Beechcraft Baron G58, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Systems Description
Section 7
Model G58
7-15
GROUND CONTROL
Spring-loaded linkage from the nose gear to the adjustable
rudder pedals allows for nose wheel steering. Smooth turning
is accomplished by allowing the airplane to roll while depress-
ing the appropriate rudder pedal. Sharper turns require light
brake pedal pressure on the depressed rudder pedal.
The minimum wing tip turning radius, using partial braking
action and differential power is 31 feet 6 inches.
WING FLAPS
A three-position wing flap switch, UP (0°), APH (15°), and DN
(30°), is located on the copilot’s subpanel. The switch must be
pulled out of a detent to change flap position. The flaps can be
moved to any of the three positions from any previously
selected position; there are no intermediate positions.
Three flap position lights, placarded IN TRANSIT (red), APH
(blue), and DN (amber), are located immediately to the left of
the flap switch. All of the lights are extinguished when the flaps
are in the UP position. The illumination intensity of the lights is
controlled by the photoelectric cell dimmer switch located
above the landing gear position lights. The lamps can be
tested by pressing the ANNUN TEST button on the left side of
the pilot’s subpanel.
Lowering the flaps in flight will produce the following effects:
• Attitude - Nose Down
• Airspeed - Reduced
• Stall Speed - Lowered
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