Regulation Text
(a) Ground instruction hours are listed in the following table:
Initial/transition Requalification Recurrent 20 hours 12 hours 8 hours.(b) Flight instruction hours are listed in the following table:
Initial/transition Requalification Recurrent 12 hours with a minimum of 6 hours at level E 8 hours level C or level E 4 hours at level E, or 6 hours at level C.(c) Differences training hours are listed in the following table:
2 factory type design models concurrently 1.5 hours required at level B. More than 2 factory type design models concurrently 3 hours at level B. Each additional factory type design model added separately 1.5 hours at level B.(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.
The short answer
(14 CFR § 91.1707) This section sets MU-2B program hours. Ground instruction is 20 hours initial/transition, 12 requalification, 8 recurrent. Flight instruction is 12 hours initial/transition (minimum 6 at level E), 8 requalification, and 4 hours at level E or 6 at level C for recurrent.
Research Notes
Common Questions
How many ground and flight hours does an MU-2B initial course require?
Initial/transition requires 20 hours of ground instruction and 12 hours of flight instruction with a minimum of 6 hours at level E.
“Initial/transition … 20 hours … 12 hours with a minimum of 6 hours at level E.” — 14 CFR § 91.1707(a)–(b)
What are the recurrent training hours for the MU-2B?
Recurrent requires 8 hours of ground instruction and 4 hours of flight instruction at level E, or 6 hours at level C.
What is the difference between the training levels?
Level A is self-instruction by the pilot; Level B is classroom training with a qualified instructor; Level C is an FAA-approved Level 5 or 6 flight training device representative of the MU-2B; and Level E must be accomplished in the MU-2B airplane, a Level C simulator, or a Level D simulator.
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