Baron 55-A55 1961-1963
Beechcraft 55 Baron · Pilot's Operating Handbook
Overview
This document is the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Beechcraft 55 Baron, specifically the A55 model produced between 1961 and 1963. It serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots operating this twin-engine aircraft, detailing procedures for various phases of flight including pre-start checks, engine starting, taxiing, takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, landing, and securing the aircraft after flight. The handbook emphasizes the importance of following the outlined procedures to ensure safety and compliance with operational standards. It also includes critical performance data and emergency procedures, making it an essential reference for pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike.
- Rotate at 80 KIAS during takeoff.
- Climb at 123 KIAS with 25" MP and 2500 RPM.
- Cruise at 2300 RPM and lean the mixture.
- Vso is 66 KIAS with gear and flaps down.
- Vne is 224 KIAS, the never exceed speed.
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Source
Originally published by www.airtreknorth.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Pilot's Operating Handbook
- Year
- 1961
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 63 KB
- Publisher
- www.airtreknorth.com
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- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Before Start
This section outlines the necessary checks and preparations before starting the engines. Key tasks include performing a passenger brief, testing the fuel selector, checking circuit breakers, and ensuring flight controls are free and correct.
Starting Engine
Instructions for starting the left engine first include opening cowl flaps, setting the throttle to 1000 RPM, and ensuring oil pressure reaches 30 PSI within 30 seconds. The process is repeated for the right engine.
Before Takeoff
Pilots must ensure flaps are set to 0 or 10 degrees, props are at high RPM, and mixtures are set for best power. All doors and windows should be closed, and fuel selectors must be on the main tanks.
Takeoff
During takeoff, the throttle should be fully opened, and engine instruments must be checked. The aircraft should rotate at 80 KIAS and achieve a Vy of 101 KIAS.
Landing
For landing, the gear must be down below 143 KIAS, and flaps should be set to 30 degrees. The recommended airspeed on short final is 90 KIAS.
Safety notes
- Ensure all pre-flight checks are completed before starting the engine.
- Follow emergency procedures in case of engine failure after takeoff.
Full document text
Baron 55-A55 1961-1963 Baron 55-A55 1961-1963 BEFORE START 1. Passenger brief------------------ Perform 2. Fuel selector ----------------------Test then Mains 3. Emergency gear crank ---------Free 4. Circuit breakers------------------ Check 5. Rudder pedals ------------------- Set 6. Avionics Master-------------------Off 7. Flight Controls ------------------- Free & Correct STARTING ENGINE (Start left engine first) 1. Cowl flaps---------------------------- Open 2. Beacon ------------------------------- On 3. Brakes -------------------------------- Set 4. Throttle ------------------------------- Set 1000RPM 5. Prop ----------------------------------- High RPM 6. Mixture ------------------------------- Rich 7. Battery ------------------------------- On 8. Boost Pump ------- HIGH till Fuel Pressure Stabilizes , Then OFF 9. Propeller Area ------------------- CLEAR 10.Ignition Switch-------------------- START 11.Throttle ---------------------------- 800-1000 RPM 12.Oil Pressure---------------------- 30 PSI in 30 sec 13.Generator ------------------------ On 14.Throttle ----------------------------1000 RPM . Repeat Steps for Other Engine PRE-TAXI 1. Avionics Master Switch -----------On 2. Mixtures ------------------------------Lean 3. Engine Instruments ---------------Check 4. Radios & Nav Aids ----------------Set & Check 5. Transponder ------------------ Set to 1200 ALT 6. Altimeter --------Set to Baro. Per AWOS/ATIS 7. Heading Indicator ------Set to Mag. Compass 8. Fuel Selectors ----------------------Main Tanks 9..Fuel Quantity Selector -----------Main 10. Flaps ----------------------------------Up TAXI CHECK 1. Brakes ------------------------------- Test 2. HI – AI – Turn Coord.------------ Test RUNUP 1. Brakes -------------------Set & Hold 2. Trim --------------------- Set for T.O. 3. Instruments ------------ Check 4. Mixtures ---------------- Best Power 5. Throttles ---------------- 2200 RPM 6. Propellers ---------------Cycle 7. Throttles ---------------- 1700 RPM 8. Magnetos ------ Check (< 150 Drop, 50 Diff) 9. Throttles -----------------1500 RPM 10. Feather ---------------- Test <500 RPM drop 11. Voltage/Amps ------- Check output 12. Gyro Pressure---------Check (4.75" - 5.25") 13. Oil temperature -------Check >75 F. 14. Oil Pressure ---------- 30-60 PSI 15. Throttle Friction -------Set BEFORE TAKEOFF 1. Flaps ----------------------------- 00 or 100 2. Props --------------------------- High RPM 3. Mixture ------------------------- Best power 4. Boost Pumps ------------------ OFF 5. Doors/Windows --------------- Closed 6. Cowl Flaps -------------------- -OPEN 7. Fuel Selectors ----------------- MAIN 8. Fuel Quantity Indicator------- MAIN . 9. Landing lights ------------------ On TAKEOFF BREIFING • If any any problems are experienced prior to liftoff, takeoff will be aborted. • If an engine fails after liftoff prior to gear retraction, below Vmc, land straight ahead. • If an engine failurs after gear retraction, continue the takeoff, pitch for Vyse, 100 kts, fly straight, and secure the failed engine. This checklist is a guide and not a substitute for the information in the Pilot Operating Handbook. The applicable POH and STC installations remain the official documentation for this aircraft. The pilot in command is responsible for complying with all items in the Pilot Operating Handbook and applicable STCs. TAKEOFF 1. Flaps ------------------------------- 0 orr 10deg 2. Throttle ---------------------------- Full OPEN 3. Engine Instruments -Check (RPM 2625) 4. Rotate ----------------------------- 80 KIAS 5. Vy ---------------------------------- 101 KIAS 6. Flaps ----------------------------- UP 7. Gear ------------------------------- UP CLIMB 1. Climb ------------------------------ 123 KIAS 2. Throttle --------------------------- 25” MP 3. Prop -------------------------------- 2500 RPM 4. Mixture ----------------------------- As. Req. 5. Fuel pumps ----------------------- OFF 6. Cowl Flaps ------------------------ Open 7. Landing lights -------------------- Off CRUISE 1. Throttle --------------------------- Set 2. Props ---------------------------- 2300 RPM 3. Mixture --------------------------- Lean 4. Cowl Flaps----------------------- Close 5. Fuel -------------------------------- Proper Tanks DESCENT 1. Power ----------------------------- As req. 2. Mixture ---------------------------- Rich 3. Fuel Selectors------------------- MAIN 4. Fuel Quantity Selector --------- MAIN 5..Cowl Flaps ----------------------- Close 6. ATIS/AWOS ----------------------Tune 7. Altimeter -------------------------- Set 8..Heading Indicator-------- Set to Compass 9. Landing Lights--------------------ON BEFORE LANDING 1. G as ------------------------ MAIN 2. U ndercariage ----------- DOWN (< 143 KIAS) 3. M ixtures ------------------ RICH Below 3000' 4. P rops ---------------------- HIGH RPM 5. F laps ----------------------- As Req’d. LANDING 1. Gear ----------------------- Down <143 Kts 2. Flaps ---------------------- 300 3. Airspeed ------------------ 90 Kts short final AFTER LANDING 1. Flaps ------------------------------ Retract 2. Cowl Flaps------------------------ Open 3. Landing Lights ------------------ Off 4. De-ice Equip --------------------- Off 5. Pitot Heat ------------------------- Off 6. Heater ----------------------------- Off 7. Trim ---------------------------------Takeoff 8. Transponder --------------------- 1200 Alt. SECURING 1. Avionics ---------------------------- Off 2. Throttle --------- 1500 RPM 20 Sec. 3. Throttle --------- 1000 RPM 4. Mixture ---------------------------- Cut-off. 5. Mags. ------------------------------- Off 6. Generators ------------------------ Off 7. Battery ------------------------------ Off ENGINE IN-FLIGHT FIRE SHUT-DOWN 1. Fuel selector --------------------Off 2. Throttle ---------------------------Close 3. Prop ------------------------------ Feather 4. Mixture ----------------------------Idle Cut-off 5. Aux fuel pump ------------------ Off
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6. Gen./ Mags. --------------------- Off 7. Gear ------------------------------- Down 8. Airspeed --------------------------143 AIR START/UN-FEATHERING 1. Mixture--------------------------- Rich 2. Throttle -------------------------- SET 3. Boost Pump -------------------- High then off 4. Throttle -------------------------- 5. Move Prop Control Out of Feather Detent 6. When engine starts, move throttle to 15” to warm engine MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION 1. Reduce airspeed to 100-120 ks 2. Pull landing gear motor circuit breaker 3. Lower landing gear lever 4. Hand crank counterclockwise ~55 Turns 5. Check all Down indicators 6. Verify gear lights and horn 7. Stow Gear Handle Vso - 66 Stall – gear and flaps down Vs1 - 75 Stall - gear and flaps up Vmca - 78 Min. control with loss of engine Vsse - 84 Min. single engine planned inop.. Vx - 84 Two engine Vxse - 91 Single engine Max.Cross Wind - 22Kts Vyse - 100 Single engine Vy - 101 Two engine Vfe - 113 Flap extension speed Vle/o -143 Landing gear operation Va - 157 4800 lbs. 140 @ 4000 lbs. Vno - 183 Normal operating speed Vne - 224 Never exceed speed 107 - Single engine approach 90 - Single engine final approach 88 - Go around initial pitch Baron 55-A55 1961-1963 Baron 55-A55 1961-1963