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.
Research Notes
Section 91.1707 — Training program — establishes the FAA-approved MU-2B training program structure.
Program elements: Aircraft-specific ground school, simulator training, in-aircraft flight training, and competency check by an authorized check airman.
Reference: Subpart N; Mitsubishi MU-2B Pilot Training Manual.
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