(a) Except as otherwise specified therein, the flight time used to
satisfy the aeronautical experience requirements of paragraph (b) of this
section must have been obtained on an airplane --
(1) On which a flight engineer is required by this chapter; or
(2) That has at least three engines that are rated at least 800
horsepower each or the equivalent in turbine-powered engines.
(b) An applicant for a flight engineer certificate with a class rating
must present, for the class rating sought, satisfactory evidence of one of
the following:
(1) At least 3 years of diversified practical experience in aircraft
and aircraft engine maintenance (of which at least 1 year was in
maintaining multiengine aircraft with engines rated at least 800
horsepower each, or the equivalent in turbine engine powered aircraft),
and at least 5 hours of flight training in the duties of a flight
engineer.
(2) Graduation from at least a 2-year specialized aeronautical training
course in maintaining aircraft and aircraft engines (of which at least 6
calendar months were in maintaining multiengine aircraft with engines
rated at least 800 horsepower each or the equivalent in turbine engine
powered aircraft), and at least 5 hours of flight training in the duties
of a flight engineer.
(3) A degree in aeronautical, electrical, or mechanical engineering
from a recognized college, university, or engineering school; at least 6
calendar months of practical experience in maintaining multiengine
aircraft with engines rated at least 800 horsepower each, or the
equivalent in turbine engine powered aircraft; and at least 5 hours of
flight training in the duties of a flight engineer.
(4) At least a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating
and at least 5 hours of flight training in the duties of a flight
engineer.
(5) At least 200 hours of flight time in a transport category airplane
(or in a military airplane with at least two engines and at least
equivalent weight and horsepower) as pilot in command or second in command
performing the functions of a pilot in command under the supervision of a
pilot in command.
(6) At least 100 hours of flight time as a flight engineer.
(7) Within the 90-day period before he applies, successful completion
of an approved flight engineer ground and flight course of instruction as
provided in appendix C of this part. (Sec. 6, 80 Stat. 937, 49
U.S.C. 1655)