Engine Preparation For Storage; During Flyable Storage; Fuel Cells; Flight Control Surfaces - Beechcraft Baron G58 Pilot Operating Handbook

Model G58

ENGINE PREPARATION FOR STORAGE

Engines in airplanes that are flown only occasionally tend to
exhibit cylinder wall corrosion much more than engines that
are flown frequently.
Run engines at least five minutes at 1200 to 1500 rpm with oil
and cylinder head temperatures in the normal operating range.
Check for correct oil level and add oil if necessary to bring level
to full mark.

DURING FLYABLE STORAGE

Before rotation of propeller blades, ascer-
tain magneto/start switches are OFF, throt-
tles are in the CLOSED position, and
mixture controls are in the CUT OFF posi-
tion. Always stand in the clear while turning
the propellers.
Each seven days during flyable storage, the propellers should
be rotated by hand. After rotating the engine six revolutions,
stop the propeller 60° to 120° from the position they were in.
If at the end of 30 days, the airplane has not been removed
from storage, the engines should be started and run. The pre-
ferred method is to fly the airplane for 30 minutes, and up to,
but not exceeding normal oil and cylinder head temperatures.

FUEL CELLS

Fill to capacity to minimize fuel vapor and protect cell inner lin-
ers.

FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES

Lock with internal locks.
April, 2008
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