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MSFS 2024 · General Aviation
Beechcraft Duke B60 (Black Square) Quick Reference
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vmca | 73-86 KIAS | Red radial - lower figure applies with the vortex generator kit |
| Vr | 85 KIAS | Rotation |
| Vx | 92 KIAS | Best angle climb |
| Vxse | 100 KIAS | Best single-engine angle |
| Vyse | 101 KIAS | Blue line - best single-engine rate |
| Vy | 105 KIAS | Best rate climb, both engines |
| Vfe (Approach) | 152 KIAS | Max approach flap |
| Vfe (Full) | 122 KIAS | Max full flap |
| Vlo / Vle | 152 KIAS | Gear operate / extended |
| Vs0 | 69 KIAS | Stall, gear and full flap |
| Vs1 | 75 KIAS | Stall, clean |
| Vref | 105 KIAS | Final approach |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Takeoff | Takeoff manifold pressure / 2,900 RPM |
| Climb | Climb MP / 2,400-2,500 RPM |
| Cruise | Cruise MP / 2,200-2,300 RPM |
| Descent | Reduce 1-2 in Hg at a time |
| Approach | Set for 105 KIAS, props full forward |
| Single Engine | Max continuous on the live engine, failed engine feathered |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 0 (UP) | Any | Cruise / Climb |
| APPROACH | ≤ 152 KIAS | Downwind / Base |
| FULL (DOWN) | ≤ 122 KIAS | Final approach / Landing |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Lycoming TIO-541-E1C4, 380 hp each |
| Max RPM | 2,900 |
| Max CHT | 475 F |
| Max TIT | 1,650 F |
| Oil Temp | 245 F max |
| Oil Pressure | 60-90 PSI |
| Fuel Grade | 100/100LL avgas |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 142 US gal usable (232 gal optional) |
| Fuel Burn (cruise) | 40-46 GPH combined |
| Cruise Speed | 220-240 KTAS in the mid-20s |
| Max Cabin Differential | 4.7 PSI |
| Cabin Altitude at FL240 | ~10,000 ft |
| Single-Engine Ceiling | ~15,700 ft |
| Takeoff Roll | 1,253 ft (1,660 ft over 50 ft) |
| Landing Roll | 1,590 ft (2,340 ft over 50 ft) |
| Turbo Cool-Down | 2-5 min at idle before shutdown |