Beechcraft Bonanza G36MSFS 2024 Startup Checklist · 112 steps
Beechcraft Bonanza G36
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AIRCRAFT BRIEF
The Beechcraft Bonanza is the longest-running production aircraft in history, continuously manufactured since 1947. The G36, introduced in 2006, is the final evolution of the beloved A36 variant and replaces the classic round-dial cockpit with the Garmin G1000 integrated avionics suite. Powered by the Continental IO-550-B producing 300 hp, the G36 carries six occupants with a maximum range exceeding 900 nautical miles. Its distinctive V-tail (earlier models) and conventional tail have made it an icon of American general aviation.
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SPECIFICATIONS
manufacturerBeechcraft (Textron Aviation)
first Flight1947 (original), 2006 (G36)
roleHigh-performance single-engine piston
crew1-2 pilots + 4 passengers
engines1x Continental IO-550-B (300 hp)
max Speed325 km/h (176 kts)
range1,704 km (920 nmi)
ceiling18,500 ft
weight1,655 kg (MTOW)
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)NOTE: The Bonanza is VFR/IFR capable. Check ceiling, visibility, and wind for the route. | REVIEWED | |
| 02 | NOTAMsNOTE: Check TFRs, runway closures, and airspace restrictions. | REVIEWED | |
| 03 | Fuel RequiredNOTE: Burn rate ~13-15 GPH at cruise. Usable fuel 80 gal. Plan with 45-min reserve. | CALCULATED | |
| 04 | Weight & BalanceCAUTION: MTOW 3,650 lbs. MZFW applies. Verify CG is within forward and aft limits before loading. | WITHIN LIMITS | |
| 05 | Takeoff & Landing PerformanceNOTE: Account for density altitude. G36 performance degrades significantly at high DA. | CALCULATED | |
| 06 | Flight Plan / ChartsNOTE: Load route into G1000. Prepare approach plates for destination. | PREPARED | |
| 07 | TIS / ATIS | OBTAINED |
PHS 2 — Pre-Flight Exterior Inspection9 steps
| 01 | Fuel SumpsWARNING: Drain both wing fuel sumps and the fuel strainer sump. Check for water and sediment. | DRAINED - CHECK FOR WATER | |
| 02 | Fuel Quantity | VISUALLY CONFIRMED | |
| 03 | Engine OilNOTE: Fill to 9 quarts for long flights. Minimum 6 quarts for flight. | 6-9 QUARTS | |
| 04 | PropellerWARNING: Even small propeller nicks can indicate delamination or structural damage. | NO NICKS / DAMAGE | |
| 05 | Air InletsNOTE: Check for bird nests, debris, or insect blockage. | CLEAR | |
| 06 | Pitot Tube | CLEAR - COVER REMOVED | |
| 07 | Flight Controls | FREE - NO GUST LOCK | |
| 08 | Landing GearNOTE: Check tires for wear, check gear doors and down-lock indicators. | CHECKED | |
| 09 | Static Ports | CLEAR |
PHS 3 — Before Start9 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | Fuel SelectorNOTE: G36 uses a left/right/both selector. Select BOTH for start. | FULLEST TANK / BOTH | |
| 03 | Fuel Pump | ON (LOW BOOST) | |
| 04 | Throttle | OPEN 1/4 INCH | |
| 05 | MixtureNOTE: At high elevation airports, use lean mixture for start. | RICH (FULL FORWARD) | |
| 06 | Propeller | HIGH RPM (FULL FORWARD) | |
| 07 | Avionics MasterNOTE: Keep avionics off until after engine start to protect G1000 from start transient. | OFF | |
| 08 | Master Switch | ON (ALT + BAT) | |
| 09 | Beacon | ON |
PHS 4 — Engine Start8 steps
| 01 | Area | CLEAR - CALL CLEAR PROP | |
| 02 | StarterNOTE: IO-550-B is fuel injected - prime by opening throttle, NOT priming pump. | ENGAGE | |
| 03 | Engine Start | CONFIRMED - ENGINE RUNNING | |
| 04 | Oil PressureWARNING: If oil pressure does not rise within 30 seconds, shut down immediately. | RISING WITHIN 30 SECONDS | |
| 05 | Engine RPM | 1,000 RPM (IDLE) | |
| 06 | Fuel PumpNOTE: Turn boost pump off and check for fuel flow fluctuation (indicates vapor lock). | OFF | |
| 07 | Avionics Master | ON | |
| 08 | G1000 Self-Test | COMPLETE |
PHS 5 — Cockpit Setup8 steps
| 01 | RadiosNOTE: Enter ATIS, ground, and tower frequencies into COM1/COM2. | SET | |
| 02 | Altimeter | SET TO QNH | |
| 03 | Flight Director | ON | |
| 04 | Autopilot | CHECKED | |
| 05 | G1000 Flight Plan | LOADED & VERIFIED | |
| 06 | Transponder | CODE SET / STBY | |
| 07 | Trim | SET FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 08 | Flaps | UP (0 DEG) FOR NORMAL TAKEOFF |
PHS 6 — Taxi5 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | RELEASE | |
| 02 | BrakesNOTE: Apply briefly after aircraft begins moving. | CHECKED | |
| 03 | GyroscopesNOTE: Verify HSI and attitude indicator responding correctly during turns. | CHECKED | |
| 04 | Transponder | TA/RA / ALT | |
| 05 | Taxi Speed | APPROPRIATE - WATCH FOR PROP CLEARANCE |
PHS 7 — Run-Up8 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | Engine Warm-UpNOTE: Do not run up until oil temperature is in the green arc (100-245 deg F). | OIL TEMP IN GREEN ARC | |
| 03 | Throttle | 1,800-2,000 RPM | |
| 04 | Magneto CheckNOTE: If drop exceeds limits, suspect fouled plugs or magneto issue. | LEFT / RIGHT - MAX 125 RPM DROP / 50 RPM DIFF | |
| 05 | Propeller ExerciseNOTE: Pull prop to low RPM, verify RPM drop, return to full forward. | TWO CYCLES | |
| 06 | Fuel Pump | ON - CHECK FLOW STEADY | |
| 07 | Engine InstrumentsNOTE: Check oil pressure, oil temperature, fuel flow, and EGT. | ALL IN GREEN | |
| 08 | Throttle | IDLE - CHECK FOR SMOOTH ROLLBACK |
PHS 8 — Before Takeoff9 steps
| 01 | Fuel Selector | FULLEST TANK / BOTH | |
| 02 | FlapsNOTE: 0 deg for short/medium runways. 20 deg for short field takeoff. | AS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Trim | SET FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 04 | Propeller | HIGH RPM (FULL FORWARD) | |
| 05 | Mixture | RICH (ADJUST FOR FIELD ELEVATION) | |
| 06 | Fuel Pump | ON | |
| 07 | V-SpeedsNOTE: Vr ~80 kts, Vy 100 kts (best rate climb), Vx 90 kts (best angle climb). | REVIEWED | |
| 08 | Lights | AS REQUIRED | |
| 09 | Takeoff Clearance | RECEIVED |
PHS 9 — Takeoff5 steps
| 01 | ThrottleNOTE: Advance smoothly. IO-550-B is rated 300 hp. | FULL FORWARD | |
| 02 | Engine Instruments | CHECK MANIFOLD PRESSURE / RPM | |
| 03 | At Vr (~80 KIAS)NOTE: Rotate gently to 10 deg pitch attitude. | ROTATE SMOOTHLY | |
| 04 | At Vy (100 KIAS)NOTE: Retract gear after positive rate confirmed. | CLIMB ATTITUDE | |
| 05 | Landing GearNOTE: Three greens disappear, three reds briefly, then three off. | UP |
PHS 10 — Climb6 steps
| 01 | FlapsNOTE: If flaps were used for takeoff, retract after clearing obstacles above 80 kts. | RETRACT (ABOVE 80 KIAS) | |
| 02 | Fuel Pump | OFF (ABOVE 1,000 FT AGL) | |
| 03 | Climb Speed | 100-110 KIAS (Vy) | |
| 04 | Climb PowerNOTE: Reduce from full power at 1,000 ft AGL. Use POH power chart. | 25-27 IN HG / 2,500 RPM | |
| 05 | MixtureNOTE: Lean slightly for climb above 5,000 ft to maintain CHT within limits. | ADJUST FOR ALTITUDE | |
| 06 | Engine InstrumentsNOTE: Monitor CHT closely - do not exceed 400 deg F. | ALL IN GREEN |
PHS 11 — Cruise6 steps
| 01 | Cruise Altitude | ESTABLISHED | |
| 02 | Power SettingNOTE: Typical cruise: 23-24 in Hg / 2,300 RPM. Consult POH power chart. | 65-75% POWER | |
| 03 | MixtureNOTE: Lean to peak EGT then enrich 25-50 deg F for best economy or power. | LEANED TO PEAK EGT - 25-50 deg F RICH | |
| 04 | Fuel BalanceNOTE: Switch tanks every 30 minutes to maintain fuel balance. | CHECKED - SWITCH TANKS AS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | Engine Instruments | MONITORED | |
| 06 | Cruise Speed | ~150-170 KTAS (ALTITUDE DEPENDENT) |
PHS 12 — Descent6 steps
| 01 | Destination ATIS | OBTAINED | |
| 02 | Altimeter | SET TO QNH | |
| 03 | MixtureNOTE: Enrichen mixture as density altitude decreases during descent. | ENRICHEN GRADUALLY | |
| 04 | Fuel Selector | FULLEST TANK / BOTH | |
| 05 | Approach Briefing | COMPLETE | |
| 06 | Descent Speed | BELOW Vno (165 KIAS) |
PHS 13 — Approach8 steps
| 01 | Seat Belts | ON | |
| 02 | Fuel Pump | ON (BELOW 1,000 FT) | |
| 03 | Mixture | FULL RICH | |
| 04 | Propeller | HIGH RPM (FULL FORWARD) | |
| 05 | Landing GearNOTE: Three greens confirmed. | DOWN (BELOW 154 KIAS) | |
| 06 | FlapsNOTE: Vfe 154 kts at partial, 113 kts at full flap. | AS REQUIRED (UP TO FULL 30 DEG) | |
| 07 | Final Approach SpeedNOTE: Vref depends on weight. Typically 85-90 kts at max landing weight. | ~85-90 KIAS | |
| 08 | Landing Lights | ON |
PHS 14 — Landing5 steps
| 01 | Final | STABILIZED - SPEED AND GLIDEPATH | |
| 02 | FlareNOTE: Reduce power to idle at threshold, allow to settle gently. | SMOOTH - POWER TO IDLE | |
| 03 | TouchdownNOTE: Retractable gear aircraft - do not land nose wheel first. | MAIN GEAR FIRST | |
| 04 | Brakes | APPLY AS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | Rudder | MAINTAIN CENTERLINE |
PHS 15 — After Landing5 steps
| 01 | Flaps | RETRACT | |
| 02 | Fuel Pump | OFF | |
| 03 | Landing Lights | OFF | |
| 04 | Transponder | STBY | |
| 05 | Taxi Clearance | OBTAINED |
PHS 16 — Shutdown8 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | Throttle | IDLE (1,000 RPM) | |
| 03 | Engine Cool-DownNOTE: Allow engine to cool before shutdown to avoid hot-soaking turbocharger (if equipped). | 1-2 MINUTES AT IDLE | |
| 04 | Avionics Master | OFF | |
| 05 | MixtureNOTE: Pull mixture to full lean/cutoff to stop the engine cleanly. | IDLE CUTOFF | |
| 06 | Magnetos | OFF (AFTER ENGINE STOPS) | |
| 07 | Master Switch | OFF | |
| 08 | Control Lock | INSTALL |