TBM
700
850
SUPPLEMENT 18
ENGINE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM
Page 9.18.4
Rev. 3
ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
Indications :
”FIRE”
red warning ON or
”FIRE”
CAS message
Try to confirm the fire warning by looking for other indications such as ITT
increase,
”ITT”
red warning ON or
”ITT”
CAS message, smoke from
engine cowls or air conditioning system.
If the fire alarm is not confirmed :
1 -- Monitor the engine parameters, ITT in particular
2 -- Look for smoke coming through engine cowls or from air
conditioning system
3 -- Land as soon as possible.
If the fire alarm is confirmed :
1 -- Power lever
IDLE
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2 -- Propeller governer lever
FEATHER
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 -- Condition lever
CUT OFF
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 -- ”AUX BP” fuel switch
OFF
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5 -- Tank selector
OFF
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6 -- ”BLEED VALVE” or “BLEED” switch
OFF
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7 -- ”FREON” or “AIR COND” switch (if installed)
OFF
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8 -- At high altitude (above 12000 ft), undertake an EMERGENCY
DESCENT (Refer to Chapter 3.6 of basic Pilot’s Operating
Handbook).
9 -- Perform a FORCED LANDING (ENGINE SHUT DOWN) (Refer to
Chapter 3.7 of basic Pilot’s Operating Handbook).
WARNING
AFTER AN ENGINE FIRE, DO NOT ATTEMPT AN AIR START