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Beechcraft Starship (Black Square) Startup Checklist
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Beechcraft Starship (Black Square)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 147 steps · 15 phases
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWEDNOTE: The Starship is certified to FL410. Check winds aloft, tropopause and icing through the whole climb. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | Fuel RequiredCALCULATEDNOTE: Jet A. 565 US gal capacity. Plan on airliner-style block fuel with alternate and reserve. | |
| 04 | Weight & BalanceWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: MTOW around 14,900 lbs. The canard configuration makes the CG envelope unusual - check it rather than assuming. | |
| 05 | Takeoff and Single-Engine PerformanceCALCULATEDWARNING: Blue line is 130 KIAS and decreases roughly 0.55 kt per 1,000 ft. Brief the engine-out plan before departure. | |
| 06 | OxygenCHECKEDCAUTION: Mandatory backup at FL410. A decompression at that altitude gives very little useful consciousness time. | |
| 07 | Avionics ConfigurationREVIEWEDNOTE: The Collins EFIS suite is recreated in detail. Set up the displays before you start. | |
| 08 | Payload, Fuel and FailuresSET ON THE TABLETNOTE: Over 230 failure modes including turbine engine failures. |
PHS 2 — Pre-Flight Exterior Inspection16 steps
| 01 | Aircraft DocumentsON BOARD | |
| 02 | Control LocksREMOVED | |
| 03 | Battery MasterON - CHECK FUEL AND LIGHTS | |
| 04 | Composite AirframeCHECK FOR DAMAGENOTE: The Starship was the first certified all-composite civil aircraft. Check for delamination and impact damage. | |
| 05 | Canard and Variable Sweep MechanismCHECK FREE AND UNDAMAGEDCAUTION: The canard sweeps forward with flap extension. Confirm it is clear of obstructions. | |
| 06 | Tipsails and RuddersCHECK CONDITION AND TRAVELNOTE: Yaw control comes from the wingtip fins. There is no conventional tail. | |
| 07 | Fuel Quantity and CapsCHECK AND SECURE | |
| 08 | Fuel SumpsDRAINED - CHECK FOR WATER | |
| 09 | Engine Oil (both)CHECK QUANTITY | |
| 10 | Engine InletsCLEAR OF FOD BOTH SIDESWARNING: Turbines ingest anything left in the inlet. | |
| 11 | Pusher PropellersCHECK FIVE BLADES EACH SIDECAUTION: The props are behind the wing. Anyone walking aft of the engines during start is in the arc. | |
| 12 | De-Ice SystemsCHECK CONDITION | |
| 13 | Landing Gear and TyresCHECK STRUTS, DOORS, BRAKES | |
| 14 | Cabin Door and SealsCHECK CONDITION | |
| 15 | Pitot Tubes and Static PortsCLEAR - COVERS REMOVED | |
| 16 | Chocks and Tie-DownsREMOVED |
PHS 3 — Before Start12 steps
| 01 | Seats, Belts, HarnessesADJUSTED AND SECURE | |
| 02 | Cabin DoorCLOSED AND LATCHEDWARNING: Confirm the latch indication before pressurising. | |
| 03 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 04 | Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 05 | Circuit BreakersALL IN | |
| 06 | Power LeversBOTH IDLE | |
| 07 | Propeller LeversBOTH FULL FORWARD | |
| 08 | Condition LeversBOTH CUTOFF | |
| 09 | Landing Gear HandleDOWN | |
| 10 | Fuel PanelSET - CROSSFEED OFF | |
| 11 | Pressurisation ControllerSET FIELD ELEVATION | |
| 12 | Ice ProtectionOFF FOR START |
PHS 4 — Engine Start14 steps
| 01 | BatteryON - CHECK VOLTAGECAUTION: Use ground power for the first start when available. Two PT6A-67As draw heavily from the battery. | |
| 02 | Beacon LightON | |
| 03 | Boost PumpON - CHECK FUEL PRESSURE | |
| 04 | Propeller AreaCLEAR - CALL CLEAR PROPWARNING: Pusher propellers. Confirm the area aft of the wing is clear before engaging a starter. | |
| 05 | Right StarterENGAGE | |
| 06 | Right NgSTABILISE AT 13% MINIMUMCAUTION: Do not introduce fuel below 13% Ng. | |
| 07 | Right Condition LeverLOW IDLE (INTRODUCE FUEL) | |
| 08 | Right ITTMONITOR START LIMITWARNING: If ITT climbs toward 1,000 degC, cut the fuel and keep motoring the engine. | |
| 09 | Right Oil PressureRISING | |
| 10 | Right StarterOFF AT 52% Ng | |
| 11 | Right GeneratorON - CHECK CHARGING | |
| 12 | Left EngineREPEAT START SEQUENCENOTE: Let the bus recover before the second start. | |
| 13 | Left GeneratorON - CHECK CHARGING | |
| 14 | Both EnginesSTABILISED AT IDLE |
PHS 5 — Cockpit Setup11 steps
| 01 | Avionics MasterON | |
| 02 | EFIS DisplaysCONFIGUREDNOTE: Set PFD, MFD and engine display formats for departure. | |
| 03 | Flight Management / NavigationROUTE LOADED | |
| 04 | RadiosTUNED AND SET | |
| 05 | TransponderSTANDBY - CODE SET | |
| 06 | AltimetersSET TO FIELD ELEVATION | |
| 07 | Engine InstrumentsTORQUE, ITT, Ng, PROP RPM, OIL BOTH SIDES | |
| 08 | Annunciator PanelTEST - NO WARNINGS | |
| 09 | Bleed Air and EnvironmentalSET | |
| 10 | Autopilot and Flight DirectorTEST AND SET | |
| 11 | TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF |
PHS 6 — Taxi8 steps
| 01 | Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 02 | Parking BrakeRELEASED | |
| 03 | Power LeversADVANCE SLIGHTLY | |
| 04 | BrakesCHECK EFFECTIVE | |
| 05 | Beta / ReverseCHECK OPERATION BOTH SIDES | |
| 06 | Nosewheel SteeringCHECK | |
| 07 | Flight InstrumentsCHECK IN TURNS | |
| 08 | Taxi SpeedWALKING PACECAUTION: Wingspan and tipsails are wide. Watch clearances on narrow taxiways. |
PHS 7 — Before Takeoff12 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET FOR CHECKS | |
| 02 | Propeller Feather CheckCHECK EACH SIDE | |
| 03 | AutofeatherARMED | |
| 04 | FlapsTAKEOFF POSITIONCAUTION: Flap extension sweeps the canard forward. Expect the pitch trim change and reset trim after selection. | |
| 05 | TrimSET (PITCH, ROLL, YAW) | |
| 06 | Fuel PanelSET - CROSSFEED OFF | |
| 07 | Boost PumpsAS REQUIRED | |
| 08 | Ice ProtectionTESTED, SET AS REQUIRED | |
| 09 | PressurisationARMED - CRUISE ALTITUDE SET | |
| 10 | Takeoff BriefingCOMPLETEWARNING: Brief V-speeds, blue line 130 KIAS, and the engine-failure plan before lining up. | |
| 11 | LightsLANDING, STROBES, NAV ON | |
| 12 | TransponderALT |
PHS 8 — Takeoff9 steps
| 01 | Takeoff ClearanceRECEIVED | |
| 02 | Power LeversADVANCE SMOOTHLY TO TAKEOFF POWERWARNING: Set torque and check ITT. Max ITT on the PT6A-67A is 840 degC. | |
| 03 | Engine ParametersTORQUE AND ITT MATCHED BOTH SIDES | |
| 04 | Airspeed AliveCHECK | |
| 05 | V1 / RotatePER PERFORMANCE CALCULATION | |
| 06 | Landing GearUP - POSITIVE RATECAUTION: Vle 199 KIAS. | |
| 07 | Blue LineACCELERATE THROUGH 130 KIASWARNING: Blue line decreases with altitude at roughly 0.55 KIAS per 1,000 ft. Use the correct figure for your level. | |
| 08 | FlapsUP ONCE CLEANNOTE: The canard sweeps aft again as the flaps retract. Expect a trim change. | |
| 09 | Climb SpeedSET CLIMB SCHEDULE |
PHS 9 — Climb9 steps
| 01 | Climb PowerSET CLIMB TORQUE / ITT | |
| 02 | PropellersSET CLIMB RPM | |
| 03 | Boost PumpsAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | PressurisationCHECK CABIN CLIMBING | |
| 05 | Ice ProtectionAS REQUIREDCAUTION: Turn on before entering visible moisture below +5 degC. | |
| 06 | AirspeedOBSERVE Vmo SCHEDULENOTE: Vmo is 245 KIAS at low level rising to 265 KIAS in the twenties, then reducing with altitude to Mmo 0.60. | |
| 07 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR ITT AND TORQUE BOTH SIDES | |
| 08 | Transition AltitudeSET STANDARD PRESSURE | |
| 09 | Fuel BalanceMONITOR BOTH SIDES |
PHS 10 — Cruise8 steps
| 01 | Cruise AltitudeLEVEL OFF | |
| 02 | PowerSET CRUISE TORQUE BOTH ENGINES | |
| 03 | PropellersSET CRUISE RPM AND SYNCHRONISE | |
| 04 | Cruise Speed300-335 KTASNOTE: Around 315 KTAS at FL350 at medium weights. | |
| 05 | Cabin DifferentialCHECK WITHIN LIMITS | |
| 06 | Fuel ManagementBALANCE AS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR BOTH SIDES | |
| 08 | OxygenAVAILABLE AND CHECKEDWARNING: At FL410 a decompression leaves very little time. Keep masks within immediate reach. |
PHS 11 — Descent8 steps
| 01 | ATIS / Destination WeatherOBTAINED | |
| 02 | Pressurisation ControllerSET DESTINATION FIELD ELEVATION | |
| 03 | Descent Planning3:1 RULENOTE: From FL410 that is roughly 135 nm plus deceleration allowance. | |
| 04 | PowerREDUCE GRADUALLYNOTE: Keep torque on to avoid thermal cycling the hot sections. | |
| 05 | AltimetersSET TO LOCAL QNH AT TRANSITION | |
| 06 | Descent SpeedOBSERVE Vmo / Mmo | |
| 07 | Cabin DifferentialMONITOR APPROACHING ZERO | |
| 08 | Approach BriefCOMPLETE |
PHS 12 — Before Landing9 steps
| 01 | Seat BeltsSECURE | |
| 02 | PressurisationCABIN DEPRESSURISED BEFORE LANDINGWARNING: Landing with residual differential can damage the structure and jam the door. | |
| 03 | Boost PumpsON | |
| 04 | PropellersBOTH FULL FORWARD | |
| 05 | Landing GearDOWN AND LOCKED - 3 GREENWARNING: Below 199 KIAS. Confirm three green. | |
| 06 | FlapsAPPROACH THEN FULLCAUTION: Vfe 179 KIAS. Each flap selection sweeps the canard and changes the trim. | |
| 07 | AutofeatherARMED | |
| 08 | Landing LightON | |
| 09 | AutopilotDISENGAGE BY MINIMUMS |
PHS 13 — Landing7 steps
| 01 | Final Approach SpeedVref PER WEIGHT | |
| 02 | Landing GearRECHECK 3 GREENWARNING: Final gear check before the threshold. | |
| 03 | ThresholdPOWER TO FLIGHT IDLE | |
| 04 | FlareTOUCH DOWN ON MAIN WHEELSNOTE: The canard configuration resists stalling. Fly it onto the numbers rather than holding off. | |
| 05 | NosewheelLOWER PROMPTLY | |
| 06 | ReverseAS REQUIREDCAUTION: Come out of reverse by 40 kts. | |
| 07 | BrakingAS REQUIRED |
PHS 14 — After Landing7 steps
| 01 | Clear of RunwayCONFIRM PAST HOLD SHORT | |
| 02 | FlapsUP | |
| 03 | Ice ProtectionOFF | |
| 04 | Boost PumpsAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | PressurisationOFF | |
| 06 | Landing Light and StrobesOFF | |
| 07 | TransponderSTANDBY |
PHS 15 — Shutdown / Securing9 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Power LeversBOTH IDLE | |
| 03 | Engine Cool-DownIDLE 1-2 MINUTES BOTH ENGINESWARNING: Both hot sections need a stabilised idle before fuel cutoff. | |
| 04 | AvionicsOFF | |
| 05 | Condition LeversBOTH CUTOFF | |
| 06 | PropellersCONFIRM WINDING DOWN | |
| 07 | Generators and BatteryOFF | |
| 08 | External LightsOFF | |
| 09 | Control Locks, Chocks, CoversINSTALLED |