MU-2B Training Hours

FAR 91.1707 — MU-2B Training Hours

FAR 91.1707 sets required ground, flight, and differences training hours and defines Level A–E training for the Mitsubishi MU-2B airplane.

In Plain English

FAR 91.1707 specifies the minimum ground, flight, and differences training hours required under the MU-2B special training program, and defines the levels of training used throughout the subpart.

Ground training hours by curriculum:

Initial/transition: 20 hours
Requalification: 12 hours
Recurrent: 8 hours

Flight training hours by curriculum:

Initial/transition: 12 hours, with a minimum of 6 hours at Level E
Requalification: 8 hours at Level C or Level E
Recurrent: 4 hours at Level E, or 6 hours at Level C

Differences training adds 1.5 hours at Level B for 2 factory type design models flown concurrently, 3 hours at Level B for more than 2 concurrent models, and 1.5 hours at Level B for each additional factory type design model added separately.

The rule also defines the levels of training:

Level A — pilot self-instruction
Level B — classroom with a qualified instructor
Level C — FAA-approved Level 5 or 6 FTD representative of the MU-2B cockpit and specifically approved for the MU-2B
Level E — conducted in the MU-2B airplane, a Level C simulator, or a Level D simulator

This matters because no pilot may act as PIC of an MU-2B without completing the prescribed hours at the correct training levels.

Regulation Text

14 CFR § 91.1707

§ 91.1707 Training program hours. (a) Ground instruction hours are listed in the following table: (b) Flight instruction hours are listed in the following table: (c) Differences training hours are listed in the following table: (d) Definitions of levels of training as used in this subpart: (1) LEVEL A Training—Training that is conducted through self-instruction by the pilot. (2) LEVEL B Training—Training that is conducted in the classroom environment with the aid of a qualified instructor who meets the requirements of this subpart. (3) LEVEL C Training—Training that is accomplished in an FAA-approved Level 5 or 6 flight training device. In addition to the basic FTD requirements, the FTD must be representative of the MU-2B cockpit controls and be specifically approved by the FAA for the MU-2B airplane. (4) Level E Training—Training that must be accomplished in the MU-2B airplane, Level C simulator, or Level D simulator. 1.5 hours at level B. Each additional factory type design model added separately 3 hours at level B. More than 2 factory type design models concurrently 1.5 hours required at level B. 2 factory type design models concurrently 4 hours at level E, or 6 hours at level C. 8 hours level C or level E 12 hours with a minimum of 6 hours at level E Recurrent Requalification Initial/transition 8 hours. 12 hours 20 hours Recurrent Requalification Initial/transition

Oral Exam Questions a DPE Might Ask

Q1How many ground and flight training hours are required for initial or transition training in the MU-2B?

Per FAR 91.1707, initial/transition requires 20 hours of ground training and 12 hours of flight training, with a minimum of 6 of those flight hours conducted at Level E.

Q2What is the difference between Level C and Level E training under the MU-2B program?

Under FAR 91.1707(d), Level C must be done in an FAA-approved Level 5 or 6 FTD representative of the MU-2B cockpit, while Level E must be accomplished in the MU-2B airplane itself or in a Level C or Level D simulator.

Q3If a pilot flies two factory type design models of the MU-2B concurrently, what differences training is required?

FAR 91.1707(c) requires 1.5 hours of differences training at Level B when operating two factory type design models concurrently, and 3 hours at Level B if operating more than two concurrently.

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Related Sections in Part 91

§ 91.1

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