Beechcraft Turbine Duke (Black Square) Startup Checklist

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Beechcraft Turbine Duke (Black Square)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 253 steps · 17 phases
DATE PILOT TAIL
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
01Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWEDNOTE: Service ceiling is 28,000 ft. Check winds aloft and icing through the climb.
02NOTAMsREVIEWED
03Fuel RequiredCALCULATEDNOTE: Jet A. 265.9 US gal usable (135.9 left, 130.0 right). Takeoff burns 58 GPH per engine at sea level; normal cruise 34-45 GPH per engine.
04Weight & BalanceWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: Max ramp 7,039 lbs, max takeoff and max landing 7,000 lbs. Full fuel payload is 852 lbs.
05Takeoff, Accelerate-Stop and Single-Engine ClimbCALCULATEDWARNING: Vmc is 96 kts. Sea level takeoff ground roll 821 ft, accelerate/stop 1,290 ft. Single-engine climb 740 ft/min feathered, only 50 ft/min windmilling.
06Fuel Loading MinimumsCHECKEDCAUTION: Do not take off when the fuel quantity gauges indicate in the yellow arc, or with less than 25 gallons in each tank.
07OxygenCHECKEDNOTE: Maximum cabin differential is 4.7 PSI. Preflight requires 1550-1850 psi indicated.
08Radio Stack and Payload ConfigurationSET ON THE TABLETNOTE: Black Square's tablet configures the avionics stack, payload, fuel and failures before flight.
PHS 2 - Preflight (Cockpit)22 steps
01Preflight InspectionCOMPLETE
02Control LocksREMOVE
03Seats & SeatbeltsSECURE
04Cabin DoorLATCHED
05Nose Baggage DoorLATCHED
06Parking BrakeSET
07Landing GearDOWN
08Electrical SwitchesOFF
09Engine & Avionics SwitchesOFF
10Oxygen Pressure1550-1850 PSI
11Circuit BreakersALL IN
12Supplemental Bleed AirOFF (PUSH)
13Cabin Press ShutoffOPEN (PUSH)
14Alternate Static AirNORMAL
15CO DetectorTEST
16Environmental ModeOFF
17FlapsUP
18Power LeversFLIGHT IDLE
19PropellersHIGH RPM
20Condition LeversCUT-OFF
21TrimsCENTERED
22Fuel SelectorsON
PHS 3 - Before Starting Engine15 steps
01Beacon LightON
02Battery MasterON
03Fuel QuantitiesCHECKCAUTION: Yellow arc is 0-25 gal per side. Do not take off with less than 25 gallons in each tank.
04AnnunciatorsTEST & CONSIDER
05Battery Selector#1
06Bus Volts23V MINIMUM
07Battery Selector#2
08Bus Volts23V MINIMUM
09Battery SelectorBOTH
10L IgnitionCHECK AUTO THEN ON
11R IgnitionCHECK AUTO THEN ON
12L Wing PumpCHECK THEN OFF
13R Wing PumpCHECK THEN OFF
14L Aux PumpCHECK THEN OFFCAUTION: Both the Wing Pump and the Aux Pump for each engine must be functional for takeoff.
15R Aux PumpCHECK THEN OFF
PHS 4 - Engine Start24 steps
01R StarterONCAUTION: Battery starter limits: 30 seconds ON / 60 seconds OFF, 30 seconds ON / 60 seconds OFF, then 30 seconds ON / 30 minutes OFF.
02Bus Volts15V MINIMUM
03Gas Generator15% MINIMUM
04Condition LeverRUN
05ITTLESS THAN 1090 degCWARNING: 1090 degC is the starting ITT limit. Abort the start if it is approached.
06R StarterOFF AT 52% Ng
07R IgnitionOFF
08Engine InstrumentsCHECK
09R GeneratorON
10R Generator LoadBELOW 60 IN 2 MIN
11Bus Volts28V
12Battery TemperatureBELOW 120F
13L StarterON
14Bus Volts15V MINIMUM
15Gas Generator15% MINIMUM
16Condition LeverRUN
17ITTLESS THAN 1090 degC
18L StarterOFF AT 52% Ng
19L IgnitionOFF
20Engine InstrumentsCHECK
21L GeneratorON
22L Generator LoadBELOW 60 IN 2 MIN
23Bus Volts28V
24Battery TemperatureBELOW 140F
PHS 5 - After Starting8 steps
01LightsAS REQUIRED
02Weather RadarOFF/STANDBY
03AvionicsON
04InverterMAIN
05INVTR FAIL AnnunciatorEXTINGUISHED
06Cabin Temp & ModeAS DESIRED
07Parking BrakeRELEASE
08BrakesCHECK
PHS 6 - Runup79 steps
01Parking BrakeSET
02AnnunciatorsTEST & CONSIDER
03Remote CompassSLAVED & ALIGNED
04Fuel SelectorsCROSSFEED
05Wing PumpsON
06Power Levers2050 RPM
07Prop Gov Test2000 RPM
08Power Levers2190 RPM
09Exercise Left PropellerTO 1500 RPM
10Exercise Right PropellerTO 1500 RPM
11Fire DetectorTEST
12Left GeneratorHOLD RESET
13Left Generator LoadZERO
14Right GeneratorHOLD RESET
15Right Generator LoadZERO
16Gen. Load SharingAPPROX 40A TOTAL, +/- 2A PER SIDE
17Power LeversIDLE
18Oil DoorsOPEN
19Ice DeflectorsON
20Instrument AirGREEN & NO LIGHTSNOTE: Green arc is 3.5-5.5 inHg.
21Cockpit WindowCLOSED
22Cabin AltitudeFIELD ELEVATION
23Cabin DifferentialZERO
24Cabin Climb Rate10 O'CLOCK
25Cabin Altitude Goal1000 FT BELOW FIELD ELEV.
26Cabin Press ModeTEST
27Cabin Alt, Diff & ClimbOBSERVE DESCENT
28Cabin Altitude GoalSET FIRST ASSIGNED ALT
29Cabin Press ModeNORMAL
30ICE DR ON AnnunciatorsBOTH ON
31Ice DeflectorsAS REQUIRED
32Propeller HeatON
33Prop Heat Gnd TestHOLD
34Propeller Amps14-28A & CYCLES
35Propeller HeatOFF
36Windshield HeatON
37Windshield Volts220-260V
38AmmetersINCREASE
39Windshield HeatOFF
40Left Pitot HeatON
41AmmetersINCREASE
42Right Pitot HeatON
43AmmetersINCREASE
44L Fuel Vent HeatON
45AmmetersINCREASE
46R Fuel Vent HeatON
47AmmetersINCREASE
48Heating SwitchesOFF
49Surface DeiceMANUAL
50Boot Pressure15-20 PSI
51Surface DeiceSINGLE CYCLE
52Boot Pressure15-20 PSI
53Surface DeiceOFF
54Fuel SelectorsON
55Pitch Trim PowerON
56Electric TrimEXERCISE
57AutopilotTEST
58Heading Bug30 DEGREES LEFT
59Autopilot MasterENGAGE
60Heading ModeENGAGE
61Yoke MovementOBSERVE
62Flight DirectorBANK LEFT
63Heading Bug30 DEGREES RIGHT
64Yoke MovementOBSERVE
65Flight DirectorBANK RIGHT
66Autopilot DisconnectPRESS AP OFF
67Autopilot DisconnectPRESS FD OFF
68Elevator TrimSET TAKEOFF
69FlapsCHECK OPERATION
70FlapsSET TAKEOFFCAUTION: Vfa (approach flap) 174 kts, Vfe (full flap) 140 kts.
71WindowCLOSED
72CABIN DOOR AnnunciatorEXTINGUISHED
73IgnitionAS REQUIRED
74Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
75AltimeterSET
76Departure AltitudeSET
77Takeoff HeadingSET
78Panel LightsDIM FOR TAKEOFF
79Parking BrakeRELEASE
PHS 7 - Before Takeoff6 steps
01Oil Temperatures100F MINIMUMNOTE: Oil temperature limits are 50 degF (10 degC) min and 210 degF (99 degC) max.
02Battery TemperatureBELOW 120F
03Air ConditioningOFF
04LightingAS DESIRED
05TransponderALT MODE
06Weather RadarON
PHS 8 - Takeoff10 steps
01Power Levers1260 FT-LBSWARNING: 1,260 ft-lbs is the redline torque. It is the takeoff limit below 17,500 ft; above 17,500 ft the limit is 1,200 ft-lbs.
02BrakesRELEASE
03Engine InstrumentsCHECK
04ITTLESS THAN 805 degCCAUTION: 805 degC is the takeoff ITT limit. Time above 770 degC should be limited to 5 minutes.
05Rotate102 KTS (Vr)
06Landing Gear UpPOSITIVE RATECAUTION: Vle is 174 kts.
07FlapsRETRACT AT 120 KTS
08AutopilotENGAGE
09Cabin Alt, Diff & ClimbOBSERVE CLIMB
10Landing LightsOFF
PHS 9 - Max Continuous Power6 steps
01IgnitionAUTO/OFF
02Oil DoorsOPEN
03Propellers2190 RPMNOTE: 2,190 RPM is redline. 2,190-2,410 RPM is the red band, 2,410 RPM the momentary limit.
04Power Levers1260 FT-LBS
05Ice DeflectorsAS REQUIRED
06Cabin Temp & ModeAS DESIRED
PHS 10 - Enroute Climb8 steps
01Propellers2190 RPM
02Power Levers1200 FT-LBS
03IgnitionAUTO/OFF
04Oil DoorsCLOSED
05Ice DeflectorsAS REQUIRED
06Cabin PressureMONITORNOTE: Maximum pressure differential is 4.7 PSI.
07Cabin Temp & ModeAS DESIRED
08Engine PerformanceMONITORCAUTION: Climb ITT limit is 770 degC.
PHS 11 - Transition Altitude4 steps
01Ice DeflectorsAS REQUIRED
02AltimetersSTANDARD
03Cabin PressureMONITOR
04Recog LightsOFF
PHS 12 - Cruise13 steps
01IgnitionAUTO/OFF
02Oil DoorsCLOSED
03Ice DeflectorsAS REQUIRED
04Pitot HeatON IF OAT LESS THAN 4 degC
05Windshield HeatAS REQUIRED
06Propeller HeatAS REQUIRED
07Surface DeiceAS REQUIRED
08Fuel Imbalance25 GAL MAX.
09Propellers2000 RPM
10Power Levers1150 FT-LBSNOTE: Normal cruise at 20,000 ft is 1,160 ft-lbs / 2,000 RPM / 45 GPH per engine for 264 KTAS. Cruise ITT limit 770 degC.
11Cabin Temp & ModeAS DESIRED
12Cabin PressureMONITOR
13Engine PerformanceMONITOR
PHS 13 - Descent7 steps
01Cabin Altitude GoalSET DESTINATION ALT
02IgnitionAUTO/OFF
03Oil DoorsCLOSED
04Ice DeflectorsAS REQUIRED
05Power LeversREDUCE
06Engine PerformanceMONITOR
07Ice ProtectionAS REQUIRED
PHS 14 - Approach12 steps
01Seats & SeatbeltsSECURE
02Cabin Alt, Diff & ClimbCHECK PROGRESS
03Fuel SelectorsON
04Fuel Imbalance25 GAL MAX.
05Recog LightsON
06Pitot HeatON IF OAT LESS THAN 4 degC
07Windshield HeatOFF
08Propeller HeatOFF
09Cabin Temp & ModeOFF
10IgnitionAUTO
11Ice DeflectorsAS REQUIRED
12FlapsAPPROACHCAUTION: Approach flap limit (Vfa) is 174 kts.
PHS 15 - Landing9 steps
01Cabin DifferentialZERO
02Wing PumpsON
03Propellers2190 RPM
04Oil DoorsOPEN
05FlapsAS REQUIREDCAUTION: Full flap limit (Vfe) is 140 kts.
06Landing GearDOWN & LOCKED
07Landing LightsON
08Autopilot DisconnectPRESS ONCE
09Reverse ThrustAS REQUIREDCAUTION: Reverse thrust operation is limited to durations of one minute. Ng limit in reverse is 101.5%.
PHS 16 - After Landing10 steps
01IgnitionOFF
02Oil DoorsCLOSED
03Ice DeflectorsAS REQUIRED
04FlapsUP
05Cabin Alt, Diff & ClimbVERIFY ZERO
06Cabin Press ModeDUMP
07Weather RadarOFF/STANDBY
08LightsAS DESIRED
09Ice ProtectionALL OFF
10Cabin Temp & ModeAS DESIRED
PHS 17 - Shutdown & Securing12 steps
01Parking BrakeSET
02Avionics SwitchesOFF
03Electrical SwitchesOFF
04GeneratorsOFF
05Power LeversIDLE
06PropellersFEATHER
07Condition LeversCUT-OFF
08Wing PumpsOFF WHEN Ng BELOW 10%
09Battery MasterOFF
10Battery Selector#1
11Parking BrakeRELEASE
12Control LocksINSTALL
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