Utilization in Cold Weather (0 °C to - 25 °C) and Very Cold Weather
(- 25 °C to - 40 °C) – Envelope 2 and 3 1 / 6
NOTE
The procedures hereafter supplement or replace the normal procedures for the
airplane use when operating in the Envelope 2 or 3 defined in
.
Preflight inspection:
When operating in Envelope 2:
1
- Preheat the cabin.
NOTE
Preheating during at least 30 minutes is necessary using a
heater (70 °C mini).
Hot air pipes must be installed in the cabin by half-opening
the door.
2
- Remove any snow or ice from the wings, stabilizers and movable
surfaces.
Depending on the condition of runways and taxiways:
3
- Perform procedure .............
Utilization on Runways Covered with
or
4
- Perform procedure .....
Utilization on Icy or Covered with Tamped
5
- Spray anti-icing fluid on the wings, stabilizers and movable surfaces
(upper and lower surfaces), shorthly before takeoff.
6
- Carry out a complete rotation of the propeller to check its free rotation.
7
- Do not perform a fuel draining. If the airplane is operating permanently
under negative temperatures, drainings will have to be performed once
a week after having parked the airplane in a heated hangar.
8
- Remove chocks and/or release ties from the airplane.
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Pilot's Information Manual
Section 4
Normal Procedures
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 01
Page 4.5.19
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