Pilot's Operating Handbook
Section 4
Normal procedures
EASA Approved
Edition 1 - January 15, 2018
Rev. 2
Page 4.4.21
Before starting engine 1/3
Check that the weight and balance are within the correct limits. Brief passengers
about use of seat belts and the emergency oxygen system, as well as opening the
access door and the emergency exit.
1 - Preflight inspection Completed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 - Crash lever Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 - ATIS Copied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 - Start clearance As required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 - SOURCE selector BATT (battery start) or GPU (GPU start). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If one screen (L or R PFD, or MFD) is missing :
6 - SOURCE selector OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 - Wait for 30 seconds
8 - SOURCE selector BATT (battery start) or GPU (GPU start). . . . . . . . .
If GPU use :
9 -
GPU DOOR Check ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 - Voltmeter Check 28 Volts ± 0.5 Volt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
● NOTE ●
Voltage is higher than 24.5 Volts which corresponds to the voltage in case of
battery use.
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If battery use :
11 - Battery voltage Check > 24.5 V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If battery voltage < 24.5 V :
12 - Ask for a GPU and be ready to a GPU start.
13 - GENERATOR selector MAIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 -
MAIN GEN Check ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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