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KING AIR 300/350 PILOT TRAINING MANUAL

Record of Revision No. 2.01
This is a complete reprint of the

King Air 300/350 Pilot Training Manual

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material has been deleted. In addition, each revised page is marked
Revision 2.01 in the lower left or right corner.
The changes made in this revision will be further explained at the appropriate
time in the training course.

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KING AIR 300/350

PILOT TRAINING MANUAL
VOLUME 2
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

FlightSafety International, Inc.

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Courses for the King Air 300/350 and other Beech aircraft are taught at the
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Copyright 2001 by FlightSafety International, Inc.

All rights reserved.
Printed in the United States of America.

FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY

NOTICE
The material contained in this training manual is based on information obtained from the
aircraft manufacturers Airplane Flight Manual, Pilot Manual, and Maintenance Manuals. It
is to be used for familiarization and training purposes only.
At the time of printing, it contained then-current information. In the event of conflict
between data provided herein and that in publications issued by the manufacturer or the
FAA, that of the manufacturer or the FAA shall take precedence.
We at FlightSafety want you to have the best training possible. We welcome any
suggestions you might have for improving this manual or any other aspect of our
training program.

FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY

CONTENTS
SYLLABUS
Chapter 1

AIRCRAFT GENERAL

Chapter 2

ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS

Chapter 3

LIGHTING

Chapter 4

MASTER WARNING SYSTEM

Chapter 5

FUEL SYSTEM

Chapter 6

AUXILIARY POWER UNIT

Chapter 7

POWERPLANT

Chapter 8

FIRE PROTECTION

Chapter 9

PNEUMATICS

Chapter 10

ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION

Chapter 11

AIR CONDITIONING

Chapter 12

PRESSURIZATION

Chapter 13

HYDRAULIC POWER SYSTEMS

Chapter 14

LANDING GEAR AND BRAKES

Chapter 15

FLIGHT CONTROLS

Chapter 16

AVIONICS

Chapter 17

MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS

WALKAROUND
APPENDIX
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INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................

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DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................................

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Super King Air 300 and 350 (B300) Description ...........................................................

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Super King Air 300 Configuration ..................................................................................

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Super King Air 350 (B300) Configuration......................................................................

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Airstair Entrance............................................................................................................

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Emergency Exits............................................................................................................

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350C (B300C) Cargo Door ...........................................................................................

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Flight Deck ....................................................................................................................

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Control Surfaces ............................................................................................................

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Tiedown and Securing...................................................................................................

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Taxiing...........................................................................................................................

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Servicing Data ...............................................................................................................

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Preflight Inspection .......................................................................................................

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KING AIR 300 TO 350 (B300) DIFFERENCES.................................................................

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King Air 300 and 350 (B300)........................................................................................

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Manual Format ..............................................................................................................

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FAR Performance Certification Requirements Comparisons ................................

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CHAPTER 1
AIRCRAFT GENERAL

INTRODUCTION
A good basic understanding of the airplane will help in studying the individual systems and
their operation. This section provides the basic and background information helpful in learning
the details of airplane operation and its systems and performance in other sections of this
training manual.

DESCRIPTION
The General Airplane Section of this manual presents an overall view of the airplane, including
external familiarization, cabin arrangements, and
cockpit layout. In this section you will find diagrams and data describing the airplane and its
systems that may not be included in the
Pilots
Operating Handbook .

SUPER KING AIR 300 AND 350

(B300) DESCRIPTION
The Beechcraft Super King Air 300 and 350 are
high-performance T-tail pressurized twin-engine
turboprop airplanes (Figures 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3,
and 1-4). They are designed and equipped for
flight in IFR conditions, day or night, and into

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Figure 1-1 Super King Air 300

Figure 1-2 Super King Air 350

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1. Weather
Radar Antenna
2. Communications, Navigation and Radar Equipment
3. Outboard Flap Section
4. Ground Escape Hatch
5. Inboard Flap Section
6. Liquid Storage Cabinet
7. Lavatory Privacy Curtain
8. Belted
Lavatory
9. Pressurization Safety and Outflow Valves
10. Oxygen Bottle
11. Emergency Locator Transmitter
12. Elevator Trim Tabs

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13. Rudder Trim Tab
14. Baggage Area
15. Airstair Door
16. Aileron Trim Tab
17. Box Section Fuel Tanks
18. Leading Edge Fuel Tanks
19. Auxiliary Fuel Tank
20. Wing Ice Check Light
21. Nacelle Fuel Tank
22. PT6A Turboprop Engine
23. Heated Pitot Mast
24. Landing and Taxi Lights

Figure 1-3 Super King Air 300 General Arrangement

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Document Outline
CONTENTS
AIRCRAFT GENERAL
CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
TABLES
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
TABLES
LIGHTING
CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
MASTER WARNING SYSTEM
CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
TABLES
FUEL SYSTEM
CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
TABLES
AUXILIARY POWER UNIT
POWERPLANT
CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
FIRE PROTECTION
CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
PNEUMATICS
CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION
CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
AIR CONDITIONING
CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
PRESSURIZATION
CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
HYDRAULIC POWER SYSTEMS
LANDING GEAR AND BRAKES
CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
TABLES
FLIGHT CONTROLS
CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
AVIONICS
CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
TABLES
MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
TABLES
WALKAROUND
APPENDIX
CONTENTS

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