BEECHCRAFT
Duchess
76
BRAKES
Section VII
Systems Description
The brakes on the main landing gear wheels are operated
by
applying toe pressure to the top of the rudder pedals. The
parking brakes push-pull control is located on the right sub-
panel just left of the flap switch.
To
set the parking brakes,
pull the control out and pump both toe pedals until solid
resistance is felt. Push the control in
to
release the brakes.
The hydraulic brake fluid reservoir
is
located
on
the left side
of the forward cabin bulkhead and is accessible through the
nose compartment. Fluid level is checked with the dipstick
attached to the reservoir cap. The brakes require no adjust-
ment, since the pistons move outward to compensate for
lining wear.
CAUTION
Install wheel chocks and release the parking
brake if the airplane is to be left unattended.
Changes in ambient temperatures can cause the
brakes to release or exert excessive pressures.
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT
The aft baggage compartment is accessible through the util-
ity door
on
the left side of the fuselage. This area extends aft
of the rear seats to the rear bulkhead. Loading within the
baggage compartment must be in accordance with the data
in the WEIGHT AND BALANCE section. All baggage must
be
secured with the nylon straps, which are provided
in
the
baggage compartment.
January
1978
7-13
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