MilViz Beechcraft Baron 55, Pilot Operating Handbook

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BEECHCRAFT Baron B55
Version 1.0 – 15 May 2012
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CG LIMITS
Forward Limits: 74 inches aft of datum at 3800 lbs and under, then straight line variation to 77.
inches aft of datum at 4740 lbs, then straight line variation to 8 1 .0 inches aft of datum at gross weight
of 51 00 lbs.
Aft Limits:
86 inches aft of datum at all weights.
Baron 95-B55A
Forward Limits:
74 inches aft of datum at 3800 lbs and under, then straight line variation to
77.5 inches aft of datum at 4740 lbs, then straight line variation to 79.9 inches aft of datum at gross
weight of 4990 lbs.
Aft Limits:
86 inches aft of datum at all weights.
Datum is 83 .1 inches forward of center line through forward jack points.
MAC leading edge is 67.2 inches aft of datum. MAC length is 63.1 inches.
MANEUVERS
This is a normal category airplane. Acrobatic maneuvers, including spins, are prohibited.
FLIGHT LOAD FACTORS (5100 POUNDS)
Positive maneuvering load factors:
Flaps Up:
4. 4G
Negative maneuvering load factor:
Flaps Up:
3.0G
MINIMUM FLIGHT CREW
One pilot
KINDS OF OPERATION
This airplane is approved for the following type operations when the required equipment is installed and
operational, as defined herein:
1. VFR day and night
2. IFR day and night
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS CONDITIONS OF FLIGHT
Federal Aviation Regulations 91.3(a), 91.24, 91.25, 91.32, 91.33, 91.52, 91.90, 91.97, 91.1 70) specify the
minimum numbers and types of airplane instruments and equipment which must be installed and
operable for various kinds of flight conditions. This includes VFR day, VFR night, IFR day and IFR night.
Regulations also require that all airplanes be certificated by the manufacturer for operations under
various flight conditions. At certification, all required equipment must be in operating condition and