Sam,
5 hours, plus test - so approx 6.5 in total...
the content of an LST (type rating test) is the same as that for an LPC, so it should not take 1.5, it should take no more than 1.0
the content for an initial PPL skill test is much greater.
pandalet,
It's 5 hours plus test, although if a TRTO is authorised (ie. it's written into their ops manual and AOC), at the CFI's discretion, they can reduce the training requirements to 3 hours plus test, if (in their opinion) you have sufficient experience on a similar type.
where does it say this in lasors, hours requirements are mentioned in appendix F, Section F, page 59, but i cannot see 3 hours mentioned in this context. I am not saying you are wrong, I just cant find it.
I think helcopters within the "single engine group" may be ok for 3 hours, but the R22,R44 are not in the group, but i couldnt find that either without a big search as I am too busy doing my R22 MCC course to find out !
regards
CF