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Page 1: ...eecacrafto Travel Air MODEL OVVNER S MANUAL Secch ûircrah Ûorporation i UJ i ch i i e V i n s ...

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Page 3: ...Seecheraft Travel Air D95A PUBLISHEDBY PARTS AND SERVICE OPERATIONS BEECH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION WICHITA KANSAS 95 590014 61 95 590014 61Ai Issued June 12 1963 Revised August 3 1964 OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 4: ... August 3 1964 3 1 through 3 6 Original 4 1 through 4 2 Original 4 3 through 4 4 Al August 3 1964 4 5 through 4 18 Original 5 1 through 5 13 Original 6 1 through 6 23 Original 7 1 through 7 4 Original 7 5 through 7 6A Al August 3 1964 7 7 through 7 9 Original 7 10 Al August 3 1964 7 11 through 7 15 Original 7 16 Al August 3 1964 7 17 through 7 30 Original The asterisk indicates pages revised added...

Page 5: ...Aviation 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 ...

Page 6: ...1 SECTION H Operating Check Lists 2 1 SECTION III Performance Specifications and Limitations 3 1 SECTION IV Flying Your BEECHCRAFT 4 1 SECTIÒN V Unusual Operating Conditions 5 1 SECTION VI Operational Data 6 1 SECTION VII Servicing and Maintenance 7 1 III ...

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

Page 8: ...tarter Generator Yoltage Regulator Auxiliary Fuel Pump Induction Air Filter Exhaust Manifolds stainless steel Vacuum Pump FUEL AND OIL CAPACITY Fuel Capacity in standard wing tanks 80gal usable Fuel Capacity with optional auxiliary wing tanks 112gal usable Oil Capacity 16quarts LANDING GEAR Tricycle type with swiveling steerable nose wheel eguipped with shimmy dampener Beech air oil struts on all ...

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Page 10: ...p 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 d...

Page 11: ...b The trimmer displaces the aileron surfaces themselves to compensate for uneven loading The displacement is 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 s...

Page 12: ...witch 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 b...

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 IO 360 BlB engines rated...

Page 14: ...owing 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 Imme diately 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 uppe...

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 112 gallons of usable fuel Fuel c...

Page 16: ...AIN MAIN INLET ENGINE FUELPUMP INLET ENGINE SUPPLY ENGINE SUPPLY OUTLET DRAIN OUTLET L H SELECTORVALVE R H SELECTOR VALVE FUEL STRAINER BOOST PUMP DRAIN DRAIN VEN CROSS FEED LINES ENT DRAIN DRAIN VENT AUXILIARY TANK SELECTOR VALVE AUXILIARY T ANK VENT 31GALOPT 31GALOPT DRAIN DRAIN I ...

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: ...essure 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 12 Dual Fuel Flow Indicator A ADF Indicator 2 Airspeed Indicator 13 Ammeters B Dual Tachometer 3 Turn and Bank Indicator 14 5uction Gage C Propeller Anti 4 Attitude Gyro 15 Dual Oil Pressure Gage Icer Flu...

Page 19: ...ne 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 g...

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: ... OVER VOLTAGE RELAY SELECTOR CIRCUIT SWITCH BREAKER ALTERNATOR REGUL GER OPTIONAL 12V 12V c BAT MASTER RELAY 24V STARTER L H STARTER RELAY STALRATER EXTER Optional 50 Ampere Al POWER RECEPTACLE ternators TD 578 and OPTIONAL 1 10B ROYised August 3 1964 ...

Page 22: ... VOLTAGE AMMETER REGULATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER GENERATOR L H PARALLELING RELAY AMMETER VOLTAGE REGULATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER GENERATOR R H OPTIONAL 12V 12V BAT MASTER RELAY 24V SRTARTER STRARATER EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE OPTIONAL T 1 11 ...

Page 23: ...rol 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 Manually operated controls regulate the heater and air supply to suit individual preference...

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: ...ystem 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 indic...

Page 26: ... 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 aircraft h...

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 baggage compartment when the aircraft is unattended The Travel Air s seats may be adjusted to fit the individual comfort requirements of their occupants All standard seats are ad...

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

Page 31: ...ake 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 safety provided by these items makes them good insurance SURFACE DEICING SYSTEM This lightweight deicing system is capable of r...

Page 32: ...flow through the heating and ventilotion 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 bottery loads particularly in cold weather MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT DUAL RUDDER PEDALS AND HYDRAULIC BRAKES A must for instruction and transi tion purposes OPTIONAL WING FUE...

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: ...ver 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 bottom of fuselage and fuel cell Aumps 8 Tires and shock struts inflated and clean Landing gear safety switch checked 9 Check each nacelle for oil fuel or exhaust leakage 10 PropeHer blades checked induction filter clean 11 Check engine oil level inboard fuel tank...

Page 35: ...d system elec for all cells trical equipment from electrical power fluctuations voltage tran 9 Check the landing gear and sients Also during cold weather flap position lights NORMAL STARTING PROCEDURE If in doubt use flooded engine procedure 1 Position throttles open 6 All gages normal readings 2 Propeller controls High rpm 7 Using the same procedure 3 Mixture controls full rich start the remainin...

Page 36: ...pm 10 All instruments and controls checked Altimeter and 4 Propellers reduce to 1500 gyro set rpm and check feathering ac 11 Flaps as required 20 for tion Maximum rpm drop 500 short field take off rpm 12 All doors and windows 5 Check all controls for full travel LOCKED and freedom of movement 13 All safety belts FASTENED 6 Auxiliary fuel pumps as con 14 Parking brake OFF ditions require BEFORE LAN...

Page 37: ...0 Fuel selector valves OFF if ter engine stops firing airplane is to remain parked for any length of time 8 Battery and generator or l 1 Controls locked if condi alternator switches OFF 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: ...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 l08 mph 94 0 kts Best angle of climb speed sea leYel gear and...

Page 40: ...5 KTS 70 0 KTS 77 5 KTS 25 0 Hg AND 2700 RPM LANDING SPEEDS IAS Normal Approach 91 mph 79 kts Contact 75 mph 65 kts Short Field Approach 85 mph 74 kts Contact 75 mph 65 kts AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS CAS Never Exceed Glide or Dive Smooth Air Red Line 240 mph 208 kts Caution Range Yellow Arc 185 240 mph 161 208 kts Maximum Structural Cruising Speed Level Flight or Climb 185 mph 161 kts Normal Operating R...

Page 41: ...rating 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 Flow...

Page 42: ... MPH 20 MPH 30 MPH Above Tail Tail Tail Zero Head Head Head Ground wind wind wind Wind wind wind wind Feet 1000 3 3 3 0 2 8 2 6 2 4 2 2 2 0 2000 6 6 6 1 5 6 5 2 4 7 4 3 3 9 3000 9 8 9 1 8 4 7 7 7 1 6 5 5 9 4000 13 1 12 1 11 2 10 3 9 5 8 6 7 8 5000 16 4 15 2 14 0 12 9 11 8 10 8 9 8 6000 19 7 18 2 16 8 15 5 14 2 13 0 11 7 7000 22 9 21 2 19 6 18 0 16 6 15 1 13 7 8000 26 2 24 2 22 4 20 6 18 9 17 3 15 ...

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 of abbreviated 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 con...

Page 45: ...es 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 indication...

Page 46: ...ace 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 prope...

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 beacon 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 IAS This procedure will allo...

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: ...cted 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 eŒciency As shown on the range at altitude graphs the airspeed necessary for maximum range may be as much as 20 c less than maximum cruise airspeed In selecti...

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 be 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 be insp...

Page 54: ...uchdown should be on the main wheels with only partial relaxation of back pressure As speed continues to diminish back pressure may be 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 OPEN 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 be reduced by observing the following procedures 1 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: ...ow 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 s...

Page 61: ... it can become completely familiar and automatic We suggest that you contact the University of Illinois 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: ...ur 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 understariding o...

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 und...

Page 64: ...ollowing 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 deterinine 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 in...

Page 65: ...ble power immediately all six levers fullforward 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 1 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 g...

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: ...in 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 overshooting 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: ...gs 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 degr...

Page 72: ...rtest 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 be 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 r...

Page 73: ...d surface to land on Use flaps as necessary When you are sure of making the runway close the throttles move the mixture control levers to IDLE CUT OFF cut the battery master and alI 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: ...ally 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 E...

Page 76: ...EMP NO WIND 8 25 50 75 100 OAT F 6000 4000 GROUND ROLL APPROX 83 2000 TOTAL TAKE OFF DI5TANCE SL 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 TAKE OFF DISTANCE FEET 10 MPH 8 7 KTS HEADWIND 0 25 50 75 100 OAT F 8000 6000 4000 GROUND ROLL APPROX 83 2000 TOTAL TAKE OFF DI5TANCE SL 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 TAKE OFF DISTANCE FEET 6 2 ...

Page 77: ...7 4 KTS HEADWIND 0 25 50 75 100 OAT F 8000 6000 4000 GROUND ROLL APPROX 83 2000 TOTAL TAKE OFF DISTANCE SL 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 TAKE OFF DISTANCE FEET 30 MPH 26 1 KTS HEADWIND 0 25 50 75 100 OAT F 8000 6000 I 4000 GROUND ROLL APPROX 83 2000 TOTAL TAKE OFF DISTANCE SL 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 TAKE OFF DISTANCE FEET 6 3 ...

Page 78: ...NO WIND 0 25 50 75 100 OAT F 8000 sooo 4000 GROUND ROLL APPROX 79 2000 TOTAL TAKE OFF DISTANCE SL 1000 1400 1800 2200 2600 3000 TOTAL TAKE OFF DISTANCE FEET 10 MPH 8 7 KTS HEADWIND 0 25 50 75 100 OAT F 8000 6000 GROUND ROLL APPROX 79 2000 TOTAL TAKE OFF DISTANCE SL 1000 1400 1800 2200 2600 3000 TOTAL TAKE OFF DISTANCE FEET 6 4 ...

Page 79: ...S HEADWIND 0 25 50 75 100 OAT F 8000 l sooo 4000 GROUND ROLL APPROX 79 2000 TOTAL TAKE OFF DISTANCE I SL 600 1000 1400 1800 2200 2600 TOTAL TAKE OFF DISTANCE FEET 30 MPH 26 1 KTS HEADWIND 0 25 50 75 100 OAT F 8000 6000 m 4000 GROUND ROLL APPROX 79 2000 TOTAL TAKE OFF DISTANCE SL 600 1000 1400 1800 2200 2600 TOTAL TAKE OFF DISTANCE FEET 6 5 ...

Page 80: ...TWO ENGINE TIME TO CLIMB GROSS WElGHT 4200 LBS o Isa i sanil1W GlIYGNVIS 6 6 ...

Page 81: ...12000 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 lAS MPH 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 IAS KNOTS 28000 BEST RATE OF CLIMB SPEED 24000 MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS POWER GEAR AND FLAPS UP 20000 GROSS WEIGHT 16000 12000 8000 4 0OLO 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3000 RATE OF CLIMB FT MIN 6 7 ...

Page 82: ...UOUS POWER INOPERATIVE PROPELLERFEATHERED COWL FLAP FULLYOPEN STD TEMP 8000 I 6000 us BEST BEST ANGLE RATE OF OF CLIMB CUMB a 4000 z 2000 SL 98 100 102 104 106 108 lAS MPH lilll 84 86 88 90 92 94 IAS KNOTS 100 75 50 25 0 OAT F 8000 4ooo 2000 SL 100 0 100 200 300 RATE OF CLIMB FT MIN 6 8 ...

Page 83: ...z GEAR DOWN GEAR UP PROPELLERWINDMILLING PROP LLERFEATHERED 100 MPH IAS BE T R C SPEED 10000 GROSS WEIGHT 4000 GROSS 4 0 LH T 2000 3 LLBS r SL 200 0 800 1000 RATE OF CLIMB FT MIN ...

Page 84: ...ONSUMPTION GROSS WEIGHT 4200 LBS STANDARD ALTITUDE FEET 46 42 38 7 00 5 00 3000 SL 34 30 75 PER CENT MAXIMUM 26 CONTINUOUS POWER il 65 I 22 18 45 14 10 80 100 120 140 160 180 BRAKE HORSEPOWER PER ENGINE 6 10 ...

Page 85: ... EXAMPLE IF AMBIENT TEMP IS 80 F AND PRESSUREALT IS 4000 FEET THE STANDARD ALT 15 6000 FEET AND 1 v7 15 1 093 TAS CAS X 1 1 vT 1 60 28 1 56 1 52 1 48 24 1 44 0 96 80 40 0 40 O 120 F 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 C TEMPERATURE 6 11 ...

Page 86: ...T 4200 LBS 16000 FULLTHROTTLE 2200 RPM 2300 RPM 2450 RPM 14000 2700 RPM 12000 t 10000 8000 6000 4000 oooo 2000 m o m a mm SL 140 160 180 200 220 240 TRUE AIRSPEED MPH 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 TRUE AIRSPEED KNOTS 6 12 ...

Page 87: ...ANDARD CONDI THESE LIMITS APPLY FOR TIONS THESE LIMITS MAY STANDARD CONDITIONS 27 BE EXCEEDEDBY ONE INCH AND BELOW STANDARD OF HG MANIFOLD PRESSURE 24 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 2500 2600 2700 ENGINE SPEED RPM ...

Page 88: ... HOLDING 45 MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS POWER 147 0 MPH TAS 127 5 KTS I 12000 148 5 MPH TAS 129 0 KTS 149 0 MPH TAS 129 5 KTS 8000 1490 MPH TAS 1295 KTS 148 5 MPH TAS 129 0 KTS 1000 148 0 MPH TAS 128 5 KTS 147 0 MPH TAS 127 5 KTS SL 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 145 5 MPH TAS 126 0 KTS RANGE STATUTE MILEŠ 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 RANGE NAUTICAL MILES ...

Page 89: ...M CONTINUOUS POWER 16000 177 5 MPH TAS 154 0 KTS 12000 176 5 MPH TAS 153 0 KTS m 175 0 MPH TAS 152 0 KTS 7 8000 172 5 MPH TAS 149 5 KTS rT1 170 5 MPH TAS 148 0 KTS 4000 168 0 MPH TAS 146 0 KTS 165 5 MPH TAS 143 5 KTS SL 163 0 MPH TAS 142 0 KTS 200 400 600 800 1000 RANGE STATUTE MILES litilll lllllll Ill O 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 UI RANGE NAUTICAL MILES ...

Page 90: ...ASED ON HOLDING 45 MAXIMUMCONTINUOUS POWER 16000 I I 12000 194 0 MPH TAS 168 5 KTS 191 0 MPH TAS 165 5 KTS a 8000 188 0 MPH TAS 163 0 KTS rT1 185 0 MPH TAS 160 5 KTS 1300 182 0 MPH TAS 1580 KTS 1790 MPH TAS 155 5 KTS SL 200 400 600 800 1000 176 0 MPH TAS 153 0 KTS RANGE STATUTEMILES O 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 RANGE NAUTICAL MILES ...

Page 91: ... 45 MIN RESERVEBASED ON HOLDING 45 MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS POWER 16000 12000 8000 200 MPH TAS 173 5 KTS 4 m 197 0 MPH TAS 171 0 KTS 4000 194 0 MPH TAS 168 5 KTS 190 5 MPH TAS 165 5 KTS SL 187 0 MPH TAS 142 5 KTS 200 400 600 800 RANGE STATUTE MILES II llillitilsillit ll O 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 i RANGE NAUTICAL MILES ...

Page 92: ...0 INDICATED AIRSPEED MPH LEGEND DANGER CAUTION SAFE DANGER I MER I I I W A STALL SAFE BUT SAFE STRUCTURAL APPROACHING AIRSPEED FAILUREOR LIMIT RANGE DAMAGE FLIGHTLOAD FACTORS LEGEND NORMAL 7 6 6 OPERATIONS 6 CONDITIONS 5 4 4 4 OPERATION WITH FLAPS DOWN CAUTION RANGE 1 DANGEROUS 2 OPERATIONS RANGE 3 3 0 4 425 PROHIBITED OPERATION O 50 100 150 200 250 300 INDICATED AIRSPEED MPH 6 18 ...

Page 93: ...ELERATE AND STOP DISTANCE GROSS WEIGHT 4200 LBS I LAPSUP 3000 2800 2600 2400 n 2200 O 2000 1800 1600 1400 1300 60 70 80 90 100 110 DECISION SPEED MPH IAS Illli 50 60 70 80 90 DECISION SPEED KNOTS lAS 6 19 ...

Page 94: ...TEMP NO WIND 0 25 50 75 100 OAT F 8000 I soooi 4000 GROUND ROLL APPROX 46 TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE 2000 SL 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE FEET 10 0 MPH 8 7 KTS 0 25 50 75 100 OAT F 80 I 6000 4000 GROUND ROLL APPROX 46 TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE 2000 SL 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE FEET 6 20 ...

Page 95: ...4 KTS HEADWIND 0 25 50 75 100 OAT F 8000 6000 4000 GROUND ROLL APPROX 62 TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE 2000 SL 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE FEET 30 MPH 26 1 KTS HEADWIND 0 25 50 75 100 OAT F 8000 I sooo 4000 GROUND ROLL APPROX 62 TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE 2000 SL 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 TOTAI LANDING DISTANCE FEET 6 21 ...

Page 96: ...NO WIND 0 25 50 75 100 OAT F I sooo w 4000 GROUND ROLL APPROX 62 TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE 2000 SL A 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE FEET 10 MPH 8 7 KTS HEADWIND 0 25 50 75 100 OAT F 8000 sooo 4000 GROUND ROLL APPROX 62 TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE 2000 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE FEET 6 22 ...

Page 97: ...STD TEMP 20 MPH 17 4 KTS HEADWIND 0 25 50 75 100 OAT F 8000 6000 4000 GROUND ROLL APPROX 62 TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE 2000 SL 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE FEET 0 25 50 75 100 OAT F 8000 6000 m 4000 GROUND ROLL APPROX 62 TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE 2000 SL 00 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 TOTAL LANDING DISTANCE FEET 6 23 ...

Page 98: ...ation 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...

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: ...ble to insert the jack adapter into the mam wheel axle Raise and lower the main wheel as necessary A scissor type jack is recommended When lowering the airplane care should be 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: ...y 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 be 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 fùel to d...

Page 107: ... will be exposed on the main strut and 3yg 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 asse...

Page 108: ... clearance of 1 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 support...

Page 109: ...3 4 i 11 8 6 9 10 14 12 22 20 8 15 15 14 1 1 13 23 1 19 II 6 13 13 12 Note Numbers refer to items in the Service Schedule md ...

Page 110: ...Y F UEL CELLS 3 X SERVICE PROPELLER A NTI 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 FUELINJECTOR FUEL INLET S TRAINER 13 X CLEAN HEATER FUELPUMP STRAINERS 18 X CLEAN HEATER F UELFILTER 19 X CHANGE E NGINE OIL 12 X CLEAN ENGINE OIL SUCTION SCREEN 5 X CLEAN E NGINE OIL PRESSUR...

Page 111: ...UBRICATE L ANDING GEAR RETRACT MECHANISM B J X LUBRICATE WHEEL BEARINGS B J X CHECK BRAKE LININGWEAR X CHECK BATTERY E LECTROLYTE LEVEL 20 X LUBRICATE HEATER IRIS VALVE A X LUBRICATE CABIN DOOR MECHANISM E X LUBRICATE AILERON BELL CRANKS H X LUBRICATE C ONTROL COLUMN LINKAGE D X LUBRICATE FLAPACTUATORS I X LUBRICATE FLAPMOTOR REDUCTION G EARS K X LUBRICATE RUDDER PEDALS N X REPLACE GYRO INSTRUMENT...

Page 112: ...LUBRICATION POINTS A BC DE FG 3 13 I I i I ONMLX J IH A C 3 8 0 oo 1 7 14 ...

Page 113: ...E I G N H 0 ZERK FITTING HYDRAULIC FLUID HAND OR PACK SOUIRT CAN Note Letters are keyed to the Service Schedule numbers refer to items in the Consumable Materials Chart 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 i...

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: ...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 com pound is removed Servicing the Anti Icer 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 isopropyl ...

Page 117: ...gen 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 ...

Page 118: ...der 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 clearling 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 Windshield 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: ...uipped and especially trained to service your Travel Air LAMP IIEPLACEMENT 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 Avergge 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 MIL S 4282 NOTES 1 In extremely cold climates MIL G 3278 grease should be used in place of MIL G 7711 2 Care should be exercised when using either MIL G 7711 or MIL 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: ...very 1000 hours POWER PLANT Engine Every 800 hours Propeller To coincide with engine overhaul at 500 to 1000 hours Propeller governor Every 1000 hours or at engine change due to internal engine failure Fuel injection regulator At engine overhaul Oil cooler Every 800 hours or at engine change due to internal engine failure Oil separator At each engine overhaul or change Vacuum pump At engine overha...

Page 124: ...lay 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 UTILITY SYSTEMS Cabin heater Overhaul and pressure test after ev ery 500 hours of heater operation Heater ...

Page 125: ...or 24 months Fuel quantity indicator Replace when necessgry Airspeed indicator Every 1000 hours or 24 months Altimeter Every 1000 hours or 24 months Rate of climb indicator Every 1000 hours or 24 months Directional gyro Every 600 hours or 14 months Attitude gyro Every 600 hours or 14 months Tachometer single Replace when necessary Tachometer dual Every 1500 hours Suction gage Every 1000 hours or 2...

Page 126: ...tdown 4 12 Starting 2 3 4 2 rt edntSer ce ÃEC Equ pa p Optional 1 0 Before Landing 2 4 Extension Landing Gear Emergency 5 12 Before Take off 2 4 Exterior Cleaning 7 20 External Power 4 13 7 5 Before Starting 2 3 Shutdown 2 4 Starting 2 3 Climb 4 5 Filters Air Infake 7 17 Cleaning Fire in Flight Engine 5 13 Exterior 7 20 Flap and Landing Gear Indicators 1 16 Interior 7 21 Flight Controls 1 2 Windsh...

Page 127: ...Service Balked 5 12 BEECHCRAFT Certified 7 1 Crosswind 5 11 Bulletins and Service Letters 7 2 Gear Up 5 12 Information Kit 7 3 Lights 1 16 Publications BEECHCRAFT 7 2 Night 4 11 Schedule 7 12 Normal 4 11 Servicing Obstacle 5 11 The Anti Icer System 7 18 Single Engine 5 8 The Battery 7 17 Lubrication Chart 7 14 The Brakes 7 10 The Deicer System 7 19 M The Fuel System 7 8 Magnetos 7 5 The Landing Ge...

Page 128: ...ontrol Tower 1 15 Servicing the Deicer 7 19 Servicing the Fuel 7 8 W Servicing the Oil 7 6 Servicing the Oxygen 7 19 WWaarr p InEdng or Stall 141 Vacuum 1 14 Weather Operation Cold 4 12 Weight and Balance 3 6 Windshield and Windows Cleaning 7 21 Take off Crosswind 5 10 Y Normal 4 4 Your Service Information Kit 7 3 Obstacle 5 10 Taxiing 4 3 Tires Servicing Tubeless 7 10 Towing 7 4 Zero Thrust Graph...

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