Beechcraft BE-76 Duchess — TFA_Beechcraft_Duchess_Checklist

Preflight Inspection preflight_inspection

1. Flight Deck
Certificates & DocumentsCHECK
MX RequirementsCHECK
Control LockREMOVE & STOW
Parking BrakeSET
All SwitchesOFF
PropellersCLEAR
Battery MasterON
Fuel QuantityCHECK
FlapsEXTEND (verify handle)
Battery MasterOFF
Trim TabsSET TO ZERO
Emergency Gear Extension ValveVERTICLE (Closed!)
HoodCHECK IN AIRPLANE
Fuel Drain ToolOBTAIN
2. Left Wing Trailing Edge
FlapCHECK CONDITION
Fuel VentUNOBSTRUCTED
AileronCHECK CONDITION & FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
Wing TipCHECK
Position & Strobe LightsCHECK
3. Left Wing Leading Edge
Pitot TubeUNOBSTRUCTED
Landing & Taxi LightsCHECK
Stall Warn VaneCHECK FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
Fuel TankCHECK QUANTITY
Tiedown & ChocksREMOVE
Fuel Tank SumpDRAIN
Fuel SelectorDRAIN
Engine CowlingCHECK CONDITION
Air IntakesCLEAR
PropellerEXAMINE
Engine OilCHECK QUANTITY
Cowl FlapCHECK
Main GearCHECK
Crossfeed LinesDRAIN
4. Nose Section
Nose CowlingCHECK
Heater IntakeCLEAR
Heater ExhaustCLEAR
Nose GearCHECK
Nose Gear ChockREMOVE
5. Right Wing Leading Edge
Crossfeed LinesDRAIN
Main GearCHECK
Engine CowlingCHECK CONDITION
Air IntakesCLEAR
PropellerEXAMINE
Engine OilCHECK QUANTITY
Cowl FlapCHECK
Fuel Tank SumpDRAIN
Tiedown & ChocksREMOVE
Fuel TankCHECK QUANTITY
Stall Warn VaneCHECK FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
Taxi LightCHECK
Wing TipCHECK
Position & Strobe LightsCHECK
6. Right Wing Trailing Edge
AileronCHECK CONDITION & FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
Fuel VentUNOBSTRUCTED
FlapCHECK CONDITION
7. Fuselage Right Side
Battery VentsCHECK CLEAR
Static PortCHECK CLEAR
ELTCHECK ARMED
8. Empennage
Control Surface & TrimCHECK
Tail Cone & Position LtCHECK
TiedownREMOVE
Cabin Air InletCHECK
9. Fuselage Left Side
Static PortCHECK CLEAR
Cabin Air OutletCHECK
All AntennasCHECK
Load Dist.CHECK/SECURE
Baggage DoorCHECK/SECURE

Speeds & Limitations limitations

NOTERotation – 71 KIAS
NOTE50-ft Speed – 80 KIAS
NOTEVx – 71 KIAS
NOTEVy – 85 KIAS
NOTEVxse – 85 KIAS
NOTEVyse – 85 KIAS
NOTEVsse – 71 KIAS
NOTECruise Climb – 100 KIAS
NOTEFinal Approach Flaps Down – 76 KIAS
NOTEFinal Approach Flaps Up – 87 KIAS
NOTEOne Engine App Flaps Down – 85 KIAS
NOTEOne Engine App Flaps Up – 90 KIAS
NOTEBest Glide – 95 KIAS
NOTEEmergency Descent – 140 KIAS

Before Starting before_start

Emergency Ext ToolSTOW
SeatsPOSITION & LOCK
Seatbelts/Shoulder Harness.FASTEN
Parking BrakeSET
AvionicsOFF
Circuit BreakersIN
Gear HandleDOWN
Carburetor HeatOFF
Cowl FlapsOPEN
Fuel SelectorsCHECK OPERATION, THE ON
Light SwitchesOFF
Battery/Alt. SwitchesON
Fuel Quantity Ind.CHECK
Landing Gear LightsCHECK

Starting Engines Using External Power engine_start

Battery SwitchON
Alternators/Electrical Equip.OFF
Aux Power UnitCONNECT
Aux Power UnitSET OUTPUT 13.5 – 14.25 VOLTS
Aux Power UnitON
Left EngineSTART
Aux Power UnitOFF
Aux Power UnitDISCONNECT
Alternator SwitchesON

Normal Starting Procedures engine_start

Battery SwitchON
Udervoltage LightsILLUMINATED
MixtureFULL RICH
PropellerHIGH RPM
Throttle¼ TRAVEL
Aux Fuel PumpON
Magneto SwitchPUSH TO PRIME START POSITION (3 sec)
StarterENGAGE
ThrottleSET 1000 RPM
Oil PressureCHECK
Use Above Procedure to Start Other Engine!
Left Alt/Battery SwitchOFF; CHECK left Alt UV light illuminates and right loadmeter picks up the load
Left Alt/Battery SwitchON
Right Alt/Battery SwitchOFF; CHECK right Alt UV light illuminates and left loadmeter picks up the load
Right Alt/Battery SwitchON

After Start after_start

AvionicsON
LightsAS REQUIRED
Annunciator Warning LightsPRESS-TO-TEST
Aux Fuel PumpsOFF, THEN ON
Eng. InstrumentsCHECK
ATIS/Taxi ClearanceOBTAIN
BrakesRELEASE & CHECK
Wing FlapsUP

IFR Taxi taxi

Nose Wheel SteeringCHECK
Airspeed Indicator0 KIAS OR HEADWIND COMPONENT
Attitude IndicatorERECT & WITH 5° IN 5 MINUTES
AltimeterWITH IN 75’ OF FIELD ELEVATION
Turn CoordinatorIDICATES TURN AND BALL OUTSIDE
Heading IndicatorIDICATES TURN
Vertical Speed Ind.NOTE ERROR AND USE AS 0 RATE

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Seatbelts/Shoulder HarnessCHECK
Parking BrakeSET
RadiosCHECK/SET
Flight InstrumentsSET
Engine InstrumentsCHECK
Fuel SelectorsON
Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
Wing FlapsCHECK OPERATION
TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF
Throttles2200 RPM
PropellersEXERCISE (100-200 rpm drop)
MagnetosCHECK (175 rpm max drop, w/in 50 rpm differential)
Carburetor HeatCHECK & OFF
Throttles1500 RPM
PropellersFEATHER CHECK (500 rpm max drop) 3-4 times in cold weather
Gyro Pressure & LoadmetersCHECK
ThrottlesIDLE THEN TO 1000 RPM
Aux Fuel PumpsCHECK ON
Doors & WindowSECURE
Parking BrakeRELEASE
Engine InstrumentsCHECK

Taking the Runway before_takeoff

Clearance ReceivedTAKE OFF or POSITION & HOLD
Approach EndCLEAR
LightsON
CameraTRANSPONDER ALT
Action D.G.ALIGN W/ RWY HEADING
Time OffTAKEN

Normal Takeoff takeoff

Elevator ControlNUETRAL POSITION
Mixture & Propeller ControlVERIFY FULL FORWARD
BrakesSET UNTIL FULL PWR IS OBTAINED
PowerSET FULL THROTTLE /2700 RPM
Eng Instruments & ASICHECK
Rotate71 KIAS
Landing GearUP AFTER POSITIVE RATE IS OBTAINED
Airspeed85 KIAS Vy

Climb climb

Climb PowerSET AFTER 500’ AGL (25”/2500 RPM)
Airspeed85 KIAS Vy, CRUISE CLIMB 100 KIAS
Engine InstrumentsMONITOR
Mixtures LeanAS REQUIRED
Cowl FlapsAS REQUIRED
Aux Fuel PumpsOFF AS REQUIRED
LightsAS REQUIRED

Cruise cruise

PowerSET (18”/2300RPM in practice area, 23”/2300RPM on x-c)
TrimSET FOR LEVEL FLIGHT
MixturesLEAN AS REQUIRED
Cowl FlapsAS REQUIRED
Fuel PumpsOFF (one at a time)

Descent descent

ATIS/Altimeter SettingOBTAIN
PowerAS REQUIRED
Cowl FlapsCLOSE
Carburetor HeatAS REQUIRED
MixturesENRICH AS REQUIRED
LightsAS REQUIRED
Windshield DefrosterAS REQUIRED

Before Landing before_landing

Seatbelts/Shoulder Harness.SECURED
Fuel SelectorsCHECK ON
Cowl FlapsAS REQUIRED
Carburetor HeatCYCLE
MixturesFULL RICH
PropellersFULL INCREASE
Landing GearDOWN
Aux Fuel PumpsON
Land/Taxi LightsON AS REQUIRED
Wing FlapsFULL DOWN (110 KIAS Maximum)
Airspeed76 KIAS ON FINAL

Balked Landing go_around

Mixture/Propeller ControlsVERIFY FULL FORWARD
ThrottlesFULL FORWARD
Airspeed71 KIAS
Wing FlapsUP
Landing GearUP
Cowl FlapsOPEN

After Landing after_landing

Land/Taxi LightsAS REQUIRED
Wing FlapsUP
Trim TabsSET TO TAKEOFF
Cowl FlapsOPEN
Heater SwitchBLOWER ONLY (5-minutes minimum)
Taxi ClearanceOBTAIN

Shutdown shutdown

Parking BrakeSET
Aux Fuel PumpsOFF
Electrical EquipmentOFF
Avionics MastersOFF
PropellersHIGH RPM
Throttles1000 RPM
MixturesIDLE CUT-OFF
MagnetosOFF
Battery/Alt SwitchesOFF
ControlsLOCKED
Hobbs MeterCHECK
AirplaneCHOCK & SECURE

Engine Failure During Ground Roll engine_failure_before_rotation

ThrottlesIDLE
BrakingMAXIMUM
Fuel SelectorsOFF
Batt/Alt/Magnetos SwitchesOFF

Engine Failure After Lift-Off & In Flight engine_failure_after_takeoff

Landing Gear & FlapsUP
Inoperative EngineIDENTIFY
Throttle inoperative engineIDLE
Propeller inoperative engineFEATHER
Operative engineFULL POWER
AirspeedAT LEAST 80 KIAS
After positive control of airplane is established; Secure Inoperative Engine
NOTEIf performance allows and engine instruments are normal; complete the following prior to Feather Propeller:
Fuel SelectorsON
Cowl FlapsOPEN ON OPERATIVE ENGINE
Carburetor HeatON BOTH ENGINES
Aux Fuel PumpsON
MagnetosCHECK (try different positions)
NOTEIf above procedure did not result in a restart then:
Propeller inoperative engineFEATHER
Operative engineFULL POWER or as required
AirspeedAT LEAST 85 KIAS
After positive control of airplane is established; Secure Inoperative Engine

Securing Inoperative Engine engine_failure_in_flight

MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Fuel SelectorOFF
Aux Fuel PumpOFF
Magneto SwitchOFF
Cowl FlapCLOSE
AirspeedESTABLISHED 85 KIAS
Electrical LoadMONITOR (100% max on good alternator)
Save Good Engine!

Precautionary Engine Shutdown engine_failure_in_flight

ThrottleIDLE (on inoperative engine)
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF (on inoperative engine)
PropellerFEATHER
Complete Securing Inoperative Engine Checklist

One Engine Inoperative Landing engine_out_landing

On Final and Landing Assured:
Landing GearDOWN
Airspeed85 KIAS
PowerAS REQUIRED
When it is certain there is no possibility of a go around:
Wing FlapsFULL DOWN
Execute a Normal Landing

Air Start engine_restart_in_flight

Fuel SelectorON
ThrottleSET APPROX. ¼ TRAVEL
Aux Fuel PumpON
MagnetosON
Airspeed100 KIAS
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
PropellerFULL FORWARD until engine windmills then back to MIDRANGE, use starter if below 100 KIAS
MixtureFULL RICH (if engine fails to start, mixture full lean & back to full rich when engine starts)
Throttle15”hg
Propeller2000 RPM
Alternator SwitchON
Engine InstrumentsCHECK
Cruise Checklist – CONSULT
NOTE***Consult POH if Propeller Fails to Windmill***

Emergency Gear Extension landing_gear_malfunction

Landing Gear Motor Circuit BreakerPULL
Landing Gear HandleDOWN
Airspeed100 KIAS MAXIMUM
Extension ValveOPEN (c-clockwise)
Gear Indicator LightsTHREE GREEN
Extension ValveRETURN TO VERTICAL
WARNINGDo Not Move Gear Handle or Reset Breakers!

Gear Up Landing landing_gear_malfunction

Cowl FlapsCLOSE
Wing FlapsFULL DOWN
ThrottlesIDLE
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Battery, Alternator, & MagnetosOFF
Keep wings level to touchdown
Exit airplane as soon as possible after stopping

Engine Fire On Ground engine_fire_ground

MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Affected EngineCONTINUE CRANKING
Fuel SelectorsOFF
Battery/Alternator SwitchesOFF
Extinguish fire with extinguisher

Engine Fire In Flight engine_fire_in_flight

Fuel SelectorOFF
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
PropellerFEATHER
Aux Fuel PumpOFF
Magneto SwitchOFF
Alternator SwitchOFF

Electrical Smoke or Fire electrical_fire

Battery/Alternator SwitchesOFF
All Electrical SwitchesOFF
Cabin Vents and HeatOFF
Fire ExtinguisherOBTAIN & EXTINGUISH
Cabin VentOPEN
Battery/Alternator SwitchesON
Essential EquipmentON (isolate defective equipment)

Emergency Descent emergency_descent

ThrottlesIDLE
PropellersFULL FORWARD
Airspeed140 KIAS
Landing GearDOWN

Maximum Glide forced_landing

PropellersFEATHER
Wing FlapsUP
Landing GearUP
Cowl FlapsCLOSED
Airspeed95 KIAS

Operation on Crossfeed fuel_system_malfunction

**Left Engine Inoperative**
Right Aux Fuel PumpON
Left Fuel SelectorOFF
Right Fuel SelectorCROSSFEED
**Right Engine Inoperative**
Left Aux Fuel PumpON
Right Fuel SelectorOFF
Left Fuel SelectorCROSSFEED

Complete Loss of Electrical Power electrical_failure

Both Alternator SwitchesOFF
Battery SwitchOFF
Both BUS-ISO Circuit BreakersPULL
Remove All Electrical Loads
Both AlternatorsON
Minimize Electrical Loads
Use Manual Landing Gear Extension Procedures
Land Soon as Practical

Illumination of Alternator Out Light alternator_failure

Load MeterCHECK FOR PROPER INDICATION
No LoadTURN OFF AFFECTED ALTERNATOR
Reduce Load to Single Alternator Capacity
Alternator SwitchON
Re-Illumination of Alternator LightALTERNATOR OFF

Illumination of Both Alternator Out Lights alternator_failure

Load MetersCHECK FOR PROPER OPERATION
Both Alternator SwitchesOFF
Electrical LoadsMINIMIZE (battery only available)
Alternator SwitchesON
Re-Illumination of Alternator Out LightsALTERNATOR OFF

Beechcraft BE-76 Duchess — TFA_Beechcraft_Duchess_Checklist_2004-02

Ratings & reviews

Preflight Inspection preflight_inspection

Speeds & Limitations limitations

Before Starting before_start

Starting Engines Using External Power engine_start

Normal Starting Procedures engine_start

After Start after_start

IFR Taxi taxi

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Taking the Runway before_takeoff

Normal Takeoff takeoff

Climb climb

Cruise cruise

Descent descent

Before Landing before_landing

Balked Landing go_around

After Landing after_landing

Shutdown shutdown

Engine Failure During Ground Roll engine_failure_before_rotation

Engine Failure After Lift-Off & In Flight engine_failure_after_takeoff

Securing Inoperative Engine engine_failure_in_flight

Precautionary Engine Shutdown engine_failure_in_flight

One Engine Inoperative Landing engine_out_landing

Air Start engine_restart_in_flight

Emergency Gear Extension landing_gear_malfunction

Gear Up Landing landing_gear_malfunction

Engine Fire On Ground engine_fire_ground

Engine Fire In Flight engine_fire_in_flight

Electrical Smoke or Fire electrical_fire

Emergency Descent emergency_descent

Maximum Glide forced_landing

Operation on Crossfeed fuel_system_malfunction

Complete Loss of Electrical Power electrical_failure

Illumination of Alternator Out Light alternator_failure

Illumination of Both Alternator Out Lights alternator_failure

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