SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
EASA Approved
TBM
700
PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
Page 4.4.13
Edition 1 -- November 30, 2010
Rev. 0
AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION (Cont’d)
7 -- Fuel tank air vent
Unobstructed -- CHECK
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8 -- Wing tip / nav. light /
strobe / landing light
Condition -- CHECK
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9 -- Trailing edge static discharger
CHECK
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(Condition / Number / Attachment)
10 -- Aileron / spoiler
CHECK
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(Condition / Free movement / Deflection)
11 -- Flap
CHECK
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(Condition / Play)
Fuselage rear section / Empennages
VI
Check that outside handle of emergency exit is flush with door skin.
1 -- Static pressure ports
Clean -- CHECK
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2 -- Ventral fins
CHECK
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(Attachment condition)
Ventral fins are made of two parts (one fixed part and one
removable part with rear lower inspection door). Check that these
two parts are connected by the locking roller.
3 -- Inspection door under fuselage
CLOSED -- CHECK
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(Attachments)
4 -- Horizontal stabilizer
deicer boots (R.H. side)
CHECK
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(Condition / Attachments)
5 -- Elevator and trim
CHECK
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(Condition / Deflection free movement / Trim position)
To check the deflection, hold the two half--elevators near fuselage,
inside both elevator trims to avoid stresses.
6 -- Static dischargers
CHECK
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(Condition)
