SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
EASA Approved
TBM
700
PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
Page 4.4.31
Edition 1 -- November 30, 2010
Rev. 0
AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES
MOTORING (1/2)
To drain fuel accumulated inside the combustion chamber, a motoring
procedure is required following an aborted start. A 15--second dry
motoring run is sufficient to clear any fuel pooled in the engine. Fuel
removed in this manner is collected and not drained under the engine.
To improve cooling of the bearing cavities and prevent oil coking after
shut--down in high OAT [above 35
˚
C (95
˚
F)] environment, it is
recommended to perform a 30--second dry motoring run.
CAUTION
AFTER ANY STARTING INTERRUPT PROCEDURE :
-- WAIT FOR ENGINE TOTAL SHUT--DOWN
-- WAIT AT LEAST 30 SECONDS BEFORE INITIATING A
MOTORING
1 -- Engine controls
-- ”MAN OVRD” control
OFF (Notched)
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CAUTION
WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUTDOWN, THE POWER LEVER
MUST NOT BE MOVED BEHIND THE FLIGHT IDLE
POSITION
-- Power lever
IDLE
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-- Propeller governor lever
MAX RPM
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-- Condition lever
CUT OFF
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