TBM
PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
700
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
EASA Approved
Page 4.4.4
Edition 1 -- November 30, 2010
Rev. 0
AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION (Cont’d)
25 -- Voltage
CHECK
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-- BAT
> 24.5 Volts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If not, use a GPU or charge battery. This minimum voltage is not
an absolute guarantee for a correctly charged battery,
particularly with a cadmium nickel technology. It is
recommended to use a GPU in cold weather, when airplane has
been stopped more than 3 hours at a temperature below -- 10
°
C
(+14
°
F).
-- GPU
28 Volts
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If using a GPU, ensure that it provides a 28--volt regulated
voltage, with negative on earth, as well as it supplies
800 amperes minimum and 1400 amperes maximum. See
placard located near ground power receptacle door.
26 -- EXT LIGHTS panel
-- ”LTS TEST” push button
PRESS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3 green lamps ”L.LDG / TAXI / R.LDG” ON)
(red and amber MASTER warnings ON)
-- ”L.LDG / TAXI / R.LDG” switches
ON
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3 green lamps ON)
An outside inspection is not necessary ; the illuminated three
green lamps located on switches prove the correct operation of
the three landing lights.
-- ”L.LDG / TAXI / R.LDG” switches
OFF
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