What best describes currency after earning a type rating?

• A. The endorsement never expires and need not be renewed.
• B. Ongoing records of training and flights to maintain qualification.
• C. It automatically updates with every aircraft modification.
• D. It is solely the numeric flight hours that matter, not training records.

Answer: (B)

Currency after earning a type rating means you stay proficient in that aircraft by keeping up with ongoing training and actual flight time in the type. The endorsement itself isn’t a forever stamp; you demonstrate and document continued capability through regular refresher training, simulator sessions if available, and the required flights to maintain familiarity with the aircraft’s systems and procedures. Training records serve as proof you’ve kept up with the type, not just counting hours. Aircraft modifications don’t automatically refresh your currency, and relying solely on numeric flight hours ignores the hands-on, type-specific training that keeps you current.