"Ace Pilot" wrote in message om...
Ron,

Thanks for the info. Where do you find the aircraft type certificate
(that's not the same thing as the aircraft airworthiness certificate,
right)? The FAA web site has a page listing "type certificate data
sheets." Is this the same thing? I looked at a couple of these but
couldn't find any "class" information.

Every TCDS has a code at the top. Something like
4 PCLM Normal, 2PCLM Utility
which means that it is a 4 place, closed, land, monoplane in the normal
category and a 2 place (etc..) in the Utility category.

When you say that type ratings for amphibs may be restricted if the
pilot doesn't demonstrate both capabilities, can you explain how this
restriction is put into effect?

It's printed on your pilot certificate. Don't confuse Type Rating with Type
Certificate.