The FAA published an updated edition of advisory circular (AC) 61-135A that details the procedure and eligibility requirements for a Transport Canada Civil Aviation Authority (TCCA) pilot license holder to convert his or her certificate to an FAA pilot certificate, as well as the requirements for the holder of a U.S. pilot certificate to convert to a Canadian pilot license. Pilots who are licensed by TCCA and comply with the special conditions listed within the implementation procedures for licensing are considered to be eligible for the associated FAA pilot certificate for airplane and/or rotorcraft–helicopter at the private, commercial and airline transport pilot levels, including associated instrument ratings and applicable pilot type ratings.

The procedure describes the FAA’s conditions for a TCCA pilot license conversion, the application process, required information and considerations for exercising the privileges of an FAA pilot certificate. Adherence to this AC provides an acceptable method by which the FAA can convert a TCCA pilot license to an FAA pilot certificate.