Utilization on Runways Covered with Melting or Not Tamped Snow
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If required:
Utilization in Cold Weather (0 °C to -25 °C) and Very
Cold Weather (-25 °C to -40°C)
CAUTION
When the engine is shutdown, do not set the PROP DE ICE switch to ON for
more than 10 seconds, damage to the propeller blades could result.
Preflight inspection:
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- Remove any snow or ice from the wings, stabilizers and movable
surfaces, landing gear wells and gear doors, as well as flap tracks,
actuators and their fairings.
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- Spray anti-icing fluid on the wings, stabilizers and movable surfaces
(upper and lower surfaces) and in the landing gear wells, shortly before
takeoff.
Taxiing:
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- INERT SEP switch ........................................................................... ON
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INERT SEP ON
................................................................... Check ON
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- FLAPS lever ..................................................................................... UP
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- Taxi airspeed ..................................................................... Max. 5 KIAS
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- Brakes ...................................................................... Apply occasionally
To maintain the brake pads warm, this will prevent
any subsequent locking due to freezing after takeoff
Before line up:
If the runway is long enough:
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- FLAPS lever ............................................................................ UP
Takeoff distances increased by 15%
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- Rotation airspeed ........................................ Increased by 5 KIAS
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Pilot's Information Manual
Section 4
Normal Procedures
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 01
Page 4.5.9
PIM - DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS
