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Beechcraft Turbine Duke (Black Square) Startup Checklist
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Beechcraft Turbine Duke (Black Square)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 145 steps · 15 phases
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWEDNOTE: The Royal Turbine conversion cruises in the high 20s. Check winds aloft and icing through the climb. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | Fuel RequiredCALCULATEDNOTE: Jet A, not avgas. Plan 60-75 USG/hr combined depending on altitude and power. | |
| 04 | Weight & BalanceWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: The turbine conversion changes the empty weight and CG compared with the piston Duke. | |
| 05 | Takeoff, Accelerate-Stop and Single-Engine ClimbCALCULATEDNOTE: Turbine power transforms the Duke's single-engine performance, but blue line discipline still applies. | |
| 06 | OxygenCHECKEDCAUTION: Backup for a pressurisation failure at cruise altitude. | |
| 07 | Radio Stack ConfigurationSELECTED ON THE TABLETNOTE: Twelve hot-swappable panels from period King radios to a GTN 750. | |
| 08 | Payload, Fuel and FailuresSET ON THE TABLETNOTE: Over 250 engine failure modes are modelled, including P2.5 bleed valve behaviour. |
PHS 2 — Pre-Flight Exterior Inspection15 steps
| 01 | Aircraft DocumentsON BOARD | |
| 02 | Control LockREMOVED | |
| 03 | Battery MasterON - CHECK FUEL AND LIGHTS | |
| 04 | Fuel Quantity and CapsCHECK MAINS AND AUX | |
| 05 | Fuel SumpsDRAINED - CHECK FOR WATER | |
| 06 | Engine Oil (both)CHECK QUANTITY | |
| 07 | Engine InletsCLEAR OF FOD BOTH SIDESWARNING: Turbines ingest anything left in the inlet. Check both every time. | |
| 08 | Exhaust StacksCHECK CONDITION | |
| 09 | PropellersCHECK BLADES AND FEATHER POSITION | |
| 10 | De-Ice Boots and Heated SurfacesCHECK CONDITION | |
| 11 | Landing Gear and TyresCHECK STRUTS, DOORS, BRAKES | |
| 12 | Cabin Door and SealsCHECK CONDITIONCAUTION: A damaged seal will prevent the cabin from holding pressure. | |
| 13 | Pitot Tubes and Static PortsCLEAR - COVERS REMOVED | |
| 14 | Control SurfacesFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 15 | Chocks and Tie-DownsREMOVED |
PHS 3 — Before Start12 steps
| 01 | Seats, Belts, HarnessesADJUSTED AND SECURE | |
| 02 | Cabin DoorCLOSED AND LATCHEDWARNING: Verify 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 SelectorsBOTH ON MAIN | |
| 11 | Cabin PressurisationSET FIELD ELEVATION, UNPRESSURISED FOR START | |
| 12 | Ice ProtectionOFF FOR START |
PHS 4 — Engine Start14 steps
| 01 | BatteryON - CHECK 24V MINIMUMCAUTION: A weak battery is the usual cause of a hot start. Use ground power when in doubt. | |
| 02 | Beacon LightON | |
| 03 | Left Boost PumpON - CHECK FUEL PRESSURE | |
| 04 | Propeller AreaCLEAR - CALL CLEAR PROPWARNING: Confirm both propeller arcs and the exhaust paths are clear. | |
| 05 | Left StarterENGAGE | |
| 06 | Left NgSTABILISE AT 13% MINIMUMCAUTION: Do not introduce fuel below 13% Ng. | |
| 07 | Left Condition LeverLOW IDLE (INTRODUCE FUEL) | |
| 08 | Left ITTMONITOR START LIMITWARNING: If ITT approaches the start limit, condition lever to CUTOFF and keep motoring the engine. | |
| 09 | Left Oil PressureRISING | |
| 10 | Left StarterOFF AT 52% Ng | |
| 11 | Left GeneratorON - CHECK CHARGING | |
| 12 | Right EngineREPEAT START SEQUENCENOTE: Let the bus voltage recover before starting the second engine. | |
| 13 | Right GeneratorON - CHECK CHARGING | |
| 14 | Both EnginesSTABILISED AT IDLE |
PHS 5 — After Start10 steps
| 01 | GeneratorsBOTH ON, LOAD SHARED | |
| 02 | Avionics MasterON | |
| 03 | Radios and NavigationTUNED AND SET | |
| 04 | TransponderSTANDBY - CODE SET | |
| 05 | AltimeterSET TO FIELD ELEVATION | |
| 06 | Engine InstrumentsTORQUE, ITT, Ng, PROP RPM, OIL BOTH SIDES | |
| 07 | Annunciator PanelTEST - NO WARNINGS | |
| 08 | Bleed Air / EnvironmentalSETNOTE: Cabin pressurisation now comes from engine bleed air rather than turbocharger discharge. | |
| 09 | Cabin TemperatureSET | |
| 10 | TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF |
PHS 6 — Taxi7 steps
| 01 | Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 02 | Parking BrakeRELEASED | |
| 03 | Power LeversADVANCE SLIGHTLYCAUTION: Turbine idle thrust alone will move the aircraft. Use beta rather than riding the brakes. | |
| 04 | BrakesCHECK EFFECTIVE | |
| 05 | Beta / ReverseCHECK OPERATION BOTH SIDES | |
| 06 | Flight InstrumentsCHECK IN TURNS | |
| 07 | Taxi SpeedWALKING PACE |
PHS 7 — Before Takeoff13 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET FOR RUN-UP | |
| 02 | Propeller Feather CheckCHECK EACH SIDECAUTION: Do not dwell in feather. Watch ITT during the check. | |
| 03 | Overspeed GovernorCHECK AS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | AutofeatherARMED (IF FITTED) | |
| 05 | FlapsTAKEOFF POSITIONNOTE: Approach flaps below 152 KIAS. | |
| 06 | TrimSET (PITCH, RUDDER, AILERON) | |
| 07 | Fuel SelectorsBOTH ON MAIN | |
| 08 | Boost PumpsAS REQUIRED | |
| 09 | Ice ProtectionTESTED, SET AS REQUIRED | |
| 10 | PressurisationARMED - CABIN SET FOR CRUISE ALTITUDE | |
| 11 | Engine-Out BriefCOMPLETEWARNING: Below Vmca close both power levers and land ahead. Above blue line, identify, verify, feather. | |
| 12 | LightsLANDING, STROBES, NAV ON | |
| 13 | TransponderALT |
PHS 8 — Takeoff9 steps
| 01 | Takeoff ClearanceRECEIVED | |
| 02 | Power LeversADVANCE SMOOTHLY TO TAKEOFF TORQUEWARNING: Set torque against the limit, then check ITT. Whichever reaches its limit first is the limiting parameter. | |
| 03 | Engine ParametersTORQUE AND ITT MATCHED BOTH SIDES | |
| 04 | Airspeed AliveCHECK | |
| 05 | Rotate90 KIAS | |
| 06 | Landing GearUP - POSITIVE RATE, NO RUNWAY REMAININGCAUTION: Vlo 152 KIAS. | |
| 07 | Blue LineACCELERATE TO VyseWARNING: Hold blue line until clean and climbing. Turbine power does not repeal Vmca. | |
| 08 | FlapsUP ONCE CLEAN | |
| 09 | Climb Speed130-140 KIAS |
PHS 9 — Climb9 steps
| 01 | Climb PowerSET CLIMB TORQUE / ITT LIMIT | |
| 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, not after ice has formed. | |
| 06 | Airspeed150-160 KIAS CRUISE CLIMB | |
| 07 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR ITT AND TORQUE BOTH SIDES | |
| 08 | Fuel BalanceMONITOR BOTH SIDES | |
| 09 | Transition AltitudeSET STANDARD PRESSURE |
PHS 10 — Cruise8 steps
| 01 | Cruise AltitudeLEVEL OFF | |
| 02 | PowerSET CRUISE TORQUE BOTH ENGINES | |
| 03 | PropellersSET CRUISE RPM AND SYNCHRONISE | |
| 04 | Cruise Speed260-300 KTAS | |
| 05 | Cabin DifferentialCHECK WITHIN LIMITS | |
| 06 | Fuel ManagementTRANSFER FROM AUX AS FITTEDCAUTION: Confirm the mains are accepting fuel before the aux tanks empty. | |
| 07 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR BOTH SIDES | |
| 08 | Ice ProtectionAS REQUIRED |
PHS 11 — Descent8 steps
| 01 | ATIS / Destination WeatherOBTAINED | |
| 02 | Cabin Altitude ControllerSET DESTINATION FIELD ELEVATIONCAUTION: Set before starting down or the cabin will chase the aircraft at an uncomfortable rate. | |
| 03 | Descent Planning3:1 RULE | |
| 04 | PowerREDUCE GRADUALLYNOTE: Keep some torque on to avoid thermal cycling the hot sections. | |
| 05 | AltimeterSET TO LOCAL QNH AT TRANSITION | |
| 06 | Descent SpeedWITHIN Vmo | |
| 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 airframe and jam the door. | |
| 03 | Fuel SelectorsBOTH ON MAIN | |
| 04 | Boost PumpsON | |
| 05 | PropellersBOTH FULL FORWARDNOTE: Full RPM gives full power and reverse availability. | |
| 06 | Landing GearDOWN AND LOCKED - 3 GREENWARNING: Below 152 KIAS. Confirm three green. | |
| 07 | FlapsAPPROACH THEN FULLNOTE: Approach below 152 KIAS, full below 122 KIAS. | |
| 08 | AutofeatherARMED (IF FITTED) | |
| 09 | Landing LightON |
PHS 13 — Landing7 steps
| 01 | Final Approach Speed105 KIAS | |
| 02 | Landing GearRECHECK 3 GREENWARNING: Final gear check before the threshold. | |
| 03 | ThresholdPOWER TO FLIGHT IDLE | |
| 04 | FlareTOUCH DOWN ON MAIN WHEELS | |
| 05 | NosewheelLOWER PROMPTLY | |
| 06 | ReverseAS REQUIREDCAUTION: Come out of reverse by 40 kts to avoid debris ingestion. | |
| 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 period before fuel cutoff. | |
| 04 | AvionicsOFF | |
| 05 | Condition LeversBOTH CUTOFF | |
| 06 | PropellersCONFIRM WINDING DOWN | |
| 07 | Generators and BatteryOFF | |
| 08 | External LightsOFF | |
| 09 | Control Lock, Chocks, CoversINSTALLED |