FAR 91.1709 — MU-2B Training Approval

FAR 91.1709 sets the rules for how an MU-2B training program gets approved by the FAA. If you're training to fly the Mitsubishi MU-2B, the course you take must come from a provider whose curriculum has been formally signed off by the Administrator — no shortcuts, no homemade syllabi.

Key points:

• Submission required: Training providers must submit their proposed program to the Administrator to get approval.
• Approved programs only: Only FAA-approved programs count toward meeting the standards in this subpart.
• 24-month validity: For Part 91 training providers, an approved program is good for 24 months unless it's superseded or rescinded sooner.
• FAA can require revisions: The Administrator may order changes to an approved program at any time.
• Documentation on demand: Providers must show their approved program and FAA approval paperwork to any FAA representative on request.

Why it matters operationally: the MU-2B has a unique accident history that led to a special, standardized training rule. Verifying your provider holds a current FAA approval protects both your certificate and your insurability.