Rebirth of Excellence

We are offering the business and general aviation industry a class of aircraft so completely restored, the result is an extremely reliable, safe to operate, high-performance aircraft. And at an acquisition and operating cost unmatched by any new production aircraft in its class. Upon completion, no other aircraft in its class can challenge a Renaissance Commander in performance, safety, and resale value. The Renaissance Commander Program is a unique and cost-efficient “package-priced” factory parts program, combined with the knowledge and experience of Twin Commander’s worldwide factory-trained service center network. The Renaissance program guarantees Commander owners the workmanship, quality, and service they expect.

For All the Right Reasons

A Renaissance Commander minimizes the risk of purchasing and operating a pre-owned aircraft. With factory-authorized parts and service, you’re guaranteed an aircraft designed to meet your exacting needs, and is backed by an unprecedented guarantee on parts and workmanship.

Performance and Value

No other aircraft in its class comes close to the Twin Commander in performance, safety, and resale value

Airframe Renewal

The Renaissance Commander Program takes the risk out of purchasing a pre-owned Twin Commander through rigorous factory- sanctioned airframe refurbishment standard.

Total Product Support

Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation and AlliedSignal Aerospace offer support through a worldwide network of factory-authorized service centers.

Cost-Effective

The simple, rugged design of the Twin Commander makes it economical and practical to refurbish.

Modern Performance

The contemporary aerodynamic design delivers an unmatched blend of high cruise speeds, fuel efficiency, and short field performance.

New Enchancements

The -10T Engine Modification Program delivers 300+ KTAS cruise speeds and spectacular times to climb. Engine maintenance costs are reduced with a special 5,000-hr TBO and a single mid-life hot section inspection (HSI).

Resale

Increasing demand from people moving up from pressurized piston twins to turboprops will help assure strong resale value.

Pilot Training

Insurance company approved, professional pilot training is available with classes starting every month at the Twin Commander Learning Center operated by SimCom Training Centers, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas

Warranty and Evaluation

All Renaissance Commanders are completely supported through a limited ONE YEAR, 200 HOUR warranty that covers all new TCA parts and labor.* And at an affordable cost, you can extend your warranty to a full TWO YEARS, 400 HOURS.

The steps necessary to evaluate your aircraft as a Renaissance Commander candidate are straightforward. During your next scheduled inspection, have your Twin Commander evaluated by a Renaissance Commander Authorized Service Center. They can provide you with a complete review and evaluation of your aircraft, and design the necessary program options and upgrades to complete your Renaissance Commander.

*Renaissance Commander ONE & TWO YEAR Warranty exclude electronics and parts and labor not supplied by TCA. Refer to individual manufacturer’s Limited Warranty for complete warranty information.

Value in the Detail

The excellence of the Renaissance Commander Program lies in the program’s attention to detail, refurbishing your pre-owned aircraft to as close to new condition as possible. Herein lies the extraordinary value Renaissance brings to its owners.

Structure

  • Reduce the aircraft to its airframe, inspect and replace worn components. Inspect for corrosion, and wear; correct affected areas
  • Comply with all ADs and SBs
  • Install new cabin windows and windshields for structural integrity, clarity and pressure vessel sealing

Fuel System

  • Aircraft fuel system is restored to like-new condition
  • Replace current fuel bladders with advanced PERMAFLEX II™ fuel cells
  • For wet wing aircraft; clean, inspect, and reseal all seams, skins, lap joints
  • Replace all associated gaskets, clamps and hoses
  • Check and recalibrate fuel vent shutoff valves, quantity signal unit, and low level switches
  • Recalibrate fuel quantity indication system, or, replace with a new digital display fuel quantity indicator system

Hydraulics

  • Inspection & replacement of all worn components within hydraulic system
  • Remove and inspect reservoir, accumulator, and regulator; overhaul and recertify accumulator
  • All components are cleaned, resealed, and tested for operation prior to reassembly
  • Engine driven pumps are overhauled or replaced

Powerplant

  • Ensure current engines maintain proper power output, and will make next scheduled maintenance. Option to replace current turbine engines with Garrett TPE 331- 10T for unbelievable performance and economic advantages.
  • Lebow ground run to evaluate current performance
  • Bring current engines to expected power output levels
  • Replace engine mounts and isolators with new
  • Bring current props to expected performance; option to add wide chord Q-tip propellers and bullet spinners

Landing Gear

  • Disassembly, inspection, and overhaul of entire landing gear system
  • Landing gear components are removed, stripped of paint, and inspected
  • Worn components are replaced; gear is repainted, reinstalled
  • Emergency gear extension system inspected
  • Nitrogen storage bottle is recertified
  • Tires, tubes and wheel O-rings are replaced
  • Installation of Cleveland wheels and brakes

Instruments

  • Overhaul and/or recertification of all engine and flight instruments
  • Option to upgrade avionics and engine instrumentation to customer’s request
  • Panel is removed, refinished and re-silk-screened
  • New Panel placards
  • Replace all electroluminescent panels
  • All indicators and instruments will be removed, recalibrated and recertified.

Flight Controls

  • Inspection and replacement of all worn components within flight control system
  • All primary and secondary control cables will be replaced
  • Pulleys, turnbuckles and cable guides replaced as required
  • Trim control units, mechanical rudder and elevator actuators are replaced with new
  • Aileron electrical trim actuator is replaced with new
  • Column and yoke assembly is stripped and refinished

Cabin Environmental

  • Restore pressurization system
  • Seal pressure vessel at wing roots, skin joints, and floor panels.
  • New seals installed around the windows, windshields, emergency exit and cabin door
  • Remove, overhaul and reinstall pressurization controller
  • Inspect and overhaul air cycle machine
  • Overhaul ground blower motor
  • Replace all ducts with new
  • Installation of new bleed air shutoff valves, selectable bleed air control panel with temperature monitoring system in empennage
  • Install new control column and rudder pedal boots with new kit

Ice Protection

  • Aircraft ice protection system is restored to like-new condition
  • Deicing boots are replaced with advanced PERMAFLEX™ boots
  • Rudder trim, rudder-to-vertical-fin slot, generator inlet heaters and thermostat sensors are replaced with new
  • Propeller boots and slip ring brushes are replaced with new
  • Pitot tube assemblies are replaced with new high-wattage assemblies

Appearance

  • Appearance items are restored or replaced to like-new condition
  • Wingtip and tail navigation lenses are replaced with new
  • Throttle quadrant covers and engine control covers are replaced with new
  • Radome receptacle covers are replaced with new
  • All quickturn fasteners are replaced with new stainless steel hardware
  • Every exterior screw is replaced
  • Flap hinge bracket covers are replaced
  • Custom paint and interior design