Turboprop Engine Operation ................................................ 7.6.1
Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) ..................... 7.6.4
Engine Control Lever ............................................................ 7.6.8
Engine Monitoring ................................................................. 7.6.13
Engine Lubrication ................................................................ 7.6.16
Engine Operations ................................................................ 7.6.17
Engine Air Inlet ..................................................................... 7.6.22
Exhaust System .................................................................... 7.6.23
Engine Accessories .............................................................. 7.6.23
Propeller Operations ............................................................. 7.6.24
7.7 - Use of Autothrottle ..................................................................... 7.7.1
General ................................................................................. 7.7.1
AT Engine and Airspeed Protections .................................... 7.7.1
AT Engagement and Disengagement ................................... 7.7.2
Engine Start or Engine Air Start ........................................... 7.7.3
Taxi ....................................................................................... 7.7.3
Takeoff .................................................................................. 7.7.3
Climb ..................................................................................... 7.7.4
Cruise ................................................................................... 7.7.5
Descent ................................................................................ 7.7.8
Approach .............................................................................. 7.7.8
Go-Around ............................................................................ 7.7.9
Landing ................................................................................. 7.7.9
FD Vertical Modes and Corresponding AT Modes Summary 7.7.9
7.8 - Fuel System .............................................................................. 7.8.1
Fuel Tanks ............................................................................ 7.8.6
Fuel Unit ............................................................................... 7.8.6
Tank Manual Selector ........................................................... 7.8.6
Automatic Tank Selector ....................................................... 7.8.8
Electric Boost Pump (AUX BP) ............................................. 7.8.9
Main Mechanical Boost Pump .............................................. 7.8.10
Engine Fuel System ............................................................. 7.8.10
Fuel Gauging Installation ...................................................... 7.8.10
Fuel System Monitoring ........................................................ 7.8.10
Fuel System Draining and Clogging Indicator ...................... 7.8.11
7.9 - Electrical System ....................................................................... 7.9.1
Section 7
Description
Pilot's Information Manual
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 02
Page 7.0.2
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