BEECHCRAFT DUCHESS 76
Beechcraft 76 Duchess · Pilot's Operating Handbook
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Beechcraft 76 Duchess, designed to assist pilots in emergency procedures, engine shutdown, and other critical operations. It provides step-by-step instructions for handling engine failure in flight, troubleshooting procedures, and emergency descent protocols. The checklist is intended for reference and should not replace the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH). It is crucial for pilots to familiarize themselves with these procedures to ensure safety during flight operations.
- Airspeed during engine failure: 85 KTS (Blue Line)
- Emergency descent airspeed: 140 KTS
- Mixture settings: Full forward during engine failure, Idle cut-off during shutdown
- Propeller settings: Full forward during flight, Feather during shutdown
- Checklist is for reference only, not a substitute for the POH.
Document
Source
Originally published by northamptonairport.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Pilot's Operating Handbook
- Pages
- 3
- File size
- 87 KB
- Publisher
- northamptonairport.com
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Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Beechcraft 76 Duchess.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Emergency Procedures
This section outlines the steps to take in the event of an engine failure in flight. Pilots are instructed to maintain a blue line airspeed of 85 knots, set mixtures and props full forward, and ensure the gear and flaps are up. The checklist emphasizes identifying the dead foot and dead engine, verifying throttle closure on the dead engine, and following subsequent steps for propeller feathering and shutting down the engine.
Troubleshoot
In case of engine issues, this section provides a troubleshooting checklist. Key actions include turning the fuel selector on, applying carburetor heat, adjusting the mixture, and checking fuel pressure and quantity. Pilots are advised to check oil pressure and temperature, as well as cowl flaps, to ensure proper engine function.
Engine Shut-Down
This section details the procedure for shutting down the engine safely. It includes steps such as reducing throttle to idle, feathering the propeller, and turning off the fuel selector and fuel pump. The checklist also instructs pilots to switch off the magnetos and alternator.
Accumulator Restart
This section provides instructions for restarting the engine using the accumulator. Key steps include ensuring the fuel is on, setting the throttle to idle, and turning on the alternator and fuel pump. The checklist specifies that the airspeed should be above 100 knots before attempting to restart.
Emergency Descent
In the event of an emergency descent, this section advises pilots to set the propellers full forward and throttle to idle, maintaining an airspeed of 140 knots. It also instructs to lower the landing gear.
Safety notes
- Always verify procedures with the Pilot's Operating Handbook before flight.
- Follow checklist steps precisely to ensure safety during emergencies.
Full document text
BEECHCRAFT DUCHESS 76 Northampton Aeronautics This checklist is provided for reference only and is not meant to be a substitute for the POH 1 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT 1. Airspeed ......................................BLUE LINE 85 KTS 2. Mixtures ......................................FULL FORWARD 3. Props............................................FULL FORWARD 4. Throttles ......................................FULL FORWARD 5. Flaps ............................................UP 6. Gear .............................................UP 7. Identify: .......................................DEAD FOOT – DEAD ENGINE 8. Verify: .........................................CLOSE THROTTLE ON DEAD ENGINE 9. SEE TROUBLESHOOT CHECKLIST IF ALTITUDE PERMITS – OTHERWISE; 10. Propeller ......................................FEATHER 11. Mixture ........................................IDLE CUT-OFF 12. Fuel selector ................................OFF 13. Fuel pump....................................OFF 14. Magnetos .....................................OFF 15. Alternator ....................................OFF 16. Cowl flap .....................................CLOSED BEECHCRAFT DUCHESS 76 Northampton Aeronautics This checklist is provided for reference only and is not meant to be a substitute for the POH 2 TROUBLESHOOT 1. Fuel selector ................................ON 2. Carburetor heat ............................ON 3. Mixture ........................................ADJUST 4. Props............................................FULL FORWARD 5. Throttle ........................................OPEN 1/4 6. Pumps ..........................................ON 7. Magnetos .....................................CHECK 8. Fuel pressure ...............................CHECK 9. Fuel quantity................................CHECK 10. Oil pressure/oil temperature ........CHECK 11. Cowl flaps ...................................CHECK ENGINE SHUT- DOWN 1. Throttle ........................................IDLE 2. Propeller ......................................FEATHER 3. Mixture ........................................IDLE CUT-OFF 4. Fuel selector ................................OFF 5. Fuel pump....................................OFF 6. Magnetos .....................................OFF 7. Alternator ....................................OFF 8. Cowl flap .....................................CLOSED BEECHCRAFT DUCHESS 76 Northampton Aeronautics This checklist is provided for reference only and is not meant to be a substitute for the POH 3 ACCUMULATOR RESTART 1. Fuel..............................................ON 2. Throttle ........................................IDLE 3. Alternator ....................................ON 4. Magnetos .....................................BOTH 5. Fuel pump....................................ON 6. Airspeed ......................................ABOVE 100 KTS 7. Propeller ......................................FULL FORWARD 8. ONCE THE PROPELLER IS WINDMILLING MOVE PROPELLER CONTROL BACK TO DETENT 9. Mixture ........................................RICH EMERGENCY DECENT 1. Propellers...................................FULL FORWARD 2. Throttles.....................................IDLE 3. Airspeed.....................................140 KTS 4. Landing Gear.............................DOWN