TBM
700
850
SUPPLEMENT 6
”BFG”
STORMSCOPE
Page 9.6.2
Edition 1 -- November 30, 2010
Rev. 0
SECTION 1
GENERAL
This supplement supplies information to the pilot about limitations, normal
and emergency procedures when the optional ”BFG” WX--500 stormscope is
installed on the TBM airplane. The stormscope must be used within limits of
this supplement.
SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
These limitations supplement those of standard airplane described in
Section 2 ”Limitations” of the basic Pilot’s Operating Handbook.
The ”BFG” stormscope systems signal displays are not intended for the
purpose of penetrating thunderstorm areas or areas of severe turbulence ;
such intentional use is prohibited.
NOTE :
Range selection determines receiver sensitivity and therefore relative range.
Displayed range is based on signal strength and is not to be used for accurate
determination of thunderstorm location.
CAUTION
THE STORMSCOPE MUST NOT BE USED FOR THUNDERSTORM
PENETRATION
The WX--500 Pilot’s guide, Series II, No. 009--11501--001 and the ”GARMIN”
G1000
Integrated
Flight
Deck
Cockpit
Reference
Guide
for
DAHER--SOCATA TBM 700, P/N 190--01247--00, at their latest revision shall
be readily available to the pilot, each time the ”BFG” stormscope operation is
foreseen.
