TBM
PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
700
SECTION 7
DESCRIPTION
Page 7.11.4
Edition 1 -- November 30, 2010
Rev. 0
Alternate static source
The alternate static port located in the rear fuselage supplies a system routed
to the switching valve (normal / alternate) in order to replace static system 1.
The alternate line incorporates a drain plug located under the instrument
panel on R.H. side.
DYNAMIC PRESSURE SYSTEM
Two heated pitot probes are installed under the L.H. wing. The first one
supplies the airspeed indicator and the Air Data Computer (ADC).
The second one supplies the other ADC.
Both lines incorporate a drain plug located in the L.H. wing root. On dynamic
system 2, an additional drain is installed on ADC system. It is located under
the floor and is accessible from emergency landing gear door.
Pitot heating
Pitot heating is controlled by ”PITOT 1 HTR” and ”PITOT 2 & STALL HTR”
switches, installed on ”DE--ICE SYSTEM” panel.
NOTE :
Do not use heating during prolonged periods on ground to avoid pitot
overheat.