Before Starting Engine 1 / 3
NOTE
Check that the weight and balance are within the correct limits. The maximum
takeoff weight depends on C.G. position.
Brief passengers about use of seat belts and the emergency oxygen system, as
well as opening the access door and the emergency exit.
1
- Preflight inspection ........................................................................ Completed
2
- Crash lever ................................................................................................. Up
3
- ATIS .................................................................................................... Copied
4
- Start clearance ............................................................................. As required
5
- SOURCE selector ........................... BATT (battery start) or GPU (GPU start)
If one screen (left-side or right-side PFD, or MFD) is missing:
6
- SOURCE selector .......................................................................... OFF
7
- Wait for 30 seconds.
8
- SOURCE selector .................. BATT (battery start) or GPU (GPU start)
If GPU use:
9
-
GPU DOOR
......................................................................... Check ON
10 - Voltmeter ....................................................... Check 28 Volts ± 0.5 Volt
NOTE
Voltage is higher than 24.5 V which corresponds to the voltage in
case of battery use.
If battery use:
11 - Battery voltage ........................................................ Check > 24.5 Volts
If battery voltage < 24.5 V:
12 - Ask for a GPU and be ready to a GPU start.
13 - GENERATOR selector ........................................................................... MAIN
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Pilot's Information Manual
Section 4
Normal Procedures
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 01
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