Emergency Use
With
both
generators
deactivated
in flight, it is still possible to use battery power to
supply all airplane systems maintaining the SOURCE selector on BATT position.
In order to save battery power, it is possible to shed the charges that are not
essential for flight safety, for that set the ESS BUS TIE switch to EMER.
In this configuration, only ESS BUS 1, ESS BUS 2 and BATT BUS bars are
supplied.
NOTE
Supplying BUS 1, BUS 2, BUS 3 and BUS 4 bars is always possible, resetting
temporarily the ESS BUS TIE switch to NORM position.
Indicating
Electrical
system
indicating
consists
of voltage and ampere indicating – refer to
the Garmin Pilot's Guide for further details.
The following CAS messages may be displayed in the CAS window:
Table 7.9.3 - Electrical System Monitoring CAS Messages
CAS message Description
BAT OFF Battery is not connected to main bus bar
MAIN GEN Starter generator is not connected to main bus bar
LOW VOLTAGE Battery voltage is below the minimum value
GPU DOOR Ground power receptacle access door is not closed
Protection - Safety
See Table 7.9.1 and Figure 7.9.2.
The electrical power system provides systems protection in case of:
- overvoltage,
- short-circuits.
Section 7
Description
Pilot's Information Manual
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 02
Page 7.9.16
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