DHC-2 BEAVER (Floats) REFERENCE INFORMATION

For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.

Total aircraft weight with full fuel
5,090 lbs.

VA - Maneuvering Speed
125 MPH IAS

VFE - Maximum Flaps Extended Speed
105 MPH IAS

VNO - Maximum Structural Cruising Speed
145 MPH IAS

VNE - Never Exceed Speed
180 MPH IAS

VS - Stalling Speed Flaps Up
60 MPH IAS

VSO - Stalling Speed Flaps Landing
45 MPH IAS

VX - Best Angle-of-Climb Speed
80 MPH IAS

VY - Best Rate-of-Climb Speed
95 MPH IAS

Best Glide Speed
95 MPH IAS

Best rate of climb is obtained using Maximum Continuous Power 2200 RPM, 33.5 MP, Full Rich however for reduced engine wear the engine manufacturer recommends 2000 RPM, 30 MP

Cruise Power range is 1600 RPM/27 MP to 2000 RPM/29 MP

Carb heat should be adjusted to keep out of the icing danger zone (yellow arc)

When using Carb Heat select COLD late on final approach to insure full power in case of aborted landing

Open throttle several times on approach to clear engine and to prevent too rapid cooling

NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Glossary section of Help.