NORMAL CHECKLIST - BEECHCRAFT BARON BE55
Beechcraft 55 Baron · Checklist
Overview
This document is a normal checklist specifically for the Beechcraft Baron BE55. It provides a comprehensive set of procedures that pilots should follow before starting the engine, during takeoff, landing, and other critical phases of flight. The checklist is designed to ensure safety and operational efficiency by guiding pilots through necessary pre-flight inspections, engine start procedures, and in-flight operations. It includes specific airspeeds, power settings, and configurations for various flight scenarios, making it an essential reference for pilots operating this aircraft model.
- Control Lock: REMOVE AND STOW
- Mixture: RICH before starting engine
- Normal Takeoff: Rotate at 75 KIAS
- Landing Gear: EXTEND below 153 IAS
- Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 2313 KG
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Originally published by flighttech.com.au. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
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In this document
Preflight Inspection
The preflight inspection checklist includes critical tasks such as removing the control lock, setting the parking brake, and ensuring all switches are off. Pilots must check the fuel selector valves, landing gear position lights, and ensure the cabin air inlet is unobstructed. The checklist emphasizes the importance of verifying fuel quantity and securing the baggage door.
Starting Engine
Before starting the engine, pilots must ensure the mixture is set to rich and the throttle is half an inch open. The checklist includes specific instructions for hot engine starts, particularly in high ambient temperatures, and emphasizes the need to monitor oil pressure and other engine parameters during the start-up process.
Takeoff Procedures
For normal takeoff, the checklist specifies a wing flap setting of 0 degrees, full power, and a rotation speed of 75 KIAS. It also outlines the procedure for short field landings and balked landings, including necessary adjustments to power and flaps.
Landing Procedures
The landing checklist includes configurations for normal and short field landings, specifying airspeeds and flap settings. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a proper approach speed and ensuring the landing gear is down and green before touchdown.
Shutdown Procedures
After landing, the shutdown checklist includes setting the parking brake, reducing the throttles to 1000 RPM, and turning off electrical and avionics systems. It also instructs pilots to ensure all controls are locked before leaving the aircraft.
Safety notes
- Do not engage Starter for more than 20 seconds in a 4-minute period.
- If engine is HOT and ambient temp is above 32C, place Mixture to ICO and fuel pump high for 30 seconds then fuel pump off.
Full document text
Form 4B14 - BE55 V1_0 Uncontrolled when printed www.flighttech.com.au to download PDF version NORMAL CHECKLIST - BEECHCRAFT BARON BE55 NORMAL CHECKLIST - BEECHCRAFT BARON BE55 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE COCKPIT Control Lock REMOVE AND STOW Seats POSITION and LOCK Parking Brake SET Seat Belts and Sholder Harnesses FASTEN All Switches OFF Parking Brake SET Trim Tabs SET TO ZERO All Avionics OFF RIGHT FUSELAGE Landing Gear Handle DOWN Load Distribution CHECK AND SECURED Cowl Flap CHECK OPEN Baggage Door SECURE Fuel Selector Valves CHECK ON Static Port UNOBSTRUCTED Battery and Alternator Switches ON EMPENNAGE Fuel Qty Indicators SUFFICIENT Control Surfaces, Tabs CHECK Landing Gear Position Lights CHECK Tail Cone, Tail Light, Beacon CHECK Tie Down REMOVE Cabin Air Inlet CHECK STARTING ENGINE LEFT FUSELAGE If engine is HOT and ambient temp is above 32C, place Mixture to ICO and fuel pump high for 30 seconds then fuel pump off. Cabin Air Outlet CHECK Mixture RICH Static Port UNOBSTRUCTED Propellor HIGH RPM All Antennas and Lower Beacon CHECK Throttle 1/2 INCH OPEN LEFT WING TRAILING EDGE Fuel Pump on HIGH UNTIL FLOW STABLE Fuel Sump Aft of Wheel Well DRAIN If engine is HOT and ambient temp is above 32C, place Mixture to ICO and fuel pump high for 30 seconds then fuel pump off. Fuel Vents CHECK Magneto/Start Switch START Flap CHECK Do not engage Starter for more than 20 seconds in 4 min period Aileron CHECK MOVEMENT Throttle 1000 RPM LEFT WING LEADING EDGE Oil Pressure 25psi within 30s Lights CHECK Alternators ON Stall Warning Vane CHECK FREEDON Alternator OUT light on Switch Regulator Fuel Quantity CHECK Load Meters with no load 0.2 or less after 120s Fuel Cap SECURE Avionics Master Switch ON Fuel Sight Guage CHECK Pitot REMOVE COVER/INSPECT RUNUPS Tie Down REMOVE Parking Brake SET Engine Oil CHECK QTY 10 Quarts Cabin Doors and Windows CLOSED and LOCKED Engine Oil Door and Dip SECURE Cowl Flaps FULL OPEN Landing Light CHECK Aux Fuel Pumps OFF Engine Cowling and Doors CHECK CONDITION All Instruments CHECK Engine Air Intake NOT OBSTRUCTED Fuel Indicators CHECK Propeller NO NICKS OIL LEAKS Mixture RICH Cowl Flap CHECK Propellors 2200RPM Wheel Well Doors Tire, Brake Line, Struts Excercise Propellers NOT into Feather RPM drop Landing Gear Uplock Roller CHECK Manifold Increase Fuel Drains DRAIN Oil Pressure Drop NOSE SECTION Throttles 1700RPM Wheel Well Doors Tire, Strut Magnetos CHECK max drop 150rpm Taxi Light CHECK Throttles 1500RPM Heater Air Inlets CLEAR Feather Check no more than 300rpm CHECK Baggage Door SECURE Throttles IDLE RIGHT WING LEADING EDGE Trim AS REQ for T/O Repeat LEFT WING CHECKS CHECK AS ABOVE Flight Controls FULL AND FREE Doors and Windows LOCKED Form 4B14 - BE55 V1_0 Uncontrolled when printed www.flighttech.com.au to download PDF version NORMAL CHECKLIST - BEECHCRAFT BARON BE55 NORMAL CHECKLIST - BEECHCRAFT BARON BE55 TAKE OFF LANDING NORMAL TAKEOFF NORMAL LANDING Wing Flaps 0 Degrees Airspeed 100 KIAS Power FULL Wing Flaps 30 Degrees Elevator Control Weight off nose 60 KIAS Rotate 75 KIAS Elevator Trim ADJUST Brakes APPLY momentarily Touch Down MAIN WHEELS first Landing Gear RETRACT Landing Roll LOW NOSE GENTLY Braking MINIMUM REQUIRED SHORT FIELD LANDING Wing Flaps 30 Degrees Airspeed 90 KIAS Elevator ADJUST Touch Down MAIN WHEELS first Wing Flaps RETRACT Brakes Apply Firmly BALKED LANDING Propellors High RPM Power FULL Climb Speed 90 KIAS ENROUTE CLIMB Flaps UP NORMAL CLIMB Landing Gear UP Airspeed 120 KIAS Cowl Flaps OPEN Power 25hg/2500rpm AFTER LANDING Mixture LEAN as required Wing Flaps RETRACT Cowl Flaps OPEN as required Cowl Flaps OPEN MAX PERFORMANCE CLIMB Trim Tabs Set to Zero Airspeed 107 KIAS at SL SHUTDOWN Power MAX CONTINUOUS Parking Brake SET Mixture LEAN as required Propellors High RPM Cowl Flaps FULL OPEN Throttles 1000 RPM CRUISE Aux Fuel Pumps OFF Power 22hg/2200rpm Electrical and Avionics OFF Elevator and Rudder Trim ADJUST Mixture ICO Mixture LEAN 75 degrees ROP Magneto/Start Switches OFF Cowl Flaps CLOSED Battery and Alternator Switches OFF DESCENT Controls LOCKED Power AS DESIRED SHUTDOWN Mixture Increase as Required VA 156 KIAS Cowl Flaps CLOSED VFE 15 degrees 153 KIAS BEFORE LANDING VFE 30 degrees 122 KIAS Seats and Belts SECURE VLE Max Landing Gear Extended Speed 153 KIAS Fuel Selector ON VLO Max Landing Gear Op SPEED 153 KIAS Landing Gear EXTEND below 153IAS VNO Max Structural Cruising SPEED 182 KIAS Landing Gear DOWN AND GREEN VNE Never Execeed SPEED 223 KIAS Mixture RICH VS 76 KIAS Propellor HIGH RPM VS0 72 KIAS Wing Flaps AS DESIRED VMCA 80 KIAS 15 degrees below 153 KIAS, 30 degrees below 122 KIAS MTOW 2313 KG Auto Pilot OFF EMPTY WEIGHT 1606 KG Elevator Trim ADJUST