BE76 Beechcraft Duchess

Maneuvers Checklist

Introduction
Power Settings
This document is intended to introduce to you the standard method of performing maneuvers
in Sunair Aviations Beechcraft Duchess BE76 aircraft. Each maneuver has been written to
reduce the amount of steps and aid in memorization.
The BE76 has six simple power settings each pilot should remember. They are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Climb Power-25MP, 2500 RPM

Normal Cruise-.23MP, 2300 RPM
Slow Cruise-.20MP, 2300 RPM
Pattern / Landing-18MP, 2300 RPM
Slowing during Clearing Turns-.18MP, 2300 RPM

As always, if the approved Airplane Flight Manual and this Maneuvers Checklist disagree, the
procedure in the AFM/POH should be followed in the interest of safety
Landing Speed Considerations
Note that there are slight differences in the speeds in our procedures and those specified in
the Pilots Operating Handbook. Our speeds are slightly higher in order to add a margin of
safety should an engine fail while in the landing phase. Accordingly, when calculating landing
distances, you should account for the extra speed needed to a complete stop.

Clearing Turns

Clearing Turns
Objective:
Practical
Test
Standards
Restrictions
Altitude
Speed

To visually clear the area surrounding the aircraft so as to not pose a

collision hazard to any other traffic
Private Multi Add-on:
Comm. Multi Add-on:
ME Instructor:

Minimum
3000
110

Optimum
3000
110

Maximum
3000
110

Procedure
1. Establish the Pre-Maneuvers Power Setting (18MP/2300)
2. Visually clear the areas to the right, front, left, and behind the aircraft. Also look for
traffic above and below your altitude.
3. Turn 90 to the left.
4. Visually scan the area again.
5. Turn 90 to the right.
6. Scan the area one last time.
7. Announce intentions on Practice Area Advisory Frequency

SLOW FLIGHT

Slow Flight
Objective:
Practical
Test
Standards
Restrictions
Altitude
Speed

To maneuver the aircraft safely at minimum possible airspeed

Private Multi Add-on:
Comm. Multi Add-on:
ME Instructor:

Bank 10, Altitude 100 feet, Heading 10, Airspeed +10/-0

Bank 5, Altitude 50 feet, Heading 10, Airspeed +5/-0
Bank 5, Altitude 50 feet, Heading 10, Airspeed +5/-0

Minimum
3000
70

Optimum

Procedure
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Pre-Landing Checklist
Clearing Turns
Power 17 Manifold Pressure
Below 140 KIAS Gear Down
Props Full Forward
Below 120 KIAS Flaps 10
Below 110 KIAS Flaps 20, Flaps 35
Power As Required, Hold 70 KIAS
Recovery
a. Power 22MP
b. Flaps 10
c. Below 112 Gear up
d. Flaps 0
e. Cruise Checklist

Maximum

POWER-OFF
STALL

Power-Off Stall
Objective:
Practical
Test
Standards
Restrictions
Altitude
Speed

To demonstrate recovery from a stall in the landing configuration

Private Multi Add-on:
Comm. Multi Add-on:
ME Instructor:

Minimum
3000

Heading 10, Bank not to exceed 20 10, VY before Flaps 0

Heading 10, Bank not to exceed 20 5, VY before Flaps 0
Heading 10, Bank not to exceed 20 5, VY before Flaps 0

Optimum

Procedure
1. Pre-Landing Checklist
2. Clearing Turns
3. Power 17 Manifold Pressure
4. Below 140 KIAS Gear Down
5. Prop Full Forward
6. Below 120 KIAS Flaps 10
7. Below 110 KIAS Flaps 20, Flaps 35
8. Establish Descent 85 KIAS (200ft)
9. Reduce Power to Idle and Pitch for Stall (Recovery at First Sign)
10. Recovery
a. Reduce AOA, Apply Full Power, Level Wings
b. Flaps 10, Climb 80 KIAS
c. Positive Rate- Below 112 KIAS Gear Up
d. Climb 85 KIAS
e. Flaps Zero
f. Cruise Checklist

Maximum

POWER-ON STALL

Power-On Stall
Objective:
Practical
Test
Standards
Restrictions
Altitude
Speed

To demonstrate recovery from a stall in the takeoff configuration

Private Multi Add-on:
Comm. Multi Add-on:
ME Instructor:

Minimum
3000

Heading 10, Bank not to exceed 20 10, VY before Flaps 0

Heading 10, Bank not to exceed 20 10, VY before Flaps 0
Heading 10, Bank not to exceed 20 10, VY before Flaps 0

Optimum

Maximum

Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Pre-Landing Checklist
Clearing Turns
Power 17 Manifold Pressure
Below 140 KIAS Gear Down
Prop Full Forward
Power As Required-Slow to 80 KIAS
Reach 80 KIAS, Power 20 Manifold Pressure, Pitch up 20 Degrees (Stall Attitude)
Recovery at First Sign
a. Reduce AOA, Apply Full Power, Level Wings
b. Climb 80 KIAS
c. Positive Rate Gear Up
d. Climb 85 KIAS
e. Cruise Check

SHORT-FIELD
TAKE OFF

Short-Field Take Off

Objective:
Practical
Test
Standards
Restrictions
Altitude
Speed

To depart an airport with obstacles on departure demanding a maximum

performance takeoff and climbout
Private Multi Add-on:
Comm. Multi Add-on:
ME Instructor:

Minimum

Vx +10/-5 Knots until clear, then Vy +10/-5 Knots

Vx +5/-0 Knots until clear, then Vy 5 Knots
Vx +5/-0 Knots until clear, then Vy 5 Knots

Optimum

Maximum

Liftoff: 71 KIAS
50-Ft Speed- 80 KIAS

Procedure
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7.
8.
9.

Crew Brief Complete

Use Maximum Available Runway
Hold Brakes, Increase Power to Full, Verify Gauges Green, Brakes Release
Rotate 71 KIAS
Climb 80 KIAS (Approx 15 Up)
Clear of Obstacle, Accelerate to 85 KIAS
Out of Unusable Runway-Gear Up
500 AGL, Accelerate 100 KIAS, Set Climb Power
If Staying in Traffic Pattern: Turn Crosswind at 700 AGL
If Leaving Traffic Pattern: Passing 1000 AGL-Complete Climb Checklist

SHORT-FIELD
LANDING

Short-Field Landing
Objective:

To arrive at an airport and land safely where there is a limited length of

runway and/or obstacles on approach

Practical

Private Multi Add-on:

Test

Comm. Multi Add-on:

Standards
Restrictions
Altitude
Speed

ME Instructor:

VREF 10/-5 Knots (Plus Wind Factor) within 200 ft. of

touchdown point, on centerline, no side drift
VREF 5 Knots (Plus Wind Factor) within 100 ft. of touchdown
point, on centerline, no side drift
VREF 5 Knots (Plus Wind Factor) within 100 ft. of touchdown
point, on centerline, no side drift

Minimum

Optimum

Maximum

80 KIAS

Downwind: 100 KIAS

Base: 90
Final: 80

Pattern: 120 KIAS

Procedure
1.
2.
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6.
7.
8.

Approach Brief Complete

Pre-Landing Checklist Complete 5 nm prior
Downwind Set Power 18 Manifold Pressure/2300 RPM (Approx 120 KIAS)
Abeam Touchdown Point- Gear Down-Flaps 10-Power As Required (Approx 15 MP)
Descend 100 KIAS, Power As Required
Turn Base-Flaps 20, GUMPS, Power As Required for 90 KIAS
Turn Final-Flaps 35, GUMPS, Power As Required for 80 KIAS
During flare, reduce throttles to idle

Normal Takeoff /
Crosswind Takeoff

Normal / Crosswind Takeoff

Objective:
Practical
Test
Standards
Restrictions
Altitude
Speed

To depart an airport during normal or crosswind conditions with more

than adequate clearance of obstacles on departure
Private Multi Add-on:
Comm. Multi Add-on:
ME Instructor:

Minimum

Vy +10/-5 Knots
Vy 5 Knots
Vy 5 Knots

Optimum

Maximum

Liftoff: 71 Knots
Climb 85 Knots

Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Crew Brief Complete

Use Maximum Available Runway
Hold Brakes, Increase Power 2000 RPMS, Verify Gauges Green, Brakes Release
Rotate 71 KIAS
Climb 85 KIAS
Out of Unusable Runway-Gear Up
500 AGL, Accelerate 100 KIAS, Set Climb Power
If Staying in Traffic Pattern: Turn Crosswind at 700 AGL
If Leaving Traffic Pattern: Passing 1000 AGL-Complete Climb Checklist

Normal /
Crosswind Landing

Normal / Crosswind Landing

Objective:
Practical
Test
Standards
Restrictions
Altitude
Speed

To arrive at an airport and land safely where there is limited length of

runway and/or obstacles on approach
Private Multi Add-on:
Comm. Multi Add-on:
ME Instructor:

VREF +10/-5 Knots (Plus Wind Factor)

VREF +10/-5 Knots (Plus Wind Factor)
VREF +10/-5 Knots (Plus Wind Factor)

Minimum

Optimum

Maximum

85 KIAS

Downwind: 100 KIAS

Base: 90
Final: 80

Pattern: 120 KIAS

Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Approach Brief Complete

Pre-Landing Checklist Complete 5 nm prior
Downwind Set Power 18 Manifold Pressure/2300 RPM (Approx 120 KIAS)
Abeam Touchdown Point- Gear Down-Flaps 10-Power As Required (Approx 15 MP)
Descend 100 KIAS, Power As Required
Turn Base-Flaps 20, GUMPS, Power As Required for 90 KIAS
Turn Final-Flaps 35, GUMPS, Power As Required for 85 KIAS
During flare, reduce throttles to idle

Go-Around /
Rejected Landing

Go-Around / Rejected Landing

Objective:
Practical
Test
Standards
Restrictions
Altitude
Speed

To safely abort a landing and establish climb configuration as quickly as

possible
Private Multi Add-on:
Comm. Multi Add-on:
ME Instructor:

Minimum

Vy +10/-5 Knots
Vy 5 Knots
Vy 5 Knots

Optimum

80 KIAS

Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Apply full power (Verify Mixture, Props, Throttles Full Forward)

Pitch 80 KIAS
Flaps 10
Positive Rate-Gear Up
Pitch 85 KIAS
Flaps up
Sidestep Left or Right Announce intentions to ATC or CTAF

Maximum

Performance
Maneuvers

Steep Turns
Objective:
Practical
Test
Standards
Restrictions
Altitude
Speed

To maintain two opposite-direction, level turns while rolling out on entry

heading for both turns
Private Multi Add-on:
Comm. Multi Add-on:
ME Instructor:

Minimum
3000

45 Bank 5, Altitude 100ft.,Heading 10, Airspeed 10 Knots

50 Bank 5, Altitude 100ft.,Heading 10, Airspeed 10 Knots
50 Bank 5, Altitude 100ft.,Heading 10, Airspeed 10 Knots

Optimum

Maximum

125

Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Pre-Landing Checklist
Clearing Turns
Set power 19MP-2300RPMS, approximately 125 KIAS
Perform two 360 turns, adjust Pitch, Power, and Trim during maneuver
Cruise Checklist

Performance
Maneuvers

Emergency Descent
Objective:
Practical
Test
Standards
Restrictions
Altitude
Speed

To quickly gain airspeed and lose altitude. Simulation of putting out an

engine fire is appropriate for this maneuver and should be practiced
Private Multi Add-on:
Comm. Multi Add-on:
ME Instructor:

Minimum
3000

Maintains Appropriate Airspeed, +0/-10, Altitude 100 feet

Maintains Appropriate Airspeed, +0/-10, Altitude 100 feet
Maintains Appropriate Airspeed, +0/-10, Altitude 100 feet

Optimum
5000
135 KIAS

Maximum
140 KIAS

Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Pre-Landing Checklist (COWL FLAPS CLOSED)

Clearing Turns
Throttle-Idle
Below 140-Gear Down
Props Full Forward
Pitch 135 KIAS (Approx 15 Down)
Bank 30 Degrees Away from Direction of Simulated Burning Engine
(If Simulating Burning Engine)
8. Level off 10% of VSI Rate (Approx 250)
9. Leveling off smoothly increase throttles (approx 15) Below 112 KIAS-Gear Up
10. Set Cruise Power Cruise Checklist

Engine-Out
Maneuvers

Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC

Objective:
Practical
Test
Standards
Restrictions
Altitude
Speed

To demonstrate a successful aborted takeoff in the event of an engine

failure before lift-off
Private Multi Add-on:
Comm. Multi Add-on:
ME Instructor:

Minimum

Optimum

32 KIAS

Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.

Maximum

Reduce Throttles to Idle

Maintain directional control
Apply sufficient braking to stop on the runway
Notify ATC/CTAF

Engine-Out
Maneuvers

Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated)

Objective:
Practical
Test
Standards
Restrictions
Altitude
Speed

To demonstrate a successful engine-failure procedure after liftoff

Private Multi Add-on:
Comm. Multi Add-on:
ME Instructor:

Minimum
500
85 KIAS

Heading 10 Airspeed 5 Knots

Heading 10 Airspeed 5 Knots
Heading 10 Airspeed 5 Knots

Optimum

Maximum

85 KIAS

Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Maintain Directional Control of the Aircraft (zero sideslip)

Maintain VYSE or VXSE (or as appropriate)
Mixture, Props, Throttles- Verify Full Forward-Aux Pumps On
Clean Up- Flaps Up, Gear Up
Identify-Verify -Dead Foot, Dead Engine reduce throttle on suspected engine
Fix or Feather
Secure Checklist (If Feathered)

Engine-Out
Maneuvers

Approach & Landing with Inoperative Engine

Objective:
Practical
Test
Standards
Restrictions
Altitude
Speed

To approach an airport and land safely with one engine inoperative. This
maneuver should only be attempted with a simulated failure
Private Multi Add-on:
Comm. Multi Add-on:
ME Instructor:

Stabilized Approach, Airspeed VREF 10/-5 Knots

Stabilized Approach, Airspeed VREF 5 Knots
Stabilized Approach, Airspeed VREF 5 Knots

Minimum

Optimum

Maximum

85 KIAS

Downwind: 100 KIAS

Base: 90
Final: 85

Pattern: 100 KIAS

Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Complete Engine Failure Checklist

Approach Brief Complete
Pre-Landing Checklist 5nm Prior
Power As Required Maintain 100 KIAS (VYSE or VXSE Minimum)
Abeam numbers-Reduce Power As Required-Descend 100 KIAS
Base-Below 140 KIAS Gear Down-Power As Req.- 90 KIAS-GUMPS Check
Final-Power As Required-Minimum 85 KIAS-Flaps As Required GUMPS Check
During Flare Reduce Throttles to Idle

Engine-Out
Maneuvers

VMC Demonstration
Objective:

Practical
Test
Standards
Restrictions
Altitude
Speed

To demonstrate the aircrafts behavior during simulated VMC conditions.

The instructor will block the rudder in order to induce VMC conditions
before the stalling speed.
Private Multi Add-on:
Comm. Multi Add-on:
ME Instructor:

Minimum
5000
70 KIAS

Heading 20 feet, Recover to VYSE +10/-5 Knots

Heading 20 feet, Recover to VYSE 5 Knots
Heading 20 feet, Recover to VYSE 5 Knots

Optimum

Maximum

Procedure
1.
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6.
7.
8.
9.

Pre-Landing Checklist
Clearing Turns
Left Engine-Reduce to Idle
Maintain Directional Control
Props Full Forward and RT Throttle-Full Forward
Establish Zero-Sideslip
Maintain VYSE (85 KIAS)
Once at VYSE, Set a Pitch Attitude that will enable a 1Knot Decrease per Second
Recovery, whichever comes firsta. Indication of Stall
b. 20 Deg. Heading Change
c. 70 Knots
10. Recovery
a. Reduce Power on RT Engine and Reduce AOA
b. Apply Full Power on RT Engine Establish a Climb at VYSE (85 KIAS)
11. Increase power to LT Engine and Set Cruise Power
12. Cruise Checklist

Engine-Out
Maneuvers

Drag Demonstration
Objective:

Practical
Test
Standards
Restrictions
Altitude
Speed

To demonstrate the associated drag penalties with different

configurations during single-engine operations
Private Multi Add-on:
Comm. Multi Add-on:
ME Instructor:

Minimum
3000
85 KIAS

Optimum

Maximum

85 KIAS

85 KIAS

Procedure
1. Pre-Landing Checklist
2. Clearing Turns
3. Left Engine-Set Zero Thrust (10 MP)
4. Maintain Directional Control
5. Props Full Forward and RT Throttle-Full Forward
6. Establish Zero-Sideslip
7. Maintain VYSE (85 KIAS)
8. Below 140 KIAS-Gear Down (Note VSI)
9. Below 120 KIAS-Flaps 10 (Note VSI)
10. Below 110 KIAS-Flaps 20 (Note VSI)
11. Below 110 KIAS-Flaps 35 (Note VSI)
12. Left Engine-Idle (Windmill) (Note VSI)
13. Recover
a. Throttles Full
b. Flaps 10-Climb 80 KIAS
c. Positive Rate-Below 112 Gear Up
d. Climb 85 KIAS
e. Flaps Up
f. Cruise Checklist

Instrument
Approaches

Precision Approach, Single Engine

Objective:

Practical
Test
Standards
Restrictions
Altitude
Speed

To safely execute a precision instrument approach procedure with one

engine inoperative
Private Multi Add-on:
Comm. Multi Add-on:
ME Instructor:

Minimum

Heading 10, Altitude 100 feet, Airspeed 10, CDI Scale

Heading 10,Altitude 100 feet, Airspeed 10, CDI Scale
Heading 10,Altitude 100 feet, Airspeed 10, CDI Scale

Optimum

Maximum

85 KIAS

Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Approach Brief Complete

Engine Failure Checklist Complete
Pre-Landing Checklist Complete
Maneuvering-Power as Required to Maintain 100 KIAS (VYSE or VXSE Minimum)
1 Dot Below GS Intercept-Below 140 KIAS Gear Down
Power As Required-100 KIAS (If Unable Maintain VYSE or VXSE)
GUMPS
Flaps As Required
a. Maximum 10 Flaps

Instrument
Approaches

Non-Precision Approach, Single Engine

Objective:

Practical
Test
Standards
Restrictions
Altitude
Speed

To safely execute a non-precision instrument approach procedure with

one engine inoperative
Private Multi Add-on:
Comm. Multi Add-on:
ME Instructor:

Minimum

Heading 10, Altitude 100 feet, Airspeed 10, CDI Scale

Heading 10,Altitude 100 feet, Airspeed 10, CDI Scale
Heading 10,Altitude 100 feet, Airspeed 10, CDI Scale

Optimum

Maximum

85 KIAS

Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Approach Brief Complete

Engine Failure Checklist Complete
Pre-Landing Checklist Complete
Maneuvering-Power as Required to Maintain 100 KIAS (VYSE or VXSE Minimum)
FAF-Below 140 KIAS Gear Down
Power As Required-100 KIAS (If Unable Maintain VYSE or VXSE)
GUMPS
Flaps As Required
a. Maximum 10 Flaps

Note: Circling Approaches: Gear Remains up until leaving the MDA on the Circling Maneuver

Takeoff Briefing

Takeoff Briefing
Objective:

To demonstrate a complete Takeoff brief, outlining emergency task if an

abnormal situation were to arise as well as the initial departure
procedure.

Procedure
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2.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Runway Departing
Heading Bug Set to Runway Heading
Wind Direction (note crosswind)
Type of Takeoff
Flap Setting for Takeoff
Rotation Speed
Abort Plan Scenarios
Initial Departure Procedure
Any Questions

Example:
Today were departing Runway 13, 135 is set and bugged, it will be a Normal Takeoff, Flaps
zero, Rotation will be 71 Knots. Winds are from 180 at 12 Knots, thats a right crosswind. We
will abort on any red cautions, anything not in the green or anything abnormal. If anything were
to occur prior to rotation will be close the throttles and apply maximum braking. After rotation
and the gear is down, we will land on the remaining runway and apply maximum braking. After
rotation with the gear up or in transit, we will immediately feather and climb at blue line. If we
dont have a positive rate we will land straight ahead, left or right only to avoid obstacles. If we
have a positive rate, will climb to a safe altitude, complete the engine failure checklist, and
return for landing. If all goes well, we will fly runway heading to 2000 feet. Any Questions?

Approach Briefing

Approach Briefing
Objective:

To demonstrate a complete VFR Approach Brief, outlining the important

elements related to a safe landing.

Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Runway Landing
Method of Backup Guidance
Pattern Altitude
Pattern Entry (Note Non-Standard Flow)
Type of Landing
Flaps Desired
Go Around Point
Left or Right Turn After Landing
Any Questions

Example
Today we are landing Runway 13, I will OBS 135 for backup guidance. Pattern altitude will be
1100 indicated, we will plan on a left downwind, this will be a normal landing with full flaps. We
will go around if we are not down by the runway intersection 3-21. After landing it will be a right
turn. Any Questions?