indicates that oil is needed, start the engine and run at IDLE for five minutes, then
recheck the oil level.
Check the oil level
against the dipstick marking, and top up as required. Normal oil
level is between MAX HOT and one US quart (0.83 Imp. Quart, 0.95 liters) below
MAX HOT, with the engine in horizontal attitude.
NOTE
Filling the oil to the maximum level may result in a high consumption rate, with
oil exiting through the accessory gearbox breather.
CAUTION
When the filler cap assembly is installed and locked, no movement of the cap
should occur.
Fuel
T
otal capacity each tank: 150.5 USG (570 liters).
NOTE
T
o minimize condensation, it is recommended that airplane be refueled after
each flight, respecting the weight and balance limits.
CAUTION
Never fly the airplane with non-approved or contaminated fuel (containing
water, sand, rust, dust, etc.).
Before each flight and after each fueling, use a sampler to bleed off a sample of
fuel from each tank
and from the fuel filter drain to detect possible contamination
and to ensure the fuel used is of the proper quality. If contamination is present,
continue draining through all drain points until the fuel is free of contamination. If
the quality of fuel used is not correct, defuel airplane completely and refuel with
proper quality fuel.
Section 8
Handling, Servicing and Maintenance
Pilot's Information Manual
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 00
Page 8.7.2
PIM - DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS
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