SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
EASA Approved
TBM
700
PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
Page 2.6.1
Edition 1 -- November 30, 2010
Rev. 0
2.6 -- OPERATION LIMITS
MANEUVER LIMITS
This airplane is certified in the normal category.
The normal category is applicable to airplanes intended for non--acrobatic
operations.
Non--acrobatic operations include any maneuvers incidental to normal flying,
stalls (except whip stalls), lazy eights, chandelles, and steep turns in which
the angle of bank is no more than 60
°
.
Acrobatic maneuvers, including spins, are not approved.
TEMPERATURE LIMITS
Minimum temperature at start and takeoff : - 40
°
C (- 40
°
F)
Maximum temperature at start and takeoff :
ISA + 37
°
C (+ 67
°
F) from 0 to 8000 ft pressure altitude
Maximum temperature in flight :
ISA + 37
°
C (+ 67
°
F) from 0 to 8000 ft pressure altitude
ISA + 30
°
C (+ 54
°
F) at 30000 ft pressure altitude
Linear decrease between 8000 and 30000 ft
Battery operation limit : 70
°
C (158
°
F) corresponding to ”BAT OVHT” warning
light illumination (if Cadmium--Nickel battery installed)
GFC 700 AUTOPILOT LIMITS
-- During autopilot operation, a pilot with seat belt fastened must be seated at
the left pilot position.
-- The autopilot and yaw damper must be OFF during takeoff and landing.
-- Do not engage autopilot below 1000 ft (300 m) above ground level in
cruise or climb.
-- Do not use autopilot in approach under 200 ft (60 m).
-- Do not use autopilot for airspeeds below 85 KIAS.
NOTE :
Do not use the autopilot in descent below 2000 ft (600 m) AGL with a vertical
speed in excess of 2000 ft/mn.
