Aircraft Type Rating Curriculum
Based on AC 61-89E, 14CFR 61.157(e)(1)(2); FAA-S-8081-5.   AC 61-89E 8/4/2000

85 Hours Instruction.

 Type Ratings   | Type Designations  |  Type Restrictions 

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This is a generic type rating curriculum to develop a training program outline to meet the requirements of 14CFR 61, 141, and 142.  If used, this generic outline should be adopted to include specific data and characteristics of the aircraft for which the type rating is being issued. 

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SEGMENT 1- GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUBJECTS  9 Hrs. Lesson #1- Introduction to the Aircraft and Operating Limitations (2 hours) Lesson #2 - Weight and Balance (2 hours) Lesson #3 - Adverse Weather Practices (2 hours) Lesson #4 - Aerodynamics, Performance, MEL, and Configuration Deviation List (CDL) (3 hours) Lesson #5 - Segment 1 Written Examination	SEGMENT 2 - AIRPLANE SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS   35 Hrs. Lesson #6 - Fuel and Oil Systems (3 hours) Lesson #7 - Powerplant(s) (3 hours) Lesson #8 - Electrical System (2 hours) Lesson #9 - Hydraulic System (2 hours) Lesson #10 - Landing Gear and Brakes (2 hours) Lesson #11- Pneumatics System (1 hour) Lesson #12 - Environmental Systems (3 hours) Lesson #13 - Flight Controls (4 hours) Lesson #14 - Ice and Rain Protection (2 hours) Lesson #15 - Fire and Overheat Protection (2 hours) Lesson #16 - Flight Instruments (2 hours) Lesson #17 - Navigation Equipment and Display Systems (4 hours) Lesson #18 - Autoflight (2 hours) Lesson #19 - Communications Equipment (1 hour) Lesson #20 - Miscellaneous and Review (2 hours) Lesson #21- Segment 2 Written Examination
SEGMENT 3 - AIRCRAFT-SPECIFIC EMERGENCY TRAINING  9 Hrs. Lesson #22 - Emergency Equipment (2 hours) Lesson #23 - Abnormal and Emergency Procedures (4 hours) Lesson #24 - Segment 3 Written Examination Lesson #25 - Review (3 hours) Lesson #26 - Final Examination	SEGMENT 4 - SYSTEMS INTEGRATION TRAINING   17 Hrs. Lesson #27 - Cockpit Familiarization and Use of Checklists (2 hours) Lesson #28 - Flight Maneuvers and Display Systems (2 hours) Lesson #29 - Flight Operations and Use of Autopilot (3 hours) Lesson #30 - Emergency Procedures (2 hours) Lesson #31 - Normal/Abnormal Flight Operations Review; Use of Navigation Systems (2 hours) Lesson #32 - Normal/Abnormal Flight Operations (2 hours) Lesson #33 - Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) (2 hours) Lesson #34 - Crew Resource Management (2 hours)
SEGMENT 5 - FLIGHT INSTRUCTION   15 Hrs. Lesson #35 - Introduction to the Airplane; Basic Maneuvers (4 hours) Lesson #36 - Proficiency Training (4 hours) Lesson #37 - Emergency Procedures; Proficiency (4 hours) Lesson #38 - Night Checkout; Review (3 hours)	PRACTICAL TEST
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