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Wing lower surface
74 - Wing lower surface .................................................................... No leak
75 - Check fuel tank access doors for leaks.
76 - Check for surface damage.
77 - Wing deicer boots ...................................................... Condition / Attachment
NOTE
Care must be taken when refuelling the airplane to avoid damaging the wing
deicer boots. A protective apron should be used if possible.
78 - Fuel tank drain (two on each wing) ........................................................ Drain
Fuel free of water and contamination
NOTE
In case of water in fuel system, drain it carefully using the four drain valves of
tank sumps, and the fuel filter drain valve, till every trace of water or deposit
has disappeared.
A long term storage of the airplane causes water accumulation in fuel, which
absorbs additive. This phenomenon occurs when an excessive quantity of
water accumulates in fuel tank sumps. For servicing operations relative to fuel
Paragraph Fuel in Subsection 8.7.
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Left-side main LANDING GEAR
79 - Shock absorber ........................................................................... Check
80 - Doors ........................................................................................... Check
81 - Tire .............................................................................................. Check
82 - Wheel well ................................................................................... Check
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Pilot's Information Manual
Section 4
Normal Procedures
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 01
Page 4.4.10
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