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Beechcraft Bonanza (Black Square) Startup Checklist
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Beechcraft Bonanza (Black Square)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 137 steps · 16 phases
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWEDNOTE: Check icing. The analog Bonanza has no glass to hide a failed vacuum pump in IMC. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | Fuel RequiredCALCULATEDNOTE: Burn 13-15 GPH at 75% power. 74 gal total, 70 usable. | |
| 04 | Weight & BalanceWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: MTOW 3,650 lbs. The Bonanza's aft CG limit is easy to exceed with rear seats and baggage loaded. | |
| 05 | Takeoff & Landing DistanceCALCULATED | |
| 06 | Radio Stack ConfigurationSELECTED ON THE TABLETNOTE: Black Square offers hot-swappable panels from period King radios to a modern GTN 750. Pick before you start. | |
| 07 | Payload and Fuel LoadSET ON THE TABLET | |
| 08 | Failure SettingsREVIEWEDNOTE: Random failures can be armed on the tablet. Check what is enabled before departure. |
PHS 2 — Pre-Flight Exterior Inspection13 steps
| 01 | Aircraft DocumentsON BOARD | |
| 02 | Control LockREMOVED | |
| 03 | MagnetosOFFWARNING: Confirm the magneto switch is OFF before handling the propeller. | |
| 04 | Battery MasterON - CHECK FUEL AND LIGHTS, THEN OFF | |
| 05 | Fuel Quantity and CapsCHECK AND SECURE | |
| 06 | Fuel SumpsDRAINED - CHECK FOR WATER | |
| 07 | Engine OilCHECK 9-12 QUARTS | |
| 08 | Propeller and SpinnerCHECK FOR NICKS AND OIL LEAKS | |
| 09 | Cowl FlapsOPEN AND FREE | |
| 10 | Landing Gear and TyresCHECK STRUTS AND DOORS | |
| 11 | Pitot Tube and Static PortsCLEAR - COVER REMOVED | |
| 12 | Ruddervators / Control SurfacesFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 13 | Chocks and Tie-DownsREMOVED |
PHS 3 — Before Start11 steps
| 01 | Seats, Belts, HarnessesADJUSTED AND SECURE | |
| 02 | Cabin DoorCLOSED AND LATCHED | |
| 03 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 04 | Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 05 | Circuit BreakersALL IN | |
| 06 | Avionics MasterOFF | |
| 07 | All Electrical SwitchesOFF | |
| 08 | Landing Gear HandleDOWN | |
| 09 | Cowl FlapsOPEN | |
| 10 | Propeller ControlFULL FORWARD (HIGH RPM) | |
| 11 | Fuel SelectorFULLEST TANKCAUTION: The Bonanza selector is LEFT, RIGHT or OFF. There is no BOTH position - fuel management is on the pilot. |
PHS 4 — Engine Start11 steps
| 01 | Battery and Alternator SwitchesON | |
| 02 | Beacon LightON | |
| 03 | MixtureFULL RICH | |
| 04 | ThrottleOPEN 1/2 INCH | |
| 05 | Boost PumpHIGH UNTIL FUEL FLOW STABILISES, THEN OFFNOTE: Continental IO-550 priming. Expect a fuel flow indication then a drop as the lines fill. | |
| 06 | MixtureIDLE CUTOFFCAUTION: Crank with the mixture at cutoff, then advance as it fires. Cranking rich after priming floods the engine. | |
| 07 | Propeller AreaCLEAR - CALL CLEAR PROPWARNING: Visually confirm the propeller arc is clear before engaging the starter. | |
| 08 | StarterENGAGE | |
| 09 | MixtureADVANCE AS ENGINE FIRES | |
| 10 | ThrottleSET 1,000-1,200 RPM | |
| 11 | Oil PressureRISING WITHIN 30 SECONDSWARNING: No oil pressure within 30 seconds means immediate shutdown. |
PHS 5 — After Start9 steps
| 01 | AlternatorCHECK CHARGING | |
| 02 | Vacuum / Suction Gauge4.3-5.9 IN HGCAUTION: The analog panel is vacuum dependent. A low reading means the attitude and heading gyros are unreliable. | |
| 03 | Avionics MasterON | |
| 04 | RadiosTUNED AND SETNOTE: Set the selected radio stack: comms, navs, ADF or GPS as fitted. | |
| 05 | TransponderSTANDBY - CODE SET | |
| 06 | Directional GyroALIGNED TO COMPASS | |
| 07 | Attitude IndicatorERECT AND STABLE | |
| 08 | AltimeterSET TO FIELD ELEVATION | |
| 09 | Annunciator PanelTEST - NO WARNINGS |
PHS 6 — Taxi6 steps
| 01 | Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 02 | Parking BrakeRELEASED | |
| 03 | BrakesCHECK EFFECTIVE | |
| 04 | Flight InstrumentsCHECK IN TURNSNOTE: Turn coordinator, DG and attitude indicator should all track the turn correctly. | |
| 05 | Cowl FlapsOPEN | |
| 06 | Taxi SpeedWALKING PACE |
PHS 7 — Run-Up9 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET - NOSE INTO WIND | |
| 02 | Oil TemperatureIN GREEN | |
| 03 | Throttle1,800-2,000 RPM | |
| 04 | Propeller ControlCYCLE 2-3 TIMESNOTE: Check RPM drop, recovery, and a corresponding oil pressure dip. | |
| 05 | MagnetosCHECK L AND RCAUTION: Max drop 150 RPM per magneto, max difference 50 RPM. | |
| 06 | Alternator LoadCHECK | |
| 07 | VacuumIN RANGE AT RUN-UP RPM | |
| 08 | Engine InstrumentsGREEN - CHT, OIL, FUEL FLOW | |
| 09 | ThrottleIDLE CHECK, THEN 1,000 RPM |
PHS 8 — Before Takeoff12 steps
| 01 | FlapsUP (OR APPROACH FOR SHORT FIELD)NOTE: Vfe partial 154 KIAS, full 113 KIAS. | |
| 02 | TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 03 | MixtureFULL RICHNOTE: Lean for best power above 3,000 ft density altitude. | |
| 04 | PropellerFULL FORWARD | |
| 05 | Boost PumpLOW / ON | |
| 06 | Fuel SelectorFULLEST TANK | |
| 07 | Cowl FlapsOPEN | |
| 08 | Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 09 | Doors and WindowsLATCHED | |
| 10 | AutopilotOFF AND TESTED | |
| 11 | LightsLANDING, STROBES, NAV ON | |
| 12 | TransponderALT |
PHS 9 — Takeoff7 steps
| 01 | Takeoff ClearanceRECEIVED | |
| 02 | ThrottleFULL FORWARD SMOOTHLY | |
| 03 | Engine InstrumentsCHECK 2,700 RPM, FUEL FLOW, OILCAUTION: Abort if RPM, fuel flow or oil pressure are abnormal. | |
| 04 | Airspeed AliveCHECK | |
| 05 | Rotate80 KIAS | |
| 06 | Landing GearUP - POSITIVE RATE, NO RUNWAY REMAININGCAUTION: Vlo 154 KIAS. | |
| 07 | Initial Climb100 KIAS (Vy)NOTE: Vx is 90 KIAS for obstacle clearance. |
PHS 10 — Climb7 steps
| 01 | FlapsUP (IF USED) | |
| 02 | Boost PumpOFF ABOVE 1,000 FT AGLCAUTION: Confirm fuel flow remains stable on the engine-driven pump. | |
| 03 | Climb Power25 IN HG / 2,500 RPM | |
| 04 | Cowl FlapsOPEN - MONITOR CHTWARNING: Max CHT 400 F. The IO-550 heats quickly in a sustained full-power climb. | |
| 05 | Airspeed110-120 KIAS CRUISE CLIMB | |
| 06 | MixtureLEAN TO MAINTAIN TARGET FUEL FLOW | |
| 07 | Landing 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 IS STABLE | |
| 04 | MixtureLEAN TO PEAK EGT, THEN SET RICH OR LEAN OF PEAKCAUTION: Watch CHT while leaning. The IO-550 runs hottest just rich of peak. | |
| 05 | TrimSET FOR LEVEL FLIGHT | |
| 06 | Fuel SelectorSWITCH TANKS EVERY 30-60 MINCAUTION: Keep the tanks in balance. Boost pump LOW before switching. | |
| 07 | Cruise Speed165-175 KTAS | |
| 08 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR CHT, EGT, OIL |
PHS 12 — Descent7 steps
| 01 | ATIS / Destination WeatherOBTAINED | |
| 02 | AltimeterSET TO LOCAL QNH | |
| 03 | MixtureENRICHEN AS YOU DESCEND | |
| 04 | PowerREDUCE 1-2 IN HG AT A TIMEWARNING: Avoid shock cooling. Plan the descent so power stays on. | |
| 05 | Cowl FlapsCLOSED | |
| 06 | Descent SpeedBELOW 165 KIAS (Vno) | |
| 07 | Landing GearMAY BE USED AS A SPEED BRAKE BELOW 154 KIAS |
PHS 13 — Before Landing9 steps
| 01 | Seat Belts and HarnessesSECURE | |
| 02 | Fuel SelectorFULLEST TANK | |
| 03 | Boost PumpLOW / ON | |
| 04 | MixtureFULL RICH | |
| 05 | PropellerFULL FORWARDNOTE: Set high RPM on final so full power is available for a go-around. | |
| 06 | Landing GearDOWN AND LOCKED - 3 GREENWARNING: Confirm three green. The Bonanza gear and flap switches sit side by side and are easily confused. | |
| 07 | FlapsAS REQUIREDNOTE: Approach flaps below 154 KIAS, full below 113 KIAS. | |
| 08 | Cowl FlapsCLOSED | |
| 09 | Landing LightON |
PHS 14 — Landing6 steps
| 01 | Final Approach Speed85-90 KIASNOTE: Fly the number. Excess speed makes the Bonanza float a long way. | |
| 02 | Landing GearRECHECK 3 GREENWARNING: Final gear check before the threshold. | |
| 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 FlapsOPEN | |
| 04 | Boost PumpOFF | |
| 05 | Landing Light and StrobesOFF | |
| 06 | TransponderSTANDBY |
PHS 16 — Shutdown / Securing8 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Throttle1,000 RPM FOR 1-2 MINUTES | |
| 03 | Avionics Master and RadiosOFF | |
| 04 | MixtureIDLE CUTOFF | |
| 05 | MagnetosOFF AFTER THE ENGINE STOPS | |
| 06 | Battery and AlternatorOFF | |
| 07 | Fuel SelectorLEFT OR RIGHT (NOT OFF) | |
| 08 | Control Lock, Chocks, Tie-DownsINSTALLED |