King Air 200

[kwb13]

Does the BE-200 require 2 pilots or is it single pilot? Does it just depend on the operation flying it?

 

[banned username 2]

The King Air 200 (BE-200) is a single pilot certified aircraft.. and it does not need a Type Rating either (it has a maximum certified take-off weight of 12,500 lbs.)

Some FAR Part 135 operators may require 2 pilots (no auto-pilot)... But that is because of the regs they are operating under, not the aircrafts certification...

Fly Safe!

 

[flywithruss]

Insurance has become the master of aviation, unfortunately, and in many cases insurance will dictate a requirement to operate King Airs with two pilots. At my company, we've avoided having that put in as a requirement on our insurance thus far, but our company policy requires two pilots ... puts our passengers more at ease, etc. The only time we operate single-pilot is on deadhead legs, and even then it is very rare.

As Falcon Capt says, the airplane is certified single-pilot, and does not require a type ... the 300/350, however, does require a type rating.

For a turboprop, the 200 is a heck of a machine ... sturdy, stable, and fun to fly. I love flying it.

R

 

[El Cid Av8or]

Insurance has become the master of aviation, unfortunately, and in many cases insurance will dictate a requirement to operate King Airs with two pilots. At my company, we've avoided having that put in as a requirement on our insurance thus far, but our company policy requires two pilots ... puts our passengers more at ease, etc. The only time we operate single-pilot is on deadhead legs, and even then it is very rare.

As Falcon Capt says, the airplane is certified single-pilot, and does not require a type ... the 300/350, however, does require a type rating.

For a turboprop, the 200 is a heck of a machine ... sturdy, stable, and fun to fly. I love flying it.

R

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The only reason I rated lawyers as #1 is that they tell the insurance companies what to do. The mafia doesn't have anything on these two cataegories.

As for the 200... I am patiently waiting for the day that I get to fly the King Air series. Although I'd like to be driving a 350, the 200 and even the lower ones are still sweet rides.

 

[Future SNA]

Actually....

There are people out there with KA 200 type ratings. The military version of the 200, I believe it's called the C-12, actually weighs over 12,500 and requires a type rating(get one during your training would be more correct), be it it's only like 12,600 or something really close. Anways, my neighbor has one, that's how I know.

 

[InHot]

C-12

I flew the C-12 B & F. We were allowed to operate it up to 13,500 for extended flights. We had to make log entry for every flight that did execeed 12,500.

 

[Rick1128]

C-12

Military pilots do not require type ratings as their aircraft fall under different rules. However, most military pilots who flying aircraft that have a civilian counterpart can and will walk into the FAA and have it added to their certificate.

 

[InHot]

Just walk in?

Maybe things have changed, but when I was flying the T-39 - in order to get my Sabreliner type I had to take a type check ride with an examiner.

 

[DLS]

Type rating

When I got my B757/767 rating in 1996 I received my new license from OAK City it came with CV-240/340/440 as a ATP rating and not commercial privileges as on all previous new certificates. I flew the T-29 in the USAF used my Aircraft Commander check out to get rid of the centerline only ticket that I had. (T-38 & F4 prior to the T-29 assignment) The FAA changed its policy sometime between 1991 and 1996.

 

[banned username 2]

Re: Actually....

There are people out there with KA 200 type ratings. The military version of the 200, I believe it's called the C-12, actually weighs over 12,500 and requires a type rating(get one during your training would be more correct), be it it's only like 12,600 or something really close. Anways, my neighbor has one, that's how I know.

Actually I don't thing there are any civilian King Air 200's certified heavier than 12,500 lbs... And a military guy doesn't get a Type Rating because they operate under their own rules... Military can take their experience and apply for a Civilian Type rating (and take a checkride)... But there is no Civilian equivalent to a King Air 200 type Rating...

 

[Phrogs4ever]

Military C-12 pilots do not require a type rating or ATP, but we should. I fly a lot of civilians and GS employees and think the units should fund all their TPCs to get ATPs. I got my type with a single phone call and a visit to the FSDO with all the required paperwork.

As far as gross weight, unless we're training we never takeoff less than 12,500. More oft than not, we figure pax and cargo and then gas up to 13,595. I've even taken off at 14,000 before, but that required a special waiver as we were flying long overwater legs in Southeast Asia.

InHot, I don't remember if I told you but the boys down south traded in that ratty T-39 for a nice Citation. I'm a C-12 Instructor now and rapidly approaching 1,000 hours. Almost time to update my apps.

 

[ArmyC12]

I have a BE-200 type. I fly a C-12T3, MGTOW of 14,000 lbs. There is a civilian BE-200 that fly's above 12,500 and that is where the type came from. It is called the CATPASS 200.

 

[cvsfly]

That's it! I've seen info on their mods. The company is out of AZ and have commuter mods for the BE-200 with belly cargo, commuter seating, eng. stack mods, etc. I assume their STC puts the 200 into a commuter class airplane.

 

[ArmyC12]

If you go to http://www.barronthomas.com and click on "inventory listings", you will find a catpass 200 under the Beechcraft listings. It has 13 seats and a cargo pod. That is the aircraft the BE-200 type came from.

 

[banned username 2]

If you go to http://www.barronthomas.com and click on "inventory listings", you will find a catpass 200 under the Beechcraft listings. It has 13 seats and a cargo pod. That is the aircraft the BE-200 type came from.

I thought those we considered "Beech 1300 Airliners" I know Direct Air out of MDW used to fly those...

 

[ArmyC12]

I have not heard that before. Makes since to me though. I think they start with a plain old BE-200 then mod it.

 

[GVFlyer]

Military C-12 pilots do not require a type rating or ATP, but we should.

...or at least should have the opportunity. When I was in the military, I encouraged all my guys to get an ATP. I thought it gave Uncle Sam a better aviator. My pilots were authorized the extra period to do it when they went to sim or could do it in the jet in concert with their 'Qual ride".