SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
EASA Approved
TBM
700
PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
Page 4.4.11
Edition 1 -- November 30, 2010
Rev. 0
AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION (Cont’d)
3 -- Fuel circuit drain
DRAIN
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(Fuel free of water and contamination)
-- Filter contamination indicator
CHECK
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4 -- L.H. exhaust stub
CHECK
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(Condition / No crack)
Inspect if possible pressure port located inside exhaust stub. A
missing port or a cracked port may hinder correct operation of
continuous heating of air inlet lip.
5 -- Upper engine cowls
OPEN
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For the first flight of the day :
-- Oil cap
CLOSED / LOCKED
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-- Engine oil level
CHECK
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-- Fuel pipes
CHECK
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(No leak, deterioration, wear)
6 -- Engine cowls
Condition -- CHECK
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CLOSED / LOCKED
7 -- Air inlets
-- Main
No crack -- UNOBSTRUCTED
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Check for no cracks, which are sometimes put in evidence by
traces of soot resulting from exhaust gases.
-- Lateral / upper
UNOBSTRUCTED
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Lateral air inlets, which supply air conditioning system and oil
cooler, are provided with blanking covers. It is not the case for
upper air inlet of RAM AIR system (circular grille located in front
of R.H. windshield).
8 -- Propeller and spinner
CHECK
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(No nicks, cracks or oil leaks / Attachment)
In case of operation from contaminated runways, it is necessary to
carefully examine propeller blades, where traces of abrasion may
be found. Propeller damage may reduce blade life time and
degrade performance. Any propeller damage should be referred to
maintenance personnel.