BEECH BARON (BE-55B) OPERATING SPEEDS (KCAS) AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS NOTES

VS0 68 VLE 143 VNO 182 VMC 80

FUEL 136 gal useable. Main tanks (2 X 37 gal) are
VS1 76 VFE 122 VNE 223 VSSE 85 inboard, aux tanks (2 X 31 gal) are outboard.
VX 92 VA 156 VWINDOW 125 VXSE 92
ENGINES IO-470-L; 260 BHP @ 2625 RPM
VY 105 VB 148 VYSE 101
Fuel Injected
TAKEOFFS CROSSWIND LIMIT - 20 KTS
Throttle/Propeller controls are non-conventional.
Rotate Climb Flaps
Normal 83 107 0° PROPELLERS Have accumulator for unfeathering.
Short Field 80 90 / 107 20°/0° ELECTRICAL 28 Volt DC, Two 50-amp alternators
ENROUTE @ 5000' PA (STANDARD TEMP)
Battery monitor light comes on when charge is
Power KIAS GPH/PSI > 7 amps.
Climb 25"/2500 120
Cruise (75% BHP) 24"/2375 170 28.0/8.2 LDG GEAR Warning horn sounds at 11" MP with gear up.
Cruise (55% BHP) 20"/2300 150 20.0/5.8 Nose gear 50 psi Main gear 50 psi
Holding 15"/2300 120 18.2/4.5
STALL WRNG Warning horn sounds 5-8 kts prior to stall.
SE Cruise (75% BHP) 23"/2450 120 14.0/8.2
SE Holding 23"/2300 110 13.0/7.4 AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS NOTES
PATTERNS/LANDINGS CROSSWIND LIMIT - 20 KTS
Engine may not start until starter is released.
Power KIAS Flaps
Downwind 17"/2300 120 To set parking brake, pull handle, pump brakes, release handle
Abeam Touchdown 15"/FP 110 10° Cowl flaps should be OPEN on ground and takeoff.
Base 100 20°
Normal final 90 28° When using external power, turn battery/alternators OFF.
Short Field Final 90 28° Landing lights may overheat if used for taxi.
No Flap Final 98
Use boost pumps ONLY for priming or fluctuating fuel flow.
Inst Approach 17"/2300 110 10°
ILS Final (3°/530 fpm) 17"/FP 110 10° Max of 20° of flaps for T/O.
SE Approach (Gear UP) 20"/FP 110 0°
RPM on T/O roll: 2625 RPM.
SE ILS Final (3°/530 fpm) 20"/FP 110 0° - 10°
MAX RANGE GLIDE WITH ENGINES OUT & PROPS FEATHERED Allow circuit breakers to cool » 3 minutes before resetting.
Flaps & Gear Up 110 KIAS 2.4 nm / 1000' AGL When practicing engine failures (DUAL ONLY MANEUVER), the
mixture control should always be pulled back to ICO before feathering
PERFORMANCE @ MAX GROSS WT (5100#)
a prop to prevent the engine from being flooded.
Density Altitude Ceilings T/O & Ldg (SL, 95°F, No Wind)
Zero thrust setting is 10"/FP.
Absolute Accel to 86 kts & Stop 3700'
Service 19,700' Normal T/O 1700' / 2300' Do not insert fuel nozzle more than 3" into fuel tank to prevent
SE Service 7,000' Normal Ldg 1700' possible damage to the bottom of the tank.

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 33. Check condition and security of seats, seat belts & harnesses.
INTERIOR INSPECTION
N43657 ONLY
1. Required Documents On Board
2. Control Lock Remove & Stow
3. Alternate Static Source NORMAL (Horizontal)
4. Ignition Switches OFF
5. Alternators OFF
6. Strobes OFF
7. Pitot Heat OFF
8. Cabin Heat OFF (Center)
9. Nav Lights OFF
10. Beacon ON
11. Avionics Master Switch OFF
12. Interior Lights OFF (ON At Night)
13. Landing Gear Switch Check DOWN
14. Flap Switch NEUTRAL
15. Elevator/Rudder/AileronTrim Set for Takeoff
16. Landing & Taxi Lights OFF
17. Cowl Flaps OPEN
18. Nose Gear Position Indicator Check
19. Fuel Selectors Check Each Position then MAIN
20. Emergency Gear Handle Stowed
21. Brakes Test
22. Propeller Area CLEAR
NOTE: Steps 23-33 should be accomplished expeditiously to minimize
drain on the battery, particularly in cold weather.
23. Battery ON
24. Warning/Indicator Lights (6) Test
25. Gear Indicator Lights Check & Test
26. Flaps Down
27. Fuel Quantity Check (Main & Aux)
28. Rotating Beacon Check
29. Strobes Check Then OFF
30. Nav, Landing & Taxi Lights Check Then OFF (Night Flight)
31. Pitot & Stall Warning Heat Check Then OFF (IFR Flight)
32. Battery OFF
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 LEFT ENGINE
EXTERIOR INSPECTION
1. Engine Oil Level 9 qts Min, 10 for Extended Flight
During the exterior inspection, check the overall condition of the 2. Oil Filler Cap Secure
airplane. In particular look for any missing or damaged screws, 3. Cowling Plugs Remove & Stow
rivets or antennas on the top or bottom of the aircraft. 4. Propeller & Spinner Check
EMPENNAGE 5. Oil Cooler Check
6. Landing Gear Position Mirror Check
1. Static Source Opening Check (Right Side)
2. Tie-down & Gust Lock Remove NOSE
3. Elevator/Elevator Trim Check (Aligned Within ¼")
1. Windshield Check Clean
4. Rudder/Rudder Trim Check (Aligned Within ¼")
2. Heater Inlet Plug Remove & Stow
5. Static Source Opening Check (Left Side)
3. Heater Inlet Check
LEFT WING 4. Taxi Light Check
5. Nose Gear Tire/Strut Check (Min extension 4.5")
1. Flap Check
6. Nose Gear Doors Check
2. Engine Nacelle Fuel Sump Sample
3. Aileron/Aileron Trim Check (Aligned Within ¼") RIGHT ENGINE
4. Wingtip & Nav Light Check
1. Engine Oil Level 9 qts Min, 10 for Extended Flight
5. Landing Light Check
2. Oil Filler Cap Secure
6. Leading Edge Check
3. Landing Gear Position Mirror Check
7. Stall Warning Tab Check
4. Cowling Plugs Remove & Stow
8. Pitot Cover/Tube Remove/Check
5. Propeller & Spinner Check
9. Tie-down & Chock Remove
6. Oil Cooler Check
10. Cowl Flap Check
11. Main Gear Tire/Brake/Strut Check (Min Extension 3")
12. Ground Safety Switch Check
13. Main Gear Doors/Linkages Check
14. Fuel Sumps (3) Sample
15. Main Fuel Quantity Check Visually
16. Filler Cap Secure
17. Aux Fuel Quantity Check Visually
18. Filler Cap Secure

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RIGHT WING
PASSENGER / CREW BRIEFING
1. Tie-down & Chock Remove
2. Cowl Flap Check 1. Operation of Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses
3. Main Gear Tire/Brake/Strut Check 2. Operation of Door and Window Latches
4. Main Gear Doors/Linkages Check 3. Operation of Heating and Air Vents
5. Fuel Sumps (3) Sample 4. Operation of Intercom and Use of Headsets
6. Engine Nacelle Fuel Sump Sample 5. Noninterference with Flight Controls
7. Aux Fuel Quantity Check Visually 6. Smoking (Not Permitted)
8. Filler Cap Secure 7. Normal / Emergency Exits and Egress Procedures
9. Main Fuel Quantity Check Visually 8. Emergency Equipment
10. Filler Cap Secure a. Fire Extinguisher
11. Leading Edge Check b. Life Preservers
12. Landing Light Check 9. Passenger Discomfort
13. Wingtip & Nav Light Check 10. Crewmember Duties
14. Aileron/Aileron Trim Check a. Clearing for Traffic
15. Flap Check b. Use of Emergency Checklist and Operator’s Manual
c. Transfer of Aircraft Control
RIGHT SIDE
1. Aft Compartment Baggage Secure
2. Fire Extinguisher Check Charged & Secure
3. Baggage Door Close & Lock
STEP TO THE FRONT OF THE AIRCRAFT AND MAKE A
FINAL OVERALL VISUAL INSPECTION.

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 BEFORE STARTING ENGINES
GENERAL
1. Preflight Inspections Completed
2. Hobbs and Tach Times Recorded
3. Loose Articles Stowed & Secured
4. Passenger / Crew Briefing Completed
5. Seats/Belts/Harnesses Fastened & Adjusted
LEFT / PILOT'S CONSOLE
1. Cabin Air & Heat Set
2. Defrost Set
3. Circuit Breakers IN
CENTER / RIGHT CONSOLE
1. Audio Controls Set
2. Avionics Master Switch OFF
3. Transponder SBY (1200)
4. Circuit Breakers IN
5. Interior Lights OFF (ON at Night)
THROTTLE QUADRANT
1. Mixtures Full RICH (Forward)
2. Throttles OPEN ½"
3. Propellers Full HIGH RPM (Forward)
4. Boost Pumps OFF
5. Brakes Set & Hold

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 STARTING ENGINE AFTER START / BEFORE TAXI
(Start left engine first) 1. Avionics Master Switch ON
2. Intercom Set
1. Battery Switch ON
3. Mixtures Lean
2. Boost Pump ON till Fuel Pressure Stabilizes
4. Engine Instruments Check
Then OFF
5. Radios & Nav Aids Set & Check
3. Propeller Area CLEAR
6. Flaps Check Then 0°
4. Ignition Switch START *
7. Fuel Selectors AUX
5. Throttle 800-1000 RPM
8. Fuel Quantity Selector AUX
6. Oil Pressure Within Limits in 30 sec
9. Heading Indicator Set
7. Alternator ON
10. Altimeter Set
8. Ammeter Check
11. Taxi Light ON (Night Flight)
9. Throttle 1200 RPM
12. Warning Lights Check OUT
10. Repeat Steps 2-6 for Other Engine
13. Parking Brake Release
11. Alternator (First Engine) OFF
12. Alternator (Second Engine) ON
13. Ammeter Check TAXI CHECK
14. Alternator (First Engine) ON 1. Brakes Check at Start of Taxi
2. Flight Instruments Check
STARTING FLOODED ENGINE
1. Boost Pump OFF
2. Mixture Idle Cut-Off
3. Throttle Full Open
4. Propeller Area CLEAR
5. Ignition Switch START *
6. Throttle Retard to IDLE
7. Mixture Advance Slowly as Engine
Fires
8. Throttle 800-1000 RPM
9. Oil Pressure Within Limits in 30 Sec
10. Return to Step 7 under STARTING ENGINE
* DO NOT use the starter motor for more than 30 sec without
allowing it to cool for 5 minutes before the next use.

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 ENGINE RUNUP BEFORE TAKEOFF
1. Park Facing Into the Wind With the Nose Wheel Centered 1. Fuel Quantities Check
2. Brakes Set & Hold 2. Elevator/Rudder/Aileron Trim Set
3. Fuel Selectors / Indicators MAIN 3. Flight Controls Check Free & Correct
4. Mixtures RICH Below 3000' Density Alt 4. Flight Instruments Set & Check
5. Throttles 2200 RPM 5. Radios & Nav Aids Set & Check
6. Propellers To Detent; Check RPM 2050±50 6. Transponder TST Then ALT
Then Full Forward 7. Propellers Full HIGH RPM (Forward)
7. Throttles 1700 RPM 8. Boost Pumps OFF
8. Magnetos Check* (< 200 Drop, 50 Diff) 9. Flaps Set for Takeoff & Check Visually
9. Mixtures Check & Lean 10. Cowl Flaps OPEN
10. Voltage Regulators Check (28.0 - 28.5) 11. Fuel Selectors MAIN
11. Suction Gauge Check 12. Fuel Quantity Indicator MAIN
(4.75" - 5.25"; No Off Flags) 13. Takeoff Briefing
12. Engine Instruments Check This will be a normal [short field] takeoff (Review the checklist
13. Throttles 1500 RPM procedure as needed).
14. Propellers Cycle (keep RPM Above 1000) Computed takeoff distance _______
15. Throttles IDLE; Check RPM > 625 Accel/stop distance _______
16. Throttles 1200 RPM Liftoff speed _______
17. Throttle Friction Set Blueline (VYSE) 100 kts
Single-engine rate of climb _______
If we experience any problems prior to liftoff, we will abort.
If there is an engine failure or fire after liftoff but prior to gear
retraction, we will land straight ahead.
If the engine failure or fire occurs after gear retraction, we will
continue the takeoff.
****************** If MAG drop exceeds limits:*********************** (Review the Emergency Checklist procedures as needed).
Mixture LEAN for slight RPM drop
14. Parking Brake Release
Throttle 2000 RPM (For 1 Minute)
15. Maneuver as Needed to Clear the Base Leg / Final Approach.
Throttle 1700 RPM
Mixture RICH When Cleared Onto the Runway
Magnetos Check 16. Cabin Door & Windows Closed & Latched
If MAG drop still out of limits ABORT THE FLIGHT 17. Strobes ON
18. Pitot Heat Set
19. Landing Lights ON
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20. Mixtures RICH Below 3000' Density Alt
TAKEOFF
NORMAL TAKEOFF
1. Flaps UP
2. Throttle Full OPEN
3. Engine Instruments Check (RPM 2625)
4. Rotate @ 83 KIAS
5. Liftoff @ 86 KIAS
6. Brakes Apply Momentarily
7. Gear UP @ Safe Altitude
8. Climb @ 107 KIAS
SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF
1. Flaps 20°
2. Brakes Hold
3. Throttles Full OPEN
4. Engine Instruments Check (RPM 2625)
5. Rotate @ 80 KIAS
6. Liftoff/Climb @ 90 KIAS
7. Brakes Apply Momentarily
8. Gear UP @ Safe Altitude
9. Once clear of obstacles accelerate to 107 KIAS. Retract flaps
SLOWLY

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 AFTER TAKEOFF / CLIMB DESCENT / BEFORE APPROACH
1. Gear UP 1. Seats/Belts/Harnesses Check Fastened & Secure
2. Flaps UP 2. Fuel Selectors MAIN
3. Taxi Light OFF 3. Fuel Quantity Selector MAIN
4. Climb @ 120 KIAS 4. Fuel Quantities Check
5. Throttles/Propellers 25"/2500 RPM (500’ AGL Min) 5. Throttles 15” Minimum
6. Mixtures Lean above 3000' Density Alt 6. Mixtures Adjust During Descent
7. Cowl Flaps OPEN 7. Flight Instruments Set & Check
8. Engine Instruments Check 8. Radios & Navaids Set & Check
9. Wings & Nacelles Check 9. Engine Instruments Check
10. Brakes Check
CRUISE 11. Landing Lights ON
1. Throttles/Propellers DO NOT Exceed 75% Power
2. Mixtures * Lean Individually
BEFORE LANDING
3. Engine Instruments Check 1. G as Fuel Selectors MAIN
4. Flight Instruments Check 2. U ndercariage DOWN (< 143 KIAS)
5. Cowl Flaps CLOSED 3. M ixtures RICH Below 3000' Density Alt
4. P rops Full HIGH RPM (Forward)
* WARNING

Improper leaning procedures will greatly reduce endurance/range

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 LANDING AFTER LANDING
NORMAL LANDING 1. Flaps UP
2. Mixtures LEAN
1. Flaps As Desired (<122 KIAS) 3. Transponder SBY
2. Final Approach Speed 98 KIAS (Flaps UP) 4. Strobes OFF
90 KIAS (Flaps DOWN) 5. Pitot Heat OFF
3. Throttles As Required 6. Cabin Heat OFF (For Cool Down)
4. Touchdown Mains First 7. Landing Lights OFF
5. Landing Roll Lower Nose Wheel Gently 8. Taxi Light ON (At Night)
6. Braking MINIMUM Required 9. Cowl Flaps OPEN
SHORT FIELD LANDING
1. Flaps 28° (<122 KIAS)
ENGINE SHUTDOWN
2. Final Approach Speed 90 KIAS 1. Taxi Lights OFF
3. Throttles As Required 2. Avionics Master Switch OFF
4. Touchdown Mains First 3. Throttles IDLE
5. Throttles IDLE 4. Magnetos Grounding Check
6. Braking As Required 5. Throttles 1000-1200 RPM
6. Mixtures IDLE CUT-OFF
GO AROUND 7. Ignition Switches OFF (After Props Stop)
8. All Lights Except Beacon OFF
1. Throttles Full OPEN (Forward) 9. Battery & Alternators OFF
2. Propellers Full HIGH RPM (Forward)
3. Flaps Retract to 20°
4. Gear UP @ Safe Altitude
5. Climb @ 90 KIAS
6. Once clear of obstacles retract gear and accelerate to 107
KIAS. Retract flaps SLOWLY

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 SECURING AIRCRAFT STARTING ENGINES WITH AUX POWER
1. Chocks Insert
(Start RIGHT engine first)
2. Tie-downs/Grounding Wire Secure
3. Rudder Gust Lock Install 1. Battery & Alternators OFF
4. Pitot Cover Install 2. Propeller Area CLEAR
5. Heater Inlet & Cowling Plugs Install (When in Aircraft) 3. Aux Power Connect (28 Volt System)
6. Control Lock Install 4. Boost Pump ON till Fuel Pressure Stabilizes
7. Elevator/Rudder/AileronTrim Set for Takeoff Then OFF
8. Fuel Selectors OFF 5. Ignition Switch START *
9. Hobbs & Tach Times Record 6. Throttle 800-1000 RPM
10. Cockpit Clean 7. Oil Pressure Within Limits in 30 / 60 sec
11. Window & Door Close & Latch 8. Aux Power Disconnect
12. Postflight Inspection At a Minimum, Check 9. Battery ON
a. Main Gear Tires/Brakes/Struts 10. Continue from Step 7 under STARTING ENGINE
b. Nose Gear Tire/Strut * DO NOT use the starter motor for more than 30 sec without
c. Loose/Missing Panels or Fasteners allowing it to cool for 5 minutes before the next use.

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 STARTING ENGINES IN COLD WX
NOTE: Before the first flight of the day and as necessary during
the day, preheat the engine and pull the propeller through several
times by hand. Consider external power when the temperature is
less than 40°F, unless the engine is still warm.
CAUTION: When pulling the propeller through by hand, treat it
as if the ignition switch is turned on. A loose or broken ground
wire on either magneto could cause the engine to fire.

(Start left engine first)

1. Battery Switch ON
2. Boost Pump ON till Fuel Pressure Stabilizes
Then OFF
3. Propeller Area CLEAR
4. Ignition Switch START *
5. Throttle 800-1000 RPM
6. Oil Pressure Within Limits in 60 sec
7. Alternator ON
8. Ammeter Check
9. Throttle 1200 RPM
10. Repeat Steps 2-6 for Other Engine
11. Alternator (First Engine) OFF
12. Alternator (Second Engine) ON
13. Ammeter Check
14. Alternator (First Engine) ON
* DO NOT use the starter motor for more than 30 sec without
allowing it to cool for 5 minutes before the next use.

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