Ratings and certificates
153.—(1) The CAA may include—
(a)in any United Kingdom licence any rating or certificate specified in Chapter 1 or 2 of Part 2 of Schedule 8;
(b)in any National Private Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes) any rating or certificate specified in Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Schedule 8;
(c)in any National Private Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters) any rating specified in Chapter 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 8.
(2) The CAA must include a rating or certificate if it is satisfied that the applicant is qualified by having the knowledge, experience, competence, skill and physical and mental fitness to act in the capacity to which the rating or certificate relates.
(3) A rating or certificate is deemed to form part of the licence.
(4) A rating or certificate of any class entitles the holder of the licence in which the rating or certificate is included to exercise the privileges specified for that rating or certificate in Part 2 of Schedule 8 on a non-EASA aircraft.
(5) The CAA may grant a rating or certificate subject to such conditions as it deems appropriate.