PILOT’S INFORMATION MANUAL

PC-6/B2-H4
applicable from AC S/N 825
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WARNING

•This PC-6 Pilot’s Information Manual is published for general and familiarization purposes only.

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regulations for operation of ANY Aircraft.

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NOT revised or updated.

•This Pilot’s Information Manual does NOT reflect the configuration or operating parameters of any
actual aircraft.

•Only the Approved Airplane Flight Manual issued for a specific serial number aircraft may be used
for actual operation of that serial number aircraft.

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CERTIFICATE LIMITATIONS

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(6) Control Column Switches 1-4
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(2) Engine Instrument Markings 1-5
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(4) Types of Operation 1-6

(5) Altitude 1-6
(6) Flight Load Factors 1-6
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(7) Maneuvers 1-6

(8) Weights (kg) 1-6
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(9) Center of Gravity Envelope 1-6

(10) Max. Weight in Cabin 1-6
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(15) Certificated Noise Data (2800 kg MTOW) 1-7

(16) Mooring 1-7
I. HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM 1-7
J. WING TIPS 1-7
K. CARGO TRANSPORTATION 1-8

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Basis: US Civil Air Regulations Part 3 (CAR 3)
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Manufacturer: United Aircraft of Canada Ltd.
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Model: PT6A-27 Turboprop

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C. ENGINE LIMITATIONS

Condition Operating Limits

Power Setting Torque (5) Maximum Gas Gen. Prop. Oil Oil
Observed Speed (Ng) (4) Speed (Np) Press. Temp.
psig ITT - °C % RPM psig (1) °C (2)

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Take-off 47.3 725 101.5 2000 80 - 100 10 - 99

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(7) Ng must be set so as not to exceed power limitations. Reverse power operation should not
exceed one minute duration.

Power Lever Operation

Positioning of the power lever below the idle stop in flight is prohibited. Such positioning may lead to loss
of airplane control or may result in an engine overspeed condition and consequent loss of engine power.

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D. PROPELLER
Manufacturer: Hartzell Propeller, Inc.
Hub Model: HC-B3TN-3D
Blade Model: T10178CNR, T10178CNRK, T10178CR or T10178CRK
or
T10178C, T10178CK, T10178CH or T10178CK modified
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exceeding 150 hours during any overhaul period. It is not necessary to purge the unused fuel from the
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(c) Icing Conditions " FLYING INTO PREDICTED AND ACTUAL ICING
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VANES ARE INSTALLED "
(d) Fire " CAUTION
IN CASE OF FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR FUMES
IN CABIN PULL HERE AND PUSH CABIN HEAT CONTROL "
(e) Airspeeds " ATTENTION MAX AIRSPEEDS KNOTS(IAS) KM/H
FLAPS DOWN 95 176
FLAPS UP 151 280
MANEUVERING 119 220 "

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(f) Landing Flap Control " WARNING

(only if hinged doors ENSURE HINGED DOORS ARE CLOSED BEFORE
are installed) OPERATING FLAPS "

(g) Stall Warning TEST On left instrument panel:

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(6) Control Column Switches On the instrument console

(for aircraft 825-1005 post SB 11-001)
(for aircraft 1006 and up)

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H. GENERAL LIMITATIONS

(1) Flight Instrument AIRSPEED INDICATOR (IAS) KNOTS KM/H

Markings
FLAPS DOWN (WHITE ARC) 52 to 95 96 - 176
FLAPS UP (GREEN ARC) 58 to 119 108 - 220
CAUTIONARY (YELLOW ARC) 119 to 151 220 - 280
MAXIMUM (RED RADIAL) 151 280
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(green arc)
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Maximum (red radial) 28.5
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(3) Airspeed Limits [Refer to flight instrument markings]

KNOTS KM/H
Never exceed (VNE) 151 280
Structural Cruising (VC) 119 220
Maneuvering (VA) 119 220
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Trap Doors

(13) Operation with Snow Remove snow vanes at ambient temperatures above 15°C
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(14) Tire Inflation Pressure

Main Wheel
Standard 24 x 7.7 - 8 PR 49 psi
Low Pressure 11 - 12 - 8 PR 20 psi
Tail Wheel
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K. CARGO TRANSPORTATION
For the transportation of cargo the following equipment is required:
- Tie-down Fittings P/N 119.78.06.083
- Retainer Bars (Short) P/N 119.78.06.086
- Retainer Bars (Long) P/N 119.78.06.087
- Tie-down Straps with a breaking strength of 817 kg minimum per strap

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A. ENGINE DESCRIPTION

GENERAL
The PT6A-27 engine has a three-stage axial, single-stage centrifugal compressor driven by a single-
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fuel nozzles mounted around the gas generator case. An igniter unit and two igniters are used to start

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combustion. A hydro-pneumatic fuel control schedules fuel flow to maintain the power set by the gas
generator power lever. Propeller speed is kept constant by the propeller governor, except in the beta

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range where the maximum propeller speed is controlled by the pneumatic section of the propeller

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governor.

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Immediately following touchdown, partial or full reverse thrust may be obtained by lifting and retarding
the power lever aft of the detent. Reverse thrust can be varied by moving the power lever to any

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position aft of the lift detent.

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BETA RANGE

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BETA MODE operation of the propeller is used in flight to effect fast deceleration and high rates of
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descent. In the beta range, the propeller blades are set at a low positive pitch angle to provide a
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braking effect for steep controlled descents. When operating in the beta mode, the propeller pitch
angle is controlled by power lever movement between the lift detent and the point where constant
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speed operation becomes effective.

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NOTE
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BETA MODE is provided in descent at airspeeds below 100 KIAS with the
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POWER lever near or at the detent. Only small movements of the POWER lever
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are necessary to change rate of descent or airspeed. Approaches in full BETA

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MODE (POWER lever at detent) are not permitted at airspeeds below 1.3 Vs.
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REVERSE THRUST
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Either full or partial reverse thrust is obtained by lifting and moving the power lever to any position aft
of the lift detent. The PROP LOW P (propeller low pitch) caption will illuminate. With full reverse
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thrust a small amount of torque, biased to the left, may be noticeable.

Reverse thrust is for ground operation only and must not be used in flight. In the unlikely event of the
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propeller moving to reverse pitch in flight, a sudden increase in drag, accompanied by buffeting and
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the PROP LOW P warning caption in the annunciator panel will illuminate. If corrective action ( an
advance of the power lever ) fails to rectify the reverse pitch condition, the propeller should be
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feathered.
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B. ENGINE RATING
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The engine ratings and power lever and propeller control settings are as follows:

Take-Off/Maximum Continuous/Maximum Climb-Cruise

This rating is the maximum power permissible and corresponds to 550 SHP (47.3 psi at 2000 RPM) at
sea level up to 43°C ambient temperature. The maximum allowable output torque and/or Inter
Turbine Temperature must NOT be exceeded.

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C. ENGINE/PROPELLER CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION

POWER LEVER (GAS GENERATOR)

This lever serves to modulate engine power from full reverse thrust to take-off power. The POWER
lever assembly incorporates a lift detent which establishes the most rearward position of the lever for
flight conditions.

PROPELLER CONTROL

The propeller control provides adjustment of the propeller constant speed unit to maintain propeller

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speed at 2000 RPM and allows feathering and unfeathering of the propeller. The propeller control
lever is installed in the console together with the power lever and the idle control lever. The propeller

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control range is divided by a detent into the flight position which is forward of the detent and provides

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a propeller speed of 2000 RPM and a position behind the detent which allows the propeller to be

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feathered.

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CAUTION

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DO NOT FEATHER THE PROPELLER WITH TORQUE ABOVE 17 PSI
AS TRANSIENT OVERTORQUE OF THE ENGINE WILL RESULT.

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IDLE CONTROL

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The Idle Control is a three-position control lever combining two distinct functions. It provides high and
low idle settings of the gas generator at speeds of approx. 70% and 52% respectively, and fuel cut-
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off. The positions are defined as follows: HIGH IDLE - full forward; LOW IDLE - mid-stop, and CUT-
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OFF - full aft. The engine fuel cut-off position is obtained by lifting the IDLE CONTROL lever,
pressing the red locking device against its spring and pulling the IDLE CONTROL lever fully aft. Low
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idle is obtained by lifting and pushing the control forward to the mid-stop position. The high idle
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position is obtained by lifting and pushing the control fully forward.

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CAUTION
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THE ENGINE MUST BE OPERATED IN HIGH IDLE WHEN THE NEED

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FOR RAPID ENGINE ACCELERATION IS ANTICIPATED.

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HIGH-IDLE (FLIGHT-IDLE)
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High-Idle gas generator minimum speed is obtained by positioning the engine Idle Control fully
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forward. The fuel topping governor will reduce Propeller RPM to less than 2000 RPM in the event of a
free turbine (propeller) overspeed condition.
EN

LOW-IDLE (GROUND-IDLE)
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Low-idle gas generator minimum speed is obtained by positioning IDLE CONTROL at MID-stop. The
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power lever can then select gas generator speeds from 52% Ng up to 100% Ng.
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ENGINE STARTER SWITCH

This switch energizes the starter mechanism (via the starter relay) which cranks the gas generator for
engine starting.

IGNITION SWITCH
This switch energizes the ignition system for ground and air starts.

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ANTI ICE SWITCH

This switch energizes heating elements on:

- the pneumatic sense line to the FCU

- the pneumatic servo line connecting the FCU with the propeller governor
- the pitot tube and the static ports
The ANTI ICE switch must be ON when ambient temperature is 4°C or less than 4°C and visible
moisture is in the air.

AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP SWITCH

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This switch energizes the booster pump in the fuel collector tank and is energized during engine

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starting, taxiing, take-off, landing phases and engine shut-down phase. An advisory caption on the

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annunciator panel illuminates whenever the pump is energized.

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FUEL SYSTEM VALVE

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The fuel system ON/OFF valve is located on the cockpit firewall and is operated by a manual control
to the left of the pilot's seat. If a guard is installed it must be operated prior to rotating the valve.

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OIL COOLER CONTROL

Operates a hinged flap which controls air flow through the oil cooler to maintain oil temperatures
within specified limits.
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TORQUEMETER
AT
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The torquemeter system determines the shaft output torque. Torque values are obtained by sensing
and recording the differential pressure at two outlets on the reduction gear case. The resultant
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pressure is displayed on the torquemeter as a digital readout and an analog indication.

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INTER TURBINE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

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The Inter Turbine Temperature sensing system provides an accurate reference of engine operating
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temperatures and is taken at a point between the two turbines. Eight parallel-connected
chromel/alumel thermocouple probes adjacent to the leading edge of the interstage vanes are
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employed to sense the temperature which is displayed on the ITT indicator as a digital readout and an
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analog indication.
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PROPELLER TACHOMETER (Np)

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The propeller tachometer indicates propeller RPM.

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GAS GENERATOR TACHOMETER (GAS GENERATOR Ng)

This tachometer indicates gas generator speed as a percentage of maximum continuous gas
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generator speed. A gas generator speed of 37,500 RPM represents 100% Ng and is displayed as a
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digital readout and an analog indication.

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OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

Indicates the oil pressure on the delivery side of the oil pressure pump.

OIL TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

Indicates the temperature of the oil at the oil pressure pump outlet.

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D. FLAP SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The flaps are extended and retracted by an electric motor. Depending on build status, one of the
following systems is installed:

PRESELECTABLE FLAP SYSTEM (older versions)

The preselectable flap system has a three position switch labelled UP - TO - LD. The flaps will, after
selection, automatically move to the selected position.
A flap position indicator is installed. Depending upon indicator type, either the actual (transient) flap
position will be displayed, or a shutter will appear during flap travel until the selected flap position is

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reached (UP, TO, or LD).

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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE FLAP SYSTEM (newer versions)

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The continuously variable flap system has a switch labeled UP - OFF – DN. Depending on build

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status, the switch is either one which is spring-loaded to the OFF position or one which is manually

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selected to the OFF position.

PO
If the spring-loaded switch is installed, the flaps move in the selected direction as long as the switch is
held in the UP or DN position. When the switch is released it returns automatically to the OFF

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position and the flaps stay at the position selected.

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If the other type of switch is installed, the flaps move in the selected direction when the switch is set to
the UP or DN position (to stop flap movement before full travel is reached, the switch must be

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manually set to the OFF position). IO
The flap indicator shows the actual position of the flaps at all times. It must be used to set the flaps to
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the desired setting (UP, TO or LD) or any intermediate position.

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E. TRIM SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

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(1) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ELECTRIC TRIM SYSTEM

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The horizontal stabilizer electric trim system consists of:

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A dual motor (Main and Alternate Motors) electrically-operated linear actuator, one end
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attached to a support frame in the rear fuselage and the other end attached to the horizontal
stabilizer.
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A normal trim control system which incorporates two three-position spring-loaded trim switches
and two relays. One switch is located on each of the two control column grips. These switches
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control the Main actuator, which operates at twice the speed of the Alternate Trim System
actuator motor.
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An Alternate Trim Control System which incorporates an actuator control switch positioned on
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the instrument panel and labelled ALTERNATE STAB TRIM, NOSE DN, NOSE UP.
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An Interrupt system which incorporates a guarded switch positioned on the instrument panel
shelf and labelled TRIM INTERRUPT. When the TRIM INTERRUPT switch is in the ‘NORMAL’
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position, both the Main and Alternate systems are active. When the TRIM INTERRUPT switch
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is in the ‘INTERRUPT’ position, both the Main and Alternate systems are inactive.

An electrically-operated trim position indicator located on the upper left side of the instrument
panel.

MAIN SYSTEM
Normal longitudinal trim operation is accomplished by operating either the trim control switch on
the pilot's control column grip, or, the trim control switch on the co-pilot's control column grip.
Both switches are similar and are spring-loaded to neutral. The trim control switch on the pilot's
control column has priority. Nose DOWN (DN) trim is accomplished by moving the switch to the

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up position and Nose UP trim is accomplished by moving the switch to the down position.
Operating either trim switch energizes the actuator which moves the horizontal stabilizer.
In NORMAL operation the stabilizer trim actuator is powered via a circuit breaker marked STAB
TRIM.

ALTERNATE SYSTEM
If the normal trim control system fails, an alternate trim system is available. The alternate trim
system consists of a switch labelled ALTERNATE STAB TRIM, NOSE DN, NOSE UP.

(2) RUDDER ELECTRICAL TRIM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED)

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The electric rudder trim system consists of:

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rudder trim switch

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rudder trim circuit breaker

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rudder trim actuator

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rudder trim indicator

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(3) AILERON ELECTRICAL TRIM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED)

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The electric aileron trim system consists of:

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aileron trim switch
aileron trim circuit breaker

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aileron trim actuator IO
aileron trim indicator
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G. APIBOX DESCRIPTION (IF INSTALLED)

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GENERAL
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The APIBOX is a flight data and monitoring system, similar to a CVFDR. The acquired data is stored
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on an SD memory card and on a crash and fire proof memory unit. With the corresponding debriefing
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software, the data can be read from the SD memory card.

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The system comprises:

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•
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A power supply (APIPWR) unit which manages power to all the other units

• A sensor unit (APICAP) installed in the cockpit which collects static and dynamic pressure,
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inputs from pilot’s and co-pilot’s event switches, OAT, instrument temperature (behind pilot
PFD), GPS data and data from an integrated 3-axis accelerometer and a 2-axis accelerometer
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which is located in the tail of the aircraft

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• A unit which collects turbine parameters (ITT, Ng, Np, Torque, Fuel flow) and sends it to the
data collecting unit
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•
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A data retrieval unit (APISD) on the RH side of the cockpit panel. It consists of two annunciator
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lights (green and red), a numeric display, and a SD memory card reader

• A data collecting unit with a crash and fire resistant memory (APIV2), installed in the avionics
rack

• GPS receiver

• Pilot and co-pilot event buttons

• Temperature sensors on the wing (OAT), behind the pilots PFD and in the avionics rack

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FRONT PANEL

The front panel of the APIBOX (APISD) has:

• a green LED

• a red LED (reserved for future use and should always be OFF, except at power up test)

• a numeric display (displays status and error codes)

• a pushbutton (used for maintenance purposes)

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• a memory card slot (used to insert a removable memory card)

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STARTING THE APIBOX

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The flight data recorder starts when the Battery Master Switch is set ON.

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The green LED on the APIBOX shows that the system has electrical power.

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At start-up, the green LED flashes for up to 30 seconds, then stays on.

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If the green LED continues to flash after 30 seconds, the APIBOX is unserviceable.

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STARTING RECORDING

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Flight data recording starts automatically after start-up.
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STOPPING RECORDING
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Flight data recording stops automatically when all of the following conditions are met:
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•
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Engine RPM is 0
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• Indicated airspeed below 40 knots

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•
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Ground speed below 5 knots (if GPS ground speed available)

• Low variations of lateral, longitudinal and vertical aircraft accelerations

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• Low variations of static pressure

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SYSTEM SHUT DOWN

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The APIBOX shuts down when the Battery Master Switch is set OFF if the conditions listed above are
met and the recording has stopped.
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Pressing the OFF button on the APIPWR unit will shut down the APIBOX even if it is still recording.
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F. PILOTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NORMAL PROCEDURES

PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

1. All covers and locks REMOVE

2. Wing, Tail and Control surfaces CHECK CLEAN/UNDAMAGED

CAUTION

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TO PREVENT STALLING OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WITH

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FULL FLAPS SELECTED THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER MUST BE
CLEAN.

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3. Propeller CHECK propeller and spinner for nicks and
security, and propeller for oil leaks

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4 Air Intake Filters CHECK for obstructions (clean if required)

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(if installed)

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5. Landing Gear/Brakes CONDITION
6. Tailwheel CONDITION
7. Tailwheel Locking Lever
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CHECK security of locking plate
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8. Mainwheel Dirt Scrapers (if installed) CHECK general condition
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9 Tires CHECK general condition and inflation

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10. Fuel Tanks CHECK for required quantity

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11. Windshield and Windows CHECK for cleanliness and proper

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condition
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12. Oil Tank Contents CHECK oil level.

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(before first flight of day only) Max. level is between No. ‘0’ and ‘1’
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markings. If engine has remained

stationary for 12 hours or more, the level
drops by approx. 1/2 unit. Service to 1 quart
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below maximum only

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13. Engine Drains Collector Tanks DRAIN accumulated fluid

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14. Main Fuel Filter DRAIN accumulated water

(before first flight of day only)
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15. Water Sediment Tank DRAIN accumulated water

Underwing Tanks (if installed)
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16. Lights CHECK

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17. Pitot/Prop Heater CHECK

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18. Stall Warning CHECK

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19. Static Vents CHECK

20. Cabin a) CHECK for required pressure of oxygen
system (if installed)
b) CHECK condition of cabin, security of
equipment and proper stowage of cargo
c) LOCK seats as desired and fasten seat
belts
d) CHECK that cabin doors are securely
closed

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21. Passenger Briefing As appropriate

BEFORE ENGINE STARTING

1. Doors CLOSED
2. Seats/Rudder Pedals ADJUST and LOCK

WARNING

MAKE SURE FLIGHT CONTROL GUST LOCKS ARE REMOVED

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BEFORE TAKE-OFF

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3. Flight Controls UNLOCK, CHECK correct travel

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4. Parking Brake SET
5. Power Lever IDLE DETENT

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CAUTION

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DO NOT MOVE PCL TO REVERSE WHEN ENGINE IS STOPPED.

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6. Idle Control Lever CUT-OFF
7. Propeller Control Lever (At OATs, above +10°C - set feather)
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(At OATs, below +10°C - set full forward)
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8. Starter Switch OFF
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9. Ignition Switch OFF

10. Generator Switch OFF
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11 Aux Fuel Pump Switch OFF

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12. LDG. Lights OFF/UP

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13. Radio Master:

- Bat Radio OFF
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- Gen Radio OFF

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14. Battery Master Switch ON, CHECK VOLTAGE

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15. With Ext. Power Supply:

- Battery Master ON
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- GPU CONNECTED, CHECK VOLTAGE

16. Annunciator Panel TEST
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17. Fuel System Valve OPEN, GATED

18. Fuel Quantity/Totalizer CHECK / SET
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19. Engine Instruments CONDITION

20. Oil Temp. CHECK (above -40°C)
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EN

ENGINE STARTING
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1. Aux Fuel Pump Switch ON

2. Propeller Area CLEAR
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3. Starter Switch ON
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4. Oil Pressure CHECK rising

5. Ignition Switch ON
When Ng stabilized (Min. 12% Ng):
6. Idle Control Lever LOW IDLE
7. ITT MONITOR (Max 1090°C for 2 seconds)
When Low-Idle RPM is attained (Min. 46%):
8. Starter Switch OFF
9. Ignition Switch OFF
10. Oil Pressure CHECK GREEN ARC

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11. ITT STABILIZED BELOW 660°C

CAUTION

IF ENGINE FAILS TO LIGHT UP WITHIN 10 SECONDS AFTER

SELECTING LOW-IDLE, ABORT START. ALLOW A 30-SECOND FUEL
DRAINING PERIOD FOLLOWED BY A DRY MOTORING RUN BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANOTHER START.

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AFTER ENGINE STARTING
1. If engine start with GPU:

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- GPU DISCONNECT

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- Battery Master Switch CONFIRM ON, CHECK VOLTAGE.

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2. Propeller Control Lever FORWARD.

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(Before first flight of day cycle twice to

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feather)
3. Generator Switch ON, CHECK GEN. caption out, volts 28V

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and positive amps.

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CAUTION

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DO NOT SELECT THE GENERATOR TO ON WITH THE PROPELLER
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FEATHERED AND DO NOT FEATHER THE PROPELLER WITH THE
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GENERATOR ON.
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4. Ng CHECK above 51%

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5. Radio Master:
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- Bat Radio ON
- Gen Radio ON
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6. Inverter (if installed) ON

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7. Avionics ON / SET AS REQUIRED

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8. Compass SYNCHRONIZED
9. Artificial Horizon(s) ERECT
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10. APIBOX (APISD) (if installed) CHECK Green LED ON

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BEFORE TAXIING
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1. Passengers SECURE
2. Landing Lights AS REQUIRED
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3. Nav Lights ON
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TAXIING
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1. Tailwheel STEER
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NOTE
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The tailwheel is steerable with the rudder through 25° left and right of the neutral position.
When the tailwheel is more than 25° from the neutral position the tailwheel is in free swivel.

2. Park Brake RELEASE

3. Brakes CHECK functioning.

4. Flight Instruments FUNCTIONING

(Horizon steady, compass turn,
turn and slip correct indication)

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BEFORE TAKE-OFF
WARNING

AN EXTREMELY OUT-OF-TRIM STABILIZER CAN, IN COMBINATION

WITH LOADING, FLAPS POSITION AND POWER INFLUENCE, RESULT
IN AN UNCONTROLLABLE AIRCRAFT AFTER THE AIRCRAFT LEAVES
THE GROUND.
CAUTION
FAILURE TO SET CORRECT TRIM SETTINGS WILL RESULT IN LARGE
CONTROL FORCES AND/OR UNREQUESTED PITCHING/YAWING.

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1. Trims:

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- Stabilizer: If Trim Warning System installed, check no

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light or sound

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for mid c.g. GREEN MARK (0°).

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for FWD/AFT c.g GREEN ARC (2° Nose Up/2° Nose Down)
- Aileron GREEN MARK (0°)

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- Rudder GREEN MARK (7° right)

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2. Flaps SET TO (28°)

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WARNING

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MAKE SURE THAT ALL GROUND CONTROL LOCKS AND/OR GUST
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LOCKS ARE DISENGAGED / REMOVED BEFORE TAKE-OFF.
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3. Flight Controls FULL and FREE MOVEMENT

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4. Altimeter SET
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5. Fuel Quantity CHECK

6. Aux Fuel Pump Switch ON
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7. Anti-ice Switch AS REQUIRED

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8. Prop de-ice (if installed) AS REQUIRED

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9. Strobe Lights ON
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10. Oil Temp GREEN ARC

11. Instruments CHECKED
12. Heating Control OFF
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13. Doors/Windows CLOSED

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When Aligned on the Runway:

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14. Tail Wheel LOCK

15. Rudder Pedals FREE
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16. Tail Wheel Lock Check CONFIRM AIRCRAFT ROLLS STRAIGHT

WHEN ASYMMETRIC BRAKING
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17. Idle Control Lever HIGH IDLE

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TAKE-OFF
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Engine limitations:
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1. Torque 47.3 PSI (Max. transient 53 PSI)

2. ITT 725°C (Max. transient 825°C for 2 seconds)
3. Ng 101.5% (Max transient 102.6%)
4. Np 2000 RPM (Max transient 2420 RPM)

CLIMB
1. Flaps UP
2. Aux Fuel Pump Switch OFF
3. Oil Cooler SET (oil temperature between 74 and 80°C)
4. Landing Light(s) UP/OFF

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5. Heating AS REQUIRED
6. ITT Max. 695°C

CRUISE
1. Oil Temperature ADJUST oil cooler control to maintain
oil temperature between 74 and 80°C
2. ITT Max. 695°C
3. Engine Instruments MONITOR
4. Ignition Switch Select ON during heavy rain

BEFORE LANDING

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1. Altimeter SET

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2. Fuel quantity SUFFICIENT

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3. Aux Fuel Pump Switch ON

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4. Ignition Switch Select ON

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5. Idle Control Lever HIGH IDLE
NOTE

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In order to reduce noise emission in the approach and landing modes,
the Idle Control lever may be selected to LOW IDLE. Refer to AFM

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Supplement Report No.1887, for procedures and warnings.

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WARNING

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DEPOSITS OF ICE OR DIRT ON THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER COULD CAUSE
THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TO STALL WHEN FULL FLAPS ARE SET.
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WHEN AN ICE OR DIRT BUILD-UP ON THE STABILIZER IS SUSPECTED, IT IS

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RECOMMENDED THAT A FLAPLESS LANDING IS MADE.

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6. Flaps AS REQUIRED
7. Trim AS REQUIRED. Trim the aircraft for an
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approach speed of 68 KCAS and sufficient

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power for a 3° glide slope (approximately 10

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PSI power and 3 units of aircraft nose up trim)

8. Cabin Heating OFF
9. Landing Light(s) DOWN and ON
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10. Tailwheel CHECKED LOCKED

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BALKED LANDING
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WARNING
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WITH FLAPS IN LANDING POSITION AND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM FULL NOSE UP,
EN

DO NOT SELECT MAX POWER BEFORE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM IS RESET TO “0”.
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1. Power Lever ADVANCE for take-off power

2. Wing Flaps RETRACT to TO
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3. Climb Speed 65 KCAS

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4. Wing Flaps RETRACT after reaching safe altitude

and airspeed
AFTER LANDING
1. Stabilizer Trim Set to safe position for take-off (within
GREEN ARC). If Trim Warning System
installed, check no light or sound
2. Idle Control Lever LOW-IDLE
3. Tailwheel STEER
4. Flaps UP
5. Anti-ice Switch OFF
6. Ignition Switch OFF

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7. Prop de-ice (if installed) OFF
8. Strobe Light(s) OFF

ENGINE SHUT DOWN

1. Tailwheel Control LOCK
2. Power Lever RETARD
(Allow engine to stabilize at idle with minimum ITT for one minute)
3. Parking Brake SET
4. RadioMaster:
- BAT Radio OFF

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- GEN Radio OFF

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5. Landing lights UP/OFF
6. Cockpit/Cabin Fan OFF

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7. Generator Switch OFF

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SE
CAUTION
DO NOT SELECT THE GENERATOR TO ON WITH THE PROPELLER

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FEATHERED AND DO NOT FEATHER THE PROPELLER WITH THE
GENERATOR ON.

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8. Propeller Control Lever SELECT FEATHER
9. Idle Control Lever CUT-OFF

WARNING
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IF THERE IS ANY EVIDENCE OF FIRE WITHIN THE ENGINE AFTER
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SHUT-DOWN INDICATED BY HIGH ITT, PROCEED AS DESCRIBED

UNDER "CLEARING THE ENGINE".
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NOTE
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Ensure that the compressor decelerates freely during run-down.

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10. Aux Fuel Pump Switch OFF (when Ng below 5%)

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11. Nav Lights OFF

12. Battery Master Switch OFF
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POSTFLIGHT
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1. Propeller SECURE to prevent windmilling

2. External Locks and Covers INSTALL
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CAUTION
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IF MODERATE TO STRONG WINDS ARE EXPECTED, THE AIRCRAFT

MUST BE TIED DOWN AND PROPERLY SECURED.
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NOTE
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Do not use internal and external locks together.

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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT

CAUTION
DO NOT SHUT DOWN AN ENGINE DURING TAKE-OFF OR LANDING
BECAUSE OF SUSPECTED ENGINE FAILURE UNLESS AN ENGINE
MALFUNCTION IS DEFINITELY DETERMINED.

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WARNING

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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-START AN ENGINE IF THE ENGINE

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FAILURE WAS THE RESULT OF A TECHNICAL PROBLEM.

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AIR START

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An engine flame-out will be noticed by an indicated drop in ITT, torque pressure, Ng and Np.

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The recommended air start technique is to initiate the Immediate Relight procedure immediately

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after the flame-out occurs, always assuming the flame-out was not the result of an engine
malfunction and the aircraft’s altitude does not allow to perform a Normal Relight Procedure.
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If the Ng is less than 46%, a Normal Relight should be initiated.

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The relight envelope for successful air starts covers all operational altitudes and airspeeds.
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Above 20,000 ft starting temperatures may tend to be high.

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IMMEDIATE RELIGHT (NG > 46%)

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1. Power Lever RETARD to detent

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2. Idle Control Lever LOW-IDLE

3. Aux Fuel Pump ON
4. Starter Switch ON
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5. Ignition Switch ON
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6. ITT/Ng/Np/Fuel Flow Indicators MONITOR

7. Oil Pressure Indicator MIN. 40 psi
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When engine stabilized in LOW-IDLE:

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8. Starter Switch OFF

9. Ignition Switch OFF
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10. Idle Control Lever HIGH-IDLE

11. Power Lever AS REQUIRED
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12. Land as soon as possible

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NOTE
Immediate relight should only be carried out when height is critical for
normal relight. Use only during real emergency, do not practice during
training due to possible high ITT.

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If the Immediate Relight procedure is unsuccessful or Ng is less than 46%, the Engine Securing
procedure should be performed as follows:

ENGINE SECURING

1. Idle Control Lever CUT-OFF

2. Propeller Control Lever FEATHER
3. Power Lever RETARD to detent
4. Aux Fuel Pump Switch OFF

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5. Fuel System Valve CLOSE

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6. Generator Switch OFF

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7. Anti-ice Switch OFF – if not required
8. Prop de-ice Switch (if installed) OFF – if not required

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9. Electrical Power REDUCE all non-essential electrical

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equipment to a battery discharge
current of less than 35A

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NORMAL RELIGHT

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1. Propeller Control Lever FORWARD
2. Power Lever RETARD
3. Idle Control Lever
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CUT-OFF
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4. BAT Radio/GEN Radio BUS Switches OFF
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5. Fuel System Valve OPEN

6. Generator Switch OFF
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7. Aux Fuel Pump Switch ON

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8. Starter Switch ON
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9. Ignition Switch ON
10. Oil Pressure Indicator CHECK RISING
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When Ng stabilized above 12%:

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11. Idle Control Lever LOW-IDLE

12. ITT MONITOR
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When Ng 52%:
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13. Oil Pressure CHECK, GREEN ARC

14. Starter Switch OFF
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15. Ignition Switch OFF

16. Generator Switch ON
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17. Idle Control Lever HIGH IDLE

18. Power Lever AS REQUIRED
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19. BAT Radio/GEN Radio BUS Switches ON

20. Land as soon as possible
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NOTE
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For a power off landing establish the best glide speed, which should be
not less than 75 knots IAS.

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SMOKE AND FIRE

ENGINE FIRE ON THE GROUND (in engine compartment)

The following procedure is used if there is evidence of fire in the engine compartment while the
aircraft is on the ground:
1. Idle Control Lever CUT-OFF
2. Fuel System Valve CLOSE
3. Ignition Switch OFF

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4. Battery Switch OFF

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5. Generator Switch OFF

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6. Aux Fuel Pump Switch OFF
7. Aircraft EVACUATE

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8. Fire EXTINGUISH

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9. Ground crew ALERT

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ENGINE FIRE ON THE GROUND (within the engine)

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The following procedure is to be used if there is evidence of a fire within the engine. Air passing

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through the engine is utilised to purge the fire from the combustion section, gas generator
turbine, power turbine and exhaust system.

1. Idle Control Lever

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2. Fuel System Valve CLOSE
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3. Ignition Switch OFF

4. Generator Switch OFF
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5. Aux Fuel Pump Switch ON (to lubricate fuel pump)

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6. Starter Switch ON
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WARNING
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SHOULD THE FIRE PERSIST, INDICATED BY SUSTAINED ITT, CLOSE FUEL

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SYSTEM VALVE AND CONTINUE MOTORING (STARTER OPERATION).

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CAUTION
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DO NOT EXCEED STARTER LIMITATION (30 seconds).

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7. Starter Switch OFF

8. AUX FUEL PUMP SWITCH OFF
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9. Battery Switch OFF

10. Aircraft EVACUATE
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11. Fire EXTINGUISH

12. Ground crew ALERT
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CLEARING THE ENGINE ON THE GROUND

The following procedure is used to clear the engine when it is necessary to remove internally
trapped fuel and vapor. Air passing through the engine is utilized to purge fuel and fuel vapor
from the combustion section, gas generator turbine, power turbine and exhaust system.
1. Idle Control Lever CUT-OFF
2. Ignition Switch OFF
3. Generator Switch OFF
4. Aux Fuel Pump Switch ON (to lubricate fuel pump)
5. Starter Switch ON

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NOTE
Maintain starter operation for 10 seconds then allow starter to cool
one minute before re-engaging.

CAUTION
DO NOT EXCEED STARTER LIMITATION (30 SECONDS).
6. Starter Switch OFF
7. Aux Fuel Pump Switch OFF

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ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT (in engine compartment)

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In the event of a fire in the engine compartment while the aircraft is in flight:

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1. Idle Control Lever CUT-OFF

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2. Propeller Control Lever FEATHER
3. Fuel System Valve CLOSE

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4. Aux Fuel Pump Switch OFF
5. Cabin Air Emergency Shut-Off PULL

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6. Cabin Heat Control PUSH

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7. Power Lever RETARD to detent
8. Anti-ice Switch OFF – if not required
9. Prop de-ice Switch (if installed) OFF – if not required
10. Electrical Power
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REDUCE all non-essential electrical
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equipment to a battery discharge
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current of less than 35A

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CAUTION
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ENGINE SHUT-DOWN WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF SUCTION

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TO VACUUM DRIVEN GYRO INSTRUMENT.

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For a power off landing establish the best glide speed, which should be
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not less than 75 knots IAS.

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SMOKE OR FUMES IN-FLIGHT

The following procedure is used if smoke or fumes are detected in the cockpit or passenger
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compartment.
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1. Cabin Air Emergency Shut-Off PULL

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2. Cabin Heat Control PUSH

3. D/V Window OPEN
4. Crew entry doors OPEN
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If crew or passengers occupy cabin:

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5. Cabin Doors OPEN

If no crew or passengers occupy cabin:

6. Trapdoor OPEN (according to cabin configuration and

crew availability)

If specific electrical equipment showing evidence of damage:

7. Electrical Equipment C/B PULL

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8. Electrical Power REDUCE all non-essential electrical
equipment
9. Land as soon as possible

If smoke or fumes persist, follow procedure for IN FLIGHT ENGINE FIRE.

NOTE
Once pulled, the cabin air emergency shut-off cannot be reset in flight.

FORCED LANDING (engine inoperative)

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1. Prop control lever FEATHER
2. Fuel System Valve CLOSE

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4. Turn to nearest airfield and glide for range
5. Speed 75 KIAS (Best Glide Speed)

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6. Harness (Crew and Pax) TIGHT
7. Radio EMER-CALL

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When landing assured:

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8. Flaps LD
9. Battery OFF

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10. Speed 70 KIAS

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COCKPIT DOORS EMERGENCY OPENING
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The following procedure is to be used if a cockpit door needs to be jettisoned.

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A red-painted, safety-wired door jettison lever is located on the upper forward door frame.
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1. Cockpit Door Handle UNLOCK POSITION

2. Door Jettison Lever PULL INBOARD and DOWN
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3. Cockpit Door PUSH OUTWARD

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cruise, or at descent flight speeds. The pilot should consider reducing

airspeed and then inducing light side slip to counteract the airflow along
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the sides of the cockpit.

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TRIM RUNAWAY
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HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM

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1. Airspeed REDUCE to obtain acceptable

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residual control forces

WARNING

MINIMUM SAFE AIRSPEEDS MUST BE OBSERVED.

2. TRIM INTERRUPT Switch SELECT ‘INTERRUPT’ UP

3. STAB TRIM CB’s PULL
4. TRIM INTERRUPT Switch SELECT ‘INTERRUPT’ DOWN

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- IF TRIM DOES NOT MOVE (IT INDICATES A MAIN SYSTEM TRIM RUNAWAY)

5. ALTERNATE STAB TRIM NOSE DN/UP

Switch OPERATE to achieve required trim

NOTE
If a single trim position indicator is installed, the indicator will move to
max nose up position if the STAB TRIM CB is pulled.

- IF TRIM DOES MOVE (IT INDICATES AN ALTERNATE SYSTEM TRIM RUNAWAY)

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6. TRIM INTERRUPT Switch SELECT ‘INTERRUPT’ UP

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7. STAB TRIM CB’s PUSH

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8. Main Trim Switch PRESS and HOLD in opposite direction

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9. TRIM INTERRUPT Switch SELECT ‘INTERRUPT’ DOWN

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NOTE
Both motors (main and alternate) will operate. As the main motor is

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10. TRIM INTERRUPT Switch SELECT ‘INTERRUPT’ UP
11. Land without further trim operation
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RUDDER TRIM
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1. TRIM INTERRUPT Switch SELECT ‘INTERRUPT’ UP

2. RUDDER TRIM CB PULL
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3. TRIM INTERRUPT Switch SELECT ‘INTERRUPT’ DOWN

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NOTE
Rudder Trim is inoperative.
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AILERON TRIM
1. TRIM INTERRUPT Switch SELECT ‘INTERRUPT’ UP
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2. AILERON TRIM CB PULL

3. TRIM INTERRUPT Switch SELECT ‘INTERRUPT’ Down
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NOTE
Aileron trim is inoperative.
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JAMMED TRIM ACTUATORS

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If an actuator becomes jammed in an extreme position, control forces will increase.

1. Airspeed REDUCE to obtain acceptable residual

control forces

WARNING

MINIMUM SAFE AIRSPEEDS MUST BE OBSERVED.

2. Land as soon as practical

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In addition, the following has to be performed for a jammed horizontal stabilizer trim actuator,
depending on position jammed.

JAMMED IN THE FULLY NOSE UP POSITION

CAUTION
WITH AN AFT CENTER OF GRAVITY DO NOT USE FLAPS FOR
LANDING.

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JAMMED IN FULLY NOSE DOWN POSITION

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In Cruise

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1. Flaps SET TO position (below 95 kts)

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For Landing

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1. Flaps SET LD position

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LOSS OF ELEVATOR CONTROL

CAUTION
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THE PITCH TRIM IS POWERFUL AND LARGE TRIM CHANGES CAN

RESULT FROM CHANGES IN AIRSPEED AND POWER. TO AVOID LARGE
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PITCH EXCURSIONS, AVOID LARGE POWER CHANGES AND ADJUST

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ELEVATOR TRIM CONSTANTLY.

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1. PWR OUT of Beta range

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2. Elevator trim OPERATE to achieve required aircraft

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attitude
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3. Land as soon as practical

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WARNING
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MINIMUM SAFE AIRSPEEDS HAVE TO BE OBSERVED

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NOTES
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It is recommended to perform a controllability check (simulated approach/

landing attitude) at a safe altitude.
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Consider use of FLAPS to assist in maintaining the required aircraft attitude.

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INADVERTENT SPIN
Intentional spinning is prohibited (Refer to Section 1, Para. H. (7) ‘Maneuvers’)

In case of inadvertent spin entry, the recovery procedure is as follows:

1. REDUCE POWER
2. RETRACT FLAPS IMMEDIATELY (IF EXTENDED)
3. CHECK SLIP BALL, THEN APPLY FULL OPPOSITE RUDDER
4. STICK CENTERED

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WARNING

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ALTITUDE LOSS CAN BE AS MUCH AS 1300 FT

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FROM SPIN ENTRY TO RECOVERED LEVEL FLIGHT

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SYSTEM EMERGENCIES

ANNUNCIATOR PANEL WARNING CAPTIONS

PROP LOW P

Selection of POWER lever to REVERSE will cause the PROP LOW P (propeller low pitch)
warning caption and the MASTER warning light to illuminate and activate a warning tone.

1. Power Lever ADVANCE

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2. MASTER Warning Light PRESS TO RESET

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NOTE

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Fast movement of the POWER lever to retard, for BETA operation during steep

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descent, may cause the PROP LOW P warning caption to momentarily

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illuminate and the MASTER warning light to illuminate - PRESS TO RESET.

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BATT BUS

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When power to the battery busbar falls to less than 14 volts and/or the battery busbar is

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earthed, the BATT BUS warning caption and the MASTER warning light illuminate and the
warning tone is activated.

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1. MASTER Warning Light PRESS TO RESET
2. Battery Switch OFF
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3. Volt/Ammeter MONITOR
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4. Bus Tie CB PULL

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NOTE
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Trims do not operate.

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GEN BUS
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When the power to the generator busbar falls to less than 14 volts and/or the generator busbar
is earthed, the GEN BUS warning caption and the MASTER warning light illuminate and the
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warning tone is activated.

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1. MASTER Warning Light PRESS TO RESET

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2. Check Generator Switch ON

3. GEN Reset Switch ON then release
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4. Volt/Ammeter CHECK
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If GEN BUS warning caption remains illuminated:

5. Bus Tie CB PULL
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Load shed to conserve power:

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6. Anti-ice Switch OFF – if not required

7. Prop de-ice Switch (if installed) OFF – if not required
8. Electrical Power REDUCE all non-essential electrical
equipment to a battery discharge
current of less than 35A
9. Land as soon as practical

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ANNUNCIATOR PANEL CAUTION CAPTIONS (CONT’D)

SUCTION

In the event of failure of the suction system, the SUCTION caution caption and the MASTER
caution light illuminate and the warning tone is activated. The suction pressure may be too high,
or too low, for satisfactory operation of the vacuum-driven gyro instrument. A LOW IDLE setting
with HEATING ON may also create a low SUCTION situation.

1. MASTER Caution Light PRESS TO RESET

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2. Power Lever INCREASE
and/or

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Heating OFF

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3. Vacuum-driven gyro(s) MONITOR

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CAUTION

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WITH SUCTION CAPTION ON, VACUUM-DRIVEN INSTRUMENTS MAY
BECOME INACCURATE OR FAIL.

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NOTE
Fast movement of the power lever may cause the SUCTION caution caption

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PRESS TO RESET.
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BATT HOT
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(Ni-Cd batteries only; not applicable if lead acid batteries installed).

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If the battery temperature is more than 65°C, and/or the battery temperature sensor is not
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properly connected, the BATT HOT caution caption and the MASTER caution light illuminate,
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and the warning tone is activated.

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1. MASTER Caution Light PRESS TO RESET

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2. Battery Switch OFF

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If possible, maintain VMC in case of generator failure.

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If battery temperature falls to less than 65°C and the BATT HOT caution caption goes out, wait
approximately 5 minutes.
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3. Battery Switch ON (Once Only)

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4. BATT HOT Caution Caption MONITOR

5. Battery Current MONITOR
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NOTE:
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If BATT HOT caution caption comes on again, switch battery OFF, do not
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re-engage.
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GENERATOR

If the generator fails, the GENERATOR caution caption and the MASTER caution light illuminate
and the warning tone is activated.

1. MASTER Caution Light PRESS TO RESET

2. Generator Switch ON
3. GEN Reset Switch ON then release
4. Volt/Ammeter CHECK

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If generator still inoperative:
5. Generator Switch OFF
Load shed to conserve power:
6. Anti-ice Switch OFF – if not required
7. Prop de-ice Switch (if installed) OFF – if not required
8. Electrical Power REDUCE all non-essential electrical
equipment to a battery discharge
current of less than 35A
9. Land as soon as practical

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NOTE

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With the generator inoperative, a 75% charged battery will last for 30

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minutes with a discharge rate of 50 Amps.

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F-FILTER
The fuel filter, attached to frame 3 of the fuselage nose section, is equipped with a pressure

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differential switch. When the filter becomes clogged the fuel outlet pressure is less than the fuel
inlet pressure. This difference, detected by the pressure differential switch, causes the F-

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FILTER caution caption and the MASTER caution light to illuminate, and the warning tone is

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activated. If the filter becomes fully clogged, unfiltered fuel is fed to the engine via the fuel filter
by-pass line.

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1. MASTER Caution Light PRESS TO RESET
2. Land as soon as practical
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NOTE
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The F-FILTER caution caption remains illuminated until situation is rectified.

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FUEL PRESS
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If the fuel pressure to the engine falls below 5.5 psi the FUEL PRESS caution caption and the
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MASTER caution light illuminate, and the warning tone is activated.

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1. Aux Fuel Pump Switch ON

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2. MASTER Caution Light PRESS TO RESET

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Check FUEL PRESS caution caption out and AUX F PUMP advisory caption illuminated.
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INVERTER (if installed)

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If the selected inverter fails, the INVERTER caution caption and the MASTER caution light
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illuminate and the warning tone is activated.

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1. MASTER Caution Light PRESS TO RESET

2. Alternate Inverter SELECT
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3. INVERTER Caution Caption CHECK OFF

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4. Flight Instrument Flags CHECK CLEAR

OXYGEN (If installed)

When the oxygen system pressure falls to less than 400 psi the OXYGEN caution caption and
the MASTER caution light illuminate and the warning tone is activated.

1. MASTER Caution Light PRESS TO RESET

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NOTES
1. The OXYGEN caution caption will remain illuminated until the oxygen system is
replenished.

2. From the time the OXYGEN caution caption first illuminates, an oxygen duration of
30 minutes can be expected for two pilots with oxygen regulators set to NORMAL.

CHIP
If the chip detector plug becomes contaminated the CHIP detector caution caption and the
MASTER caution light illuminate, and the warning tone is activated.

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1. Power Lever REDUCE POWER
2. MASTER Caution Light PRESS TO RESET

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3. Land as soon as practical

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CAUTION

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IF CHIP DETECTOR CAUTION CAPTION ILLUMINATES DURING
GROUND OPERATION, ENGINE MUST BE SHUT DOWN.

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WARNING, CAUTION AND ADVISORY CAPTIONS/LIGHTS

The annunciator panel comprises a set of lighted windows containing warning captions (red), caution
captions (amber), and advisory captions (green) as applicable to the aircraft systems.
The captions within the lighted windows are as follows:

RED CAPTIONS
PROP LOW P Illuminates when propeller goes into minimum pitch in flight.
BATT BUS Illuminates when battery bus voltage falls to less than 14 volts DC.

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GEN BUS Illuminates when generator bus is off line.

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AMBER CAPTIONS

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SUCTION Illuminates when suction system is less than 4.5 psi or more than

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5.2 psi.

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BATT HOT Illuminates when battery temperature is more than 65°C, or battery

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temperature sensor is not properly connected.
(Ni-Cd battery only; not applicable if lead acid battery installed).

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GENERATOR Illuminates when generator is off line.

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F FILTER Illuminates when fuel filter is clogged.

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FUEL PRESS Illuminates when fuel pressure falls to less than 5.5 psi.
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INVERTER Illuminates when inverter output falls to less than 13 volts AC.
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(if installed)
OXYGEN Illuminates when oxygen pressure falls to less than 400 psi.
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(if installed)
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CHIP Illuminates when magnetic chip detector detects metallic

contamination of the engine oil system.
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GPS MSG Illuminates if a GPS message is present.

(if installed)
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GREEN CAPTIONS
AUX F PUMP Illuminates when AUX F PUMP is operating.
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ANTI ICE Illuminates when anti-ice system is energized.

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PROP DE-ICE Illuminates when prop de-ice system is operating.

(if installed)
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Located on the left side of the instrument panel are the following warning lights and caution light:
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RED LIGHTS
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STALL Warning
PUSH TO TEST Illuminates at a predetermined speed before stall.
MASTER Warning Illuminates when a warning caption illuminates on annunciator panel.
PUSH TO RESET

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AMBER LIGHT

MASTER Caution Illuminates when a caution caption illuminates on annunciator panel.

PUSH TO RESET

The ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT TEST push button, when pressed, causes the annunciator panel
captions, the MASTER warning and MASTER caution lights to illuminate and a warning tone to sound
in the flight compartment headsets and loudspeakers.

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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

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B. PERFORMANCE FOR 2800 KG, 3-2
GROSS WEIGHT, WITH NO WIND,
ON LEVEL, PAVED RUNWAY
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C. SHORT TAKE-OFF PERFORMANCE FOR 2800 KG, 3-3
GROSS WEIGHT, WITH NO WIND, ON LEVEL,
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D. STALLING SPEED 3-3

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E. MAXIMUM DEMONSTRATED CROSSWIND 3-3

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F. AIRSPEED POSITION ERROR CORRECTION 3-4

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G. PERFORMANCE INFORMATION UP TO ISA + 30°C 3-5

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The following performance values are based on flight test results and calculations for type certification

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of the PC-6/B2-H4 airplane and may be obtained under the indicated conditions, with the airplane and
powerplant in good condition, and with normal pilot proficiency.

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All speeds in this section are calibrated airspeeds, CAS, knots.

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NOTE
Additional performance graphs for temperatures up to ISA + 30°C are

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B. PERFORMANCE FOR 2800 KG, GROSS WEIGHT, WITH NO WIND, ON LEVEL,

PAVED RUNWAY. (Idle Control at High Idle Position)

OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE

Altitude ISA ISA ISA ISA ISA ISA

CONDITIONS
feet -30° -20°C -10°C +10°C +20°C

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SNOW VANES
SNOW VANES MAY BE INSTALLED MUST BE

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REMOVED

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TAKE-OFF DISTANCE m m m m m m

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Distance required to
take-off and climb

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to 15 m (50 ft.) S.L. 460 465 470 475 480 490
Take-off Power 2000 470 475 480 485* 490 505

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Flaps TO 28° 4000 475 480 485* 490* 505 590

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Climb speed 69 KCAS 6000 485 490* 495* 505* 570 675

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LANDING DISTANCE m m
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At gross landing weight
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Distance required to
land over 15 m S.L. 285 295 305 315 325 335
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obstacle 2000 300 310 320 330 340 350

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and stop with brakes 4000 310 320 330 340 350 360
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and reverse thrust 6000 325 335 345 355 365 375
Flaps LD 38°
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Approach at 68 KCAS
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NORMAL RATE-OF- ft/min ft/min ft/min ft/min ft/min ft/min

CLIMB
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Take-off/Maximum
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continuous power S.L: 1070 1050 1030 1010 990 970

Flaps up 2000 1040 1020 1000 980* 960 930
Airspeed 4000 1010 990 970* 950* 930 835
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77 KCAS 6000 980 960* 940* 920* 895 735

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BALKED LANDING ft/min ft/min ft/min ft/min ft/min ft/min

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Take-off/Maximum S.L. 800 780 760 740 720 700
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continuous power 2000 770 750 730 710* 690 660

Flaps LD 4000 740 720 700* 680* 660 565
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Airspeed 6000 710 690* 670* 650* 610 460

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Figure 3-1 Normal Performance at 2800 kg Gross Weight.

* Take-off Performance and Climb Performance will be reduced with snow vanes or engine air intake
filters installed (See AFM Supplement 1904).

** Landing figures are based on approximately 1700 to 1900 fpm sink rate.

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C. SHORT TAKE-OFF PERFORMANCE FOR 2800 KG, GROSS WEIGHT, WITH NO

WIND, ON LEVEL, PAVED RUNWAY. (Idle Control at High Idle Position)

OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE

Altitude ISA ISA ISA ISA ISA ISA

CONDITIONS
feet -30°C -20°C -10°C +10°C +20°C
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DISTANCE
Distance required to

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to 15 m (50 ft.) 2000 435 440 445 450* 455 470
Take-off Power 4000 440 445 450* 455* 470 555
Flaps TO 28° 6000 450 455* 460* 470* 530 635
Climb speed 69 KCAS
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* Take-off Performance will be reduced with snow vanes or engine air intake filters installed
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(see AFM Supplement 1904).

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The stalling speeds for gross weight of 2800 kg are given in Figure 3-3 below for various angles of
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KCAS KCAS KCAS

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Clean 0° 58 62 82
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TO 28° 53 57 75
LD 38° 52 56 74
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Figure 3-3 Stalling Speed at 2800 kg Gross Weight.

1. Speeds given are minimum speeds with power off; with power on, the values decrease.

2. The loss in altitude after a stall at maximum weight is approximately 200 ft.

E. MAXIMUM DEMONSTRATED CROSSWIND

Maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity is 20 kts (not a limitation).

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F. AIRSPEED POSITION ERROR CORRECTION

The following graph is used to determine indicated airspeed from calibrated airspeed.

INDICATED AIRSPEED = CALIBRATED SPEED POSITION ERROR

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To obtain indicated airspeed (IAS), enter the graph at the desired calibrated airspeed (CAS) and follow
the speed line vertically until it intersects the desired configuration line. From the intersection, read
horizontally to the Position Error correction. Subtract the Position Error from the CAS to obtain IAS.
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PERFORMANCE CHARTS

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SECTION 4

SUPPLEMENTS

Flight Manual Supplements are issued to provide information associated with optional equipment or

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modifications. The equipment concerned, if installed, is listed in the Appendix of the basic Airplane
Flight Manual.

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The information contained in applicable supplements supersedes information of the same nature

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found in the basic Airplane Flight Manual.

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For Supplements which are approved by the Swiss Federal Office for Civil Aviation for the present

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aircraft model see Type Certificate Data Sheet F56-10.

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In the table below, the Operator should insert an X against all Supplements applicable to the airplane

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in its operational configuration.

Supplement Description
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Report No. (X)
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1804 Operation with King KWS 56 Color Weather Radar System

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1812 Operation with RNAV King KNS 81

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1813 Operation with RNAV and TACAN King KNS 81

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1824 Operation with Cabin Doors Removed and Sliding Door/Hatch Open
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1825 Operation with Skis Installed

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Note that operation with skis is prohibited when underwing tanks are installed

1826-1 Operation with Underwing Fuel Tanks (372 / 477 / 487 liters)
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1846 Operation with Bendix RDS 82 Color Weather Radar System

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1848 Operation with Rudder Electrical Trim System

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1849 Operation with Aileron Electrical Trim System

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1850 Operation with Emergency Battery System Installed

1859 Operation with Ferry Fuel Tank Installation P/N 6266.143 in the cabin

1860 Operation with Ferry Fuel Tank Installation P/N V-43593 in the cabin

1861 Operation with Agricultural Equipment Installed

1862 Operation with Water Tank P/N 119.70.06.712 for Fire-fighting

1887 Q-operation (Quiet Operation)

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1898 Operation with Micronair Underwing Spray Pod System

1904 Operation with Air Intake Filter Mk.3B Installed

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1905 Operation with Global OMEGA/VLF GNS 500A-4 Navigation System

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1906 Operation with Bendix King RDS 84 Color Weather Radar System

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1913 Operation with Bendix IU-2023B Remote Computer Unit

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1914 Operation with Propeller De icing System (Hot Prop)

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1915 Operation with Camera Assembly Installed

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1948 Reduced Noise Operation (Adjustable Propeller Speed)

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01988 Operation with Trimble TNL-2000 GPS Navigation System Installed
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02043 Operation with Bendix King KLN 90 GPS Navigation System Installed
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02048 Operation with Emergency Fuel Control (Manual Override)

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02057 Operation with Bendix King KLN 90A Navigation System Installed
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02090 Operation with On-board Oxygen System (up to MSN 839)

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02098 Operation with Bendix King RDR 2000 Color Weather Radar System
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02101 Operation with Bendix King KLN90B GPS Navigation System

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02105 Operation with On-board Oxygen System (from MSN 840)

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02174 Operation with De-icing System for FAA STC Four-blade Propeller
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02186 Operation with the B-RNAV (RNP-5) Version of the KLN 90B GPS
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avigation System Installed

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02207 Operation with Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Warning System

02230 Mechanical Flap System

02264 Garmin GNS 430 VHF Communications Transceiver, VOR and ILS
Receiver And GPS Receiver System

02265 Honeywell Multi-Function Display KMD-850

02274 Garmin GNS 530 VHF Communications Transceiver, VOR and ILS
Receiver and GPS Receiver System

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02275 Standby BUS, GEN & EXT PWR Switches, Landing Lights Switches
and Optional Mission BUS

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02283 Leica Dual Camera Installation, SN 950 and Up

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02290 Garmin GNS 530 TAWS

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02291 Honeywell KTA 870 Traffic Advisory System (TAS)

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02293 Honeywell KHF 950 HF System

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02311 Honeywell KHF 1050 HF System

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02317 Garmin GNS 530W and 530AW VHF Communications

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02318 Multiple Sensor Camera Installation, MSN 948 and Up

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02342 PC-6/B2-H4 Aircraft Registered in the Peoples Republic of China

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02349 Passenger Seats with Torso Restraint System

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