Aeronautical experience

This regulation sets minimum experience requirements to act as pilot in command of a Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane. You must hold an airplane category rating with a multi-engine land class rating, and you must have logged at least 100 hours as pilot in command in multi-engine airplanes.

This matters because the MU-2B has unique handling characteristics that have historically contributed to accidents. The regulation ensures pilots have substantial multi-engine experience before flying it as PIC. Note that the 100 hours must be PIC time specifically—not just total multi-engine time where you were a required crewmember or safety pilot.

This is a baseline requirement under the special training requirements for MU-2B aircraft (subpart N). Additional training and differences requirements apply beyond just meeting this experience threshold before you can legally fly the MU-2B as pilot in command.

*This is a plain-English summary for study only. The official 14 CFR text on this page is controlling — always read the current regulation and consult a CFI.*