Daher TBM 900 - Before Descent

Pilot's Operating Handbook
Section 4
Normal procedures
EASA Approved
Edition 0 - October 31, 2013
Rev. 4
Page 4.4.56
Before descent
1 - Briefing before approach Completed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 - Altimeters settings Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 - Pressurization Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 - LFE Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 - FUEL gages Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check for quantity and imbalance
6 - Fullest tank Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 - AMPS / VOLTS Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
▲ CAUTION ▲
If heavy precipitation, turn IGNITION and INERT SEP switches to ON.
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8 - DE ICE SYSTEM panel As required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refer to chapter 4.5
9 - Windshield misting protection system As required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prior to descent in moist conditions and to avoid canopy misting :
10 - HOT AIR FLOW distributor Set to 12 o'clock position. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 - WINDSHIELD switch ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If misting continues :
12 - HOT AIR FLOW distributor Turn to the left. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Or refer to chapter 3.11
paragraph Windshield misting or internal icing
13 - INERT SEP switch As required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
End of procedure.
PIM - DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS