Pilot in command: Line checks: Routes and airports

In plain English

Pilot-in-command line checks: each PIC must pass a line check — an over-the-route check of their ability to perform a typical flight, including normal and emergency procedures — at least every 12 calendar months.

Key points

• PIC line check every 12 calendar months.
• Flown over a typical route in normal line operations.
• Separate from the 135.293 competency check.

Common pitfalls

• Confusing the line check with the competency check — both are required.

*This is a plain-English summary for study only. The official 14 CFR text on this page is controlling — always read the current regulation and your operator’s ops specs.*