Beechcraft Corporation BE-300

Revision 3Beechcraft Corporation, BE-300 FSB Report12/17/20142.1.2 Model 300LWThe Model 300LW FSB was convened May 3, 1988 in Wichita, KS. The FSB was to evaluate the Model300LW to determine if a pilot type rating specified by 14 CFR §61.31(a)(4) would be required. Thedifference in the Model 300LW from the Model 300 described in section 2.1.1 of this report is the Model300LW has a maximum takeoff / landing weight of 12,500 pounds, the airspeed limitations and indicatormarkings are changed reference the new weight and the LW designation is added to the Data Plate.A Model 300 was used for the FSB evaluation because no Model 300LW had been completed or inproduction at the time. The manufacturer stated the Model 300 and Model 300LW were identicalairplanes with the Model 300LW operating at a reduced weight. The Aircraft Type Rating EvaluationMatrix was used to evaluate differences. All systems, procedures and limitations remain the samebetween the two models.The FSB concluded that a pilot type rating is required under the provisions of 14 CFR §61.31(a)(4) for theModel 300LW. The Model 300LW requires the same proficiency and competency for safe operation asthe existing Model 300. The existing Model 300 has a pilot type rating requirement and training/servicehistory that indicates the level of proficiency required by the pilot type rating is essential for safeoperation of both the Model 300 and Model 300LW. The Model 300LW FSB concluded the Model300LW is the same pilot type rating as the Model 300 because the airplanes are identical in design andoperation. The Model 300 has a same pilot type rating designation with the Model 1900, therefore theModel 300LW pilot type rating is designated as BE-300, BE-1900.2.1.3 Model B300 / B300CThe Model B300 FSB convened on February 5, 1990 in Wichita, KS to evaluate the Model B300 todetermine the Pilot Type Rating. The requesting proposal was to determine if the Model B300 should bepart of the Same Pilot Type Rating for the Model 300 and 1900.The Model B300 is a follow-on version to the Model 300 with increased gross weight and performancechanges. The B300 has a 34 inch increase in cabin length, 14 inches ahead of the wing and 20 inches aftof the wing. Wingspan is increased by approximately 3 feet plus winglets adding 7 square feet of wingarea. The B300 gross weight is increase to 15,000 pounds with 17 maximum occupants. The B300 isequipped with EFIS on the left side with optional EFIS for the right side. The Model B300C is identicalto the B300 except the addition of a large top hinged Cargo Door in place of the bottom hinged passengerairstair door.The B300 is certificated in the Commuter Category of Part 23 through amendment 34, 14 CFR Part 36-1,and SFAR 27 through amendment 27-4. Commuter Category certification affects minimum crewrequirements for the B300 reference 91.531(formerly 91.213). 2 pilots are required with passenger seatingconfigurations of 10 or more.The FSB concluded the differences between the Model 300 and B300 where not significant enough towarrant as separate type rating. The FSB recommended the Model B300 be given the same type rating asthe Model 300 which at the time was the same pilot type rating as the Model 1900. Therefore the pilottype rating for the Model B300 is designated as BE-300, BE-1900.Page 6 of 56

Revision 3Beechcraft Corporation, BE-300 FSB Report12/17/20142.1.4 Model 300(FF serials) (BE-300F)The Model 300(FF serials) is a Model 300 modified for use as a flight inspection aircraft and issued FFseries serial numbers. The modification consists primarily of an electronic testing equipment installation.The major difference in type design is a large center console, installed in the 300(FF serials) variant thathouses some of this flight inspection equipment. The center console restricts either pilot from reachingrequired items on the opposite side of the cockpit. Because of this condition, the “Pedestal EquipmentLocation” was cited as the reason for the minimum crew determination of two pilots for all operations. Atotal of nineteen Model 300’s were built with FF series serial numbers. Eighteen of them remain inservice.Modifications to the Model 300 specific to the 300(FF serials) include:a)b)c)d)e)f)g)h)i)j)k)Dual EFIS and dual autopilots.The pressurization controller has been moved to the rear of the center console.The FD and AP controls have been relocated to the glareshield.An auxiliary air conditioner to cool the flight test equipment. See supplement 13.Several switches have been relocated and additional mission buses have been installed.An APU that was originally installed in every 300(FF serial), has been subsequently removedfrom all.Because of the extra flight test equipment, load shedding is different. For example, if a generatorfails, the A/C will automatically shed, provided the gear is in the up position.Performance figures are more conservative than those of the Model 300. (to meet ICAOrequirements)A battery temperature monitor, which is a requirement for the Nicad batteries, and a batterywarning & caution lights.Center pedestal location resulting in minimum crew determination of 2 pilots. AFM Limitation,two pilots are required.Certified for CAT II operations with 2 pilot crew.NOTEThe BE-300 and the BE-300F have identical flight characteristics. An evaluationconducted during engine cuts and single engine operations determined that although therudder boosts are manufactured by King Avionics on the BE-300F and Collins Avionics onthe BE-300, they operate the same. Documentation of this effort was recorded on March11, 1987.2.1.4.1 300FF Separate Type Rating (2 pilot airplane)On April 25, 1990, the FSB recommended that the BE-300(FF serials) have a separate Type Rating toaccommodate the 2 pilot minimum crew requirement different from existing BE-300, BE-1900 minimumcrew of 1 pilot. AFS-800 issued a Memo dated May 24, 1990 that designated the BE-300FF as a separateType Rating rescinding the AFS-800 Memo issued April 4, 1990 that authorized operation of 300(FFSerials) with the same BE-300, BE-1900 pilot type rating without supporting FSB justification to do so.On June 12, 1990, the designation was changed to BE-300F to accommodate 7 digit limit for pilot typerating designation.Page 7 of 56

Revision 3Beechcraft Corporation, BE-300 FSB Report12/17/20142.1.4.2 300FF Same Type Rating Determination (2 pilot airplane)Aviation System Standards (AVN), the sole operator of the BE-300F, requested by letter dated December9, 1999, that the FSB be reconvened to consider eliminating the BE-300F as a separate Type Rating.This would allow AVN pilots to receive all of their aircraft training at Flight Safety International(FSI),including the Type Rating flight tests. Currently, FSI administers 85% of the aircraft training and testingin flight simulators. AVN then completes the remaining 15% in the BE-300F aircraft. This action wouldstreamline the training program by affording AVN the opportunity to concentrate primarily on variant,differences, and on the job training. On August 21, 2001, the FSB convened in Wichita, Kansas toconsider making the BE-300 and BE-300F the same pilot type rating. Aircraft systems were amongseveral items discussed to determine the level of differences between the BE-300 and the BE-300F.FSB recommended as of May 21, 2002 the BE-300F no longer be a separate Pilot Type Rating. It willshare a same type rating with the BE-300, and become a variant of the BE-300. Upon satisfactorydemonstration of his/her ability to pilot a BE-300, in accordance with the Practical Test Standards, a pilotwill be qualified to pilot the BE-300F, without further testing. Differences and currency training isrequired as outlined in this report. Minimum crew determination for 2 pilots is unchanged by this sametype rating determination.The current holder of a BE-300F type rating would be authorized to have the BE-300 type rating added tohis/her pilot certificate, without further testing. BE-300 type ratings obtained by this method, would carrythe limitation “second in command required,” until the pilot demonstrated single pilot competency, inaccordance with the Practical Test Standards. The BE-300F type rating designation should remain on thepilot certificate.2.1.4.3 300FF Same Type Rating (1 pilot airplane) (STC # SA01267WI-D)Model 300(FF Serials) modified by installation of Rockwell Collins Proline 21 EFIS per STC #SA01267WI-D, approved July 27, 2007, have a minimum crew determination of 1 pilot for STC typedesign. The FSB convened in Cedar Rapids, IA on July 25, 2007 to evaluate the differences forinstallation of Proline 21 EFIS in Model 300(FF Serials) previously equipped with Bendix King EFS-10.Model 300(FF Serials) modified by STC# SA01267WI-D require 1 pilot with the “BE-300” pilot typerating. Model 300(FF Serials) not modified by STC# SA01267WI-D continue to require a minimumcrew of 2 pilots.Page 8 of 56

Revision 3Beechcraft Corporation, BE-300 FSB Report12/17/20142.2 Pilot Type Rating DeterminationIn accordance with 14 CFR Parts 1 and 61, the pilot type rating for the Model 300 (including FF serials),300LW, B300, B300C is designated as “BE-300”. All maneuvers required by the Airline Transport Pilotand Aircraft Type Rating Practical Test Standards are applicable. Airmen who successfully complete apractical examination in the Model 300, 300LW, B300, B300C receive a “BE-300” pilot type rating ontheir pilot certificate. The BE-300 type rated aircraft have minimum crew determinations for 1 pilotoperations except for Model 300(FF Serials) unmodified by STC# SA01267WI-D which have minimumcrew determination for 2 pilots in all operations.SUMMARY NOTE: The Model 300 pilot type rating was added as the same “BE-1900” pilot type rating February 7, 1984.The pilot type rating was subsequently revised December 6, 1984 to a common pilot type rating “BE-300,BE-1900” for Models 300, 1900 & 1900C. The Model 300LW was included to the common pilot typerating “BE-300, BE-1900” on June 17, 1988. The Model B300 was added to the common pilot typerating “BE-300, BE-1900” on February 15, 1990. The Model B300C was included in the common pilottype rating “BE-300, BE-1900” as identical to the Model B300 except for the cargo door. The Model 300(FF Serials) is determined a separate pilot type rating May 24, 1990 because the minimum crewdetermination is 2 pilots. The “BE-300, BE-1900” pilot type rating was issue to pilots for a Practical Testcompleted in any Model 300 series until November 6, 1991. After November 6, 1991 the BE-300 andBE-1900 are issued as separate pilot type ratings with pilots completing a Practical Test in any Model 300series receiving the “BE-300” pilot type rating. The Model 300(FF serials) were deleted as a separatepilot type rating and included in the “BE-300” pilot type rating as of May 21, 2002.2.2.1 Inactive Pilot Type Rating (BE-300F)When the Model 300(FF serials) entered service they were designated a separate BE-300F pilot typerating May 24, 1990 to accommodate the 2 pilot minimum crew and other differences. Model 300(FFserials) continue as a separate BE-300F pilot type rating until May 21, 2002 when the separate pilot typerating was deleted to allow the Model 300(FF serials) to be the same BE-300 pilot type rating as the restof the Model 300 series. At the time this occurred the Model 300 series had been separated from theModel 1900 series pilot type rating and the use of a “Second-in-Command Required” type ratinglimitation is used to accommodate the 2 pilot minimum crew requirement for the Model 300(FF serials).After May 21, 2002 any pilot completing Practical Test in a Model 300(FF serial) airplane received aBE-300 pilot type rating with a “Second-in-Command Required” Limitation. The holder of a BE-300Fpilot type rating on their pilot certificate is authorized to have the BE-300 pilot type rating added to theirpilot certificate without any further testing. BE-300 pilot type rating obtained by this method would carrythe limitation “Second-in-Command Required”. The BE-300F pilot type rating should remain on the pilotcertificate. The BE-300F pilot type rating remains valid to operate the Model 300(FF serials) airplaneonly. The BE-300 pilot type rating is required to operate any other Model 300 series airplane exceptModel 300(FF serials). The holder of a BE-300 pilot type rating is authorized to operate a Model 300(FFserial) airplane after May 21, 2002 provided pilot certificate limitations and airplane minimum crewrequirements are met.Model 300(FF Serials) modified by installation of Rockwell Collins Proline 21 EFIS per STC #SA01267WI-D, approved July 27, 2007 changed minimum crew requirement to 1 pilot. Any pilotcompleting a practical test in a Model 300(FF serial) modified per STC # SA01267WI-A and operatedwith 1 pilot for the practical test may receive a BE-300 pilot type rating without a “Second-in-CommandRequired” limitation.Page 9 of 56

Revision 3Beechcraft Corporation, BE-300 FSB Report12/17/20142.3 “Second-In Command Required” Limitation Pilot Type RatingIn accordance with the provisions of 14 CFR §61.43(b)(3), FAA Order 8900.1 and AC 120-53(x), a pilottype rating with a “Second-in-Command Required” Limitation is assigned to the BE-300 pilot type ratingwhenever a pilot practical test is completed utilizing a 2 pilot flight crew. This assignment of limitation isbased on practical test demonstrated ability for the flight crew utilized regardless of whether the airplane’sminimum required certificated flight crew is 1 pilot or 2 pilots.A “Second-in-Command Required” Limitation is always applicable for pilot practical test given in Model300(FF serials) unmodified by STC# SA01267WI-D or if the holder of a BE-300F pilot type rating isissue a BE-300 pilot type rating without any further testing.2.3.1 Removing SIC LimitationRemoving a “Second-in-Command Required” limitation issued in accordance with provisions of 14 CFR§61.43(b)(3), FAA Order 8900.1 and AC 120-53(x) may be accomplished with a partial practical test inaccordance with FAA Order 8900.1, Vol.5, Chp.2, Sec.19 or the Designated Pilot Examiners Handbook.2.4 Determination of Second-In-Command Pilot Type RatingThe Second-In-Command Pilot Type Rating (BE-300 SIC PRIVILEGES ONLY) may be issued inaccordance with 14 CFR Part 61.55. In addition to training in accordance with 61.55, the items identifiedin paragraph 5.2.5 Seat Dependant Task Training must be performed and 5.2.3 Flight Crew EmergencyTraining must be accomplished for all SIC qualifications in the BE-300.3. MASTER REQUIREMENTS3.1 Master Common Requirementsa) No “Specific Flight Characteristics” are designated for training or checking.b) Landing Minima Category for the BE-300 is generally Category “B” for normal straight inapproaches (Flaps Down) and Category “C” for normal circling approaches (Flaps Approach)unless otherwise required by 14 CFR or Operations Specifications. (14 CFR §97.3)c) Normal “Landing Flap Setting” is Flap Down.(14 CFR §91.126(c))d) Normal “Takeoff Flap Setting” is Flap Up or Flap Takeoff.e) “No Flap” Approach & Landing is not waived. Training and checking is required.f) For Model 300(SFAR 41) normal straight-instrument approaches are flown with Flaps Approachuntil landing is assured due to lack of Approach Climb Gradient data. For Model B300(Commuter Category) or 300(SFAR 41) with ICAO Annex 8 Performance, landing configurationmay be selected at the final approach fix. Use of constant angle non-precision approaches isrecommended.g) Normal Circling approaches are flown Flaps Approach from the FAF until landing is assured.h) Minimum Altitude for Autopilot use is determined by specific autopilot options. Evaluated procedureswere with Autopilot engagement for Departure/Cruise at 1000 ft AGL and 200 ft AGL on Approach withCollins FCS-65 Autopilot. Bendix/King KFC-400 Autopilot is 500 ft AGL for Climb, 1000 ft AGL forCruise and 200 ft AGL for Approach. Collins Proline 21 Integrated Autopilot is 400 ft AGL for Takeoff,1000 ft AGL for Cruise, 79 ft AGL on coupled Approach, and 160 ft AGL for Steep Approach. Proline 21Integrated APS-300 Autopilot per STC # SA01267WI-D is 300 ft AGL for Takeoff, 1000 ft AGL forCruise, and 100 ft AGL for Approach. Garmin GFC-700 Autopilot is 400 ft AGL for Takeoff, 1000 ftAGL for Cruise, 200 ft AGL for coupled Approach with vertical guidance, and 400 ft AGL or MDA forApproach without vertical guidance.Page 10 of 56

Revision 3Beechcraft Corporation, BE-300 FSB Report12/17/20143.1.1 Areas of Special EmphasisThe FSB has determined that certain aspects of pilot knowledge, skills and abilities are especially criticalto safe operation of the BE-300 and must be emphasized during training and evaluated during checkingfor the BE-300.a) Training for High Altitude Operation is required 14 CFR §61.31 for all Model 300 airplanesb) Knowledge of aircraft performance determination should be emphasized. Specific performancefactors vary with different certification categories for SFAR 41 and Commuter Category.3.2 Master Difference Requirements (MDR)The Master Difference Requirements for related aircraft of the BE-300 are shown in Appendix 1. Theseprovisions apply when differences between related BE-300 aircraft exist which affect crew knowledge,skills, or abilities related to flight safety. (e.g. Level A or greater differences)Footnotes to MDR requirements define acceptable "required means" or "alternate means" of compliance.A footnote can indicate requirements that are less restrictive than the basic designation, or more restrictivethan the basic designation, depending on the significance of the differences between related aircraft.4. OPERATOR DIFFERENCE REQUIREMENTS TABLES (ODR)4.1 ODR TablesODR tables are used to show an operator's compliance method. ODR tables for operators conductingmixed fleet operations, using the BE-300 are shown in Appendix 2. The ODR tables represent anacceptable means to comply with MDR provisions based on those differences and compliance methodsshown. The tables do not necessarily represent the only acceptable means of compliance for operatorswith airplanes having other differences, where compliance methods (e.g., devices, simulators, etc.) aredifferent. For operators flying the BE-300 the ODR tables in Appendix 2 have been found acceptable, andtherefore, may be approved by a POI for a particular operator. The three types of ODR Tables areDesign, System and Maneuver Differences Tables. Design differences account for equipment modelchanges. System differences account for specific system level changes. Maneuver differences accountfor changes in operating procedures of changed equipment.4.2 Operator Preparation of ODR TablesOperators flying a “mixed fleet” of BE-300 aircraft must have approved ODR tables pertinent to theirfleet4.3 ODR Table CoordinationUnless identical or equivalent ODR tables have been previously approved by the FAA, new ODR tablesproposed by operators should be coordinated with the FSB prior to FAA approval and implementation.FSB coordination ensures consistent treatment of related BE-300 aircraft between various operators, andcompatibility of each ODR table with MDR provisions4.4 ODR Table DistributionOriginal FAA approved ODR tables are to be retained by the operator. Copies of FAA approved ODRtables are to be retained by the Certificate Holding Distr

guidance to operators under 14 CFR Parts 91 & 135, FAA Principal Inspectors, Part 142 Training Centers, Part 141 Approved Schools and other training providers. The Model 300, 300LW, B300 & B300C Flight Standardization Board (FSB) Report addresses training, checking, and currency requirem