SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
EASA Approved
TBM
700
PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
Page 2.6.9
Edition 1 -- November 30, 2010
Rev. 0
Flight into icing conditions
-- All equipment required for IFR flight
-- Propeller deicing
-- L.H. windshield deicing
-- Airframe, stabilizer and elevator horn deicing
-- Wing leading edge inspection light (if night flight)
-- Stall warning deicing
-- Inertial separator
ALTITUDE OPERATING LIMITS
Maximum altitude : 30000 ft (9145 m)
Maximum differential pressure : 6.2 psi
Operation in RVSM area
This airplane is approved for operations in Reduced Vertical Separation
Minimum (RVSM) airspace when required equipment (refer to Section “List
of equipment”, § ”List of critical RVSM equipment”) is maintained in
accordance with the airplane Maintenance Manual.
This does not constitute operational approval. Individual airplane and
operational approval must be obtained in accordance with applicable
operating rules.
Each operator must ensure compliance with required crew training and
operating practices and procedures.
Moreover, the following equipment must be installed and operating normally
upon entering RVSM airspace :
-- Pilot and R.H. station primary altimeters
-- Autopilot
-- Altitude Alerter
-- ATC transponder
NOTE :
-- Any changes to the pitot / static, air data computer, autopilot, altitude
alerting and / or transponder systems, or other changes that affect
operation of these systems must be evaluated for impact on the RVSM
approval.
-- The standby altimeter is not approved for RVSM operations.
