TBM
PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
700
SECTION 7
DESCRIPTION
Page 7.8.2
Edition 1 -- November 30, 2010
Rev. 0
STAND--BY GENERATOR
Stand--by generator supplies a 28--volt stand--by direct current which may be
used in case of main generator failure.
Generator connection with main bus bar is controlled through
”GENERATOR” selector set to ”ST--BY”, it will be effective when connection
conditions are met.
NOTE :
In order to prevent possible errors during flight, access to ”ST--BY” position
requires a double action from the pilot (pull to unlock).
BATTERY
The battery provides the power required for starting when no ground power
unit is available and is a power supply source when engine driven generators
are stopped.
The battery is always connected to ”BAT BUS” bus bar except when CRASH
lever is pulled down.
Battery connection to main bus bar is controlled through ”SOURCE” selector
set to ”BAT” position.
”BAT OFF” CAS message lights on when battery is isolated from the main bus
and when main bus is supplied through another source.
GROUND POWER RECEPTACLE
The ground power receptacle allows connection to a ground power unit.
Ground power receptacle connection with main bus bar is controlled through
”SOURCE” selector when set to ”GPU” position, it will be effective when
connection conditions are met.
NOTE :
Ground power receptacle has priority on other generators.
Ground power receptacle door opening is indicated by ”GPU DOOR” CAS
message appearance.