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1
- Standby instruments ............................................................................. Check
2
- DE ICE SYSTEM mode switch ............................................................... MAN
All deicing systems turn on
3
- All deicing systems ........................................................................ Check ON
NOTE
Flight into known icing conditions is authorized only when all ice protection
equipment are operating correctly. This equipment may be activated before
takeoff, even during taxiing, in case of icing conditions on ground.
For more details, refer to procedure
Flight into Known Icing Conditions in
.
NOTE
Illumination in green of the PROP DE ICE status light shows that electric power
is supplied to blade root electric resistors. It is advised to wait at least a whole
half cycle (90 seconds) to check that both blade heating systems are correctly
supplied with electric power.
4
- Visually check functioning of deicer boots during one total cycle.
NOTE
The cycle lasts 67 seconds. Check both inflation impulses:
-
the first impulse inflates the external
and middle wing boots,
-
the second impulse inflates the
leading edge boots of empennages
and inner wing.
5
- DE ICE SYSTEM mode switch ............................................................. AUTO
6
- INERT SEP switch .................................................................................... ON
Keep ON while taxiing in order to avoid ingestion of
particles by the engine
7
- Flight controls ....................................................................................... Check
Proper operation from stop to stop, full deflection
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Pilot's Information Manual
Section 4
Normal Procedures
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 01
Page 4.4.32
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