Originally Posted by
bluesky24
TPIC is time you can log when operating a Turbine powered aircraft as Pilot in Command. This includes most jet powered aircraft and Turbo Props. You must possess an ATP rating and a type rating for the aircraft you are operating. Also you must be the person you signs for the aircraft as the Captain.
I would think all jets and turboprops fall into the turbine powered category by definition. But there's no requirement to hold an ATP to fly them outside the 121 world. And there's no type rating for many turboprop airplanes, those under 12.5 max takeoff weight.