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BARON 58 AND 58A
(TH·773 THRU TH·1395 EXCEPT TH·1389)
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
AND
FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
LOG OF REVISIONS
Page Description
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Baron S8/S8A
(TH-773 thru TH...1395, except TH ...1389)
Pilot's Operating Handbook
and
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
Log of Revisions
PIN 58-590000-21A11
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Baron S8/S8A
(TH- 773 thru TH-1395, except TH-1389)
Pilot's Operating Handbook
and
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
Log of Revisions
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Baron 58J58AI{TH-773 Through TH-1395,
Except TH-1389)
Pilot's Operating Handbook
and
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
A9 April, 1984
LOG OF REVISIONS
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Baron 58 (TH-773 and After)
Pilot's Operating Handbook
and
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
A8 March 1983
LOG OF REVISIONS
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Baron 58 (TH773 and After)
Pilot's Operating Handbook
and
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
A7 September, 1981
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Baron 58 I 58A
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
and
FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
LOG OF REVISIONS
A4 September, 1979
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Title Page Add Revision Date and Letter
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lOG OF REVISIONS
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5-13 Revise "Comments Pertinent to the Use of
Performance Graphs"
5-26A Revise "Climb-Two Engine (TH-773 thru
TH-1089)"
5-26B Add "Climb-Two Engine (TH·1090and After)
(2-blade propeller installed)"
5-27 Add "Climb-Two Engine (TH-l 090 and After)
(3-blade propeller installed)"
7-1 thru 7-3 Revise "Table of Contents"
7-5 Revise "Control Column"
7-6 and 7-7 Shifted Material
7-10 and 7-11 Shifted Material
7·12 Revise "Brakes"
7-23 Revise "Fuel Flow Indicator"
7-27 Revise "Fuel Off-loading"
7·30 Revise" Alternators"
7-31 Shifted Material
7-32 Revise" Exterior Lighting"
7-34 Revise "Heater Operation"
7-35 Revise "Heat Regulation"
7-39 Revise "Stall Warning"
7-40A Add "Windshield Anti-ice (Electrothermal)"
and Shifted Material
7-41 Shifted Material
8-1 thru 8-3 Revise "Table of Contents"
8-5 Revise "Introduction"
8-6 Revise "Publications" and "Airplane Inspection
Periods"
8·8 Shifted Material
8-9 Revise "Parking"
8-12 Revise "Preparation for Service"
8-15 Revise "Fuel Drains"
8-16 Revise "0 iI System"
8-l8A Shifted Material
8-19 Add "Shock Strut Sh irnrnv Damper"
8-23 Revise "Oxygen Cylinder Retesting"
8-24 Revise "Magentos"
8-25 Revise "Exterior Painted Surfaces"
8-30 thru 8-33 Revise "Lubrication Points"
8-36 th ru 8-39 Revise "Recommended Servicing Schedule"
8-41 thru 8-44 Revise "Consumable Materials" and" Approved
Engine Oils"
8-45 Revise "Bulb Replacement Guide"
8-50 Revise "Overhaul or Replacement Schedule"
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BARON 58 (TH-773 and After)
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
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FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
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BARON 58 (TH-773 and after)
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
AND
FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
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1-9 eVa "ENGINES"
1-12 eVa "Vmea" Definition
1-13 eVe "Vsse" Definition
2-2 eVe Table of Contents
2-3 eVe "AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS"
2-4 eVe "AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS"
2-5 eVa "OIL"
2-9 ev , "MANEUVERS"
2-23 hifted Data
2-26 dd Placard
2-29 eVa Placard
3-2 eVe Table of Contents
3-3 eVa "EMERGENCY AIRSPEEDS"
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4-2 eVe Table of Contents
4-3 eVa "SPEEDS FOR SAFE
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4-26 dd "PRACTICE DEMONSTRATION
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Airplane Flight Manual
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SECTION I
GENERAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT PAGE
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This handbook must be read carefully by the owner and
operator in order to become familiar with the operation of
the BEECHCRAFT Baron. The handbook presents sugges-
tions and recommendations to help obtain safe and maxi-
mum performance without sacrificing economy. The
BEECHCRAFT Baron must be operated according to the
Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane
Flight ·Manual, and/or placards located in the airplane.
Section 1 General
Section 2 Limitations
Section 3 Emergency Procedures
Section 4 Normal Procedures
Section 5 Performance
Section 6 Weight and Balance/Equipment List
Section 7 Systems Description
Section 8 Handling, Servicing and Maintenance
Section 9 Supplements
Section 10 Safety Information
NOTE
WARNING
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DESCRIPTIVE DATA
ENGINES
PROPELLERS
HARTZELL
FUEL
STANDARD SYSTEM:
Total Capacity 142 Gallons
Total Usable 136 Gallons
OPTIONAL SYSTEMS:
Total Capacity 172 Gallons
Total Usable 166 Gallons
or
OIL
WEIGHTS
58
Maximum Ramp Weight 54241bs
Maximum Take-Off Weight 5400 Ibs
Maximum Landing Weight. . .. . . 5400lbs
58A
Maximum Ramp Weight 50141bs
Maximum Take-Off Weight 4990 Ibs
Maximum Landing Weight , 4990 Ibs
CABIN DIMENSIONS
Length 12 ft 7 in.
Height (Max.) 4 ft 2 in.
Width (Max.) 3 ft 6 in.
Entrance Door 37 in. x 36 in.
Utility Door Opening 45 in. x 35 in.
BAGGAGE
SPECIFIC LOADINGS
POWER TERMINOLOGY
SECTION II
LIMITATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT PAGE
SUBJECT PAGE
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Limitations
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
CAS lAS
SPEED KNOTS KNOTS REMARKS
Never Exceed 223 223 Do not exceed this
VNE speed in any operation
Air
Minimum
Control
81 81 Minimum speed for
directional controllability
after sudden loss
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Speed VMCA of engine
CAS lAS
MARKING KNOTS KNOTS SIGNIFICANCE
I White
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Blue Radial
152
100
152
100
Maximum Flap
Approach Position 15°
Single-Engine Best
Rate-ot-Climb Speed
ENGINES
FUEL
OIL
PROPELLERS
HARTZELL
OIL PRESSURE
Minimum Pressure (Red Radial) .. . 30 psi
Operating Range (Green Arc) .... 30 to 60 psi
Maximum Pressure (Red Radial) .. 100 psi
FUEL FLOW AND PRESSURE
Serials TH-773 thru TH-1193: I
Minimum (Red Radial) ..... . 15psi
Operating Range (Green Arc) . . 15 psi to 243 gph
Cruise Power (Green Arc) . . .. 9.7 gph to 17.0 gph
Take-off and Climb Power
(Wide Green Arc). ... 178 gph to 243 gph
Maximum (Red Radial) ... .175 psi
FUEL FLOW
Serials TH-1194 and after:
Operating Range (Green Arc) . ......... 69 to 243 gph
Take-off and Climb Power
(White Radials) .. . 17.8 to 24.3 gph
Maximum (Red Radial) .243 gph
MANIFOLD PRESSURE
Operating Range (Green Arc) 15t0296in Hg
Maximum (Red Radial) ... 296in. Hg
TACHOMETER
Operating Range (Green Arc)
(Serials TH-773 thru TH-1089) . ..2000 to 2700 rpm
Operating Range (Green Arc) (Serials TH -1090 and
after)
With 2-blade propellers installed 2000 to 2550 rpm
With 3-blade propellers installed... . 2000 to 2650 rpm
Maximum (Red Radial). . . .... 2700 rpm
FUEL QUANTITY
Yellow Arc E to 1/8 Full
WEIGHTS
58
Maximum Ramp Weight 5424 Ibs
Maximum Take-Off Weigh!... 5400 Ibs
Maximum Landing Weight 5400 Ibs
58A
Maximum Ramp Weight 50141bs
Maximum Take-Off Weight 4990 Ibs
Maximum Landing Weight 4990 Ibs
Maximum Baggage/Cargo Compartment Weights:
Aft Cabin compartment
(less occupants and equipment) 400 Ibs
Extended Rear Compartment... 120 Ibs
Nose Compartment (baggage less
equipment) 300 Ibs
Refer to Weight and Balance section for additional
information.
CG LIMITS
Baron 58
Baron 58A
MANEUVERS
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limitations Serial TH 773 and After
KINDS OF OPERATION
WARNING
FUEL
TOTAL FUEL with left and right wing fuel systems full:
2·10 March,1988
BEECHCRAFT Baron58 Section II
Serial TH 773 andAfter Limitations
or
OXYGEN REQUIREMENTS
One mask for minimum crew and one mask per passenger with I
an adequate supply of oxygen when operating above 12,500
feet (MSL). Refer to FAR 91 for variations concerning supple- I
mental oxygen requirements for a particular flight.
SEATING
All occupied seats must be in the upright position for take-
off and landing.
PLACARDS
- - - - AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS - - - -
MAX. LOG GEAR EXTENDED (NORMAL)
----------152 KTs
MAX. FLAPS EXTENDED (15° DOWN)
--------152 KTs
MAX. flAPS EXTENDED (NORMAL)
---------122 KTs
MAX. DESIGN MANEUVER SPEED ---156 KTs
MIN. CONTROL SPEED SINGLE ENGINE---81 KTs
NEVER EXCEED SPEED ----------223 KTs
MAX. STRUCTURAL CRUISE SPEED ---195 KTs
--------OPERATION LIMITATIONS ,
THIS AIRPLANE MUST BE OPERATED AS A NORMAL CATEGORY AIRPLANE IN
~ COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING LIMITATIONS STATED IN THE FORM OF ~
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LIMITATIONS
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Airplanes In Compliance With S.8. 2670:
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EMERGENCY
LANDING GEAR
INSTRUCTIONS
TO EXTEND
LANDING GEAR
EMERGENCY CRANK
PULL OUT
LIFT UP
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EMERGENCY AIRSPEED STATIC SOURCE
ON
EMERGENCY
SEE PILOTS CHECK LIST
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
FOR AIRSPEED & ALTIMETER
CALIBRATION ERROR
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EMERGENCY EXIT
LIFT LATCH - PULL PIN
PUSH WINDOW OUT
EMERGENCY EXIT
PULL COVER
ROTATE HANDLE UP
BREAKING SAFETY WIRE
PUSH WINDOW OUT
~ UNLOCKED
LOCKED
On Oxygen Console:
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NO SMOKING WHEN IN USE
L!!0SE PLUG MUST BE PULLED OUT TO STOP OXYGEN FLO~
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TAKE-OFF AND LANDING
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SHOULDER HARNESS
MUST BE WORN DURING
TAKE-OFF AND LANDING
WITH SEAT BACK UPRIGHT
AND AFT FACING SEATS
MUST HAVE HEADREST
FULLY EXTENDED
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LOAD IN ACCORDANCE WITH
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MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL CAPACITY - 300 POUNDS
On Control Lock
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALL OTHER SIDE FACING PILOT
1.CLOSE THROTTLES, INSTALL PIN
BETWEEN LEVERS, THROUGH
COLLAR LOCK & CONTROL
COLUMN. (ROTATE CONTROL
WHEEL APPROX 12° TO THE
RIGHT)
2. ROUTE CABLE & RUDDER LOCK
AROUND RIGHT SIDE OF
CONTROL COLUMN, POSITION
PEDALS IN AFT POSITION &
INSTALL LOCK IN RUDDER PEDALS.
CONTROLS LOCKED
REMOVE BEFORE
FLIGHT
Or:
NOTE
Battery 1 1 1 1
DC Alternator 2 2 2 2
DC Loadmeter 2 2 2 2
Alternator-Out Light 2 2 2 2
Starter Energized 1 1 1 1
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SECTION III
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT PAGE
SUBJECT PAGE
One-Engine-Inoperative Best
Angle-ot-Climb (Vx) .......................• 96 kts
One-Engine-Inoperative Best
Rate-of-Climb (Vy) 100 kts
Air Minimum Control Speed (VMCA) _...•.•...•• 81 kts
One-Engine-Inoperative Enroute Climb 100 kts
Emergency Descent .••••...... _• . . . . . . . . . . . •. 152 kts
One-Engine-Inoperative landing:
Maneuvering to Final Approach . _. . . . . . . . .. 100 kts
Final Approach (Flaps Down) 100 kts
Intentional One-Engine-Inoperative
Speed (VSSE) .•••••••................ - • • .. 86 kts
Maximum Glide Range ...........•••......... 120 kts
On Serials TH-973 and After, the stall warning horn is
inoperative when the banery and ahernator switches are
turned off.
1. Throttles - CLOSED
2. Braking - MAXIMUM
NOTE
AIR START
CAUTION
9. Alternator Switch - ON
10. Oil Pressure - CHECK
11. Warm Up Engine (approximately 2000 rpm and 15 in.
Hg)
12. Set power as required and trim
EMERGENCY DESCENT
GLIDE
1. Propellers - FEATHER
2. Flaps - UP
3. Landing Gear - UP
4. Cowl Flaps - CLOSED
LANDING EMERGENCIES
GEAR-UP LANDING
NOTE
ONE-ENGINE-INOPERATIVE LANDING
ONE-ENGiNE-INOPERATIVE GO-AROUND
WARNING
SYSTEMS EMERGENCIES
NOTE
WARNING
2. Oxygen - AS REQUIRED
3. All Electrical Switches - OFF
4. Battery and Alternator Switches - ON
b. If condition recurs
(1) Switch to original regulator
(2) System returns to normal, indicates
overload condition causing malfunction
(3) Reduce load
c. If condition indicates malfunction of both
alternator circuits
(1) Both ALT Switches - OFF
(2) Minimize electrical load since only battery
power will be available
NOTE
CAUTION
The manual extension system is designed only
to lower the landing gear; do not attempt to
retract the gear manually.
WARNING
Do not operate the landing gear electrically
with the hand crank engaged. as damage to the
mechanism could occur.
After emergency landing gear extension do not
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ICE PROTECTION
a. Zero Amps:
CAUTION
EMERGENCY EXITS
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
SPINS
NOTE
SECTION IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT PAGE
SUBJECT PAGE
NOTE
PREFLIGHT INSPECTIO"N
1. COCKPIT:
a. Control Lock - REMOVE AN D STOW
b. Parking Brake - SET
c. All Switches - OFF
d. Trim Tabs - SET TO ZERO
2. RIGHT FUSELAGE:
a. Load Distribution - CHECK AND SECURED
b. Utility Door - SECURE
c. Static Port - UNOBSTRUCTED
d. Emergency Locator Transmitter - ARMED
3. EMPENNAGE:
a. Control Surfaces, Tabs and Deice Boots - CHECK
CONDITION, SECURITY, AND ATTACHMENT
b. Tail Cone, Tail Light, and Rudder Beacon - CHECK
c. Tie Down - REMOVE
d. Cabin Air Inlet - CHECK
4. LEFT FUSELAGE:
a. Cabin Air Outlet - CHECK
b. Static Port - UNOBSTRUCTED
c. All Antennas and Lower Beacon - CHECK
7. NOSE SECTION
a. Wheel Well Doors, Tire and Shock Strut - CHECK
b. Pitot(s) - REMOVE COVER, EXAMINE FOR
OBSTRUCTIONS
c. Taxi Light - CHECK (if installed)
d. Heater Air Inlets - CLEAR
e. Oxygen - CHECK
f. Baggage Door - SECURE
NOTE
CAUTION
BEFORE STARTING
STARTING
NOTE
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Section IV BEECHCRAFT Baron 58
Normal Procedures Serial TH 773 and After
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4. Aux Fuel Pump - HIGH (until fuel flow stabilizes then -
OFF)
5. Magneto/Start Switch w START (Observe Starter
Limits)
CAUTION
NOTE
WARNING
9. Alternator Switch - ON
10. All Engine Indicators - CHECK
11. Starter Energized Warning Light (if installed) ~ CHECK
for illumination during initial start. Should not be
illuminated after starting.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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BEFORE TAKEOFF
CAunON I
When exercising propellers in their governing
range. do not move the control lever aft past the
detent. Todo so will allow the propeller to change
rapidly to the full feathered position. imposing
high stresses on the blade shank and engine.
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17. Flight Controls - CHECK PROPER DIRECTION, AND
FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
18. Doors and Windows - LOCKED
19. Parking Brake - OFF
TAKEOFF
Take-Off Power Full throttle. 2700 rpm
Minimum Take-Off Oil Temperature 75°F
1. Power - SET TAKE-OFF POWER (MIXTURE - SET FUEL
FLOW TO ALTITUDE) BEFORE BRAKE RELEASE
2. Airspeed - ACCELERATE TO AND MAINTAIN RECOM-
MENDED SPEED
3. Landing Gear - RETRACT (when positive rate of climb is
established)
4. Airspeed . ESTABLISH DESIRED CLIMB SPEED (when
clear of obstacles)
CRUISE CLIMB
NOTE
In high ambient temperatures. low pressure
boost may be required to prevent excessive fuel
flow fluctuations.
1. Power - SET:
a. With z-btace propellers installed 2550 RPM
b. With 3-blade propellers installed 2650 RPM
2. Mixtures - LEAN TO APPROPRIATE FUEL FLOW
3. Cowl Flaps - AS REQUIRED
4. Airspeed - 104 KTS
CRUISE
CAUTION
DESCENT
1. Altimeter - SET
2. Cowl Flaps - CLOSED
3. Windshield Defroster - AS REQUIRED
4. Power - AS REQUIRED (avoid prolonged idle settings
and low cyli nder head temperatures)
BEFORE LANDING
BALKED LANDING
1. Propellers - LOW PITCH (high rpm)
2. Power - MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
3. Airspeed - BALKED LANDING CLIMB SPEED (96 KTS) I
4. Flaps - UP (0°)
5. Landing Gear - UP
6. Cowl Flaps - AS REQUIRED
AFTER LANDING
1. Landing and Taxi Lights - AS REQUIRED
2. Flaps - UP
3. Trim Tabs - SET TO ZERO.
4. Cowl Flaps - OPEN
5. Aux Fuel Pumps - AS REQUIRED
SHUT DOWN
1. Parking Brake - SET
2. Propellers - HIGH RPM
3. Throttles - 1000 RPM
4. Aux Fuel Pumps - OFF
5. Electrical and Avionics Equipment - OFF
6. Mixture Controls - IDLE CUT-OFF
7. Magneto;Start Switches - OFF, AFTER ENGINES STOP
8. Battery and Alternator Switches - OFF
9. Controls - LOCKED
10. If airplane is to be parked for an extended period of time,
install wheel chocks and release the parking brake as
greatly varying ambient temperatures may build ex-
cessive pressures on the hydraulic system.
NOTE
OXYGEN SYSTEM
WARNING
PREFLIGHT
EXAMPLE:
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PERCENT OF USABLE CAPACITY
Persons
Using 12,500 15,000 20,000
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2 507 373 253
3 338 248 169
4 253 186 126
5 202 149 101
6 169 124 84
1 1344 988 672
2 672 494 336
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CD 5 268 197 134
6 224 164 112
IN FLIGHT
AFTER USING
NOTE
1. ON-OFF switch - ON
2. Control Wheel Trim Switch - Forward for nose down, aft
for nose up, (when released the switch retu rns to the
center - OFF position)
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
ENGINES
October 1976
Section IV BEECHCRAFT Baron 58
Normal Procedures Serial TH 773 and After
the start, but then the oil pressure may decrease when
residual oil in the engine is pumped back with the
congealed oil in the sump. If an engine heater capable of
heating both the engine sump, and cooler is not available,
the oil should be drained while the engines are hot and
stored in a warm area until the next flight.
NOTE
EXTERNAL POWER
1. Battery switch - ON
9. Alternator Switches - ON
TAXIING
October 1976
BEECHCRAFT Baron 58 Section IV
Serial TH 773 and After Normal Procedures
ICE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
The following equipment, when installed and operable, will
provide a degree of protection when icing conditions are in-
advertently encountered. Since this equipment has not
been demonstrated to meet current requirements for flight
into known icing conditions, the pilot must exit such condi-
tions as soon as possible if ice accumulates on the airplane.
1. Equipment required for IFR flight
2. Beech approved emergency static air source
3. Beech approved surface deice system
4. Beech approved propeller deice or anti-ice system
5. Beech approved pitot heat
6. Beech approved heated stall warning
7. Beech approved heated fuel vents
8. Beech approved windshield defogging and openable
storm window
9. Beech approved alternate induction air
10. Beech approved external antenna masts (capable of
withstanding ice loads)
WARNING
Stalling airspeeds should be expected to
increase due to the distortion of the wing airfoil
when ice has accumulated on the airplane. For
the same reason, stall warning devices are not
accurate and should not be relied upon. With
ice on the airplane, maintain a comfortable
margin of airspeed above the normal stall
airspeed.
1. EMERGENCY STATIC AIR SOURCE
If the Emergency Static Air Source is desired for use:
a. Emergency Static Air Source - ON EMERGENCY
(lower sidewall adjacent to pilot)
b. For Airspeed Calibration and Altimeter
Corrections, refer to PERFORMANCE section
CAUTION
The emergency static air valve should be in the
OFF NORMAL position when the system is not
needed.
March, 1988 4-21
Section IV BEECHCRAFT Baron 58
Normal Procedures Serial TH 773 and After
a. BEFORE TAKE·OFF
(1) Throttles - 2000 RPM
(2) Surface Deice Switch ~ AUTO (UP)
(3) Deice Pressure - 9 to 20 PSI (while boots are in-
flating)
(4) Wing Boots - CHECK VISUALLY FOR INFLA-
TION AND HOLD DOWN
b. IN FLIGHT
CAUTION
NOTE
CAUTION
a. BEFORE TAKEOFF
b. IN FLIGHT
CAUTION
8. BEFORE TAKEOFF
CAUTION
b. IN FLIGHT
NOTE
NOTE
CAUTION
a. PREFLIGHT
b. IN FLIGHT
NOTE
NOTE
8. WINDSHIELD DEFOGGING
WARNING
1. Landing Gear - UP
2. Flaps - UP
3. Airspeed - ABOVE 86 KNOTS/ 99 MPH (Vsse)
4. Propeller Levers - HIGH RPM
September 1979
Section IV BEECHCRAFT Baron 58
Normal Procedures Serial TH 773 and After
CAUTION
NOISE CHARACTERISTICS
NOTE
SECTION V
PERFORMANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT PAGE
SUBJECT PAGE
INTRODUCTION TO PERFORMANCE
AND FLIGHT PLANNING
CONDITIONS
At Denver:
Outside Air Temperature 15°C (59°F)
Field Elevation 5330 ft
Altimeter Setting 29.60 in. Hg
Wind 270° at 10 kts
Runway 26L length 10,010 ft
Route of Trip
*DEN-V81-AMA
WIND OAT
11500 11500 AlT
ROUTE MAGNETIC OIST FEET FEET SETTING
SEGMENT COURSE NM OIR/KTS °C IN.HG
COS-PUB 153 0
40 010;30 -5 29.60
At Amarillo:
Outside Air Temperature 25°C (77°F)
Field Elevation 3605 ft
Altimeter Setting 29.56 in. Hg
Wi nd 180° at 1a kts
Runway 21 Length 10,000 ft
NOTE
For flight planning, the difference between
cruise altitude and cruise pressure altitude has
been ignored.
NOTE
NOTE
Enter the graph for ISA conversion at 11,500 feet and the
temperature for the route segment:
TEMPERATURE
ISA ISA + 20 0 e
FUEL FUEL
ALTI- MAN. FLOW MAN. FLOW
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MAN. FUEL
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SEGMENT IN. HG GPH/ENG KNOTS
NOTE
Time = Distance
Ground Speed
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Serial TH 773 and After Performance
WIND COMPONENTS
Demonstrated Crosswind Component is 22 kts
EXAMPLE:
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ANGLE BETWEEN WIND DIRECTION AND FLIGHT PATH 500
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Performance Serial TH 773 and After
SECTION VI
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT PAGE
WEIGHING INSTRUCTIONS
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LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
WEIGHT FORWARD
CONDITION CG LIMIT AFT CG LIMIT
Minimum Maximum
Moment Moment
Weight 100 100
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Weight 100 100
4100 3034 3526
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4400 3285 3784
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4450 3330 3827
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4500 3374 3870
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4550 3420 3913
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4625 3488 3978
4650 3510 3999
4675 3534 4021
4700 3556 4042
4725 3579 4064
4750 3602 4085
4775 3625 4107
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Weight 100 100
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4825 3671 4150
4850 3694 4171
4875 3717 4193
4900 3740 4214
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4950 3786 4257
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5000 3833 4300
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COMPUTING PROCEDURE
1. Record the Basic Empty Weight and Moment from the
Basic Empty Weight and Balance form (or from the
latest superseding form) under the Basic Empty
Condition block. The moment must be divided by 100 to
correspond to Useful Load Weights and Moments
tables.
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240 37 360
260 39 390
280 42 420
300 45 450
320 480
340 510
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380 570
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50 54 150 162
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70 76 170 184
80 86 180 194
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20 29 160 232
30 44 170 247
40 58 180 261
50 73 190 276
60 87 200 290
70 102 210 305
80 116 220 319
90 131 230 334
100 145 240 348
110 160 250 363
120 174 260 377
130 189 270 392
140 203 280 406
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300 435 360 522
310 450 370 537
320 464 380 551
330 479 390 566
340 493 400 580
USABLE FUEL
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20 120 92 92 92
30 180 140 140 140
40 240 189 189 189
50 300 238 238 238
60 360 288 288 288
70 420 338 338 338
80 480 388 388 388
90 540 439 439 439
100 600 489 489 489
110 660 539 539 539
120 720 590 590 590
130 780 641 641 641
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166 996 824
170 1020 845
180 1080 899
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SECTION VII
SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT PAGE
Airframe 7-5
Flight Controls 7-5
Control Surfaces 7-5
Control Column 7-5
Rudder Pedals 7-5
Trim Controls 7-6
Electric Elevator Trim 7-6
Instrument Panel 7-6
Flight Instruments 7-6
Power Plant Instruments 7-7
Ground Control. 7-7
Wing Flaps 7-7
Panel Illustration 7-8,7-9
Landing Gear System 7-10
Control Switch 7-10
Position Indicators 7-10
Safety Switch 7-11
Warning Horn 7-11
Manual Extension 7-11
Brakes 7-12
Baggage/Cargo Compartments 7-13
Aft Baggage/Cargo Compartment 7-13
NoseBaggage/Cargo Compartment 7-13
Seating 7-14
SeatBelts andShoulder Harnesses 7-14
SUBJECT PAGE
SUBJECT PAGE
AIRFRAME
FLIGHT CONTROLS
CONTROL SURFACES
CONTROL COLUMN
RUDDER PEDALS
TRIM CONTROLS
Trim tabs on the rudder, left aileron, and elevator are ad-
justable with the controls mounted on the center console
through closed cable systems. Mechanical position indi-
cators for each of the trim tabs are integrated with their re-
spective controls. The left aileron tab incorporates servo
action in addition to its trimming purpose. Elevator trim is
accomplished through either the electric or the manual
pitch trim system.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
GROUND CONTROL
WING FLAPS
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The landing gear is controlled by a two-position switch on
the right side of the control console. The switch handle
must be pulled out of the safety detent before it can be
moved to the opposite position. Never operate the landing
gear electrically with the handcrank engaged.
CAUTION
POSITION INDICATORS
Landing gear position lights are located above the control
switch. Three green lights, one for each gear, are illumi-
nated whenever the landing gears are down and locked.
The red light illuminates anytime one or all of the landing
gears are in transit or in any intermediate position. All of the
lights will be extinguished when the landing gear is up and
locked.
SAFETY SWITCH
To prevent inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the
ground, a main strut safety switch opens the control circuit
when the strut is compressed.
CAUTION
Never rely on the safety switch to keep the gear
down during taxi or on takeoff, landing roll, or
in a static position. Always make certain that
the landing gear switch is in the down position
during these operations.
WARNING HORN
If either or both throttles are retarded below an engine
setting sufficient to sustain two engine flight with the land-
ing gear retracted, a warning horn will sound inter-
mittently. During one engine operation, the horn can be
silenced by advancing the throttle of the inoperative engine
until the throttle warning horn switch opens the circuit.
MANUAL EXTENSION
The landing gear can be manually extended, but not re-
tracted, by operating the handcrank on the rear ofthe pilot's
seat. The landing gear handle must be in the down position
and the landing gear MOTOR circuit breaker must be pulled
before manually extending the gear. When the electrical
system is operative, the landing gear may be checked for full
down with the gear position lights, provided the landing
gear RELAY circuit breaker is engaged. After the landing
gear is down, disengage the handcrank. For electrical
retraction of the landing gear after a practice manual ex-
tension use procedures outlined in the EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES section.
BRAKES
NOTE
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On Serials TH-773 thru TH-1005 with shuttle
valves installed, only the pilot's brake pedals
can be used in coniunction with the parking
brake system to set the parking brake.
CAUTION
BAGGAGE/CARGO COMPARTMENTS
WARNING
Do not carry hazardous material anywhere in
the airplane.
SEATING
The strap is worn over the shou Ider and down across the
body, where it is fastened by a metal loop into the seat belt
buckle. For the pilot seats, the harness strap is contained in
an inertia reel attached to the side canopy structure of the
cockpit The inertia reel is covered with an escutcheon and
the strap runs upfrom the reel location to a looped fitting at-
tached to the window frame just aft of the pilot seats. For
the third and fourth passenger seats, the inertia reel is at-
tached into the seat back structure and is covered with the
seat back upholstery. The strap runs up the seat back and
over the outboard corner of the seat back. For the fifth and
sixth passenger seats, the strap is contained in an inertia
reel attached to the upper fuselage side structure, just aft of
the seat back and is covered with an escutcheon.
NOTE
CABIN DOOR
To close the cabin door from the inside, observe that the
door handle is in the unlocked position. In this position, the
latch handle is free to move approximately one inch in
either direction before engagement of the locking
mechanism. Then grasp the door and firmly pull the door
closed. Rotate the door handle fully counterclockwise into
the locked position. When the door is properly locked, the
door latch handle is free to move approximately one inch in
either direction.
NOTE
Press firmly outward at the top rear corner of the door. If any
movement of the door is detected, completely open the door
and close again following the above instructions.
To open the door from the inside, depress the lock button
and rotate the handle clockwise.
UTILITY DOOR
NOTE
Windows are to be closed before and during
flight. I
Serials TH-773 thru TH-1 079, Except TH-1 027, TH-1 062
and TH-1 067:
To Open Window For Ventilation (Only On Ground): I
Release latch front of bar, pull bar at the bottom of the
window out and upward. Window will open approximately
two inches.
To Close Window:
Pull inward and down on the bar at the bottom of the
window. Resistance will be felt as the bar moves downward.
Continue moving bar downward to its lowest position.
Check that bar is locked by the latch.
NOTE
While closing window, ascertain that the emer-
gency release pin (which allows the window to
open fully for emergency exit) is securely in
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place.
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Serials TH- 10 27 , TH- 1062, TH- 1067 and TH- 1080 thru
TH-1315:
A plastic covered multi-purpose latch on each openable
window is used to provide partial opening of the window for
ventilation during ground operations, and also quick un-
latching for emergency egress.
To Close Window:
- Pull inward and down until locked. (Listen for detent.)
NOTE
To Close Window:
1. Pull latch inward and push down until locked. (Listen for
detent.)
2. Rotate lock handle to LOCKED position.
EMERGENCY EXITS
Serials TH-773 thru TH-l 079, Except TH-l 027, TH-l 062
and TH-l 067:
NOTE
Anytime the window has been opened by
breaking the safety wire on the red emergency
latch, the window must be reattached and
wired by a qualified mechanic using QQ-W-
343, Type S, .020 diameter copper wire prior to
further airplane operation.
CONTROL LOCKS
POWER PLANTS
The control levers are grouped along the upper face of the
control console. Their knobs are shaped so they can be iden-
tified by touch. A single controllable friction knob below and
to the left of the control levers prevents creeping.
INDUCTION AIR
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
The engine oil system for each engine is the full pressure,
wet sump type, with a full flow, integrally mounted oil filter
and has a 12-quart capacity. Oil operating temperatures are
controlled by an automatic thermostat bypass control. The
bypass control will limit oil flowthrough the oil cooler when
operating temperatures are below normal and will permit
the oil to bypass the cooler if it should become blocked.
The oil grades listed in the Approved Engine Oils in the SER-
VICING section are general recommendations only, and will
vary with individual circumstances. The determining factor
for choosing the correct grade of oil is the average ambient
temperature.
COWL FLAPS
PROPELLERS
NOTE
PROPELLER SYNCHRONIZER
PROPELLER SYNCHROSCOPE
FUEL SYSTEM
A vapor return Iine returns excess fuel from the engine to its
respective wing system. All of the fuel cells, standard or
optional, in each wing are interconnected in order to make
all the usable fuel in each wing available to its engine
when the fuel selector valve is turned to ON. The standard
142 gallon and optional 172 gallon fuel systems are filled
through a single filler located in each wing. When the wet
wing tip option is installed (200 gallons total), there are two
additional filler caps, one per wing. Refer to the
SERVICING section for additional information.
CAUTION
When the wet wing tip tanks are filled with fuel,
DO NOT open the outboard wing leading edge
filler caps, as fuel will exit from those openings.
The standard 142 gallon fuel system and the optional 172
gallon fuel system have six drain locations. There are two
additional drain locations when the wet wing tip tanks are
installed.
When the wet wing tip fuel system is installed, the fuel
quantity indicators will read FULL until the fuel quantity
remaining is less than 75 gallons. When this occurs, the
quantity indicated is coordinated to the total usable fuel
supply.
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Systems Description Serial TH 773 and After
BATIERY
One 15.5-ampere-hour, 24-volt lead acid battery is
standard. Two 25 ampere-hour, 12-volt lead acid batteries,
connected in series, are offered as options. The battery
installation is located beneath the floor of the nose
baggage compartment. Battery servicing procedures are
described in the SERVICING section. The battery switch
can be turned off in flight and the alternator will remain on
the line.
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The volume of air available for the pilot outlet and the
copilot outlet can be divided between the two outlets as
desired by adjusting· each control individually.
HEATER BLOWER
CABIN VENTILATION
February, 1981
Section VII BEECH CRAFT Baron 58
Systems Description Serial TH 773 and After
For ventilation during ground operation, push the CABIN
AIR control forward and place the three-position switch on
the pilot's subpanel in the BLOWER position. An optional
DESCRIPTION
PITOT SYSTEM
Left and right pitot heat switches, located on the pilot's left
subpa nel, supply heat to the left and right pitot masts
respectively.
STATIC SYSTEM
PRESSURE SYSTEM
STAll WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
,PITOT HEAT
The mounting pad and the stall warning vane are equipped
with a heati ng element that is activated any time the switch
placarded PITOT HEAT - LT, is on.
SECTION VIII
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT PAGE
Introduction 8-5
Publications 8-6
Airplane Inspection Periods 8-6A
Preventative Maintenance That May Be
Accomplished By A Certificated Pilot. 8-6A
Alterations or Repairs to Airplane 8-68
Ground Handling 8-8
Towing 8-8
Parking 8-8
Tie-Down 8-9
Main Wheel Jacking 8-10
Prolonged Out of Service Care 8-10
Storage 8-10
Flyable Storage -7 to 30 Days 8-10
Mooring 8-10
Engine Preparation For Storage 8-11
During Flyable Storage 8-11
Fuel Cells 8-11
Flight Control Surfaces 8-11
Grounding 8-11
Engines/Pitot Tube 8-12
Windshield and Windows 8-12
Preparation For Service 8-12
SUBJECT PAGE
SUBJECT PAGE
Interior 8-27
Lubrication Points 8-28
Recommended Servicing Schedule 8-35
Consumable Materials 8-41
Approved Engine Oils 8-43
Bulb Replacement Guide 8-45
Overhaul or Replacement Schedule 8-46
Special Conditions Cautionary Notice 8-46
landing Gear 8-47
Power Plant 8-47
Fuel System 8-48
Instruments 8~49
Electrical System 8-49
Utility Systems 8·50
Flaps and Flight Controls 8-50
Miscellaneous 8-51
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this section is to outline the requirements for
maintaining the airplane in a condition equal to that of its
original manufacture. This information sets the time
frequency intervals at which the airplane should be taken to
a BEECHCRAFT Aero or Aviation Center or International
Distributor or Dealer for periodic servicing or preventive
I
maintenance.
PUBLICATIONS
1. Shop Manual
2. Parts Catalog
3. Service Instructions
4. Various Inspection Forms
5. Wiring Diagram Manual
NOTICE
August, 1984
BEECHCRAFT Baron 58 Section VIII
Serial TH773 and After Handling, Serv - Maint
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
WARNING
GROUND HANDLING
CAUTION
TOWING
Attach the tow bar to the tow pin on the nose gear lower
torque knee. It is recommended to have someone in the air-
plane to operate the brakes.
CAUTION
PARKING
NOTE
TIE-DOWN
NOTE
Persons should not be in or on the airplane
while it is on a main wheel jack.
FUEL CELLS
Fill to capacity to minimize fuel vapor and protect cell inner
liners.
FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
Lock with internal and external locks.
GROUNDING
Static ground airplane securely and effectively.
Install cover(s).
EXTERNAL POWER
When using external power, it is very important that the fol-
lowing precautions be observed:
1. The airplane has a negative ground system. Exercise
care to avoid reversed polarity. Be sure to connect the
positive lead of the auxiliary power unit to the positive
terminal of the airplane's external power receptacle
and the negative lead to the negative terminal of the
external power receptacle. A positive voltage must also
be applied to the small guide pin.
September, 1979
BEECHCRAFT Baron 58 Section VIII
Serial TH 773 and After Handling, Serv - Maint
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NOTE
SERVICING
FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL CELLS
NOTE
CAUTION
NOTE,
FUEL DRAINS
FUEL STRAINERS
September, 1979
Section VIII BEECHCRAFT Baron 58
Handling, Serv - Maint Serial TH 773 and After
OIL SYSTEM
The oil and oil filter should be changed every 100 hours
under normal operating conditions. The oil drain is accessible
through the cowl flap opening. The engines should be
warmed to operating temperature to assure complete drain-
ing of the oil.
BATIERY
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regulators require resetting.
TIRES
CAUTION
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Beech Aircraft Corporation cannot recommend
the use of recapped tires. Recapped tires have a
tendency to swell as a result of the increased
temperature generated during takeoff. In-
creased tire size can jeopardize proper function
of the landing gear retract system, with the
possibility of damage to the landing gear doors
and retract mechanism.
SHOCK STRUTS
CAUTION
WARNING
Do not unscrew the valve body assembly until
all air pressure has been released or it may be
blown off with considerable force, causing
injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
NOTE
Cycling of the shock strut is necessary to expel
any trapped air within the strut housing.
NOTE
It is recommended that the nose strut inflation
di mension and the tire inflation pressures be
carefully adhered to. Properly inflated tires and
struts reduce the possibility of ground damage
occuring to the propellers. Exercise caution
when taxiing over rough surfaces.
CAUTION
If a compressed air bottle containing air under
extremely high pressure is used, exercise care
to avoid over-inflating the shock strut.
WARNING
NEVER FILL SHOCK STRUTS WITH OXYGEN.
NOTE
BRAKES
PROPELLERS
WARNING
The tank is located beneath the floor on the left side of the
forward baggage compartment. The filler cap is accessible
through an access door in the floor of the compartment. Ca-
pacity is 3 U.S. gallons of anti-ice fluid (see Consumable
Materials). The tank should be drained and flushed twice a
year.
OXYGEN SYSTEM
WARNING
CAUTION
MINOR MAINTENANCE
RUBBER SEALS
The heater fuel pump filter in the nose wheel well should be
removed and cleaned after each 100 hours of airplane
operation. Remove the filter by turning the base of the pump
counterclockwise. Wash the filter in fresh cleaning solvent
(see Consumable Materials) and dry with compressed air.
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The iris valve at the heater blower inlet should be lubri-
cated occasionally with molybdenum disulfide (see Con-
sumable Materials). The valve should never be lubricated
with oil or any liquid lubricant which would collect dust.
ALTERNATORS
MAGNETOS
Ordinarily, the magnetos will require only occasional
adjustment, lubrication, and breaker point replacement. This
work should be done by a BEECHCRAFT Aero or Aviation
Center or International Distributor or Dealer.
WARNING
To be safe, treat the magnetos as hotwhenever
a switch lead is disconnected at any point; they
do not have an internal automatic grounding
device. Otherwise, all spark plug leads should
be disconnected or the cable outlet plate on the
rear of the magneto should be removed.
CLEANING
WARNING
CAUTION
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BEECHCRAFT Baron 58 Section VIII
Serial TH 773 and After Handling, Serv ~ Maint
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September, 1979
Section VIII BEECHCRAFT Baron 58
Handling, Serv - Maint Serial TH 773 and After
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CONSUMABLE MATERIALS
CONSUMABLE MATERIALS
CAUTION
Do not mix Aeroshell No.5 with MIL-G-81322.
Thoroughly clean grease from bearings and
bearing area before changing grease.
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INSTRUMENTS
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SECTION X
SAFETY INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT PAGE
Introduction . 3
General . 5.
Do's . 5
Don'ts . 6
Sources of Information .. 7
Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved
Airplane Flight Manual . 7
BEECHCRAFTService Publications . 7
Federal Aviation Regulations .. 9
Airworthiness Directives . 10
Airman's Information Manual .. 10
Advisory Information .. 11
FAA Advisory Circulars .. 11
FAA General Aviation News .. 15
FAA Accident Prevention Program .. 15
Additional Information . 16
General Information on Specific Topics . 17
Maintenance . 17
Hazards of Unapproved Modifications .. 19
Flight Planning . 20
Passenger Information Cards . 20
Stowage of Articles .. 21
Flight Operations . 21
General . 21
Preflight Inspection .. 21
Weight and Balance .. 22
Autopilots and Electric Trim Systems . 23
Flutter . 26
Turbulent Weather .. 28
Wind Shear . 30
Flight in Icing Conditions . 31
Weather Radar .. 36
Mountain Flying . 39
VFR - Low Ceilings . 39
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SECTiON X
SAFETY INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
SUBJECT PAGE
VFR at Night ~....... 40
Vertigo - Disorientation 40
Flight of Multi-Engine Airplanes With One'
Engine Inoperative 42
Air Minimum Control Speed (VMCA) ...•.•.••..•....•. 44
Intentional One-Engine Inoperative Speed
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Speed (VYSE) 45
One-Engine-Inoperative Best Angle-at-Climb
Speed (VXSE) . 46
Single Engine Service Ceiling . 46
Basic Single' Engine Procedures . 46
Engine Failure on Takeoff . 47
When to Fly Vx, Vy, VXSE and VYSE .....•.•.•..•..• 48
Stalls, Slow Flight and Training . 48
Spins . 51
Descent . 53
Vortices - Wake Turbulence . 54
Takeoff and Landing Conditions . 55
Medical Facts for Pilots . 55
General . 55
Fatigue . 56
Hypoxia . 56
Hyperventilation . 58
Alcohol . 59
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Carbon Monoxide and Night Vision .. 61
Decompression Sickness . 61
A Final Word . 63
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Twin Engine (Piston) Safety Information
INTRODUCTION
Beech Aircraft Corporation has developed this special sum-
mary publication of safety information to refresh pilots' and
owners' knowledge of safety related subjects. Topics in this
publication are dealt with in more detail in FAA Advisory Cir-
culars and other publications pertaining to the subject of
safe flying.
WARNING I
Because your airplane is a high perfor-
mance, high speed transportation vehicle,
designed for operation in a three-dimensional
environment, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of fatal or seri-
ous injuries to the pilot(s) and occupant(s).
GENERAL
As a pilot, you are responsible to yourself and to those who
fly with you, to other pilots and their passengers and to
people on the ground, to fly wisely and safely.
DO'S
Be thoroughly familiar with your airplane, know its limitations
and your own.
Have more than enough fuel for takeoff, plus the trip, and an
adequate reserve.
DON'TS
Don't take off with frost, ice or snow on the airplane.
Don't fly into weather conditions that are beyond your rat-
ings or current proficiency.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
There is a wealth of information available to the pilot created
for th~ sale purpose of making your flying safer, easier and
more efficient. Take advantage of this knowledge and be
prepared for an emergency in the event that one should
occur.
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
FAR Part 39 specifies that no person may operate a product
to which an Airworthiness Directive issued by the FAA
applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that
Airworthiness Directive.
Controlled Airspace
Emergency Procedures
Services Available to Pilots
Weather and Icing
Radio Phraseology and Technique
Moun1ain Flying
Airport Operations
Wake Turbulence - Vortices
Clearances and Separations
Medical Facts for Pilots
Preflight
Bird Hazards
Departures - IFR
Good Operating Practices
Enroute - IFR
Airport Location Directory
Arrival - IFR
All pilots must be thoroughly familiar with and use the infor-
mation in the AIM.
ADVISORY INFORMATION
NOTAMS (Notices to Airmen) are documents that have
information of a time-critical nature that would affect a pilot's
decision to make a flight; for example, an airport closed, ter-
minal radar out of service, or enroute navigational aids out
of service.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal
Aviation Administration periodically issue, in greater detail,
general aviation pamphlets concerning aviation safety. FAA
Regional Offices also publish material under the FAA Gen-
eral Aviation Accident Prevention Program. These can be
obtained at FAA Offices, Weather Stations, Flight Service
Stations or Airport Facilities. Some of these are titled:
NOTE
The required periods do not constitute a
guarantee that the item will' reach the period
without malfunction, as the aforementioned
factors cannot be controlled by the manufac-
turer.
FLIGHT PLANNING
FAR Part 91 requires that each pilot in command, before
beginning a flight, familiarize himself with all available infor-
mation concerning that flight.
The prudent pilot will review his planned enroute track and
stations and make a list for quick reference. It is strongly
recommended a flight plan be filed with Flight Service Sta-
tions, even though the flight may be VFR. Also, advise Flight
Service Stations of changes or delays of one hour or more
and remember to close the flight plan at destination.
STOWAGE OF ARTICLES
The space between the seat pan and the floor is utilized to
provide space for seat displacement. If hard, solid objects
are stored beneath seats, the energy absorbing feature is
lost and severe spinal injuries can occur to occupants.
FLIGHT OPERATIONS
GENERAL
The pilot MUST be thoroughly familiar with ALL INFORMA-
TION published by the manufacturer concerning the air-
plane, and is required by law to operate the airplane in
accordance with the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
and placards installed.
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
In addition to maintenance inspections and preflight informa-
tion required by FAR Part 91, a complete, careful preflight
inspection is imperative.
I WARNING I
Most electrically powered systems will be
inoperative. Consult the AFM for further infor-
mation.
NOTE
After the autopilot is positively disengaged, it
may be necessary to restore other electrical
functions. Be sure when the master switches
are turned on that the autopilot does not
re-engage.
FLUTTER
Flutter is a phenomenon that can occur when an aerody-
namic surface begins vibrating. The energy to sustain the
vibration is derived from airflow over the surface. The ampli-
tude of the vibration can (1) decrease. if airspeed is
reduced; (2) remain constant. if airspeed is held constant
and no failures occur; or (3) increase to the point of self-
destruction, especially if airspeed is high and/or is allowed to
increase. Flutter can lead to an in-flight break up of the air-
plane. Airplanes are designed so that flutter will not occur in
the normal operating envelope of the airplane as long as the
airplane is properly maintained. In the case of any airplane.
decreasing the damping and stiffness of the structure or
increasing the trailing edge weight of control surfaces will
tend to cause flutter. If a combination of those factors is suf-
ficient. flutter can occur within the normal operating enve-
lope.
WIND SHEAR
Wind shears are rapid, localized changes in wind direction,
which can occur vertically as well as horizontally. Wind
shear can be very dangerous to all airplanes, large and
small, particularly on approach to landing when airspeeds
are slow.
The pilot must remain aware of the fact that if he allows his
airspeed to deteriorate below this minimum speed, he will
increase the angle of attack of his airplane to the point
where ice may build up on the under side of the wings aft of
the area protected by the boots.
WEATHER RADAR
Airborne weather avoidance radar is, as its name implies,
for avoiding severe weather--not for penetrating it. Whether
to fly into an area of radar echoes depends on echo inten-
sity and shape, spacing between the echoes, and the capa-
bilities of you and your airplane. Remember that weather
radar detects only precipitation drops. Therefore, the radar
scope provides no assurance of avoiding turbulence. The
radar scope also does not provide assurance of avoiding
MOUNTAIN FL YING
VFR AT NIGHT
When flying VFR at night, in addition to the altitude appro-
priate for the direction of flight, pilots should maintain a safe
minimum altitude as dictated by terrain, obstacles such as
TV towers, or communities in the area flown. This is espe-
cially true in mountainous terrain, where there is usually very
little ground reference. Minimum clearance is 2,000 feet
above the highest obstacle en route. Do not depend on your
ability to see obstacles in time to miss them. Flight on dark
nights over sparsely populated country can be the same as
IFR, and must be avoided by inexperienced or non-IFR
rated pilots.
VERTIGO - DISORIENTATION
Disorientation can occur in a variety of ways. During flight,
inner ear balancing mechanisms are subjected to varied
forces not normally experienced on the ground. This, com-
bined with loss of outside visual reference, can cause ver-
tigo. False interpretations (illusions) result, and may confuse
the pilot's conception of the attitude and position of his air-
plane.
All pilot's should check the weather and use good judgment
in planning flights. The VFR pilot should use extra caution in
avoiding low visibility conditions.
Symbol Description
VMCA Airspeed below which directional con-
trol cannot be maintained
ONE-ENGiNE-INOPERATIVE BEST
RATE-OF-CLIMB SPEED (VYSE)
VYSE is designated by the blue radial on the airspeed indi-
cator. VYSE delivers the greatest gain in altitude in the short-
est possible time, and is based on the following criteria:
• Critical engine inoperative, and its propeller in the mini-
mum drag position.
• Operating engine set at not more than the maximum
continuous power.
• Landing gear retracted.
• Wing flaps up.
• Cowl flaps as required for engine cooling.
.• Airplanes flown at recommended bank angle (up to 50
into operating engine).
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SPINS
A major cause of fatal accidents in general aviation air-
planes is a spin. Stall demonstrations and practice are a
means for a pilot to acquire the skills to recognize when a
stall is about to occur and to recover as soon as the first
signs of a stall are evident.
If a stall does not occur A spin cannot occur. It is
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DESCENT
In twin engine piston-powered airplanes, supercharged or
normally aspirated, it is necessary to avoid prolonged
descents with low power, as this produces two problems: (1)
excessively cool cylinder head temperatures which cause
premature engine wear, and (2) excessively rich mixtures
due to idle enrichment (and altitude) which causes soot and
lead deposits on the spark plugs (fouling). The second of
these is the more serious consideration; the engine may not
respond to the throttle when it is desired to discontinue the
descent. Both problems are amenable to one solution: main-
tain adequate power to keep cylinder head temperatures in
GENERAL
When the pilot enters the airplane, he becomes an integral
part of the man-machine system. He is just as essential to a
successful flight as the control surfaces. To ignore the pilot
in preflight planning would be as senseless as failing to
inspect the integrity of the control surfaces or any other vital
part of the machine. The pilot has the responsibility for
determining his reliability prior to entering the airplane for
flight. When piloting an airplane, an individual should be free
of conditions which are harmful to alertness, ability to make
correct decisions, and rapid reaction time.
FATIGUE
Fatigue generally slows reaction time and causes errors due
to inattention. In addition to the most common cause of
fatigue; insufficient rest and loss of sleep, the pressures of
business, financial worries, and family problems can be
important contributing factors. If you are tired, don't fly.
HYPOXIA
Hypoxia, in simple terms, is a lack of sufficient oxygen to
keep the brain and other body tissues functioning properly.
There is a wide individual variation in susceptibility to hyp-
oxia. In addition to progressively insufficient oxygen at
higher altitudes, anything interfering with the blood's ability
to carry oxygen can contribute to hypoxia (anemias, carbon
monoxide, and certain drugs). Also, alcohol and various
drugs decrease the brain's tolerance to hypoxia.
Pilots who fly to altitudes that require or may require the use
of supplemental oxygen should be thoroughly familiar with
the operation of the airplane oxygen systems. A preflight
inspection of the system should be performed, including
proper fit of the mask. The passengers should be briefed on
the proper use of their oxygen system before flight.
HYPERVENTILA TION
Hyperventilation, or overbreathing, is a disturbance of respi-
ration that may occur in individuals as a result of emotional
tension or anxiety. Under conditions of emotional stress,
fright, or pain, breathing rate may increase, causing
increased lung ventilation, although the carbon dioxide out-
put of the body cells does not increase. As a result, carbon
dioxide is "washed out" of the blood. The most common
symptoms of hyperventilation are: dizziness, nausea, sleepi-
ness, and finally, unconsciousness. If the symptoms persist
discontinue use of oxygen and consciously slow your
breathing rate until symptoms clear, and then resume nor-
mal breathing rate. Normal breathing can be aided by talk-
ing aloud.
ALCOHOL
Common sense and scientific evidence dictate that you
must not fly as a crew member while under the influence of
alcohol. Alcohol, even in small amounts, produces (among
other things):
• A dulling of critical judgement.
• A decreased sense of responsibility.
• Diminished skill reactions and coordination.
• Decreased speed and strength of muscular reflexes
(even after one ounce of alcohol).
• Decreases \in efficiency of eye movements during read-
ing (after one ounce of alcohol).
• Increased frequency of errors (after one ounce of alco-
hol).
• Constriction of visual fields.
• Decreased ability to see under dim illuminations.
• Loss of efficiency of sense of touch.
• Decrease of memory and reasoning ability.
• Increased susceptibility to fatigue and decreased atten-
tion span.
• Decreased relevance of response.
• Increased self confidence with decreased insight into
immediate capabilities.
DRUGS
Self-medication or taking medicine in any form when you are
flying can be extremely hazardous. Even simple home or
SCUBA DIVING
Flying shortly after any prolonged scuba diving could be
dangerous. Under the increased pressure of the water,
excess nitrogen is absorbed into your system. If sufficient
time has not elapsed prior to takeoff for your system to rid
itself of this excess gas, you may experience the bends at
altitudes even under 10,000 feet, where most light planes
fly.
DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS
Pilots flying unpressurized airplanes at altitudes in excess of
10,000 feet should be alert for the symptoms of'decompres-
sion sickness'. This phenomenon, while rare, can impair the
pilot's ability to perform and in extreme cases, can result in
the victim being rendered unconscious. Decompression
sickness, also known as dysbarism and aviator's "bends", is
caused by nitrogen bubble formation in body tissue as the
ambient air pressure is reduced by climbing to higher alti-
tudes. The symptoms are pain in the joints, abdominal
cramps, burning sensations in the skin, visual impairment
A FINAL WORD
Airplanes are truly remarkable machines. They enable us to
shrink distance and time, and to expand our business and
personal horizons in ways that, not too many years ago,
were' virtually inconceivable. For many businesses, the gen-
eral aviation airplane has become the indispensable tool of
efficiency.
Safe flying,