King Air 350

[country]

Is a King Air 350 operated under part 91 typed for two pilots? I have noticed two pilot and single pilot crews. Have been told that you can get a single pilot type.
thx.

 

[Dep676]

It is a single pilot airplane.

 

[Rick1128]

It depends on how the aircraft is certified. The KA300/350, BE1900 and SA227 are certified for single pilot operations.The BAe3100 is certified for two pilot operation only. In single pilot aircraft requiring a type, the pilot may get a regular type rating permitting single pilot operation, or get a type rating with a SIC restriction requiring a SIC. To get a type without the restriction, all you have to do is prove you can operate the aircraft in all phases and situations without a SIC. Easier said than done. Most 1900 and Metro type pilots have the restriction as the aircraft in passenger 135/121 operations require an SIC.

 

[Rick1128]

The J31/32 is not certified for single pilot ops, so you will always see two pilots. I have flown both the Metro and the KA350. The 350 is much easier to fly. The Metro is not unsafe to fly single pilot, but you have to be on the ball and pay attention. The Metro is much less forgiving than a KA350.

 

[350DRIVER]

The 350 is a piece of cake to fly and is pretty much a no brainer. I don't think I have flown an "easier" aircraft to date. FMS also made life quite easy with regards to calculating speeds, weights, decents, fuel calculations, etc, etc, blah blah blah...... 350 and 1900 are pretty similar, in fact I have heard a pilot on approach to TPA tell the approach controllers that they had the supersized 350 in sight. ( my weak attempt at sarcasm for the night)

With regards to single pilot operations > Most 91 operators that I know of will fly the 350 all single pilot, however most 135 departments will run two "qualified" pilots at all times due to insurance reqt's and pax assurance and safety. I think the main reason for this is that the pax wanna see "2" ^ front.

It was a "fun" aircraft although the 100 is more fun in my opinion since it really teaches you about power management and current limiters

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[airjackson]

I'm sure that this info is easily verifiable, but I believe that in order to operate the 350 in certain configurations, such as with all 11 seats occupied (4-4-3 in the back), it is required to have two pilots.