2.6 - Operation Limits
Maneuver Limits
This airplane is certified in the normal category.
The normal category is applicable to airplanes intended for non-aerobatic
operations.
Non-aerobatic operations include any maneuvers incidental to normal flying, stalls
(except whip stalls), lazy eights, chandelles, and steep turns in which the angle of
bank is no more than 60°.
WARNING
Aerobatic maneuvers, including spins, are not approved.
Temperature Limits
Minimum temperature at start and takeoff: -40 °C (-40 °F)
Maximum temperature at start and takeoff: ISA + 37 °C (+ 67 °F) from 0 to 8,000 ft
pressure altitude.
Maximum temperature in flight:
-
ISA + 37 °C (+ 67 °F) from 0 to 8,000 ft pressure altitude,
-
ISA + 30 °C (+ 54 °F) above 8,000 ft pressure altitude.
Flight Load Factor Limits
Flaps Up
Weight below 6,579 lbs (2,984 kg): -1.5 < n < +3.8 g
Weight above 6,579 lbs (2,984 kg): -1.5 < n < +3.5 g
Flaps Down
-0 < n < +2.0 g
CAUTION
Intentional negative load factors are prohibited.
Pilot's Information Manual
Section 2
Limitations
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 00
Page 2.6.1
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