WARNING
During all fueling operations, ensure that fire fighting equipment is
available nearby
Do not allow smoking or an open flame in the vicinity of the airplane
while fueling.
Attach a grounding wire to an unpainted metallic part of the airplane.
Do not operate any avionics or electrical equipment on the airplane
during fueling.
CAUTION
During fueling operations, take care to not damage the pneumatic deicer boots
located on wing leading edges.
Table 8.7.2 - Recommended Fuel Types [Reference: P&WC Engine Maintenance
Manual, latest revision]
US Specification
(US)
French Specification
(FR)
English Specification
(UK)
NATO Code
ASTM-D1655 JET A
ASTM-D1655 JET A1
AIR 3405C Grade F35 DERD 2494 Issue 9 F35**
MIL-DTL-5624 Grade
JP-5
AIR 3404C Grade F44
DERD 2452 Issue 2
Amendment 1
F44*
MIL-DTL-83133 Grade
JP-8
AIR 3405C Grade F34
DERD 2453 Issue 4
Amendment 1
F34*
AIR 3404C Grade F43 DERD 2498 Issue 7 F43**
* Already contains an anti-ice additive.
** Requires an anti-ice additive.
Fuel Additives
The fuel used must
contain an anti-ice additive that conforms to MIL-I-27686 or
MIL-I-85470 specifications.
Strict adherence to recommended preflight draining instructions, as outlined in
Section 4, will eliminate any free water accumulations in the tank sumps. While
small amounts of water may still remain emulsified in the gasoline, it will normally
be consumed and go unnoticed during operation of the engine.
One exception to this can be encountered when operating under the combined
effect of the use of certain fuels with high humidity conditions on the ground,
Section 8
Handling, Servicing and Maintenance
Pilot's Information Manual
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 00
Page 8.7.3
PIM - DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS
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