The collection of information is used
to ensure compliance with subpart N of part 91. The information
will also create written documentation establishing a base month
for an annual training requirement. In addition, a recommended
MU-2B training program has been published by the FAA as Appendix A
to Advisory Circular 91-89. The recommended training program is an
acceptable means of compliance with subpart N of part 91. Part 91
training providers are required to submit a proposed MU-2B training
program to their local jurisdictional Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO) for approval, which includes curriculum and syllabus.
The information will be used by the FAA to ensure compliance with
subpart N of part 91 and promote safety in air commerce. This
information collection is mandatory for those entities and persons
that wish to operate MU-2 aircraft. The collection consists of
recordkeeping and reporting. It is mandatory for training providers
to submit their training programs to the FAA every two years and
for pilots to obtain logbook endorsements every year.
The number of aircraft and
pilots is lower than in the last submission, due to attrition. The
hourly burden is correspondingly lower. Moreover, in the previous
submission, the number of training provider responses was
over-counted; this has been corrected. The title of this collection
has changed from “SFAR- Mitsubishi MU-2B Series Airplane Special
Training, Experience, and Operating Procedures” to “Mitsubishi
MU-2B Series Airplane Training Requirements”, in order to remove
reference to SFAR, which was removed in 2016, and to more
accurately reflect the components of the collection. The agency has
separated collection activity into appropriate information
collections; there have not been additional forms or applications
added.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.