The Piper Seneca is used by many flying schools when training their students for the MEP Class Rating
The Seneca V (seen above) is the latest version to be built by Piper		The DA42 Twin Star the new face of multi-engine flying - seriously capable with Garmin 1000 avionics

Pre-Course Entry Requirements

The candidate must have 70 hours PIC prior to taking the Skill Test. It is assumed that the candidate will have completed the hours prior to commencing the MEP class rating course.

Training

Training must be carried out at a Flying Training Organisation (FTO) and will include:

2.5 hours dual flight instruction
3.5 hours dual flight instruction in engine failures and asymmetric operation
7 hours theoretical knowledge training

Theoretical Knowledge Examination

Pass a written examination consisting of 50 multiple choice questions covering aspects of multi-engine operations and aircraft type specific limitations. The pass mark is 75%.

Skill Test

All ground and flight training including passing the theorectical knowledge examination must be completed before taking the skill test.Conducted by a Flight Examiner (FE) or Class Rating Examiner (CRE).If 2 or more sections are failed the test is failed and the examiner will issue a notification of failure. The candidate cannot exercise the privileges of the MEP Rating until a further Skill Test is passed.A partial pass will be given if one section is failed on the test. The candidate will be required to pass the failed section in the second attempt. Failure of any of this section in the second attempt will result in a failed test.A failed second attempt at the test will result in the candidate having to complete mandatory retraining as advised by the examiner. Logbook evidence of having completed the mandatory retraining duly certified by the CFI will be required prior to another attempt at all the sections of the test.

Section 1 Departure

Pre-flight including - documentation, weather brief, mass and balance calculation

Pre-start - external and internal checks

Starting engines - normal & malfunctions

Taxying

Pre-departure check - including engine run-ups

Take-off - normal and crosswind with Flight Manual flap settings

Climbing (best angle/best rate) - turns onto headings, level off

ATC liason-compliance, radio procedures, airmanship

Section 2 Airwork

Steep turns (360; left and right - 45; AOB)
Full clean stall and standard recovery
Approach to the stall with 10;-30; AOB approach configuration/power
Handling using autopilot/flight director
ATC liason-compliance, radio procedures, airmanship

Section 4 Arrivals and Landing Procedures

Aerodrome arrival procedures
Normal and flapless landing
Go-around from minimum height
ATC liason-compliance, radio procedures, airmanship

Section 5 Abnormal and Emergency Procedures

ATC liason-compliance, radio procedures, airmanship

Section 6 Simulated Asymmetric Flight

Simulated engine failure during take-off (at a safe height)
Asymmetric approach and go-around
Asymmetric approach and full-stop landing
ATC liason-compliance, radio procedures, airmanship

Oral

Theoretical knowledge of type/class

Validity

12 months.

Revalidation

Complete 10 route sectors within the validity period

AND

Pass a Proficiency Check with an FE or CRE

OR

Pass a Proficiency Check with an FE or CRE including a route sector

Note: A route sector includes a take-off, 15 minutes in the cruise and a landing.

Renewal

If the MEP Rating has expired then a Proficiency Check including a route sector with an FE or CRE is required.

References

LASORS
Pre-Flight Briefing Manual Multi-Engine Course by Mike Woodgate
Flying Training Multi-Engine Manual by R D Campbell
The Commercial Pilot's Study Manual Series By Mike Burton (Volume 2 only)
On-Track Aviation Limited Multi-Engine Student Notes (email ontrack@talk21.com for details)
Instructional Techniques for the FI by J Halstead and A Newton (click here for details)
UK CAA Standards Documents 14 and 17