Pilot's Operating Handbook
Section 4
Normal procedures
EASA Approved
Edition 1 - January 15, 2018
Rev. 2
Page 4.4.37
Before taxiing 1/4
1 - Stand-by instruments Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check de-ice system
● NOTE ●
Flight into known icing conditions is authorized only when all ice protection
equipment are operating correctly. This equipment may be activated before
takeoff, even during taxiing, in case of icing conditions on ground. Refer to
chapter 4.5 Particular procedures of this section.
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2 - PROP DE ICE switch ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 - Check illumination of the green light located above the switch.
● NOTE ●
Illumination of the green light shows that electric power is supplied to blade root
electric resistors. It is advised to wait at least a whole half cycle (90 seconds) to
check that both blade heating systems are correctly supplied with electric
power.
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4 - PROP DE ICE switch OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 - WINDSHIELD switch ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 - Check illumination of the green lights located above the switch (except if
hot conditions).
● NOTE ●
These lights may remain OFF if cabin temperature is very high, for example
after a prolonged parking in hot conditions (see chapter 7.13 for operational
principle).
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7 - WINDSHIELD switch OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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