Fuel Required For Flight; Landing Gear System; Control Switch; Position Indicators - Beechcraft Bonanza V35B Pilot Operating Handbook

FUEL REQUIRED FOR FLIGHT

It is the pilot's responsibility to ascertain that the fuel quantity indicators are functioning and
maintaining a reasonable degree of accuracy, and be certain of ample fuel for a flight. Takeoff is
prohibited if the fuel quantity indicators do not indicate above the yellow arc. An inaccurate indic ator
could give an erroneous indication of fuel quantity. A minimum of 10 gallons of fuel is required in each
main tank before takeoff.

LANDING GEAR SYSTEM

CAUTION
Never taxi with a flat strut.
The landing gears are operated through adjustable linkage connected to an actuator assembly mounted
beneath the front seats. The actuator assembly is driven by an electric motor. The landing gears may be
electrically retracted and extended, and in an emergency may be extended manually.

CONTROL SWITCH

The landing gear is controlled by a two-position switch on the right side of the subpanel. A latch on the
control switch must be moved aside to place the switch in the up position.

POSITION INDICATORS

Landing gear position indicator lights on the right side of the control console show red when the gear is
up, or green when it is down, illuminating only when the actuator assembly reaches either extreme. In
addition, a mechanical indicator on the floorboard beneath the control console shows the position of the
nose gear. Its pointer is linked by a cable to the actuating mechanism and moves simultaneously with it.
Limit switches and a dynamic brake automatically stop the retract mechanism when the gear reaches it's
full up or full down position.
CAUTION
Never rely on the safety switch to keep the gear down during taxi or on take-off, landing roll, or in a
static position. Always make certain that the landing gear switch is in the down position during these
operations.

WARNING HORN

With the landing gear retracted, if the throttle is retarded below approximately 12 in. Hg manifold
pressure, a warning horn will sound intermittently.

BRAKES

The brakes on the main landing gear wheels are operated by applying toe pressure to the rudder pedals.
The parking brake handle is located on the left side of the control console. To set the parking brakes,
pull handle back and depress both toe pedals until firm. Push the handle forward to release the brakes.
NOTE
The parking brake should be left off and wheel chocks installed if the airplane is to be left unattended.
Changes in ambient temperature can cause the brakes to release or to exert excessive pressures.
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