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NOTE
Inspect if possible pressure port located inside exhaust stub. A missing port or
a cracked port may hinder correct operation of continuous heating of air inlet
lip.
89 - Upper engine cowls ............................................................................... Open
For the first flight of the day:
90 - Oil cap ......................................................................... Closed / Locked
91 - Engine oil level ............................................................................ Check
92 - Fuel pipes .................................................. No leak, deterioration, wear
93 - Engine cowls ................................................................................... Condition
Closed / Locked
Air inlets
94 - Main .............................................................. No cracks / Unobstructed
NOTE
Check for no cracks, which are sometimes put in evidence by traces of
soot resulting from exhaust gases.
95 - Lateral / upper .................................................................. Unobstructed
NOTE
Lateral air inlets, which supply air conditioning system and oil cooler, are
provided with blanking covers. It is not the case for upper air inlets of
RAM AIR system (circular grille located in front of right-side windshield)
and of vapor cycle cooling system (two rectangular grilles located forward
of the circular grille).
96 - Propeller and spinner ........... No nicks, cracks or oil leaks / Attachment
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Pilot's Information Manual
Section 4
Normal Procedures
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 01
Page 4.4.12
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