The short answer

Log 25 hours of supervised operating experience as PIC in the type (14 CFR 61.64(g)), get each flight attested in writing by the supervising PIC, and the limitation is removed administratively by an examiner — no checkride. Daytona DPE does it in a 20-minute video appointment, unrestricted temporary certificate issued on the call.

Why your type rating says "subject to pilot in command limitations"

Under 14 CFR 61.64(g), when a type rating practical test is completed in a flight simulator that doesn't meet the requirements for unrestricted issuance, the FAA issues the rating with a Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation. On the certificate it reads like: "THE CE-525S IS SUBJECT TO PILOT-IN-COMMAND LIMITATION(S)." Until it's removed, you act as PIC in the type only under the supervision of a qualified, current PIC.

This is standard issue for sim-based type courses — Citations, Phenoms, King Airs, CL-65s, you name it. It is not a knock on your flying; it's an artifact of how the checkride was delivered.

What removal requires

That's the whole list. No additional training, no oral exam, no flight test. The examiner's job is verification: hours, attestations, identity, paperwork — then the IACRA sign-off and your unrestricted temporary certificate.

Why pilots do this virtually

The in-person route means finding a local examiner qualified to process it or waiting on a FSDO appointment — routinely weeks to months. The removal itself takes 20 minutes. Daytona DPE handles it over a secure video call from wherever you are: crashpad, FBO, layover hotel. Most pilots are scheduled within a few business days, with a 24-hour minimum notice for FAA DMS oversight entry. SOE removal is one of the administrative functions an examiner's CLOA can authorize by video — what a DPE can and can't do remotely.

You don't have to wait for your upgrade to clear it

At a lot of carriers, SOE removal is something the training department gets around to at captain upgrade. That works fine — if you stay, and if you upgrade on their schedule. But the limitation sits on your certificate, not the company's. The moment you have 25 hours of supervised PIC time in the type with written attestations — OE with a check airman, mentor time, supervised contract flying — any authorized examiner can remove it under §61.64(g). No training-department paperwork cycle, no waiting for a class date, no permission required.

Why clear it now instead of "eventually":

If the supervised time is logged and attested, this is a 20-minute video call. Not sure whether your OE or mentor time qualifies? Send the form anyway — eligibility review is part of the process, and there's no charge if it turns out you're not eligible yet.

Watch: the IACRA application, step by step

Covers the R-ATP and SOE together; for an SOE on its own, enter 25 hours PIC and leave the rest blank.

How the appointment runs

  1. Identity verification (valid, unexpired photo ID)
  2. Certificate + logbook review — 25 SOE hours and attestations verified against §61.64(g)
  3. IACRA application signed live
  4. Temporary certificate without the limitation issued on the call

Permanent plastic follows from the FAA by mail. Total turnaround from inquiry to unrestricted temporary: typically 3–5 business days.

Pricing — $200 flat

Same as every Daytona DPE service. No travel fees, no rescheduling fees, and no charge if you turn out not to be eligible during the appointment. Details → Pricing

By type rating

CE-525S — Citation CJ series

Single-pilot CJ/M2 SOE removals — the most common owner-pilot type we process.

CL-65 — CRJ series

Regional upgrades: airline OE with a check airman usually is your SOE — if it's attested.

ERJ-170 / ERJ-190 — E-Jets

E170/E175/E190/E195 — two separate ratings, and the hours must match the limited type.

ERJ-145 — EMB-135/140/145

The legacy Embraer regional family — one EMB-145 rating covers all three models.

EMB-505 — Phenom 300

Owner-pilot heavy: insurance mentor time usually doubles as the SOE.

EMB-500 — Phenom 100

Entry-level jet, smaller mentor pool — and a separate rating from the Phenom 300.

CE-500 — Citation II/V family

Straight-wing Citations (500/501/550/551/560) — mixed-model supervised time counts.

CE-510S — Citation Mustang

Single-pilot Mustang — mind the mentor's ratings; a CJ type doesn't cover it.

SF50 — Cirrus Vision Jet

The SR22 step-up jet — almost every owner arrives with zero prior turbojet time.

HA-420 — HondaJet

Single-pilot certified, young fleet — and one of the thinnest mentor pools going.

PC-24 — Pilatus jet

PC-12 veterans beware: turboprop hours don't dodge the SOE — it's usually your first jet type.

CE-560XL — Citation Excel / XLS

Huge charter fleet — your 135 line flying probably already is the SOE, if it's attested.

BE-400 — Beechjet / Hawker 400XP

Charter workhorse — and the MU-300 Diamond is a separate rating with the same fix.

Related

SOE Limitation Removal — §61.64(g) in Full

The 25-hour rules, attestation wording, fleet by fleet, IACRA and removal day — plus the CFI flavor of SOE.

R-ATP to Unrestricted ATP

Carrying an ATP restriction too? Both limitations can be handled in one appointment window.

Have the 25 hours? You're one video call from unrestricted.

Submit the contact form and your document page opens with the list — scan with your phone or upload PDFs. $200 flat.

Schedule your SOE removal →

Frequently asked

How does the online type-rating SOE removal work, and what does it cost?
It costs $200 flat and it is fully virtual: a 20-minute video appointment with an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, from anywhere in the world, with no checkride. You bring your pilot certificate (front and back), a government photo ID, your FTN, and logbook entries — or airline IOE records — showing 25 hours performing PIC duties in type under the direct observation of a pilot holding that type rating without limitations, each flight attested in writing (14 CFR 61.64(g)). Documents are checked before the call, and the temporary certificate is issued at the end of the appointment — typically within a week of your first inquiry, with 24 hours' notice needed for the FAA's DMS entry.
What does "subject to pilot in command limitations" mean on my type rating?
It's the SOE (Supervised Operating Experience) limitation under 14 CFR 61.64(g). When a type rating practical test is completed in a flight simulator that doesn't meet the full requirements for unrestricted issuance, the FAA adds the limitation. You can fly the type as PIC only under the supervision of a qualified and current PIC until the limitation is removed.
How do I remove the SOE limitation from my type rating?
Log 25 hours of supervised operating experience as PIC in the type (per 61.64(g)), with each flight attested in writing by the supervising PIC, then present the evidence to an examiner. Removal is a purely administrative IACRA action — no checkride, no additional training. Daytona DPE processes it virtually in a 20-minute video call for $200 flat.
Is a checkride required to remove an SOE limitation?
No. Removal is administrative. The examiner verifies your identity, certificate, supervised hours, and attestations, signs the IACRA application, and issues a temporary certificate without the limitation on the spot.
What documents do I need?
Government photo ID, your pilot certificate showing the SOE limitation, logbook entries covering the 25 supervised hours with written attestations from the supervising PIC, and a completed IACRA application for the limitation removal. Daytona DPE sends a tailored checklist after you submit the contact form.
Can the SOE removal be done online?
Yes. Per current FAA guidance, SOE limitation removals are administrative actions eligible for virtual processing. Daytona DPE handles them worldwide over a secure video call — pilots routinely complete them from a layover hotel or the FBO.
Who can supervise my SOE hours?
A pilot in command who holds the category, class, and type rating for the aircraft without limitations, per 14 CFR 61.64(g)(1). Instructor certificates are not required. Airline check airmen, mentor pilots, and contract captains all qualify — as long as their own type rating carries no SOE limitation.
Does SIC time count toward the 25 SOE hours?
No. 14 CFR 61.64(g)(3) requires the flight time be obtained while performing the duties of pilot in command under the direct observation of the qualifying PIC. Time riding as SIC while someone else acts as PIC does not accumulate SOE.
My type rating says “SIC Privileges Only.” Is that an SOE limitation?
No. A type rating that reads “SIC Privileges Only” is a second-in-command rating, not a supervised-operating-experience limitation, and logged hours never convert it. Full pilot-in-command privileges in that type come from a pilot-in-command type-rating practical test in the aircraft or a qualified simulator. The removal on this page applies only to a type rating limited under §61.64(g).
Is there a deadline to remove the limitation?
No. 14 CFR 61.64(g) contains no time limit. Pilots remove SOE limitations years after issuance — what matters is evidence of the 25 supervised hours with per-flight written attestations.
How fast can it be removed?
The appointment itself takes about 20 minutes and the unrestricted temporary certificate is issued on the call. Total turnaround from inquiry to certificate is typically 3-5 business days, and FAA DMS oversight requires 24-hour advance notice for scheduling.