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Page 4: ...5 13 6 I through 6 23 7 1 through 7 4 7 5 through 7 6A 7 7 through 7 9 7 10 7 11 through 7 15 7 16 7 17 through 7 30 AI AI Al AI AI Al A1 Al August 3 1964 August 3 1964 Original August 3 1964 Original Original August 3 1964 Original Original August 3 1964 Original Original Original Original August 3 1964 Original August 3 1964 Original August 3 1964 Original The asterisk indicates pages revised ad...

Page 5: ...viation Regulations applicable to the operation and maintenance of the airplane and FAR Part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules Further the airplane must be operated and maintained in accordance with FAA Airworthiness Directives which may be issued against it The Federal Aviation Regulations place the responsibility for the maintenance of this airplane on the owner and the operator who should m...

Page 6: ...CF SECTION II Operating Check Lists 2 l SF SECTION III Performance Specifications and Limitations 3 l SECTION IV Flying Your BEECHCRAFT 4 1 lSE SECTION V Unusual Operating Conditions 5 l ETt SECTION VI Operational Data 6 1 SECTION VII Servicing and Maintenance 7 l iii ...

Page 7: ... DISTANCE 20 flap Ground Run 1000 ft Total Distance over 50 ft 1280 ft LANDING DISTANCE 28 flap Ground Run 980ft Total Distance over 50 ft 1590 ft The above performance figures are the results of flight tests of the Travel Air conducted by Beech Aircraft Corporation under factory controlled conditions and will vary with individual aircraft and numerous factors affecting flight performance Includes...

Page 8: ...Per Engine Starter Generator Voltage Regulator Auxiliary fuel Pump Induction Air Filler Exhaust Manifolds stainless eel Vacuum Pump FUEL AND OIL CAPACITY fuel Capacity in standard wing tanks 80 gal usable fuel Capacity with optional auxiliary wing tanks 112 gal usable Oil Capacity 16 quarts LANDING GEAR Tricycle type with swiveling steerable nose wheel equipped witn shimmy dampener Beech air oil s...

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Page 10: ...and inspection make certain that structural components will withstand flight loads in excess of the FAA requirements for a Normal category under which the Model D95A is licensed To develop a good flying technique you must first have a general working knowledge of the several systems and accessories of your aircraft Although they are closely interdependent in fact these systems have been broken dow...

Page 11: ...ub The trimmer displaces the aileron surfaces themselves to compensate for uneven loading The displacement 1s maintained by cable loads imposed by the aileron trimmer Single slot type wing flaps are operated through a system of flexible shafts and jackscrew actuators driven by a reversible electric motor located under the front seat The flap position lights on the left side of the control console ...

Page 12: ...switch indicate the position of the gear either up or down coming on only when the gear reaches its fully extended or retracted position In addition a mechanical indicator beneath the control console shows the position of the nose gear at all times To prevent accidental gear retraction on the ground a safety switch on the left main strut breaks the control circuit whenever the strut is compressed ...

Page 13: ...and is located just to the left and slightly below the control console Setting the control does not pressurize the brake system but simply closes a valve in the lines so that pressure built up by pumping the toe pedals is retained and the brakes remain set Pushing the control in opens the valve and releases the brakes POWER PLANTS Your Travel Air is powered by two Lycoming I0 360 BIB engines rated...

Page 14: ...ng the normal starting procedure On airplanes with the optional unfeathering accumulator momentary use of the starter to initiate rotation is necessary only at low airspeeds lmme Iiately after the engine starts the throttle and propeller controls should be adjusted to prevent an engine over speed condition Power Plant Controls Propeller throttle and mixture control levers grouped along the upper f...

Page 15: ...ll arrangement consists of one 40 gallon fuel cell in the inboard portion of each wing leading edge Total fuel capacity for this system is 80 gallons of usable fuel With an optional fuel cell arrangement of one 25 gallon main fuel cell in each wing leading edge and one 31 gallon auxiliary cell just aft and outboard of each main cell the total capacity is raised to ll2 gallons of usable fuel Fuel c...

Page 16: ... I AUXILIARY ENGINE SUPPlY OUTLET L H SElECTOR VAlVE DRAIN INLET I TO ENGINE I ENGINE SUPPlY OUTlET R H SElECTOR VALVE DRAIN TT c m r m n t m n ...

Page 17: ...f each system The automatic by pass control will prevent oil flow through the cooler when operating temperatures are below normal It also will by pass if the radiator is blocked System servicing and draining points are shown on the servicing diagram The determining factor for choosing the correct grade of oil is the oil inlet temperature which is observed during flight inlet temperatures consisten...

Page 18: ...ssure gage and individual tachometers with engine hour recorders at the top center of the instrument panel the dual fuel flow indicator on the lower STANDARD EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1 Clock 2 Airspeed Indicator 3 Turn and Bank Indicator 4 Attitude Gyro 5 Directional Gyro 6 Altimeter 7 Vertical Speed Indicator 8 Tachometer 9 Fuel Quantity Gages 10 Magnetic Compass 11 Dual Manifold Pressure Gag...

Page 19: ...e 17 ampere hour 24 volt battery or two 25 ampere hour 12 volt batteries in any standard or optional combination with two 25 ampere 12 volt generators or two 50 ampere alternator rectifiers Either battery in stallation is mounted in the lower portion of the nose section both generator installations are belt driven from the engine crankshaft In general the aircraft s circuitry is the single wire gr...

Page 20: ...t pull the alternator field circuit breaker 5 ampere and correct the discrepancy prior to the next flight Illumination of this light provides a warning that electrical current consumption should be minimized since only battery power is available with the alternators shut off The circuit is also designed so that the alternators are automatically shutoff whenever the battery master switch is OFF CAU...

Page 21: ...TAGE REGULATOR OVER VOLTAGE __ i o5Ar RELAY VOLTAGE REGULATOR OPTIONAL STARTER RELAY STARTER RELAY EXTERNAL CIRCUIT BREAKER IOptional 50 Ampere Al l POWER RECEPTACLE l ternators TD 578 andl after 1 108 OPTIONAL Revis_ed August 3 1964 ...

Page 22: ...ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION GENERATOR R H EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE OPTIONAL OPTIONAL STARTER RELAY STARTER RELAY 1 11 ...

Page 23: ...l console adjusts the lighting for the electrical panel fuel selector panel radio panel and the trim tab and mechanical landing gear position indicators HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEM Fresh air heating and ventilation in your Travel Air provides an ample supply of heated or cold air to the cabin in flight Vlanually operated controls regulate the heater and air supply to suit individual preferences...

Page 24: ...scharge plenum acts as a safety device to render the heater system except the blower inoperative if a malfunction should occur which results in dangerously high temperatures This thermostat is set to close at 300 F grounding a fuse in the heater power circuit The fuse is located on the upper right hand segment of the bulkhead behind the instrument panel This location was chosen deliberately for in...

Page 25: ...system Either vacuum pump has sufficient capacity to maintain the complete aircraft gyro instrumentation The suction produced by each pump is controlled by an adjustable spring loaded regulator valve in the instrument line just ahead of the instrument panel The valves are set to bleed air into the system as required to maintain the correct suction supply A suction gage on the instrument panel indi...

Page 26: ...plane in its class Other items of this nature which are offered as optional equipment and may be installed either at the factory or by your distributor dealer or Certified Service Station are listed in the latter portion of this section Control Tower Visibility With increasing congestion around airports the ability to see about you is vital to safe take offs and landings All occupants of the aircr...

Page 27: ...electrical paneL The flasher unit is omitted when the airplane is equipped with either the single or dual optional rotating beacon installation Stall Warning Indicator As an impending stall is approached a stall warning indicator sounds a warning horn on the left side of the cabin forward bulkhead while there is still ample time for the pilot to correct his attitude The stall warning indicator tri...

Page 28: ...llaneous articles that may be needed during flight A large door on the right side of the fuselage facilitates loading and unloading while on the ground The compartment door has a key type lock for security of items in the compartment when the aircraft is unattended The Travel Air s seats may he adjusted to fit the individual comfort requirements of their occupants All standard seats are adjustable...

Page 29: ...1 18 Comfort Convenience FRESH AIR SYSTEM ...

Page 30: ... Safety CONTROL TOWER VISIBILITY INTERIOR APPOINTMENTS UNITIZED IGNITION PANEL LANDING GEAR SAFETY SWITCH 1 19 ...

Page 31: ...ke night flying easier and safer with evenly distributed illumination without glare or reflections of all the panel instruments SINGLE OR DUAL ROTATING BEACONS A continuous rotating high intensity warn ing light flashes your in flight position to other aircraft The added safely provided by these items makes them good insurance SURFACE DEICING SYSTEM This lightweight deicing system is capable of re...

Page 32: ...w through the heating and ventilation system during ground operation and in flight whenever the landing gear is down EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE Permits starting the engines with external power eliminating unnecessary battery loads particularly in cold weather MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT DUAL RUDDER PEDALS AND HYDRAULIC BRAKES A must far instruction and transi tion purposes OPTIONAL WING FUEL C...

Page 33: ...ne and the individual circum stance under which you fly it you may find that variations in these techniques will better suit your requirements or personal preference These checks if well organized and studied should become so much a matter of habit that you will find it unnecessary to make reference to this portion of the manual except as a refresher Made carefully these checks not only will help ...

Page 34: ...itot cover and tie down lines 6 Outboard fuel tanks FULL fuel tank caps secured 7 Drain fuel strainers in wheel wells fuel system low spots at boHom of fuselage and fuel cell umps 8 Tires and shock struts inflated and clean Landing gear safety switch checked 9 Check each nacelle for oil fuel or exhaust leakage 10 Propeller blades checked induction filter clean 1 T Check engine oil level inboard fu...

Page 35: ... Fuel selector valves on MAIN or AUX 7 Alternate air controls normal IN 8 Check the fuel level indication for all cells 9 Check the landing gear and flap position lights NORMAL STARTING PROCEDURE If in doubt use flooded engine procedure 1 Position throttles Y4 open 2 Propeller controls High rpm 3 Mixture controls full rich 4 Auxiliary fuel pump ON when fuel flow is indicated turn auxiliary fuel pu...

Page 36: ...ch both fuel selector valves to main cells 3 Mixtures FULL RICH 4 Landing gear DOWN check indicators SHUTDOWN 1 Parking brake set 2 Electrical and radio equipment OFF 3 Propellers High rpm 2 4 allow to warm up 8 Disconnect external power if used and turn battery and generator or alternator switches ON 7 Mixtures FULL RICH adjust to take off power for field ele vations above 3000 feet mean sea leve...

Page 37: ...engine stops tiring af 10 Fuel selector valves OFF if airplane is to remain parked for any length of time 8 Battery and generator or alternator switches OFF I 1 Controls locked if condi tions warrant 9 All switches OFF Revised August 3 1964 2 4A ...

Page 38: ...ssure you of safe fast comfortable and economical transportation During all phases of engine and flight operation observe the rpm and manifold pressure limits as computed on your horsepower calculator to avoid excessive cylinder pressures Use your horsepower calculator to arrive at rpm manifold pressure and fuel flow settings for climb and cruising flight Note that the manifold pressure required t...

Page 39: ...mph 121 5 kts Best rate of climb speed 5 000 ft gear and flaps up 103 mph 89 5 kts gear down 83 mph 72 0 kts gear and flaps down 79 mph 68 5 kts Best angle of climb speed 5 000 ft gear and flaps up 83 mph 72 0 kts gear down 69 mph 60 0 kts gear and flaps down 69 mph 60 0 kts Single Engine Best rate of climb speed sea level gear and flaps up 108 mph 94 0 kts Best angle of climb speed sea level gear...

Page 40: ...5 0 KTS 66 5 KTS 70 0 KTS 77 5 KTS 25 0 Hg AND 2700 RPM LANDING SPEEDS UAS Nor mal Approach 91 mph 79 kts Contact 75 mph 65 kts Short Field Approach 85 mph 74 kts Contact 75 mph 65 kts AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS CASJ Never Exceed Glide or Dive Smooth Air Red Un 240 mph 208 kb Caution Range Yellow Arc 185 240 mph 161 208 kts Maximum Structural Cruising Speed level Flight or Climb 185 mph 161 kts Normal O...

Page 41: ... Operating Range Green Arc 65 to 85 psi Maximum Pressure Red Radial 85 psi Manifold Pressure Normal Operating Range Green Arc 14 5 to 29 0 Hg Maximum Sea Level Red Radial 29 0 Hg Cylinder Head Temperature Normal Operating Range Green Arc 200 to 500 F Maximum Temperature Red Radial 500 F Tachometer Engine Warm Up 1300 rpm Normal Operation Green Arc 2000 to 2700 rpm Maximum Red Radial 2700 rpm Fuel ...

Page 42: ...5000 16 4 6000 19 7 7000 22 9 8000 26 2 GLIDE RATIO 17 3 113 GLIDE DISTANCE Stalufe Miles 116 120 20MPH 10MPH Toil Tail Zero wind wind Wind 3 0 2 8 2 6 6 1 5 6 5 2 9 1 8 4 7 7 12 1 11 2 10 3 15 2 14 0 12 9 18 2 16 8 15 5 21 2 19 6 18 0 24 2 22 4 20 6 16 0 14 8 13 6 123 126 130 10MPH 20MPH 30MPI1 Head Head Head wind wind wind 2 4 2 2 2 0 4 7 4 3 3 9 7 1 6 5 5 9 9 5 8 6 7 8 11 8 10 8 9 8 14 2 13 0 1...

Page 43: ...including spins are prohibited WEIGHT AND BALANCE It is the responsibility of the airplane owner and pilot to insure that the airplane is properly loaded At the time of delivery of an airplane BEECH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION provides with the airplane an FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual which is required by the FAA to re main in the airplane at all times In Section IV of the FAA Approved Airplane Fl...

Page 44: ...good judgment For your convenient reference purposes various types of data are grouped in other sections of the handbook Section II is a complete listing o ahhreviat d check lists Section III consists of tabular list ings or charts of performance data such as airspeeds engine opera tion data maneuvers and weight and balance information Section V covers unusual operating conditions Section VI conta...

Page 45: ...nes on graveled or sandy surfaces since the propeller blades can pick up loose pieces of rock and debris causing blade nicks and scratches Refer to starting check list in Section II Each cranking period should be limited to ten or twelve seconds of operation A five minute cooling interval between cranking periods will extend starter life After the engine is started check for oil pressure indicatio...

Page 46: ...e propellers in full low pitch high rpm After completing the instrument check pull the propeller control lever aft to the high pitch detent at 2 200 rpm and reposition it full forward again after the propeller has changed to high pitch low rpm and the engine speed has stabilized Exercise propeller through this cycle two or three times to assure correct governing action NOTE When exercising propell...

Page 47: ...sting force which moves the blades toward the high pitch low rpm position is maintained at a constant pressure by blade counterweights and a propeller feathering spring This force is maintained in a pressure balance condition against boosted engine oil pressure which in turn is regulated by the propeller control lever thus the controllable or variable pitch feature of the propeller Since featherin...

Page 48: ... runway gradient aircraft gross weight and surface winds A good take off speed depends on the correct allowances for all these factors Do not forget them As specifically pointed out in the Before Take Off check list it is the pilot s responsibility to determine that all doors and windows are locked before he commences his take off run If the cabin door is not locked it is possible for it to come u...

Page 49: ...below 5 000 feet with an engine speed of less than 2 450 rpm CAUTION If dense haze or clouds are encountered the rotating anti collision beaco should be turned off The reflection of these lights can produce severe vertigo CRUISE Level off when you have reached your intended cruising altitude and maintain climb power until you have accelerated to your intended cruising lAS This procedure will allow...

Page 50: ... being used 3 When an economy setting Step 2 is in use and a change in power setting is to be made it is recommended that the mixture control be returned by gage to approximately best power setting before changing the throttle or propeller setting The fuel selector valves may be positioned to use fuel as desired while normal cruising operations are continued However since your take offs climbs and...

Page 51: ...ed for a given altitude and must be closely main tained if maximum aircraft performance is to be realized The selection of this airspeed is complicated by several variables altitude wind conditions at that altitude and propeller and engine efficiency As shown on the range at altitude graphs the airspeed necessary for maximum range may be as much as 20 less than maximum cruise airspeed In selecting...

Page 52: ...e of bank does not exceed 60 are permitted Refer to Section III for maneuver and stall speeds During a normal stall approach a slight buffeting will provide a sufficient warning to permit a normal recovery the severity of this warning will increase slightly with power on In addition the stall warning indicator gives aural indication of an impending stall approxi mately five to ten mph above the ac...

Page 53: ...If you lower the landing gear as an aid to reducing your speed you should he alert for the changes in spiral control elevator trim and rate of sink Lower the gear while in level flight to avoid excessive speed build up rather than as a corrective measure once the airplane is in a dive NOTE After extending the landing gear at high speed the landing gear doors and supporting structure should he insp...

Page 54: ...uchdown should he on the main wheels with only partial relaxation of back pressure As speed continues to diminish hack pressure may he slowly relaxed and the nose wheel lowered gently to the runway Apply brakes only after the nose wheel is down and avoid any hard braking action unless absolutely necessary On any landing retract the wing flaps near the end of the landing roll Set the elevator trim ...

Page 55: ...g avoid prolonged use of the landing light during ground maneuvering ENGINE SHUTDOWN Check all instruments for readings within specified limitations ad vance the throttles to an engine speed of approximately 1 100 rpm Position the propeller controls in low pitch high rpm turn off the auxiliary fuel pumps if in use and pull the mixture controls back to the idle cut off position As the engines slow ...

Page 56: ...sure proper preheat since congealed oil in these areas will prevent proper lubrication of the engines A start with congealed oil in the system may give an indication of normal pressure immedi ately after the start but then the oil pressure may decrease when residual oil in the engine is pumped back to the congealed oil in the sump If an engine heater capable of heating both the sump and cooler is ...

Page 57: ...pitch change mechanisms Turn on the pitot heat to remove any ice that may have formed During in flight operation cycle the propellers through their pitch range several times to flush cold oil from the actuating cylinders On flights that take you into areas where icing conditions may be anticipated turn on the propeller anti icer optional equipment to wet the propeller blades BEFORE icing condition...

Page 58: ...place the emergency static air source control handle in the OPE position Since the alternate static air source is an emergency system some inconsistency with normal instrument readings may be expected Generally airspeed and altimeter readings will be somewhat higher than normal but these instrument variations have been carefully com puted and are provided for you in the FAA Approved Flight Manual ...

Page 59: ...engine operation is not noticeably affected This problem may he reduced by observing the following procedures l Avoid prolonged ground operation When holding on ground use 800 1000 rpm to provide better cooling 2 During start and warm up use the auxiliary cells Return the selectors to main cells for pre take off checks and for take off 3 Select a fuel flow use boost pumps appropriate to your altit...

Page 60: ...low the oxygen to drain from the low pressure side of the system then unplug all masks INSTRUMENT FLIGHT Properly equipped your Travel Air is an instrument airplane but are you an instrument pilot Even the most careful VFR pilots occa sionally will encounter weather conditions beyond their piloting skill and for this reason a technique perfected by the University of Illinois Institute of Aviation ...

Page 61: ... it can become completely familiar and automatic We suggest that you contact the University of IJlinois for more precise details on this procedure Always operate your Travel Air so that you and your passengers are comfortable discomfort will usually appear well in advance of danger Remember the final responsibility for safe flight falls squarely upon your shoulders as the pilot 4 18 ...

Page 62: ... practice of these suggested techniques should be frequent enough for you to maintain proficiency in the rapid initiation of the proper procedures Complete mastering of the emergency procedures peculiar to multi engine flying cannot be overly stressed Emergency situations seldom will occur if you follow good inspection and maintenance practices otherwise your need for a complete understanding of t...

Page 63: ...and the decisions you must make will depend entirely upon your altitude and airspeed at the particular time the emergency arises The variation in best rate of climb speed with altitude is shown in the graphs in Section VI Airspeeds given in Section III and Section VI are recommended for average piloting techniques under average conditions they do not represent the maximum aircraft performance unde...

Page 64: ... following procedure Use of the Zero Thrust Graph 1 Select your pressure altitude altimeters set at 29 92 inches Hg and either the Vmc or Vy airspeed 2 Observe the OAT and determine the standard altitude from the altitude conversion chart 3 To find the correct engine rpm read horizontally across the zero thrust graph at the standard altitude calculated in step 2 to the selected airspeed where it i...

Page 65: ... power immediately all six levers full forward Then determine for certain which engine has failed since there is a chance you may feather the propeller on the good engine The following checks will aid you in deciding which engine has failed I Dead foot dead engine The rudder pressure required to maintain directional control will be on the side of the good engine 2 The cylinder head temperature gag...

Page 66: ...ing shut off generator and ignition switches If propeller fails to completely stop decrease airspeed slightly 6 Turn fuel selector valve for inoperative engine to OFF 7 Turn off unnecessary electrical equipment to prevent battery drain 8 Maintain take off power until a safe altitude is atttained or until single engine procedures and checks are satisfactorily accom plished Select a cruise power set...

Page 67: ...ain in altitude in the shortest possible time with gear up flaps up and inoperative propeller feathered The specific data for the terms above are given in Section III Per formance or in Section VI Operational Data Engine Failure Occurs During Take Off A If there is sufficient runway remaining for deceleration CUT POWER IMMEDIATELY AND STOP STRAIGHT AHEAD B If there is insufficient runway remaining...

Page 68: ...different ambient conditions of temperature and pressure and checking the performance as shown on the graph ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT Follow normal single engine procedures if the difficulty is apparent and cannot be remedied Otherwise if you have a safe altitude the following checks may be accomplished in addition to the normal procedures These checks should be made prior to feathering the pro...

Page 69: ... pump off and place mixture control in IDLE CUT OFF position to clear engine of excessive fuel 8 As soon as engine starts adjust throttle and propeller controls to prevent an engine overspeed condition Check for fuel flow and oil pressure If either indicator does not respond normally abandon at tempt at starting Refeather and secure engine 9 After engine starts warm up at approximately 2000 rpm an...

Page 70: ...e landing roll or to steepen the approach if you are oversh oting With full flaps and gear down level flight cannot be maintained at full gross weight on one engine unless time will permit you to clean up the airplane do not attempt to go around SINGLE ENGINE GO AROUND A single engine go around may be executed when it appears this is the only way to avoid a possible accident The following procedur...

Page 71: ...ngs level with the ailerons When you have attained lift off speed pull the aircraft off with a definite back pressure on the control wheel relax aileron and rudder pressures to allow the aircraft to establish its own crab angle This will effect a straight track in reference to your ground roll OBSTACLE TAKE OFF When a maximum of altitude in a minimum of forward distance must be attained use 20 deg...

Page 72: ...ortest horizontal distance traveled just as a stall is reached The remaining procedure after touchdown of the main gear is determined by the type of landing surface used and available runway length OBSTACLE LANDING Your final approach must he higher than normal to clear the obstacle and allow you to set up your desired rate of descent Use full flaps and maintain airspeed with elevator control and ...

Page 73: ... surface to land on Use flaps as necessary Vhen you are sure of making the runway close the throttles move the mixture control levers to IDLE CUT OFF cut the battery master and all ignition switches and turn the fuel selector valves to the OFF position Keep the wings level and make the touchdown as gentle as conditions will permit If possible avoid a gear up landing on soft ground since sod has a ...

Page 74: ... system is operative also check your position light and warning horn ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT In case of fire in an engine compartment during flight shut down the affected engine and follow normal single engine procedures Land immediately l Fuel selector valve handle OFF 2 Mixture control IDLE CUT OFF 3 Propeller lever FEATHER 4 Boost pump OFF 5 Ignition switch OFF 6 Generator switch OFF MAXIMUM GLID...

Page 75: ...lly exist from one flight to the next Having made a flight plan based on estimates taken from the graphs you should check your actual performance and review the differences between your forecast conditions and actual conditions during the flight so that your future estimates may be more accurate TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Normal Take off 6 2 Short Field Take off 6 4 Two Engine Time to Climb 6 6 Two En...

Page 76: ... Ill I 2000 SL DISTANCE OVER 50 FEET GROSS WEIGHT 4200 LBS ZERO FLAPS TAKE OFF SPEED 85 MPH 73 8 KTS IASl STD TEMP 2000 3000 4000 5000 TAKE OFF DISTANCE FEET 10 MPH 8 7 KTS HEADWIND w 6000 w c 4000 I II ff 2000 TAKE OFF DISTANCE FEET 6 2 6000 OAT F 7000 ...

Page 77: ... FLAPS TAKE OFF SPEED 85 MPH 73 8 KTS UASI STD TEMP 20 MPH 17 4 KTS HEADWIND 8000 u 6000 0 4000 0 VI VI 0 4 2000 SL 2000 3000 4000 5000 TAKE OFF DISTANCE FEET 30 MPH 26 1 KT5 HEADWIND 8000 u 6000 0 0 SL 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 TAKE OFF DISTANCE FEET 6000 7000 OAT F 6000 6 3 ...

Page 78: ... 2000 SL SHORT FIELD TAKE OFF DISTANCE OVER 50 FEET GROSS WEIGHT 4200 LBS FLAPS 20 DEGREES TAKE OFF SPEED 70 MPH 60 8 KTS liAS STD TEMP 1000 1400 1800 2200 TOTAL TAKE OFF DISTANCE FEET 10 MPH 8 7 KTS HEADWIND TOTAl TAKE OFF DISTANCE FEET 6 4 2600 3000 ...

Page 79: ... GROSS WEIGHT 4200 LBS FLAPS 20 DEGREES TAKE OFF SPEED 70 MPH 60 8 KTS IASl STD TEMP 2Q MPH 17 4 KTS HEADWIND 8000 1 w w I 6000 w Q _ w w SL 600 1000 1400 1800 TOTAL TAKE OFF DISTANCE FEET 30 MPH 26 1 TOTAL TAKE OFF DISTANCE FEET 2200 2600 6 5 ...

Page 80: ...TWO ENGINE TIME TO CLIMB GROSS WEIGHT 4200 LBS 1 1 1 1001U1V JI t IN tlS ...

Page 81: ...1 w w w Q l _ Q Q z _ 1 w w w c l _ c Q z i5 TWO ENGINE CLIMB PERFORMANCE 12000 8000 4000 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 lAS MPH 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3000 RATE OF CLIMB FT MIN 6 7 ...

Page 82: ...MB PERFORMANCE 8000 6000 4000 2000 Sl 6000 4000 2000 98 GROSS WEIGHT 4200 LBS GEAR AND FLAPS UP MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS POWER INOPERATIVE PROPELLER FEATHERED COWL FLAP FULLY OPEN STD TEMP 100 102 104 lAS MPH lAS KNOTS 100 0 100 200 RATE OF CLIMB FT MIN 106 108 300 ...

Page 83: ...0 I 0 I Q i Q z SL 600 400 200 0 200 400 RATE OF CLIMB FT MIN VI z G m m z G z m m m c G m z n 1 m 0 n CI J ...

Page 84: ...FUEL CONSUMPTION GROSS WEIGHT 4200 LBS STANDARD ALTITUDE FEET 46 42 38 34 J C I 30 0 w J 26 0 22 18 14 10 80 100 120 140 160 180 BRAKE HORSEPOWER PER ENGINE 6 10 ...

Page 85: ... THE STANDARD ALT IS 6000 FEET AND 1 1 f IS 1 093 TAS CAS X 1 Vcr lffidlt tithiilltt t3 ittUt tdJid i LI ubluHJ Hitttt b H tt 1 60 1 56 1 52 1 48 1 44 1 40 1 38 1 36 1 34 1 32 1 30 1 28 1 26 1 24 1 22 1 20 1 18 1 16 1 14 1 12 1 10 1 08 1 06 1 04 1 02 1 00 0 98 0 96 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 C TEMPERATURE 6 11 ...

Page 86: ...EIGHT 4200 LBS li i w I w c 5 8000 c 0 c z 6000 4000 2000 SL 140 160 180 220 240 TRUE AIRSPEED MPH il ttl ttil tt b rtrJE i Ltdt tH tlLLl ttllhtKdt tJthtUilt titi 110 120 130 140 ISO 160 170 180 190 200 TRUE AIRSPEED KNOTS 6 12 ...

Page 87: ...28 27 fr I IIIII U lltol 1 llloll lfiVI AND BELOW STANDARD z ci 1 0 r I 26 0 C l iiO 13 m 0 25 c c f2 z iiO m 24 iiO 23 C 22 0 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 2500 2600 2700 I c ENGINE SPEED RPM ...

Page 88: ...24000 20000 16000 12000 8000 4000 SL 0 0 1 1 H Q I 149 0 MPH TAS 11 5 KTSI t z i C J 149 0 MPH TAS 1129 5 KTSI _ 4 q i l J f q j r l m 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 RANGE NAUTICAL MILES ...

Page 89: ...12000 iL 8000 i 4000 SL 200 11 0 Ml l1 lA l s U 1 l ll c rF t p 0 h MPH TAS 1152 0 KTSI z 0 0 G o b H Cil P 172 5 MPH TAS 1149 5 KTSI m i 400 600 800 1000 RANGE STATUTE MILES 300 400 500 600 700 BOO 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 RANGE NAUTICAL MILES ...

Page 90: ... 5 KTSJ r J91 0 MPH TAS 165 5 KTSl z CD G o O G 1RRO MPI I TA 111 0 ICTC l m 200 400 600 800 1000 RANGE STATUTE MILES E L Jtl tdtb t lU i d b i H t f i ffiffi UiliiH t HdHllH i H i HJ i illl HHH U l d i H 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 RANGE NAUTICAL MILES ...

Page 91: ... loU I loU Q i Q z 24000 20000 16000 12000 8000 4000 SL c z Cl 200 MPM TA5 1173 5 KT51 m 200 400 600 800 RANGE STATUTE MILES 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 RANGE NAUTICAL MILES ...

Page 92: ...3 4 5 50 6 18 100 150 200 INDICATED AIRSPEED MPH CAUTION i t i i l SAFE BUT APPROACHING LIMIT SAFE SAFE AIRSPEED RANGE FLIGHT LOAD FACTORS 0 I I 100 150 200 250 300 INDICATED AIRSPEED MPH 25o DANGER STRUCTURAL FAILURE OR DAMAGE LEGEND NORMAL OPERATIONS CONDITIONS OPERATION WITH FLAPS DOWN CAUTION RANGE DANGEROUS OPERATIONS RANGE PROHIBITED OPERATION ...

Page 93: ...RATE AND STOP DISTANCE GROSS WEIGHT 4200 LBS FLAPS UP 3000 2800 2600 li i I 2400 u z i5 2 2200 Q z 2000 e 1800 1600 1400 1300 60 70 80 90 100 110 DECISION SPEED MPH lAS 60 80 90 DECISION SPEED KNOTS lAS 6 19 ...

Page 94: ...NG DISTANCE OVER 50 FEET GROSS WEIGHT 4200 LBS FLAPS 28 DEGREES APPROACHED SPEED AT SO FEET 91 MPH 78 8 KTS UASI STD TEMP NO WIND TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE FEET 10 0 MPH 8 7 KTS Iii u TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE FEET 6 20 ...

Page 95: ...1 MPH 78 8 KTS UASJ STD TEMP 20 MPH 17 4 KTS HEADWIND 8000 Iii 11 1 I 6000 11 1 Q i _ 4000 11 1 13 a 2000 SL 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE FEET 30 MPH 26 1 KTS HEADWIND 8000 11 1 11 1 I 6000 w Q s w 4000 a a 2000 Sl 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 TOTAl LANDING DISTANCE FEET 2400 2000 6 21 ...

Page 96: ...IELD LANDING DISTANCE OVER 50 FEET GROSS WEIGHT 4200 LBS FLAPS 28 DEGREES APPROACHED SPEED AT 50 FEET 85 MPH 73 8 KTS IIASI STD TEMP TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE FEET 10 MPH 8 7 KTS HEADWIND TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE FEET 6 22 ...

Page 97: ...200 LBS FLAPS 28 DEGREES APPROACHED SPEED AT 50 FEET 85 MPH 73 8 KTS IASJ STD TEMP 20 MPH 17 4 KTS HEADWIND 8000 Iii I 6000 c 1 j l 4000 1 2000 SL 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE FEET I c 1 _ s l 1 ID 1 2 TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE FEET 1800 6 23 ...

Page 98: ...This section includes also information on ground handling hangar clearances oil and grease specifications and tire and strut inflation which will be useful on a strange airport Carefully followed the suggestions and recommendations in this sec tion will help keep your Travel Air at peak efficiency throughout its long useful life BEECHCRAFT CERTIFIED SERVICE Aware of our responsibility to our custo...

Page 99: ...nd service letters All of these publications are available from your BEECHCRAFT distributor or dealer SERVICE BULLETINS AND SERVICE LETTERS BEECHCRAFT service bulletins and service letters are occasional publications dealing with improved operating techniques revised serv icing instructions special inspections and changes in detailed parts or equipment Service bulletins and service letters differ ...

Page 100: ...the expert workmen who built it Parts and Service Operations maintains service records containing all information received by the factory on all BEECHCRAFT airplanes The work of Parts and Service Operations also includes conducting service schools for BEECHCRAFT mechanics and annual Service Clinics at the facilities of various BEECHCRAFT distributors to which you will be invited to bring your Trav...

Page 101: ...le to insert the jack adapter into the main wheel axle Raise and lower the main wheel as necessary A scissor type jack is recommended When lowering the airplane care should he taken not to compress the shock strut thus forcing the landing gear door against the jack adapter NOTE Do not walk on the wing walk while the airplane is on the main wheel jack Towing To tow the Travel Air attach the hand to...

Page 102: ...ry power unit to the aircraft s external power receptacle and turning on the battery master switch In case of an extremely weak battery removal and pre charging may be necessary since the battery may not have sufficient capacity to close the battery solenoid CAUTION If the power unit is not a negative ground a battery fire may result when the battery master switch is turned on If external power is...

Page 103: ...d the recommendations of engine and parts suppliers as well as operating experience with thousands of BEECHCRAFT airplanes using identical or similar components They are the essence of preventive maintenance Magnetos Ordinarily the magnetos will require only occasional adjustment lubrication and breaker point replacement which should be done by your Certified Service Station CAUTION To he safe tre...

Page 104: ...gh power settings the oil should be changed more frequently NOTE The special preservative oil which is in the engines of the Travel Air when the airplane is delivered from the fac tory should be changed for normal oil after 25 hours of engine operation The oil may be drained by opening the drain valve from the bottom inboard side of the oil sump the low spot of the system The engines should be war...

Page 105: ...avier oil is needed Until recently it has been the policy of the engine manufacturer to approve only straight mineral base aviation grade nondetergent oil however some aviation additive type oils now appear to be superior to straight mineral oil and their use is recommended Included with these oils are the multi viscosity ashless dispersant types If a change to an additive type oil is elected the ...

Page 106: ...he inboard portion of each wing leading edge The optional fuel system installa tion consists of a 25 gallon main fuel cell in each wing leading edge and a 31 gallon auxiliary cell just aft and outboard of the main cell Fill each cell separately through the filler neck by removing the flush filler caps from the upper skins Open each of the snap type fuel drains daily to allow contaminated fuel to d...

Page 107: ...will be exposed on the main strut and inches of the piston will be visible on the nose strut The inflation check should be made with the airplane empty except for full fuel and oil The following procedure may be used for servicing both the main and nose gear shock struts 1 Remove the air valve cap and depress the valve core to release the air pressure WARNING Do not unscrew the air valve assembly ...

Page 108: ...A clearance of l 32 inch or less between the brake housing and the torque flange indicates the need for lining replacement Anvil lining worn to a thickness of 5 32 inch as measured from the rubbing surface to the back of the lining center should be replaced Piston lining should be replaced when worn to a thickness of 15 16 inch as measured from the rubbing surface to the bottom of the metal suppor...

Page 109: ...SERVICING POINTS ci lJ CD s CD CD CD c E 2 Q 2 f 0 E t z Gi 0 z IN ...

Page 110: ...AUXILIARY FUEL CELLS 3 X SERVICE PROPELLER ANTI ICER RESERVOIR 17 X SERVICE DEICER RESERVOIR 21 X SERVICE OXYGEN RESERVOIR 10 OR 22 X SERVICE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR 23 X CLEAN FUEL STRAINERS IN WHEEL WELLS 1 X CLEAN FUEL INJECTOR FUEL INLET STRAINER 13 X CLEAN HEATER FUEL PUMP STRAINERS 18 X CLEAN HEATER FUEL FlLTER 19 X CHANGE ENGINE OIL 12 X CLEAN ENGINE OIL SUCTION SCREEN 5 X CLEAN ENGINE OIL PR...

Page 111: ...UBRICATE LANDING GEAR RETRACT MECHANISM B J X LUBRICATE WHEEL BEARINGS B J X CHECK BRAKE LINING WEAR X CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL 20 X LUBRICATE HEATER IRIS VALVE A X LUBRICATE CABIN DOOR MECHANISM E X LUBRICATE AILERON BELL CRANKS H X LUBRICATE CONTROL COLUMN LINKAGE D X LUBRICATE FLAP ACTUATORS I X LUBRICATE FLAP MOTOR REDUCTION GEARS K X LUBRICATE RUDDER PEDALS N X REPLACE GYRO INSTRUMENT ...

Page 112: ...LUBRICATION POINTS ABC DE F G A c D 7 14 ...

Page 113: ...E J G N H 0 ZEIIC FmiNG I HYDRAULIC FLUID HAND OR PACK SQUIRT CAN Note LeHers are keyed to the Service Schedule numbers refer to hems in the Consumable Materials CharL 7 15 ...

Page 114: ... Work the lubricant into and around the guide hole in the valve on the side of the tire CAUTION The valve opening and needle should be well lubricated before the needle is inserted Never insert the needle into a dry valve 3 Insert the inflating needle into the tire filler valve opening with a rotating motion CAUTION Do not Force the needle into the valve relubricate as required 4 Inflate the tire ...

Page 115: ...type drain and should be drained daily during cold weather to remove accumulated moisture which if allowed to freeze could cause heater malfunction Lubricate the iris valve at the blower inlet occasionally with Consum able Materials Chart Item 4 never with oil or any liquid lubricant which will collect dust Servicing the Battery To service the battery open the forward utility compartment door and ...

Page 116: ...ing excessive amounts because it may spatter or run down the blade and enter the hub or engine 4 After cleaning check the area around the hub to be sure all corn pound is removed Servicing the Anti leer System Optional The purpose of the anti icer system is to prevent the formation of ice on the propeller blades during flight The prevention of icing is accomplished by wetting the blades with isopr...

Page 117: ...n explosive gases or corrosive gases Always observe the maximum pres sure limitation of 3000 psi Turn the filler valve upper hex nut counterclockwise to open the interior seal and open the air supply valve on the instrument panel to admit reservoir pressure to the high pressure gages on the regu lator and instrument panel Charge the reservoir to 2800 200 psi then turn the filler valve upper hex nu...

Page 118: ...nder shut off valve to prepare the system for use Engine The engine may be cleaned with kerosene white furnace oil Stod dard solvent or any standard engine cleaning solvent Spray or brush the solvent over the engine then wash off with water and allow to dry Blow excess oil off the engine with compressed air Exterior Cleaning Prior to cleaning the exterior cover the wheels making certain the brake ...

Page 119: ...move as much surface dust and dirt as possible Commercial foam type cleaners or shampoos can be used to clean rugs fabrics or upholstery However be sure to follow the cleaner manufacturer s instructions Cleaning Windsbield and Windows Since the plexiglass in the windshield and windows can be easily scratched extreme care should be used in cleaning it Never wipe the windshield or windows when dry F...

Page 120: ...quipped and especially trained to service your Travel Air LAMP REPLACEMENT GUIDE LOCATION NUMBER Cabin Dome Light 303 Compass Light 327 Console Placard Lights 327 Cowl Flap Position Light 327 Flap Position Lights 327 Fuel Selector Panel Lights 327 Instrument lights Overhead 303 Instrument Lights Post 327 Landing Gear Position Lights 327 Landing Gear Visual Indicator Light 356 Landing Light Nose Co...

Page 121: ...ERIALS CHART ITEM MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS 1 Lubricating Grease High Temperature MIL G 3545 2 Hydraulic Fluid MIL H 5606 3 Lubricating Grease General Purpose MIL G 7711 4 Molybdenum Disulfide MIL M 7866 5 Lubricating Oil SAE No 20 6 Engine Oil Average Ambient Air Temperature Single Viscosity Multi Viscosity for Starting Grade Grade Above 60 F SAE 50 SAE 40 or SAE 50 30 to 90 F SAE 40 SAE 40 0 to 70...

Page 122: ...2 15 Soap Solution Oxygen System leak Testing Mll S 4282 NOTES 1 In extremely cold climates Mll G 3278 grease should be used in place of Mll G 7711 2 Care should be exercised when using either Mll G 7711 or Mll G 3278 grease as they contain a rust preventing additive which is harmful to paint 3 All engine oils should conform to lycoming Specification 301 E See servicing notes on additive type oils...

Page 123: ...0 hours Inspect at lining replacement Every 1000 hours Every 1000 hours Every 1000 hours Every 1000 hours WING FLAPS Every 1000 hours Every 1000 hours POWER PLANT Every 800 hours To coincide with engine overhaul at 500 to 1000 hours Every 1000 hours or at engine change due to internal engine failure At engine overhaul Every 800 hours or at engine change due to internal engine failure At each engin...

Page 124: ...elay Battery master relay Replace every 1000 hours Starter relay Replace when necessary Starter vibrator Replace when necessary Voltage regulator Every 1000 hours Paralleling relay Every 1000 hours Heater blower Every 1000 hours Heater igniter Replace after every 2000 hours of heater operation Cabin heater Heater fuel pump Heater fuel shut off valve Deicer reservoir Deicer cycling valve Deicer reg...

Page 125: ...ry 1000 hours Every BOO hours or 24 months Every 5 years Replace every 1000 hours or 5 years from date of manufacture INSTRUMENTS Every 1000 hours or 24 months Every 1000 hours or 24 months Every 1000 hours or 24 months Every 1000 hours or 24 months Every 1000 hours or 24 months Replace when necessary Every 1000 hours or 24 months Every 1000 hours or 24 months Every 1000 hours or 24 months Every 6...

Page 126: ...al 6 1 Deicer Surface 4 14 7 28 Page Duration Table 3 5 Servicing the System 7 1 9 Descent 4 1 0 E Electrical System 1 1 0 Emergency Extension Landing Gear 5 12 Engine Cleaning 7 20 Determining Inoperative 5 4 Failure During Flight 5 7 Failure During Take off 5 5 Fire in Flight 5 13 Go Around Single 5 9 Instrument Markings 3 4 Landing Single 5 8 Operation Single 5 1 Operation Limitations 3 4 Out P...

Page 127: ...ne 5 9 Single Engine 5 1 Cold Weather 4 12 Page Operational Data 6 1 Optional Equipment 1 20 Oxygen System Duration Table 3 6 Operation 4 1 6 Servicing 7 19 p Parts and Service Operations BEECHCRAFT 7 3 Power External 4 13 7 5 Power Plants 1 4 Power Plant Controls 1 5 Preflight Inspection 2 2 Propellers 7 18 Publications BEECHCRAFT Service 7 2 R Restarting Inoperative Engine 5 7 s Safety Belts 1 1...

Page 128: ... Crouwind S 1 0 Normal 4 4 Obstacle S 1 0 Taxiing 4 3 Tires Servicing Tubeless 7 10 Towing 7 4 7 30 Page Turbulent Air Flight Through 4 1 0 v Vacuum System 1 14 Ventilating and Heating System 1 12 Visibility Control Tower 1 1 S w Warm up Engine 4 3 Warning Indicator Stall 1 16 Weather Operation Cold 4 12 Weight and Balance 3 6 Windshield and Windows Cleaning 7 21 y Your Service Information Kit 7 3...

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