The TPE331 can be challenging. After experiencing our unique approach to training, you will feel completely at ease in your tremendously capable Commander.

• 690
• 690A/B
• 840
• 900
• 980
• 1000

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General Description of Aircraft

• Genealogy of the Turbo Commander
• General Description

Engine

• General theory of operation, including airflow and turbine theory
• Lubrication System
• Fuel Control System
• Ignition System
• Engine Starting, including abnormal and emergency procedures

Propeller

• Constant-speed propeller operation
• Prop governor function
• Negative Torque System
• Low-pitch-stop and Beta control, including reverse NTS, NTS test, Start Lock Pins, Ground start and Air start operation

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 & general layout.
  
• Fuel pump operation
  
• Fuel Transfer (see comment)
  
• Fuel Crossfeed

Environmental

• Source and control of pressurization air.
• Air Cycle Machine Operation
• Pressurization control
  • Pressure Controller
  • OutFlow and Safety Valves
• Temperature control

Pneumatic Air

• Sources and control of pneumatic air

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

Flight Controls

• Primary Flight Controls
• Trim Controls
• Flap system

Lighting

External Lights
Cockpit & Cabin lighting

Avionics

• Typical Audio Control
• Auto-pilot operation

II. AIRFRAME FLIGHT MANUAL (2 classroom 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

III. OPERATIONALLY RELATED SUBJECTS (2 classroom hours)

Preflight Inspection of Aircraft
Standard Operating Procedures (including CRM)
Federal Air Regulations

• Part 61
• Part 91
• LAHSO procedures

Loss Communication Procedure
Flight Planning

IV. FLIGHT TRAINING TO PROFIENCY (Approximately 5 flight hours)

A. Starting Procedures
B. Normal Operations
C. Emergency Operations
D. Engine Out Landing/Go-Around
E. Instrument and Night Flight
F. High, Hot, and Heavy Operations