Typical duration
5–6 weeks
Typical cost
€13,000–€18,000
Variants
2 variants
Exam topics
7 key areas
About this type rating
The Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 is the largest and fastest turboprop in widespread commercial operation. With its Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A engines, active noise and vibration suppression (NVS), and advanced Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, the Q400 is a highly capable regional aircraft widely used in Scandinavia, Canada, and the UK.
Aircraft variants
Dash 8 Q400Q400 NextGen
Key exam topics
These are the systems and topics your type rating examiner will focus on during the oral exam and simulator check.
- PW150A engine management and torque control
- NVS (Noise and Vibration Suppression) system
- Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics
- Propeller systems and autofeather
- De-icing and anti-icing systems
- Electrical and hydraulic systems
- High-altitude and cold-weather operations
Airlines operating this type
FlybeHorizon AirPorter AirlinesWideroeSAS
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Quick facts
ManufacturerBombardier
DifficultyIntermediate
Typical cost€13,000–€18,000
Duration5–6 weeks