Hey Kates
for all questions like this you will find the answer, (well as far as the UK interprets JAR) at
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/LASORS.PDF
for this question have a look at section F8
>Is there any minimum no. of hours req. for (the) type?
5 including LST (licence skills test) as RC says
>What kind of examination am in to? PC/Skill test?
LST is basically general handling to include all exercises required for initial PPL, but not navigation.
>What kind of examiner is required to execute the skill? PC-ONLY?
minimum of FE(H) who is authorised to do LST (initial issue) and LPC (renewals)
regards
CF