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Beechcraft Baron 58 (Black Square) Startup Checklist
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Beechcraft Baron 58 (Black Square)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 141 steps · 16 phases
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWEDNOTE: Check icing and the single-engine service ceiling against terrain along the route. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | Fuel RequiredCALCULATEDNOTE: Burn 28-32 GPH total at 75% power. 166 gal usable in the standard tanks. | |
| 04 | Weight & BalanceWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: MTOW 5,500 lbs. Loading the aft club seats and the rear baggage bay together will push the CG aft of limits. | |
| 05 | Takeoff & Landing DistanceCALCULATED | |
| 06 | Accelerate-Stop and Single-Engine ClimbREVIEWEDCAUTION: A piston twin below Vyse with a failed engine will not climb. Brief the decision speed and the abort plan. | |
| 07 | Radio Stack ConfigurationSELECTED ON THE TABLETNOTE: Black Square offers period King avionics through to a modern GTN 750. | |
| 08 | Payload, Fuel and FailuresSET ON THE TABLET |
PHS 2 — Pre-Flight Exterior Inspection13 steps
| 01 | Aircraft DocumentsON BOARD | |
| 02 | Control LockREMOVED | |
| 03 | Magneto Switches (both engines)OFFWARNING: Confirm both magneto switches are OFF before handling either propeller. | |
| 04 | Battery MasterON - CHECK FUEL AND LIGHTS, THEN OFF | |
| 05 | Fuel Quantity and CapsCHECK AND SECURE | |
| 06 | Fuel Sumps (both wings)DRAINED - CHECK FOR WATER | |
| 07 | Engine Oil (both)CHECK 9-12 QUARTS EACH | |
| 08 | Propellers and SpinnersCHECK FOR NICKS AND OIL LEAKS | |
| 09 | Cowl Flaps (both)OPEN AND FREE | |
| 10 | Landing Gear and TyresCHECK STRUTS, DOORS, BRAKES | |
| 11 | Pitot Tube and Static PortsCLEAR - COVER REMOVED | |
| 12 | Control SurfacesFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 13 | Chocks and Tie-DownsREMOVED |
PHS 3 — Before Start11 steps
| 01 | Seats, Belts, HarnessesADJUSTED AND SECURE | |
| 02 | Cabin DoorsCLOSED AND LATCHED | |
| 03 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 04 | Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 05 | Circuit BreakersALL IN | |
| 06 | Avionics MasterOFF | |
| 07 | Landing Gear HandleDOWN | |
| 08 | Cowl FlapsBOTH OPEN | |
| 09 | Propeller ControlsBOTH FULL FORWARD | |
| 10 | Fuel SelectorsBOTH ON (MAIN)CAUTION: Each engine feeds from its own side. Crossfeed is for single-engine operations only. | |
| 11 | CrossfeedOFF |
PHS 4 — Engine Start13 steps
| 01 | Battery and AlternatorsBATTERY ON, ALTERNATORS ON | |
| 02 | Beacon LightON | |
| 03 | Left Engine - MixtureFULL RICH | |
| 04 | Left Engine - ThrottleOPEN 1/2 INCH | |
| 05 | Left Engine - Boost PumpHIGH UNTIL FUEL FLOW STABILISES, THEN OFF | |
| 06 | Left Engine - MixtureIDLE CUTOFFCAUTION: Crank with mixture at cutoff and advance as it fires, or the primed IO-550 will flood. | |
| 07 | Propeller AreaCLEAR - CALL CLEAR PROPWARNING: Confirm both propeller arcs are clear. Start the left engine first so the boarding side stays safe. | |
| 08 | Left Engine - StarterENGAGE | |
| 09 | Left Engine - MixtureADVANCE AS ENGINE FIRES | |
| 10 | Left Engine - ThrottleSET 1,000-1,200 RPM | |
| 11 | Left Engine - Oil PressureRISING WITHIN 30 SECONDSWARNING: No oil pressure within 30 seconds means immediate shutdown of that engine. | |
| 12 | Right EngineREPEAT START SEQUENCE | |
| 13 | Right Engine - Oil PressureRISING WITHIN 30 SECONDS |
PHS 5 — After Start9 steps
| 01 | Both AlternatorsCHECK CHARGINGNOTE: Load should split roughly evenly between the two alternators. | |
| 02 | Vacuum / SuctionIN GREEN ON BOTH PUMPS | |
| 03 | Avionics MasterON | |
| 04 | RadiosTUNED AND SET | |
| 05 | TransponderSTANDBY - CODE SET | |
| 06 | Directional GyroALIGNED TO COMPASS | |
| 07 | AltimeterSET TO FIELD ELEVATION | |
| 08 | Annunciator PanelTEST - NO WARNINGS | |
| 09 | PressurisationN/A - UNPRESSURISEDNOTE: The Baron 58 is unpressurised. Plan oxygen above 12,500 ft. |
PHS 6 — Taxi6 steps
| 01 | Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 02 | Parking BrakeRELEASED | |
| 03 | BrakesCHECK EFFECTIVE | |
| 04 | Flight InstrumentsCHECK IN TURNS | |
| 05 | Cowl FlapsBOTH OPEN | |
| 06 | Taxi SpeedWALKING PACENOTE: Differential power helps tight turns but wears the brakes less if used sparingly. |
PHS 7 — Run-Up9 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET - NOSE INTO WIND | |
| 02 | Oil Temperature (both)IN GREEN | |
| 03 | Throttles1,800-2,000 RPM BOTH | |
| 04 | PropellersCYCLE EACH 2-3 TIMESNOTE: Check RPM drop and recovery on each side. | |
| 05 | Propeller FeatheringCHECK EACH SIDE BRIEFLYCAUTION: Do not let RPM drop below 1,000 during the feather check or the engine may stall. | |
| 06 | Magnetos (both engines)CHECK L AND R EACHCAUTION: Max drop 150 RPM per magneto, max difference 50 RPM. | |
| 07 | Alternator LoadCHECK BOTH | |
| 08 | Engine InstrumentsGREEN BOTH SIDES | |
| 09 | ThrottlesIDLE CHECK, THEN 1,000 RPM |
PHS 8 — Before Takeoff12 steps
| 01 | FlapsUP (OR APPROACH FOR SHORT FIELD)NOTE: Vfe approach 152 KIAS, full 122 KIAS. | |
| 02 | TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF (PITCH, RUDDER, AILERON) | |
| 03 | MixturesBOTH FULL RICH | |
| 04 | PropellersBOTH FULL FORWARD | |
| 05 | Boost PumpsAS REQUIRED (OFF FOR NORMAL TAKEOFF) | |
| 06 | Fuel SelectorsBOTH ON MAIN, CROSSFEED OFF | |
| 07 | Cowl FlapsBOTH OPEN | |
| 08 | Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 09 | Doors and WindowsLATCHED | |
| 10 | Engine-Out BriefCOMPLETEWARNING: Below 84 KIAS (Vmca) an engine failure means closing both throttles and landing straight ahead. Above blue line 101 KIAS, identify, verify, feather. | |
| 11 | LightsLANDING, STROBES, NAV ON | |
| 12 | TransponderALT |
PHS 9 — Takeoff9 steps
| 01 | Takeoff ClearanceRECEIVED | |
| 02 | ThrottlesADVANCE SMOOTHLY TO FULL POWER | |
| 03 | Engine InstrumentsCHECK 2,700 RPM BOTH, FUEL FLOW MATCHEDCAUTION: Abort if either engine is not making full rated power. | |
| 04 | Airspeed AliveCHECK | |
| 05 | Vmca84 KIAS - CALL OUT | |
| 06 | Rotate85 KIAS | |
| 07 | Landing GearUP - POSITIVE RATE, NO RUNWAY REMAININGCAUTION: Vlo 152 KIAS. | |
| 08 | Blue LineACCELERATE TO 101 KIAS (Vyse)WARNING: Blue line is the minimum safe speed for single-engine climb. Get there and stay there until clean and climbing. | |
| 09 | Climb Speed105 KIAS (Vy) ONCE CLEAN |
PHS 10 — Climb7 steps
| 01 | FlapsUP (IF USED) | |
| 02 | Climb Power25 IN HG / 2,500 RPM BOTH | |
| 03 | Cowl FlapsOPEN - MONITOR CHTWARNING: Max CHT 400 F on each engine. | |
| 04 | Airspeed120-130 KIAS CRUISE CLIMB | |
| 05 | MixturesLEAN TO TARGET FUEL FLOW | |
| 06 | Propeller SyncSYNCHRONISENOTE: Match RPM by ear or with the sync system to remove the beat note. | |
| 07 | Gear and FlapsCONFIRM UP |
PHS 11 — Cruise8 steps
| 01 | Cruise AltitudeLEVEL OFF | |
| 02 | PowerSET 65-75% (23 IN HG / 2,300 RPM) | |
| 03 | Cowl FlapsCLOSED ONCE CHT STABILISES | |
| 04 | MixturesLEAN EACH ENGINE INDIVIDUALLYCAUTION: Lean one engine at a time and watch its CHT and EGT. The two rarely peak together. | |
| 05 | Propeller SyncCHECK | |
| 06 | Fuel BalanceMONITOR BOTH SIDESNOTE: Uneven burn creates a lateral imbalance the aileron trim has to fight. | |
| 07 | Cruise Speed180-200 KTAS | |
| 08 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR BOTH SIDES |
PHS 12 — Descent7 steps
| 01 | ATIS / Destination WeatherOBTAINED | |
| 02 | AltimeterSET TO LOCAL QNH | |
| 03 | MixturesENRICHEN AS YOU DESCEND | |
| 04 | PowerREDUCE 1-2 IN HG AT A TIMEWARNING: Shock cooling damages both engines equally fast. Plan a powered descent. | |
| 05 | Cowl FlapsCLOSED | |
| 06 | Descent SpeedBELOW 195 KIAS (Vno) | |
| 07 | Approach BriefCOMPLETE |
PHS 13 — Before Landing9 steps
| 01 | Seat Belts and HarnessesSECURE | |
| 02 | Fuel SelectorsBOTH ON MAIN, CROSSFEED OFF | |
| 03 | Boost PumpsAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | MixturesBOTH FULL RICH | |
| 05 | PropellersBOTH FULL FORWARDNOTE: High RPM on final gives full power for a go-around on either engine. | |
| 06 | Landing GearDOWN AND LOCKED - 3 GREENWARNING: Confirm three green before the threshold. | |
| 07 | FlapsAS REQUIREDNOTE: Approach flaps below 152 KIAS, full below 122 KIAS. | |
| 08 | Cowl FlapsCLOSED | |
| 09 | Landing LightON |
PHS 14 — Landing6 steps
| 01 | Final Approach Speed100 KIASNOTE: Cross the threshold at roughly 90 KIAS at light weight. | |
| 02 | Landing GearRECHECK 3 GREENWARNING: Final gear check. | |
| 03 | ThresholdPOWER TO IDLE | |
| 04 | FlareTOUCH DOWN ON MAIN WHEELS | |
| 05 | NosewheelLOWER GENTLY | |
| 06 | BrakingAS REQUIREDCAUTION: Do not touch the flap switch on the runway. |
PHS 15 — After Landing6 steps
| 01 | Clear of RunwayCONFIRM PAST HOLD SHORT | |
| 02 | FlapsUP | |
| 03 | Cowl FlapsBOTH OPEN | |
| 04 | Boost PumpsOFF | |
| 05 | Landing Light and StrobesOFF | |
| 06 | TransponderSTANDBY |
PHS 16 — Shutdown / Securing8 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Throttles1,000 RPM FOR 1-2 MINUTES | |
| 03 | Avionics Master and RadiosOFF | |
| 04 | MixturesBOTH IDLE CUTOFF | |
| 05 | MagnetosBOTH OFF AFTER ENGINES STOP | |
| 06 | Alternators and BatteryOFF | |
| 07 | Fuel SelectorsAS REQUIRED | |
| 08 | Control Lock, Chocks, Tie-DownsINSTALLED |