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SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
D.G.A.C. Approved
T B M
700 PILOT’S INFORMATION MANUAL
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AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES
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1 – Altimeter settings COMPLETE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 – ECS panel
– Cabin altitude selector Airfield altitude + 500 feet. . . . . . . . . .
– Cabin rate selector Adjusted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set first arrow upwards. This will limit cabin rate at
about – 500 ft/min.
3 – DE ICE SYSTEM As required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refer to Chapter 4.5
”PARTICULAR PROCEDURES”
CAUTION
IF HEAVY PRECIPITATION, TURN IGNITION
AND INERT SEP ON
The maximum speed for changing the position of the inertial
separator is 200 KIAS. Prior to descending into or through known or
suspected icing conditions, select ”INERT SEP” switch ON prior to
accelerating beyond 200 KIAS. There are no special speed
limitations with the inertial separator secured in either position.
4 – Windshield misting protection system As required. . . . . . . . . . . .
To avoid canopy misting in moist conditions, select
”DEFOG / NORMAL” distributor ON (to the left), turn ”CABIN
TEMP” selector in hot section, and turn windshield heat ON prior to
descent.
5 – Fuel
– Gages CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Quantity / Symmetry)
Even if dissymmetry is < 25 us gal (95 Litres), it is better at this time
to choose the fullest tank.
6 – Passengers briefing As required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 – Seats, belts and harnesses LOCKED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .