SECTION 8
HANDLING, SERVICING
AND MAINTENANCE
TBM
700
PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
Page 8.6.5
Edition 1 -- November 30, 2010
Rev. 0
FLYABLE STORAGE
Airplanes placed in storage for a maximum of 28 days are considered in
flyable storage.
Storage from 0 to 7 days :
-- Engine : according to Maintenance Manual P & W -- C
Airplane fueling :
-- Keep fuel tanks full to minimize condensation in the tanks. Keep the
battery fully charged to prevent the electrolyte from freezing in cold
weather.
Storage from 8 to 28 days :
-- Engine : according to Maintenance Manual P & W -- C.
Airplane fueling :
-- Keep fuel tanks full to minimize condensation in the tanks. Keep the
battery fully charged to prevent the electrolyte from freezing in cold
weather.
Battery (remaining in the airplane or removed) :
-- Disconnect battery and check its charge level at regular intervals.
LONG TERM STORAGE WITHOUT FLYING
Refer to Maintenance Manual for the procedures to follow.