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Negative Torque System | Horsepower Limiting | SRL

TURBO COMMANDER

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The TPE331 can be intimidating.   We have taught hundreds of pilots this power-plant.   After experiencing our unique approach to training, you will feel comfortable with all aspects of its operation.  We will teach the differences of the -5, -10T and the "true" -10 variants.

  • 690

  • 690A/B

  • 690C (840)

  • 690D (900)

  • 695 (980)

  • 695A/B (1000)

Let's not forget the propellors...Dowty, Hartzell Q-Tips or the new "game changing" MT 5 blade setup.  We have the operational experience needed to teach you the correct way to operate them.

CURRICULUM OUTLINE

Turbo Commander Training Syllabus

I. AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (8-14 classroom hours)

General Description of Aircraft

  • Genealogy of the Turbo Commander

  • General Description

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Engine

  • General theory of operation, including airflow and turbine theory

  • Lubrication System

  • Fuel Control System

  • Ignition System

  • Engine Starting, including abnormal and emergency procedures

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Propeller

  • Constant-speed propeller operation

  • Prop governor function

  • Negative Torque System

  • BETA, Reverse, NTS test, Start Lock Pins, Ground start and Air start operation

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Electrical System

  • System theory of operation

  • Electrical sources, including NiCad and Lead-Acid batteries

  • Bus protection

  • System monitoring, Normal, Abnormal and Emergency Procedures

Fuel

  • Fuel System theory & storage

  • Fuel Scavenge pump operation

  • Fuel Interconnect

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Environmental

  • Source and control of pressurization air

  • Air Cycle Machine Operation

    • Fairchild​

    • Sundstrand

    • Enviro

  • Pressurization control

    • Pressure Controller

      • Emergency Pressurization​

      • Automatic oxygen masks

    • Outflow and Safety Valves

  • Temperature control

    • Freon Air​

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Pneumatic Air

  • Sources and control of pneumatic air

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Ice and Rain Protection

  • Wing/Tail De-Ice boots

  • Propeller anti-ice

  • Windshield anti-ice

  • Pitot-Static System

  • Engine Anti-ice

Hydraulic and Landing Gear

  • Hydraulic System and operation

  • Landing Gear Mechanism

  • Gear Safe indications

  • Manual gear Extension

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Flight Controls

  • Primary Flight Controls

  • Trim Controls

  • Flap system

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Lighting

  • External Lights
    Cockpit & Cabin lighting

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Avionics

  • Audio Control

  • Auto-pilot operation including

    • Collins AP106​

    • STEC 2100 & 3100

    • Collins APS 80

    • Collins APS 65

    • King KFC 300

  • Garmin

    • G950​

    • G600 & TXi

    • GTN 650 & 750

    • GNS 530 & 430

II. AIRFRAME FLIGHT MANUAL (2 classroom hours)

III. FLIGHT OPERATIONS VFR

Completion Standard=Biennial Flight Review

(2-5 flight hours)

Limitations
Normal Operations
Abnormal and Emergency Procedures
Performance

  • Runway limits (Accelerate - stop/ Accelerate - go)

  • Climb Limits (Engine Out Climb Gradient)

Weight and Balance Calculations
Flight Manual Review

Preflight Inspection
Normal Operations

Checklist Usage

Taxi and Ground Handling

Automation

VFR flight

  • Steep Turns

  • Slow Flight

  • Stall Recognition and Recovery

VFR abnormals

  • Engine Failure

  • Various Systems Failures

IV. FLIGHT OPERATIONS IFR

Completion Standard=Instrument Proficiency Check

(2-5 flight hours)

Instrument Procedures-Normal Ops

Precision Approaches

Non Precision Approaches

Approaches with Automation

Missed Approach Procedures and Holds

Abnormals

  • Engine Failure

  • Instrument Failure

  • Various Systems Failures

Instrument Procedures-Abnormal Ops

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NOTICE: Flight and classroom hours may be increased or decreased as necessary to obtain proficiency of flight and/or required knowledge

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