Appendix A A-2 Table A-2. Minimum Flight Instruction Training Hours Flight Instruction 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 Table A-3. Minimum Differences Training Hours Differences Training Two factory type design models currently
1.5 hours at Level B More than two factory type design models currently 3 hours at Level B Each additional factory type design model added
1.5 hours at Level B Each model modified from factory type design at Level C (recommended for part 91; refer to MU-2B Flight Standardization Board (FSB) Report for specific Differences applicable to training programs requiring FAA approval apart from part 91 subpart N) Sufficient program hours to ensure proficiency in the variant aircraft for all Differences, with minimum 1.5 hours for Level C Initial/Transition Differences and 0.5 hours for Level C Recurrent Differences Each model modified from factory type design at Level D (recommended for part 91; refer to MU-2B FSB Report for specific Differences applicable to training programs requiring FAA approval apart from Sufficient program hours to ensure proficiency in the variant aircraft for all Differences, with minimum 4 hours for Level D Initial/Transition Differences and 1 hour for Level D Recurrent Differences
Appendix A A-3 Differences Training part 91 subpart N) A.2 Definitions of Levels of Training as Used in This AC.
A.2.1 Level A Training. Training that is conducted through self-instruction by the pilot. No minimum training program hours apply. Level A Differences are those Differences which need awareness, but which have no effect on procedures.
A.2.2 Level B Training. Training that is conducted in the classroom environment with the aid of a qualified instructor who meets the requirements of part 91 subpart N, applicable as specified in § 91.1705(h)(4). Level B Differences are of great enough degree to require formal training, but are not of great enough degree to require systems integration training, such as aircraft systems Differences that have only minor procedural Differences.
A.2.3 Level C Training. Training that is accomplished in an FAA-approved Level 5, 6, or 7 FTD or simulator. 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 for Level C Initial, Transition, Requalification, or Recurrent Training. Level C Training is applicable for recurring MU-2B training and to each model modified from factory type design where the change meets the definition for Level C Differences. Level C Differences are those Differences of great enough degree to require a systems integration training, but that are not of great enough degree to require actual flight training to ensure proficiency, such as installation of an Area Navigation (RNAV) System. Level C Initial Differences Training must include a Training Course Final Phase Check of items affected by the differences in type design.
A.2.4 Level D Training. Training that must be accomplished in the MU-2B airplane or approved MU-2B simulator. Level D Training is applicable to each model modified from factory type design where the change meets the definition for Level D Differences.
Level D Differences are those Differences for which flight training is necessary to ensure proficiency, such as installation of an electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) with a primary flight display (PFD) format. Level D Initial and Recurrent Differences Training must include a Training Course Final Phase Check of items affected by the differences in type design.
A.2.5 Level E Training. Training that must be accomplished in the MU-2B airplane, Level C simulator, or Level D simulator. Level E Training is applicable to the MU-2B aircraft in relation to other Airplane Multiengine Land (AMEL) aircraft.
A.3 MU-2B Ground Training Curriculum Contents.
A.3.1 What Are the MU-2B Required Ground Training Tasks? All items in the ground training curriculum must be covered. The order of presentation is at the discretion of the instructor. The student must satisfactorily complete a written or oral exam given by the training provider based on this MU-2B training program.
Appendix A A-4 A.3.1.1 Aircraft General.
1. Introduction.
2. Airplane (Structures/Aerodynamics/Engines) Overview.
• Fuselage.
• Wing.
• Empennage.
• Doors.
• Windshield and Windows.
3. Airplane Systems.
• Electrical Power.
• Lighting.
• Fuel System.
• Powerplant.
• Environmental.
• Fire Protection.
• Ice and Rain Protection.
• Landing Gear and Brakes.
• Flight Controls and Trim.
• Pilot Static System/Flight Instruments.
• Oxygen System.
4. Operating Limitations.
• Weights.
• Center of Gravity (CG) and Loading.
• Airspeeds.
• Maneuvering Load Factors.
• Takeoff and Landing Operations.
• En Route Operations.
5. Required Placards.
6. Instrument Markings.
Appendix A A-5
7. Flight Characteristics.
• Control System.
• Stability and Stall Characteristics.
• Single-Engine Operation.
• Maneuvering and Trim.
• Takeoff and Landing.
A.3.1.2 Electrical Power.
1. General Description.
2. Direct Current (DC) Electrical System.
• DC Power Generation.
• DC Power Distribution.
• Battery System.
• External Power System.
3. Alternating Current (AC) Electrical System.
• AC Power Generation.
• Controls and Indicators.
• AC Power Distribution.
4. Limitations.
• General Limitations.
• Instrument Markings.
A.3.1.3 Lighting.
1. Exterior Lighting System.
• Navigation Lights.
• Anti-Collision Lights.
• Wing Inspection Lights.
• Taxi Lights.
• Landing Lights.
• Rotating Beacon.
• Operation.
Appendix A A-6
2. Interior Lighting System.
• Flight Compartment Lights.
• Passenger Compartment Lights.
3. Emergency Lighting System.
• Cockpit Emergency Lighting.
• Aircraft Emergency Lighting.
4. Procedures.
• Normal.
• Abnormal.
• Emergency.
A.3.1.4 Master Caution System.
1. System Description and Operation.
• Master Caution Light and Reset Switch.
• Annunciator and Indicator Panels.
• Operation Lights.
• System Tests.
2. Procedures.
A.3.1.5 Fuel System.
1. Fuel Storage.
• Refueling/Balancing.
• Defueling and Draining.
• Tank Vent System.
2. Fuel Distribution.
• Fuel Transfer.
• Fuel Balancing.
• Boost Pump Operation.
3. Fuel Indicating.
• Fuel Quantity.
• Low Fuel Warning.
Appendix A A-7
4. Fuel System Limitations.
• Approved Fuels.
• Fuel Anti-Icing Additives.
• Fuel Temperature Limitations.
• Fuel Transfer and Fuel Imbalance.
• Fuel Pumps.
• Refueling.
• Capacity.
• Unusable Fuel.
A.3.1.6 Powerplant.
1. Engine Description.
• Major Sections.
• Cockpit Controls.
• Instrumentation.
• Operation.
2. Engine Systems.
• Lubrication.
• Fuel.
• Ignition.
• Engine Starting.
• Anti-Ice.
3. Propeller System.
• Ground Operations.
• In-Flight Operations.
• Synchronization.
• Deice.
4. Ground Checks.
• Overspeed Governor.
• Single Red Line (SRL) and Delta Pressure/Pressure (P/P).
• Negative Torque System (NTS) and Feather Valve.
• Supplementary NTS.
Appendix A A-8
5. In-Flight Post Maintenance Checks.
• NTS In-Flight.
• Flight Idle Fuel Flow.
6. Limitations.
• Powerplant.
• Engine Starting Conditions.
• Airstart Envelope.
• Engine Starting.
• Oil.
• Fuel.
• Starter/Generator.
• External Power.
• Instrument Markings (as applicable).
• TPE331-10-511M.
• TPE331-5/6-252/251M.
• TPE331-1-151M.
7. Engine Malfunctions and Failures.
• Propeller Coupling.
• Torque Sensor.
• Engine Overspeed.
• Fuel Control Spline.
A.3.1.7 Fire Protection.
1. Introduction.
2. Engine Fire Detection.
• System Description.
• Annunciator.
3. Portable Fire Extinguishers.
A.3.1.8 Pneumatics.
1. System Description.
Appendix A A-9
2. System Operation.
• Air Sources.
• Limitations.
3. Wing and Tail Deice.
• System Description.
• Controls.
4. Entrance and Baggage Door Seal.
• Air Source.
• Operation.
A.3.1.9 Ice and Rain Protection.
1. General Description.
2. Wing Deice.
• System Description.
• Operation.
• Controls and Indications.
3. Engine Anti-Ice.
• System Description.
• Operation.
• Controls and Indications.
4. Window Defog.
• Controls.
• Operation.
5. Tail Deice.
• Horizontal Stabilizer Deice.
• Vertical Stabilizer Deice.
6. Pitot Static System Anti-Icing.
• Pitot Tube Heating.
• Static Port Heating.
• Angle of Attack (AOA) Transmitter Heating.
Appendix A A-10
7. Windshield Deice/Anti-Ice.
• System Description.
• Controls and Indications.
8. Windshield Wiper.
• System Description.
• Control and Operation.
9. Propeller Deice.
• System Description.
• Controls and Indications.
10. Ice Detector.
• System Description.
• Controls and Indications.
• Operation.
11. Limitations.
• Temperatures.
• Cycling.
A.3.1.10 Air Conditioning.
1. System Description and Operation.
• Refrigeration Unit (Air Cycle Machine (ACM)).
• Air Distribution.
• Ventilation.
• Temperature Control.
• Water Separator.
2. Limitations.
A.3.1.11 Pressurization.
1. General.
2. Component Description.
• Cabin Pressure Controller.
• Altitude Pressure Regulator.
• Ram Air.
Appendix A A-11
• Outflow Safety Valves.
• Air Filters.
• Manual Control Valve.
• Pneumatic Relays.
• Venturi.
3. System Operation.
• Ground Operation.
• Takeoff Mode.
• In-Flight Operation.
• Landing Operation.
4. Emergency Operation.
• High Altitude.
• Low Altitude.
5. Limitations.
• Maximum Differential.
• Landing Limitations.
A.3.1.12 Landing Gear and Brakes.
1. General Description.
• Landing Gear Doors.
• Controls and Indicators.
• Warning Systems.
• Emergency Extension.
2. Nosewheel Steering.
3. Landing Gear/Brakes/Tires.
4. Limitations.
• Airspeed (with flaps).
• Emergency Extension.
• Tire Speed.
• Brake Energy.
Appendix A A-12 A.3.1.13 Flight Controls.
1. Primary Flight Controls (elevator/rudder/spoilers).
• Description.
• Operations.
2. Trim Systems.
• System Description.
• Roll Trim.
• Normal Operation.
• Emergency Operation.
• Rudder Trim.
• Pitch Trim.
• General.
• Operations.
• Trim-in-Motion Alert System.
3. Secondary Flight Controls.
• System Description.
• Flaps.
4. Limitations.
• Instrument Markings.
• Placards.
5. Flight Characteristics.
• Control Systems.
• Stability and Stall Characteristics.
• Single-Engine Operation.
• Maneuvering and Trim.
• Takeoff and Landing.
A.3.1.14 Avionics.
1. Pitot-Static System.
• System Description.
• Pilot’s System.
Appendix A A-13
• Co-Pilot’s System.
• Alternate Static.
2. Air-Data Computer (ADC).
3. Attitude Instrument Displays (EFIS and standard).
• Electronic Altitude Director Indicator (EADI).
• Standard Attitude Gyro.
4. Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS).
• System Description.
• Controls and Indications.
5. Navigation.
• Navigation Systems Descriptions.
• Compass System Descriptions.
• Display Systems.
• Terrain Awareness System.
• Traffic Avoidance System.
• Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B).
6. Communications.
• Very High Frequency (VHF) Communications Systems.
• Audio Control.
7. Standby Flight Instruments.
• System Description.
• Controls and Indications.
8. Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS).
• Controls and Indications.
• Yaw Damper.
• Trim-in-Motion Alert System.
• Autopilot Automatic Disconnect.
• Aural Alert System.
9. AOA System.
• System Description.
• Controls and Indications.
10. Limitations.