the validity of basic modules exams which has lapsed/expired and exam modules which had expiry dates after the 1st Aug 2012 cutoff date.
EASA Regulations EU1149/2011 66.A.25(b) and 66.A.30(f) states that all basic module examinations must be passed and experience gained within the 10 years prior to the application of the basic license.
2 main questions have been in the minds of many as the rules are silent and open to interpretation.
1. What happens to my modules/exams which has already lapsed/expired?
Based on my correspondence and calls to the UK CAA, my understanding of this issue is that if the modules/exams has already expired before 1st Aug 2012, it will remain expired. It means that the modules will have to be retaken.
2.What happens to modules which are going to expire in the coming months after 1st Aug 2012?
Again after some calls and emails, the feedback I get is this. If you took your exam on the 1st Sept 2007, it was supposed to expire on 31 Aug 2012. With the new regulations, it will now be valid for 10 years from 1st Sept 2007.
The CAA UK will be issuing a circular soon to clarify some of these issues. I do hope that the rule of the module/exams expiring before 1st Aug 2012 can be reversed so we'll all get to enjoy the 10 year period.
Cheers!!
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