SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
EASA Approved
TBM
700
PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
Page 3.9.3
Edition 1 -- November 30, 2010
Rev. 0
3.9 -- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AMBER CAS MESSAGE
“LOW VOLTAGE” ON
normal functioning on ”MAIN GEN”
1 -- Voltmeter voltage
CHECK
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2 -- If battery voltage is < 26 Volts, monitor a possible drop or any
indication of battery run--down
In that case :
3 -- Disconnect following ancillary electrical systems :
-- ”FREON” or “AIR COND” switch (if installed)
OFF
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-- ”STROBE” switch
OFF
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-- ”CABIN” lights switch
OFF
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-- ”CABIN FAN” switch
OFF
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-- ”AP / TRIMS MASTER” switch
AP OFF
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-- All equipment not essential
OFF
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-- ”WINDSHIELD” switch
(above 15 000 ft)
OFF
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-- ”BLEED VALVE” switch
(before landing and on ground)
OFF
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-- Only use landing lights briefly and if necessary.
4 -- ”GENERATOR” selector
ST--BY
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(RESET if necessary)
5 -- Voltage and battery charge
MONITOR
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