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Beechcraft Duke B60 Pilot Checklist

STARTING
PROPELLER CONTROLS..FORWARD
MIXTURES...IDLE CUT-OFF
BATTERY SWITCHES.....ON
BOOST PUMPS....ON
Start No.2 Engine
Check throttle set to 1000-1500RPM
Check Oil Pressure is above red radial
within 30secs
GENERATOR SWITCH...ON
EXTERNAL POWER (if used)..DISCONNECT
Start No.1 Engine

Check throttle set to 1000-1500RPM

Check Oil Pressure is above red radial


within 30secs
BOOST PUMPS.OFF
Continuous
boost
pump
use
recommended above 32oC
SEAT BELTS.FASTENED

AFTER STARTING AND TAXI


BRAKES..CHECK
VOLTAGE & LOADMETERS..CHECK
AVIONICS..ON
LIGHTS....AS REQD
CABIN TEMP & MODE.....AS REQD
ANNUNCIATOR WARN LIGHTS. TEST
INSTRUMENTS..CHECK

BEFORE TAKE-OFF
PARKING BRAKE..SET
ENGINE WARM UP...1000-1500RPM
BOOST PUMPS..ON
FUEL SELECTORS...CROSSFEED (10-15sec)
FUEL SELECTORS..BOTH, ON
INSTRUMENTS..CHECK
FLAPSCHECK, SET
ELECTRIC TRIM..CHECK
TRIM.SET FOR TAKE-OFF
PROP SYNC....OFF
AUTOPILOT..CHECK
THROTTLES2000RPM
MAGNETOS.CHECK
175RPM maximum drop, within
50RPM of each other
PRESSURISATION...SET
THROTTLES1500RPM
PROPELLERS.CHECK FEATHER
No more than 500RPM drop
GYRO PRESSURE & LOADMETERS...CHECK
LANDING & TAXI LIGHTS.AS REQD
THROTTLES...IDLE
PARKING BRAKE..RELEASE
TAKE-OFF
LANDING LIGHTS.ON
POWER..SET 2900RPM
LANDING GEAR...RETRACT

Best Angle (Vx) 2 eng.99kts


Best Rate (Vy) 2 eng120kts
Best Angle (Vx) 1 eng.100kts
Best Rate (Vy) 1 eng...110kts

CRUISE CLIMB

0 -20,000ft..140kts
20,000-25,000ft.130kts
25,000-30,000ft.120kts

ALTIMETER.SET 1013
WINDSHIELD ANTI-ICE & DEFROST..AS REQD
POWER..SET 2750RPM
FUEL FLOW.SET 194lb/Hr/Engine
PROP SYNC..ON
COWL FLAPS.AS REQD
Maintain 225oC Cylinder Head Temp
MAX PERFORMANCE CLIMB (120KTS)
ALTIMETER.SET 1013
WINDSHIELD ANTI-ICE & DEFROST..AS REQD
POWER..SET MCP
BOOST PUMPS.....ON
MIXTURES.FULL RICH
PROP SYNC..ON
COWL FLAPS.OPEN

CRUISE
POWER..SET
FUEL FLOW....LEAN AS REQD
Lean fuel flow if Turbine Inlet Temp is
below 900oC
BOOST PUMPS.OFF
COWL FLAPS....AS REQD
BATTERY CONDITION (each flight)..CHECK

BATTERY SWITCH.ON-OFF-ON
LOADMETER.NOTE CHANGE

Beechcraft Duke B60 Pilot Checklist


DESCENT
ALTIMETER....SET QNH
COWL FLAPS.CLOSED
WINDSHIELD ANTI-ICE & DEFROST..AS REQD
PRESSURISATION...SET
POWER.AS REQD
LANDING LIGHTS.ON

BEFORE LANDING
PRESSURISATION.ZERO DIFF PRESSURE
SEAT BELTS.FASTENED
BOOST PUMPS....ON
PROP SYNC.OFF
MIXTURES.FULL RICH
PROPELLERS..SET 2750RPM
FLAPS..SET
LANDING GEAR..DOWN

GO-AROUND
POWER..2900RPM
FLAPSUP
LANDING GEAR...UP
COWL FLAPS...AS REQD

SHUTDOWN
PARKING BRAKE..SET
BATTERY CONDITION (weekly)....CHECK

BATTERY SWITCH.ON-OFF-ON
LOADMETER.NOTE CHANGE

AVIONICS.OFF
CABIN TEMP & MODE...OFF
PROPELLERS....LOW PITCH
THROTTLES..1000RPM
BOOST PUMPS.OFF
MIXTURESIDLE CUT-OFF
After engines shutdown:
MAGNETO START SWITCHES.OFF
BATTERY SWITCHES.........OFF
GENERATOR SWITCHES....OFF
CONTROLS.LOCKED

Inoperative Engine:
THROTTLE.....CLOSE
PROPELLER....FEATHER
Operative Engine:
POWER (OP ENG)..AS REQD
Once positive control has been
established, secure inoperative engine:
Inoperative Engine:
MIXTUREIDLE CUT-OFF
FUEL SELECTOROFF
BOOST PUMP...OFF
MAGNETO START SWITCH..OFF
GENERATOR SWITCH..OFF
COWL FLAPCLOSED
ELECTRICAL LOAD..MONITOR

ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND


MIXTURES.IDLE CUT-OFF
Continue To crank affected engine

AFTER LANDING
LANDING & TAXI LIGHTSAS REQD
FLAPSUP
TRIM TABS...SET ZERO
COWL FLAPS...OPEN

EFATO
LANDING GEAR..UP

Inoperative Engine:
FUEL
SELECTORS..........OFF
THROTTLE...FULL OPEN
BATTERY SWITCHOFF
GENERATOR SWITCH..OFF
Shutdown other engine
Evacuate / Extinguish Fire

REJECTED TAKE-OFF
THROTTLECLOSED
BRAKING.MAXIMUM
FUEL SELECTORS....OFF
BATTERY SWITCHES..OFF
GENERATOR SWITCHES.OFF

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