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- IGNITION pushbutton ...................................................................... ON
Status light in green
NOTE
IGNITION pushbutton may be left ON for a long period.
NOTE
The INERT SEP switch must be left ON while the airplane remains in
icing conditions.
CAUTION
If airplane leaves icing conditions, maintain INERT SEP switch to ON as
long as ice thickness on non-deiced visible parts exceeds 15 mm (or ½
in).
This will avoid ice fragments coming from propeller spinner and being ingested by
engine.
Procedures for holding, approach and landing in icing conditions:
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Minimum recommended airspeeds are:
Weight
< 6,579 lbs (2,984 kg)
> 6,579 lbs (2,984 kg)
Flaps UP
130 KIAS
135 KIAS
Flaps TO
110 KIAS
115 KIAS
Flaps LDG
90 KIAS
95 KIAS
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Pilot's Information Manual
Section 4
Normal Procedures
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 01
Page 4.5.4
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