Beechcraft Baron 58 - Battery; Tires

BEECHCRAFT Baron 58
SerialTH 773 and After
Section VIII
Handling, Serv - Maint
Dispersant Oil should be used. Oils must meet the latest I
revision of Teledyne Continental Motors Corporation
Specification MHS-24 or the most current applicable Teledyne
Continental Service Bulletin. Refer to APPROVED ENGINE
OILS.
Aviation Grade Average Ambient
Oil
Air Temperature
SAE 50
Above 5°C (40°F)
SAE 30
Below 5°C (40°F)
BATIERY
The battery is accessible by opening the forward baggage
compartment door and removing the battery box cover from
the floor of "the compartment. Check the electrolyte level
after each 25 hours of operation and add distilled water as
necessary. Avoid filling over the baffles and never
fill more
than one-quarter inch over the separator tops. Excessive
water consumption may be an indication that the voltage
regulators require resetting.
The battery box is vented overboard to dispose of electrolyte
and hydrogen gas
fumes discharged during the normal
charging operation. To ensure disposal of these
fumes the
vent hose connections at the battery box should be checked
frequently for obstructions.
TIRES
An inflation pressure of 52 to 56 psi should be maintained
on the
6.50 x 8 main wheel tires. The 5.00 x 5 nose wheel
tire should be inflated to 55-60 psi. Maintaining recom-
mended tire inflation
will minimize tread wear and aid in
August, 1984
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