Light aircraft class rating in an ATPL

[Kep Ten Jim]

Can somebody please advise:

I have a valid UK ATPL. The ratings have expired but the licence is valid - I'm currently flying on another country's ATPL.

I now want to get a light a/c class rating in my UK ATPL. Is this possible with no valid type ratings?

[Mark 1]

To renew an expired SEP class rating only involves an LPC with an FE or CRE. It should be pretty straightforward (see LASORS if it's been expired for more than 5 years).
If you have a similar class rating on another authorities ATPL, then that also can be used to exercise privileges on a G reg'd SEP.

[Kep Ten Jim]

No, I don't have and never have had a class rating in my ATPL. I want to get one. But my licence (ATPL) although still valid, has no valid type ratings. So with this in mind, can I still get a class rating?

[kenparry]

Extract from LASORS 2008:

F1.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADDITION
OF AN SEP (LAND) CLASS RATING
For rating issue you must:-
a. Provide evidence of having completed an approved
course of training in accordance with JAR-FCL for
the purposes of the rating.
b. Pass a class rating skill test (LST) conducted by a
JAR authorised Class Rating Examiner (CRE) or
Flight Examiner (FE).
c. Pass a theoretical knowledge exam (oral as part of
the LST).
The class rating course, including theoretical knowledge
shall be completed within the 6 months preceding the
skill test. Each applicable item of the skill test shall be
satisfactorily completed within the 6 months immediately
preceding the date of receipt of the application for the
rating.

I don't have the detail of what subpara "a" will mean, but the answer to your question seems to be: yes, you can. Perhaps best to get advice from a local club who could provide whatever training is needed.

[Kep Ten Jim]

I'll try one of the clubs next time I'm in the UK

Thanks for that!