Daher-Socata TBM 900 Quick setup guide

TBM 900
PILOT'S INFORMATION
MANUAL
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CAUTION
THIS INFORMATION MANUAL IS A NON-OFFICIAL COPY OF THE PILOT'S OPERATING
HANDBOOK AND MAY BE USED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY.
IT IS NOT KEPT CURRENT AND THEREFORE CANNOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR
AIRWORTHINESS AUTHORITIES APPROVED MANUAL WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE INTENDED
FOR OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE.

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SOCATA MODIFICATIONS - INDEX
NOTE
The standardized name for SOCATA modifications is : MODXXX-XX
MOD70 No. SUBJECT CLASSIF.
70-0234-24 Electrical distribution and primary distribution Major
70-0322-00 Evolution of wing tips, tail cone and lights Major
70-0323-71 Propulsion efficiency improvement Major
70-0324-00 Modified pedestal and Single Lever Power Control Assy Major
70-0325-21 Automatic altitude cabin selection Major
70-0330-00 New metal-metal bonding Major
70-0336-26 Fire extinguisher relocation in cockpit minor
70-0341-32 New TBM700 Landing Gear Control and Display Panel minor
70-0342-52 Lower main landing gear doors minor
70-0346-55 New rudder ledge contour minor
70-0347-53 Improved G1000 instrument panel minor
70-0348-27 Control wheel CROUZET minor
70-0357-71 Takeoff and landing at 850shp - Increase of takeoff power Major
70-0359-71 Air inlet inertial separator actuator minor
70-0361-32 Landing gear wide washer minor
70-0364-25 Modified pylon upholstery minor
70-0369-25 Obsolescence of cabin lighting LED and lenses minor
70-0370-52 Wide door motor obsolescence minor
70-0372-33 Back lighted panels minor
70-0373-33 PL1 (Circuit breaker panel) lighting and label minor
70-0374-33 Servicing plugs minor
70-0375-28 Modification of MT40 fuel pressure sensor installation minor
70-0376-33 Pedestal lighting improvement minor
70-0379-23 Capability for future integration of the CPDLC (Controller Pilot Data Link
Communication) antenna minor
70-0381-31 M51 Hourmeter - Improvement of flight time calculation minor
70-0383-00 Software V14.01 - G1000 Integrated Flight Deck for TBM 850/900 Major
70-0384-77 TORQUE & IGNITION functions maintained during switching of S1 from
"NORMAL" position to "EMERGENCY" position minor
70-0385-23 AVIONICS MASTER and GROUND CLEARANCE architecture modification minor

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CLASSIF.SUBJECTMOD70 No.
70-0393-25 Replacement of air circuit seal on pilot door minor
70-0400-28 Removal of MT40 transducer minor
70-0401-92 Illuminated push-buttons minor
70-0402-28 Fuel sequencer evolution minor
70-0403-24 Battery firewall modification minor
70-0404-57 Aileron trimming minor
NOTE
Optional modifications are integrated in the list of equipment - refer to the list of
equipment available in SOCATA Report reference NAV No. 34/90-RJ-App 2, located at the
end of this POH.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
GENERAL 1
LIMITATIONS 2
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3
NORMAL PROCEDURES 4
PERFORMANCE 5
WEIGHT AND BALANCE 6
DESCRIPTION 7
AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 8
SUPPLEMENTS 9

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1 - GENERAL 1.1.1...................................................................
1.2 - THREE VIEW DRAWING 1.2.1......................................................
1.3 - DESCRIPTIVE DATA 1.3.1.........................................................
ENGINE 1.3.1..................................................................
PROPELLER 1.3.1..............................................................
FUEL 1.3.2.....................................................................
ENGINE OIL 1.3.3...............................................................
MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS 1.3.3.......................................
STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS 1.3.3...........................................
CABIN AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS 1.3.4...........................................
SPECIFIC LOADINGS 1.3.4......................................................
1.4 - ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY 1.4.1........................................
METEOROLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY 1.4.1........................................
GENERAL AIRSPEED TERMINOLOGY AND SYMBOLS 1.4.1.......................
POWER TERMINOLOGY 1.4.2...................................................
AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE AND FLIGHT PLANNING TERMINOLOGY 1.4.2.........
WEIGHT AND BALANCE TERMINOLOGY 1.4.2....................................
GENERAL ABBREVIATIONS 1.4.4................................................
RADIO - NAVIGATION ABBREVIATIONS 1.4.7.....................................
1.5 - CONVERSION FACTORS 1.5.1.....................................................
1.6 - PRESSURE AND STANDARD ATMOSPHERE 1.6.1...................................
STANDARD ATMOSPHERE 1.6.1.................................................
PRESSURE CONVERSION TABLE 1.6.2..........................................

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1.1 - GENERAL
This Handbook contains 9 Sections, and includes the material required by FAR Part 23 to be furnished to the pilot
for operation of the TBM 900 airplane. It also contains supplemental data supplied by the manufacturer.
The ”GARMIN” G1000 Integrated Flight Deck Cockpit Reference Guide for the Socata TBM 900,
No. 190-00708-05, or any later version as applicable, must be permanently kept in the airplane with the Pilot's
Operating Handbook.
The Pilot's Guide for the Electronic Standby Indicator MODEL ESI-2000 P/N 0040-32500-01 Rev. E or any later
version as applicable, must be permanently kept in the airplane with the Pilot's Operating Handbook.
DepartureintoIMCisnotauthorizedifthebatterysymbolispresentwithanamberbatterysymbol(lessthan1hour
remaining), or an amber or red ”X” over the battery symbol or a ”CAL DUE” message by the battery symbol.
Section 1 provides basic data and information of general interest. It also contains definitions or explanations of
abbreviations and terminology commonly used.
The general for complex optional systems are given in Section 9, ”Supplements” of the Pilot's Operating
Handbook.

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1.2 - THREE VIEW DRAWING
Figure 1.2.1 (1/2) - THREE VIEW DRAWING
* Airplane on level field with fully extended FWD shock-absorber

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Figure 1.2.1 (2/2) - THREE VIEW DRAWING

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1.3 - DESCRIPTIVE DATA
ENGINE
Number of engines : 1
Engine manufacturer : PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA
Engine model number : PT6A - 66D
Engine type : Free turbine, reverse flow and 2 turbine sections
Compressor type : 4 axial stages
1 centrifugal stage
Combustion chamber type : Annular
Turbine type : 1 gas generator turbine stage
2 power turbines stages
Horsepower rating and propeller speed : 850 SHP at 2000 RPM
PROPELLER
Number of propellers : 1
Propeller manufacturer : HARTZELL
Propeller model number : HC-E4N-3 / E9083S (K)
Number of blades : 4
Propeller diameter :
Minimum : 90 inches (2.286 m)
Maximum : 91 inches (2.311 m)
Propeller type : Adjustable constant speed, with feathering and hydraulic control reverse
Propeller blade setting at 30 inches station
Low pitch : 21°
Feathering : 86°
Maximum reverse : - 11°
Propeller governor : 8210.007 WOODWARD

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FUEL
Total capacity : 301 USG (1140 Litres)
Total capacity each tank : 150.5 USG (570 Litres)
Total usable : 292 USG (1106 Litres)
CAUTION
THE USED FUEL MUST CONTAIN AN ANTI-ICE ADDITIVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SPECIFICATION MIL-I-27686 or MIL-I-85470. ADDITIVE CONCENTRATIONS (EGME or
DIEGME) SHALL BE COMPRISED BETWEEN A MINIMUM OF 0.06 % AND A MAXIMUM OF
0.15 % BY VOLUME. REFER TO SECTION 8 ”HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE”
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
CAUTION
THE USE OF AVIATION GASOLINE (AVGAS) MUST BE RESTRICTED TO EMERGENCY
PURPOSES ONLY. AVGAS SHALL NOT BE USED FOR MORE THAN 150 CUMULATIVE
HOURS DURING ANY PERIOD BETWEEN ENGINE OVERHAUL PERIODS
NOTE
Use of AVGAS to be recorded in engine module logbook
US Specification (US) French Specification (FR) English Specification (UK) NATO Code
ASTM-D1655 JET A
ASTM-D1655 JET A1
ASTM-D1655 JET B AIR 3405C Grade F35 DERD 2494 Issue 9 F35 without
additive
MIL-DTL-5624
Grade JP-4 AIR 3407B DERD 2454 Issue 4 Amdt 1 F40 with additive
MIL-DTL-5624
Grade JP-5 AIR 3404C Grade F44 DERD 2452 Issue 2 Amdt 1 F44 with additive when utilization
MIL-DTL-83133
Grade JP-8 AIR 3405C Grade F34 DERD 2453 Issue 4 Amdt 1 F34 with additive S748
AIR 3404C Grade F43 DERD 2498 Issue 7 F43 without
additive
Figure 1.3.1 - RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPES
(Reference : Service Bulletin P & W C. No. 14004)