FAA Renews Training Record Rules for MU-2B Pilots
Published Date: 5/19/2026
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Summary
The FAA is renewing its paperwork rules for pilots flying the Mitsubishi MU-2B airplane to make sure they get special training and follow safety steps. This affects MU-2B pilots who must keep records proving they completed the required training. Comments on this plan are open until June 18, 2026, and the goal is to keep flying safer without adding extra hassle or costs.
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MU-2B Pilots Must Document Training
If you are an active Mitsubishi MU-2B pilot, you must document participation in and completion of the MU-2B pilot training program under subpart N of 14 CFR part 91. The FAA says this affects about 210 active MU-2 pilots, the pilot documentation action (logbook endorsement and training course final phase check) is done every year and takes about 10 minutes per response, with an estimated total annual burden of 35 hours for all pilots.
Part 91 Training Providers' Submission Burden
If you are a part 91 MU-2B training provider, you must submit your training program as part of this information collection. The FAA estimates about 11 training providers are affected, each submission of a training program takes about 4 hours, and the providers' estimated total annual burden is 22 hours.
FAA Says Renewal Will Not Add Costs
The FAA states its goal is to renew this information collection to keep flying safer without adding extra hassle or costs. The notice invites public comment and seeks OMB approval to renew the collection (OMB Control Number 2120-0725).
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