FAR 91.1701 — MU-2B Training Applicability

FAR 91.1701 establishes when and to whom the special MU-2B training rules apply. The Mitsubishi MU-2B is a high-performance turboprop with a unique accident history, so the FAA created a dedicated training subpart for it.

Key points:

• Effective date: On and after November 7, 2016, all training conducted in an MU-2B must follow an approved MU-2B training program that meets the standards of this subpart.
• Who must comply: Anyone who operates an MU-2B series airplane, including:
  • The pilot in command (PIC)
  • The second-in-command (SIC)
  • Any other person manipulating the controls while supervised by a PIC
• Instructors included: The subpart also applies to anyone who provides pilot training in the MU-2B.
• In addition to other rules: These requirements are in addition to the requirements of Parts 61, 91, and 135 — they do not replace them.

Operationally, this means you cannot legally fly or train in an MU-2B using a generic type-specific syllabus; the training must come from an FAA-approved MU-2B program.