Cockpit Access Door
See Figure 7.3.10.
The cockpit access door
, so-called pilot door, if installed located on the left side of
fuselage forward of the wings, opens outside. Retractable footstep makes
boarding easier.
WARNING
As the pilot door is located in a dangerous area, wait for complete engine
stop before operating this door.
To open the door from outside the airplane (make sure the door is not locked),
press on front end
of the handle embedded in door (this pressure disengages the
handle from its recess), then turn the handle downwards. Pull the door helping it to
open until it reaches its maximum opening position.
After door opening, tilt and unfold footstep.
CAUTION
Retract footstep before closing access door.
Fold and tilt footstep upwards.
To close the
door from inside the airplane, pull the door until it aligns with fuselage
and lock it by moving inside handle downwards. Check that each latch is correctly
engaged in its recess, with green marks visible.
DOOR is displayed in the CAS window as long as cabin access door and pilot
access door, if installed, are not correctly locked.
To open
door from inside the cockpit, unlock the handle by pressing on knob
located on its right side, pull the handle inwards and move it upwards. Open the
door helping it to open until it reaches its maximum opening position.
After door opening, tilt and unfold footstep.
CAUTION
Retract footstep before closing access door.
Fold and tilt footstep upwards.
To close the
door from outside the airplane, push the door until it aligns with
fuselage and lock it by moving outside handle upwards, then fold handle in its
recess.
Section 7
Description
Pilot's Information Manual
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 01
Page 7.3.21
PIM - DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS
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