The FAA has published Notice 8000.351 establishing procedures for obtaining an SIC type rating. The Notice explains the SIC type rating requirement and the application and certification procedures the FAA will follow in processing SIC type rating applications. It also includes a question and answer appendix about the SIC type rating. Questions regarding the Notice or the SIC type rating requirements should be directed to the FAA’s Certification and General Aviation Operations Branch, AFS-810, at (202) 267-8212.