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80, 70, 65 SERIES QUEEN AIR

Ground Handling

Anti-ice Reservoir

Access to the anti-ice reservoir is gained by opening a panel located in the left wing, between the and the . Capacity: 3 gals.; Fluid type: Spec TT-I-735

Battery

The electrical system utilizes a 24V, Ni-Cad battery, located in the left engine nacelle behind the firewall. Access is gained by removing the electrical equipment compartment door.

NOTE: There are two optional installations where the battery may be on the left forward side of baggage compartment and accessible through the left baggage door, or in the nosecone and accessible by removing the nosecone.

Emergency Exits

Left rear cabin door. Rear cabin window on right side has emergency release.

External Power

An external power receptacle is located on the outboard side of the left engine nacelle and uses a standard AN-type plug. This aircraft requires a 28V, DC, negative ground power unit.

CAUTION: Battery switch must be ON and all electrical switches OFF prior to connecting ground power unit plug; assure that power is OFF prior to turning the ground power unit ON. Battery must be ON anytime ground power unit is in use. or generator switch must be OFF while using external power.

Fueling

Standard configuration incorporates one main G tank and two aux tanks in each wing. The main tank is located inboard of the engine and the aux tanks are outboard. There are also two optional fuel configurations which may have been used. System capacity:

LEADING MAINS EDGE AUXS BOX SECTION AUX Std. 180 gals. 88 gals. 46 gals. 46 gals. 214 gals. 88 gals. 80 gals. 46 gals. Opt. 230 gals. 88 gals. 46 gals. 46 (inbd) 50 (outbd) gals. 264 gals. 88 gals. 80 gals. 46 (inbd) 50 (outbd) gals.

The aux tanks and box section aux tanks in each wing are interconnected and use a common filler port. Minimum grade: 100/130 green, or 100LL blue

CAUTION: When two filler caps are used on the aux system outboard of the nacelle, DO NOT remove the inboard tank filler caps if the tanks indicate more than 100 gals. per wing. Grounding

Static grounding requires the fuel dispenser be grounded to the . See Appendix IV for grounding procedures.

Hydraulic Reservoir

The fluid reservoir is located in the upper, left rear section of the nose compartment. It should be filled to within one inch of the top. Fluid type: MIL-H-5606 red hydraulic fluid.

Hoist / Lifting

Strap sling hoisting should be accomplished with a strap around the bulkhead at F.S. 107.0 and F.S. 266.5. Pick up point when spreader bar and single pick up is used should be at F.S. 147.0.

Engine

Access to the engine oil filler port and dipstick is gained by opening a quick-release door on top of each engine nacelle. The engines are dry sump. Capacity: 4 gals. (each engine); Type: reciprocating

Oxygen Service

Access to the filler valve for the forward-mounted oxygen is gained by opening the right nose compartment door. Access to the filler valve for the aft-mounted cylinder is gained by opening an access door in the aft cabin bulkhead.

Parking Brake

The parking brake is set by pulling out the parking brake control and depressing the pilot's brake pedals to pressurize the system. The brake is released by pushing the control forward.

Tires

NOSE MAINS 6.50 x 10, 6 ply 8.50 x 10, 8 ply 40 to 45 psi 46 to 50 psi