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Contents
1. Aircraft Overview.......................................................................................................................1
1.1 GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................1
1.2 AIRCRAFT DIMENSIONS ...................................................................................................3
1.3 SEATING ARRANGEMENTS..............................................................................................4
1.4 PERFORMANCE AND CAPABILITIES ...............................................................................6
1.4.1 Performance..............................................................................................................6
1.4.2 Aircraft Parameters and Capabilities ..........................................................................7
1.5 ECLIPSE 500 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS .................................................................................8
1.5.1 Avio Avionics Suite....................................................................................................8
1.5.2 Thrust Control............................................................................................................8
1.5.1 Essential Systems .....................................................................................................8
1.5.2 Mechanical Flight Controls ........................................................................................8
1.6 AUDIO ..................................................................................................................................9
1.6.1 Cabin Speakers .........................................................................................................9
1.6.2 Handheld Microphones..............................................................................................9
1.7 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................10
1.7.1 Fire Extinguisher......................................................................................................10
1.7.2 Emergency Exits......................................................................................................11
1.7.3 Oxygen ....................................................................................................................12
1.8 AIRCRAFT OVERVIEW REVIEW QUESTIONS ...............................................................13
2. Avio Avionics Suite.................................................................................................................15
2.1 GENERAL .........................................................................................................................15
2.2 AIRCRAFT COMPUTER SYSTEMS .................................................................................17
2.2.1 Command and Control of systems ..........................................................................17
2.2.2 Performs Pilot Commands.......................................................................................17
2.2.3 Systems Monitoring and reporting ...........................................................................18
2.3 PILOT DISPLAYS..............................................................................................................19
2.3.1 Primary Flight Displays (PFD) .................................................................................19
2.3.2 Multi-Function Display (MFD) ..................................................................................19
2.4 PILOT CONTROLS ...........................................................................................................21
2.5 PRIMARY SENSORS........................................................................................................31
2.6 AIRCRAFT SUBSYSTEMS ...............................................................................................31
2.7 AVIONICS OVERVIEW REVIEW QUESTIONS ................................................................33
3. Flight Controls.........................................................................................................................35
3.1 GENERAL .........................................................................................................................35
3.2 AIRCRAFT COMPUTER SYSTEM (ACS) INTERFACES .................................................36
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3.2.1 Flaps........................................................................................................................36
3.2.2 Trim .........................................................................................................................37
3.3.1 Wing Flaps ..............................................................................................................38
3.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .......................................................................................39
3.4.1 Sidestick ..................................................................................................................39
3.4.2 Throttle Quadrant ....................................................................................................40
3.4.3 Flight Controls Synoptic...........................................................................................41
3.4.4 Flap Position Display ...............................................................................................43
3.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................45
3.5.1 Ailerons ...................................................................................................................45
3.5.2 Rudder.....................................................................................................................45
3.5.3 Elevator ...................................................................................................................46
3.5.4 Sidestick ..................................................................................................................46
3.5.5 Trim .........................................................................................................................46
3.5.6 Flaps........................................................................................................................47
3.5.7 Gust Lock ................................................................................................................47
3.6 NORMAL OPERATIONS...................................................................................................48
3.6.1 Sidestick ..................................................................................................................48
3.7 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES ............................................................................................49
3.7.1 All Interrupt ..............................................................................................................49
3.7.2 Elevator Trim Tab Split ............................................................................................49
3.7.3 Alternate Trim..........................................................................................................49
3.8 ............................................................................................................................................50
CREW ALERTING SYSTEM MESSAGES...............................................................................50
3.9 FLIGHT CONTROLS REVIEW QUESTIONS....................................................................51
4. Landing Gear and Brakes.......................................................................................................53
4.1 GENERAL .........................................................................................................................53
4.2 AIRCRAFT COMPUTER SYSTEMS (ACS) INTERFACES...............................................54
4.3 LIMITATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................55
4.3.1 Airspeed, Mach and Altitude Limitations..................................................................55
4.3.2 Tire Speed Limitation...............................................................................................55
4.3.3 Tire Pressure...........................................................................................................55
4.3.4 Hard Landing Indicators ..........................................................................................55
4.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .......................................................................................56
4.4.1 Gear Handle ............................................................................................................56
4.4.2 Emergency Gear Release Handle ...........................................................................56
4.4.3 Landing Gear Position Annunciation .......................................................................57
4.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................60
4.5.1 Main Gear................................................................................................................60
4.5.2 Nose Gear ...............................................................................................................61
4.5.3 Landing Gear Actuators...........................................................................................61
4.5.4 Landing Gear Actuator Brakes ................................................................................61
4.5.5 Landing Gear Warning Horn....................................................................................62
4.5.6 Nose Wheel Steering...............................................................................................62
4.5.7 Brakes .....................................................................................................................62
4.5.8 Parking Brake..........................................................................................................63
4.5.9 Hard Landing Indicators ..........................................................................................63
4.6 NORMAL OPERATIONS...................................................................................................65
4.6.1 Gear Retraction .......................................................................................................65
4.6.2 Gear Extension........................................................................................................65

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4.7 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES ............................................................................................66
4.7.1 Emergency Gear Extension.....................................................................................66
4.7.2 Weight On Wheels Sensor Fault .............................................................................66
4.8 CREW ALERTING SYSTEM MESSAGES ........................................................................67
4.9 LANDING GEAR REVIEW QUESTIONS ..........................................................................68
5. Oxygen 71
5.1 GENERAL .........................................................................................................................71
5.2 AIRCRAFT COMPUTER SYSTEM (ACS) INTERFACES ..................................................72
5.3 LIMITATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................73
5.3.1 Oxygen Bottle Pressure...........................................................................................73
5.3.2 Oxygen Type ...........................................................................................................73
5.3.3 Oxygen System Activation (AUTO) .........................................................................73
5.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .......................................................................................74
5.4.1 Oxygen Controls......................................................................................................74
5.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................75
5.5.1 Standard Configuration............................................................................................75
5.5.2 Optional Configuration.............................................................................................75
5.5.3 Oxygen Bottle..........................................................................................................75
5.5.4 Oxygen Service Panel .............................................................................................76
5.5.5 Cockpit Oxygen Gauge ...........................................................................................76
5.5.6 Armrest Oxygen Panel ............................................................................................77
5.5.7 Blowout Disc............................................................................................................78
5.5.8 Oxygen Regulator....................................................................................................78
5.5.9 Pilot Oxygen ............................................................................................................79
5.5.10 Cabin/Passenger Oxygen......................................................................................80
5.5.11 Pilot Oxygen Masks...............................................................................................81
5.5.12 Passenger Oxygen Masks.....................................................................................83
5.5.13 Emergency Operation............................................................................................84
5.6 NORMAL OPERATIONS...................................................................................................86
5.6.1 Oxygen System Preflight .........................................................................................86
5.6.2 Oxygen Duration .....................................................................................................86
5.6.3 Oxygen System Post-Flight .....................................................................................87
5.7 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES ............................................................................................88
5.7.1 Low Oxygen Pressure .............................................................................................88
5.8 CREW ALERTING SYSTEM MESSAGES ........................................................................89
5.9 OXYGEN REVIEW QUESTIONS ......................................................................................90
6. Ice Protection...........................................................................................................................93
6.1 GENERAL .........................................................................................................................93
6.2 AIRCRAFT COMPUTER SYSTEM (ACS) INTERFACES ..................................................94
6.3 LIMITATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................96
6.3.1 Icing Conditions.......................................................................................................96
6.3.2 Pneumatic De-ice ....................................................................................................96
6.3.3 Windshield Heat ......................................................................................................96
6.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .......................................................................................97
6.4.1 Center Switch Panel-Ice Protection.........................................................................97
6.4.2 Ice Protection Synoptic............................................................................................98
6.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................99
6.5.1 Windshield Heat ......................................................................................................99
6.5.2 Defog.....................................................................................................................100
6.5.3 Pneumatic De-ice ..................................................................................................100

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6.5.4 Engine Anti-Ice ......................................................................................................101
6.5.5 Pitot/AOA Probes, Pitot-Static Probe and Static Ports .........................................102
6.5.6 Wing Inspection Light ............................................................................................102
6.6 NORMAL OPERATIONS.................................................................................................103
6.6.1 Ground Operations ................................................................................................103
6.6.2 Flight Operations ...................................................................................................103
6.7 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES ..........................................................................................104
6.7.1 Windshield Overheat .............................................................................................104
6.7.2 Windshield Heat Failure ........................................................................................105
6.7.3 Pneumatic De-ice System Failure .........................................................................106
6.7.4 Engine Anti-Ice System Failure .............................................................................107
6.7.5 Probe and/or Port Heat Failure..............................................................................108
6.7.6 Windshield Heat Sensor Fault ...............................................................................109
6.7.7 Pressure Regulating Shut-Off Valve Fault.............................................................110
6.7.8 De-ice Pressure Sensor Fault ...............................................................................110
6.7.9 Engine Anti-Ice Sensor Fault.................................................................................110
6.7.10 Static Heater Monitor Fault..................................................................................110
6.8 CREW ALERTING SYSTEM MESSAGES ......................................................................111
6.9 ICE PROTECTION REVIEW QUESTIONS .....................................................................112
7. Fuel 114
7.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................114
7.2 AIRCRAFT COMPUTER SYSTEM (ACS) INTERFACES ...............................................115
7.3 LIMITATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................117
7.3.1 Approved Fuel Grades ..........................................................................................117
7.3.2 Fuel Capacities......................................................................................................117
7.3.3 Fuel Additives........................................................................................................117
7.3.4 Fuel Temperature ..................................................................................................117
7.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .....................................................................................118
7.4.1 MFD Fuel Display..................................................................................................118
7.4.2 Fuel Synoptic.........................................................................................................120
7.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................122
7.5.1 Fuel Tanks.............................................................................................................122
7.5.2 Fuel Pumps ...........................................................................................................122
7.5.3 Ejector Boost Pumps .............................................................................................122
7.5.4 Ejector Transfer Pumps.........................................................................................122
7.5.5 Electric Fuel Pumps...............................................................................................123
7.5.6 Engine Fuel Pumps ...............................................................................................123
7.5.7 Fuel Filter ..............................................................................................................123
7.5.8 Fuel Valves............................................................................................................124
7.5.9 Fuel Heat...............................................................................................................124
7.5.10 Fuel Temperature Sensor.....................................................................................125
7.5.11 Return Fuel..........................................................................................................126
7.5.12 Fuel Quantity Gauging System............................................................................126
7.5.13 Vent System ........................................................................................................128
7.5.14 Fuel Pressure Measurement ...............................................................................128
7.5.15 Fuel Balancing.....................................................................................................130
7.6 NORMAL OPERATIONS.................................................................................................131
7.6.1 Fueling...................................................................................................................131
7.7 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES ..........................................................................................132
7.7.1 Automatic Fuel Balance Failure.............................................................................132
7.8 CREW ALERTING SYSTEM MESSAGES ......................................................................133

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7.9 FUEL REVIEW QUESTIONS ..........................................................................................134
8. Engines & Fire Protection.....................................................................................................137
8.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................137
8.2 AIRCRAFT COMPUTER SYSTEMS (ACS) INTERFACES.............................................138
8.2.1 Thrust Control........................................................................................................138
8.2.2 Engine Starting......................................................................................................140
8.2.3 Secondary Engine Parameter Monitoring..............................................................142
8.2.4 Fire Detection and Suppression ............................................................................143
8.3 LIMITATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................144
8.3.1 Engine Operating Limitations ................................................................................144
8.3.2 Oil..........................................................................................................................145
8.3.3 Oil Pressure Minimum and Maximum....................................................................145
8.3.4 Oil Quantity............................................................................................................146
8.3.5 Oil Temperature For Engine Start ..........................................................................146
8.3.6 Fuel .......................................................................................................................146
8.3.7 Fuel Temperature Limits for Engine Start..............................................................146
8.3.8 Engine Start...........................................................................................................146
8.3.9 Cold Day Operation Temperature Limits (Ground) ................................................146
8.3.10 In-Flight Restart...................................................................................................147
8.3.11 Start Cycle...........................................................................................................148
8.3.12 Battery Start ........................................................................................................148
8.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .....................................................................................149
8.4.1 Engine Start Switch Panel .....................................................................................149
8.4.2 Throttle Quadrant ..................................................................................................150
8.4.3 Engine Controls.....................................................................................................150
8.4.4 Continuous Ignition................................................................................................150
8.4.5 Engine Instrument Display (on MFD).....................................................................151
8.4.6 Engine (ENG) Synoptic .........................................................................................151
8.4.7 N1 RPM.................................................................................................................154
8.4.8 Indicated Turbine Temperature (ITT).....................................................................155
8.4.9 N2 RPM.................................................................................................................156
8.4.10 Fuel Flow.............................................................................................................157
8.4.11 Oil Pressure.........................................................................................................157
8.4.12 Oil Temperature...................................................................................................159
8.4.13 Engine Chip Indication.........................................................................................160
8.4.14 Oil Filter Status (Impending Oil Filter Bypass).....................................................161
8.4.15 Engine Fuel Temperature....................................................................................162
8.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................163
8.5.1 Full Authority Digital Engine Controller (FADEC) ..................................................163
8.5.2 Throttles ................................................................................................................165
8.5.3 Autothrottle ............................................................................................................165
8.5.4 Automatic Power Reserve .....................................................................................165
8.5.5 Starter/Generators.................................................................................................167
8.5.6 Engine Fuel System ..............................................................................................167
8.5.7 Bleed Air................................................................................................................168
8.5.8 Oil System .............................................................................................................168
8.5.9 Fire Protection .......................................................................................................170
8.6 NORMAL OPERATIONS.................................................................................................174
8.6.1 Engine Start...........................................................................................................174
8.6.2 Engine Shutdown ..................................................................................................175
8.6.3 Engine Dry Motoring..............................................................................................175
8.6.4 Takeoff ..................................................................................................................176

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8.6.5 Continuous Ignition................................................................................................176
8.6.6 Flight and Ground Idle RPM ..................................................................................176
8.7 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES ..........................................................................................177
8.7.1 Automatic Power Reserve .....................................................................................177
8.7.2 Aircraft Computer System Failure .........................................................................177
8.7.3 Manual Engine Shutdown......................................................................................177
8.7.4 Engine Failure .......................................................................................................177
8.7.5 Engine Control Failures (FADEC Channel Failures) .............................................177
8.8 CREW ALERTING SYSTEM MESSAGES ......................................................................178
8.9 ENGINE AND FIRE PROTECTION REVIEW QUESTIONS............................................179
9. Climate Control......................................................................................................................182
9.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................182
9.2 AIRCRAFT COMPUTER SYSTEM (ACS) INTERFACES ...............................................184
9.3 LIMITATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................186
9.3.1 Cabin Pressurization Limitations ...........................................................................186
9.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .....................................................................................187
9.4.1 Cabin Air Controls .................................................................................................187
9.4.2 Pressurization Display ...........................................................................................188
9.4.3 ALT (FT) ................................................................................................................189
9.4.4 Pressurization Synoptic .........................................................................................191
9.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................193
9.5.1 Bleed Air Supply System (BASS) ..........................................................................193
9.5.2 Cabin Air Distribution.............................................................................................197
9.5.3 Air Conditioning .....................................................................................................204
9.5.4 Pressurization........................................................................................................207
9.6 NORMAL OPERATIONS.................................................................................................211
9.7 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES ..........................................................................................212
9.8 COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS (TEMPERATURE SENSOR INDICATIONS).............212
9.8.1 Single Engine Operations......................................................................................212
9.9 CREW ALERTING SYSTEM MESSAGES ......................................................................213
9.10 CLIMATE CONTROL REVIEW QUESTIONS ...............................................................214
10. Electrical...............................................................................................................................217
10.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................217
10.2 AIRCRAFT COMPUTER SYSTEM (ACS) INTERFACES .............................................218
10.3 LIMITATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................220
10.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...................................................................................221
10.4.1 Electrical Switches...............................................................................................221
10.4.2 Electrical Synoptic ...............................................................................................222
10.4.3 Electronic Circuit Breaker (ECB) Synoptic...........................................................223
10.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................224
10.5.1 Starter/Generator Units .......................................................................................224
10.5.2 Generator Control Units (GCUs) .........................................................................224
10.5.3 Batteries ..............................................................................................................224
10.5.4 225
External Power ................................................................................................................225
10.5.5 Electrical Buses ...................................................................................................227
10.5.6 Circuit Protection .................................................................................................228
10.6 NORMAL OPERATIONS...............................................................................................233
10.6.1 Ground Operation................................................................................................233

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10.6.2 Engine Start.........................................................................................................234
10.7 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES ........................................................................................236
10.7.1 One Generator Inoperative..................................................................................236
10.7.2 Both Generators Inoperative ...............................................................................236
10.7.3 Load Shedding ....................................................................................................236
10.7.4 Electrical Smoke Clearing ...................................................................................236
10.8 CREW ALERTING SYSTEM MESSAGES ....................................................................238
10.9 ELECTRICAL REVIEW QUESTIONS ...........................................................................239
11. Interior Lighting...................................................................................................................243
11.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................243
11.2 AIRCRAFT COMPUTER SYSTEM (ACS) INTERFACES .............................................244
11.3 LIMITATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................245
11.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...................................................................................246
11.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................247
11.5.1 Start Battery Contactor / Lighting Controller .........................................................247
11.5.2 Cockpit Dome Lighting .......................................................................................247
11.5.3 Cockpit Foot Well Lighting (Optional) ..................................................................248
11.5.4 Map Lights...........................................................................................................249
11.5.5 Upper Cabin Wash Lighting.................................................................................250
11.5.6 Lower Cabin Wash Lighting (Optional) ................................................................252
11.5.7 Cabin Reading Lights ..........................................................................................253
11.5.8 Baggage Compartment Lights.............................................................................254
11.6 NORMAL OPERATIONS................................................................................................255
11.6.1 Cabin Override Switch.........................................................................................255
11.7 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES ........................................................................................256
11.8 CREW ALERTING SYSTEM MESSAGES ....................................................................257
11.9 INTERIOR LIGHTING REVIEW QUESTIONS ..............................................................258
12. Exterior Lighting..................................................................................................................260
12.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................260
12.2 AIRCRAFT COMPUTER SYSTEM (ACS) INTERFACES .............................................262
12.3 LIMITATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................264
12.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...................................................................................265
12.4.1 Center SWITCH Panel- Standard........................................................................265
12.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................266
12.5.1 Landing Lights .....................................................................................................266
12.5.2 Position /Anti-Collision Lights ..............................................................................266
12.5.3 Wing Inspection Light ..........................................................................................266
12.5.4 Flashing Beacon..................................................................................................267
12.5.5 Taxi/Recognition Lights .......................................................................................267
12.6 NORMAL OPERATIONS...............................................................................................268
12.7 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES ........................................................................................269
12.7.1 Battery Only Load Shed ......................................................................................269
12.8 CREW ALERTING SYSTEM MESSAGES ....................................................................270
12.9 EXTERIOR LIGHTING REVIEW QUESTIONS .............................................................271
13. Air Data.................................................................................................................................274
13.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................274
13.2 AIRCRAFT COMPUTER SYSTEM (ACS) INTERFACES .............................................275
13.3 LIMITATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................278

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13.3.1 Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) ...............................................278
13.3.2 Air Data Computer 3 (ADC 3)..............................................................................278
13.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................280
13.4.1 Pitot/ AOA............................................................................................................280
13.4.2 Static Ports ..........................................................................................................281
13.4.3 Pitot / Static .........................................................................................................281
13.4.4 Probe and Port Heat............................................................................................282
13.4.5 Outside Air Temperature (OAT)...........................................................................282
13.4.6 Air Data Computers (ADC) ..................................................................................283
13.4.7 Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS)..............................................................................283
13.5 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...................................................................................284
13.5.1 Sensor Selection .................................................................................................284
13.6 NORMAL OPERATIONS...............................................................................................285
13.7 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES .........................................................................................286
13.7.1 Air Data Disagreement ........................................................................................286
13.7.2 Sensor Failure .....................................................................................................286
13.8 CREW ALERTING SYSTEM MESSAGES ....................................................................287
13.9 AIR DATA REVIEW QUESTIONS.................................................................................288
14. Primary Flight Display (PFD)..............................................................................................290
14.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................290
14.2 LIMITATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................291
14.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................292
14.3.1 Initialization..........................................................................................................292
14.3.2 Normal Mode.......................................................................................................293
14.3.3 Tile 1 – Flight Mode Annunciation (FMA) ............................................................294
14.3.4 Tile 2 – Attitude Direction Indicator & Primary Flight Information ........................295
14.3.5 Tile 3 – Primary, Secondary NAV Source Selection, Data block and
Left Line Select Keys...........................................................................................313
14.3.6 Tile 4 – Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) and Overlays...................................316
14.3.7 Tile 5 –Communication, Navigation, Surveillance Display, Data Block and Right
Line Select Keys..................................................................................................323
14.4 NORMAL OPERATIONS...............................................................................................327
14.4.1 Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) ..........................................327
14.5 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES ........................................................................................336
14.5.1 PFD Failure .........................................................................................................336
14.5.2 PFD Composite Mode .........................................................................................336
14.6 CREW ALERTING SYSTEM MESSAGES ...................................................................344
14.7 PFD REVIEW QUESTIONS .........................................................................................345
15. Multi Function Display (MFD).............................................................................................348
15.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................348
15.2 LIMITATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................349
15.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................350
15.3.1 Initialization..........................................................................................................350
15.3.2 Multi Function Display (MFD) Layout...................................................................351
15.4 TILE 1 – MFD ATTITUDE DIRECTION INDICATOR (ADI) ...........................................352
15.4.1 Air Data Source Selection (ADC & AHRS) ..........................................................353
15.4.2 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) Sources ........................................353
15.4.3 Air Data Computer Sources.................................................................................353
15.5 TILE 2 – ENGINE INSTRUMENTS ...............................................................................354

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15.5.1 N1 RPM...............................................................................................................354
15.5.2 Indicated Turbine Temperature (ITT)...................................................................355
15.5.3 N2 RPM...............................................................................................................356
15.5.4 Fuel Flow.............................................................................................................357
15.5.5 Oil Pressure.........................................................................................................357
15.6 TILE 3 – AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS ....................................................................................359
15.6.1 Landing Gear.......................................................................................................360
15.6.2 Flap Position........................................................................................................362
15.6.3 Cabin Pressurization ...........................................................................................363
15.6.4 Fuel Quantity .......................................................................................................364
15.6.5 Trim .....................................................................................................................365
15.7 TILE 4 – CREW ALERTING SYSTEM (CAS)................................................................366
15.7.1 CAS Message Classifications & Hierarchy ..........................................................366
15.7.2 CAS & Aural Alerts ..............................................................................................368
15.8 TILES 5, 6, 7, 8 – CONFIGURABLE DISPLAYS ...........................................................375
15.8.1 Additional Synoptics ............................................................................................377
15.9 KEYBOARD...................................................................................................................391
15.9.1 General................................................................................................................391
15.9.2 Composite Group ................................................................................................392
15.9.3 Transponder Group .............................................................................................392
15.9.4 Function Group....................................................................................................394
15.9.5 Alpha Group ........................................................................................................395
15.9.6 Numerical Group .................................................................................................395
15.9.7 COM/NAV Group.................................................................................................395
15.9.8 Cursor Control Device/Joystick ...........................................................................397
15.10 NORMAL OPERATIONS.............................................................................................398
15.11 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES ......................................................................................399
15.11.1 MFD Failure.......................................................................................................399
15.12 CREW ALERTING SYSTEM MESSAGES ..................................................................400
15.13 TAKEOFF CONFIGURATION WARNINGS ................................................................400
15.14 MFD REVIEW QUESTIONS........................................................................................402
16. Autoflight..............................................................................................................................405
16.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................405
16.2 AIRCRAFT COMPUTER SYSTEM (ACS) INTERFACES .............................................406
16.3 LIMITATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................408
16.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...................................................................................409
16.4.1 Autopilot Control Panel........................................................................................409
16.4.2 Flight Mode Annunciation ....................................................................................411
16.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................415
16.5.1 Autopilot Servos ..................................................................................................415
16.5.2 Autopilot ..............................................................................................................415
16.5.3 Flight Director ......................................................................................................416
16.5.4 Pitch Auto Trim....................................................................................................417
16.5.5 Yaw Damper........................................................................................................417
16.5.6 Autothrottle ..........................................................................................................417
16.5.7 Flight Envelope Protection...................................................................................418
16.5.8 Stick Pusher ........................................................................................................419
16.5.9 Modes of Operation .............................................................................................419
16.6 NORMAL OPERATIONS...............................................................................................425
16.6.1 Before Taxi ..........................................................................................................425

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16.6.2 Before Takeoff.....................................................................................................426
16.7 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES ........................................................................................432
16.7.1 Uncommanded Autopilot Mode Change..............................................................432
16.7.2 Pitch Mistrim........................................................................................................432
16.7.3 Stall Protection or Stick Pusher Failure ...............................................................432
16.7.4 Autopilot and Yaw Damper Failure ......................................................................432
16.8 CREW ALERTING SYSTEM MESSAGES ....................................................................433
16.9 AUTOFLIGHT REVIEW QUESTIONS...........................................................................435
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List of Figures
1. Aircraft Overview.......................................................................................................................1
Figure 1.Eclipse 500 .....................................................................................................2
Figure 2.Aircraft Dimensions.........................................................................................3
Figure 3.Cabin Dimensions...........................................................................................3
Figure 4.Standard Five Seat Configuration...................................................................4
Figure 5.Six Seat Configuration ....................................................................................4
Figure 6.Four Seat Configuration..................................................................................5
Figure 7.Fire Extinguisher...........................................................................................10
Figure 8.Emergency Exit.............................................................................................11
Figure 9.Passenger Oxygen .......................................................................................12
2. Avio Avionics Suite.................................................................................................................15
Figure 10.Cockpit Layout ............................................................................................15
Figure 11.Avionics Architecture...................................................................................16
Figure 12.Center Switch Panel ...................................................................................21
Figure 13.Engine Start Switch Panel ..........................................................................22
Figure 14.Autopilot Control Panel ...............................................................................22
Figure 15.Sidestick......................................................................................................23
Figure 16.Left (Essential) Switch Panel ......................................................................24
Figure 17.Right Switch Panel......................................................................................25
Figure 18.Keyboard.....................................................................................................26
Figure 19.Throttle Quadrant........................................................................................27
Figure 20.Line Select Key...........................................................................................28
Figure 21.Rocker Key .................................................................................................28
Figure 22.Primary Function Keys................................................................................29
Figure 23.Concentric Knobs .......................................................................................30
Figure 24.Single Rotary Knob.....................................................................................31
3. Flight Controls.........................................................................................................................35
Figure 25.Flight Controls Schematic...........................................................................35
Figure 26.ACS-Flap Interface .....................................................................................36
Figure 27.ACS-Trim Interface .....................................................................................37
Figure 28.Sidestick......................................................................................................39
Figure 29.Throttle Quadrant........................................................................................40
Figure 30.FLCS Synoptic Flight Controls....................................................................41
Figure 31.Flap Position (Normal) ................................................................................43
Figure 32.In Transit to T/O Position ............................................................................43
Figure 33.Flap Position Display (T/O Position)...........................................................43
Figure 34.Rudder Pedals ............................................................................................45
Figure 35.Rudder Pedal Adjustment ...........................................................................45
4. Landing Gear and Brakes.......................................................................................................53
Figure 36.Landing Gear Schematic ............................................................................53
Figure 37.Landing Gear-ACS Interface ......................................................................54
Figure 38.Gear Handle Location.................................................................................56
Figure 39.Emergency Gear Release Handle Location ...............................................56
Figure 40.Landing Gear Position Annunciation ..........................................................57
Figure 41.Main Landing Gear .....................................................................................60
Figure 42.Nose Landing Gear.....................................................................................61
Figure 43. Brake Wear Indicators ...............................................................................63
Figure 44.Nose Gear Hard Landing Indicator.............................................................64
Figure 45.Main Gear Hard Landing Indicator .............................................................64

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Figure 46.Oxygen-ACS Interface................................................................................72
Figure 47.Oxygen Panel Location...............................................................................74
Figure 48.Oxygen Bottle Location (40 Cubic Foot).....................................................75
Figure 49.Oxygen Service Panel ................................................................................76
Figure 50.Cockpit Oxygen Pressure Gauge ...............................................................77
Figure 51.Armrest Oxygen Panel................................................................................77
Figure 52.Blowout Disc Location ................................................................................78
Figure 53.Oxygen Control Knob Activation.................................................................79
Figure 54.Crew Mask Hose Flow Indicator.................................................................79
Figure 55.Passenger Mask Selector Activation ..........................................................80
Figure 56.Pilot Quick-Don Mask Location ..................................................................81
Figure 57.Red Lever and Oxygen Mask Adjustment ..................................................82
Figure 58.Quick Don Mask Regulator.........................................................................82
Figure 59.Passenger Mask Location and Deployment (Right Switch Panel) .............83
Figure 60.Passenger Oxygen Mask Location and Deployment (Cabin).....................84
Figure 61.Passenger Oxygen Mask Flow Indicator ....................................................84
6. Ice Protection...........................................................................................................................93
Figure 62.Ice Protection-ACS Interface ......................................................................95
Figure 63.Center Switch Panel- Ice Protection...........................................................97
Figure 64.Ice Protection Synoptic ...............................................................................98
Figure 65.Windshield Heater Mat ...............................................................................99
Figure 66.Leading Edge De-Ice Boot Location.........................................................100
Figure 67.Engine Inlet Anti-Ice..................................................................................101
Figure 68.Wing Inspection Light Location.................................................................102
Figure 69.Windshield Overheat ................................................................................104
Figure 70.Windshield Heat Failure............................................................................105
Figure 71.Wing De-Ice Failure ..................................................................................106
Figure 72.Engine Anti-Ice Failure..............................................................................107
Figure 73.Pitot/AOA Probe Failure............................................................................108
Figure 74.Windshield Heat Sensor Fault ..................................................................109
7. Fuel 114
Figure 75.Fuel-ACS Interface ...................................................................................116
Figure 76.MFD Fuel Display .....................................................................................118
Figure 77.Sump Tank Quantity Display.....................................................................119
Figure 78.Fuel Synoptic- Normal ..............................................................................120
Figure 79.Estimated Fuel Used & Estimated Fuel Remaining Display.....................121
Figure 80.Fuel Synoptic- Fuel Hot Caution and Warning .........................................125
Figure 81.Fuel Synoptic: Temperature Sensor Failure ............................................126
Figure 82.Fuel Synoptic- Low Fuel Caution and Warning ........................................127
Figure 83.Fuel Synoptic- Low Fuel Pressure & Pressure Sensor Fault ...................129
Figure 84.Over wing Fuel Port-Right Wing ...............................................................131
Figure 85.Fuel Synoptic- Manual Fuel Crossfeed ....................................................132
8. Engines & Fire Protection.....................................................................................................137
Figure 86.PW 610F-A Engine ...................................................................................137
Figure 87.Thrust Control-ACS Interface ...................................................................139
Figure 88.Engine Starting-ACS Interface..................................................................141
Figure 89.Secondary Engine Parameter-ACS Interface...........................................142
Figure 90.Fire Detection and Suppression-ACS Interface .......................................143
Figure 91.Starter Assisted Air Start Envelope ...........................................................147
Figure 92.Engine Temperature Operating Envelope ................................................148
Figure 93.Engine Start Switch Panel ........................................................................149

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Figure 94.Throttle Quadrant......................................................................................150
Figure 95.MFD Primary Engine Parameter Display..................................................151
Figure 96.Engine Synoptic........................................................................................152
Figure 97.N1 Tape.....................................................................................................154
Figure 98.APR Indications ........................................................................................154
Figure 99.ITT Tape ....................................................................................................155
Figure 100.N2 Displays- Digital and Tape.................................................................156
Figure 101.Fuel Flow Displays- Digital and Tape......................................................157
Figure 102.Oil Pressure Displays- Digital and Tape .................................................157
Figure 103.Oil Pressure Normalization Chart ...........................................................158
Figure 104.Oil Temperature Tape .............................................................................159
Figure 105.Engine Chip Display ...............................................................................160
Figure 106.Oil Filter Display......................................................................................161
Figure 107.Engine Fuel Temperature Display...........................................................162
Figure 108.Throttle Position vs. Engine Power.........................................................163
Figure 109.FADEC Power Sources ..........................................................................164
Figure 110.APR Line Select Key...............................................................................166
Figure 111.APR Disarm Sequence ...........................................................................166
Figure 112.Engine Oil Schematic..............................................................................169
Figure 113.Engine Oil Sight Glass ............................................................................170
Figure 114.FIRE/ARMED Button ..............................................................................170
Figure 115.Fire Detection Loop.................................................................................171
Figure 116.Fire Extinguisher Canister Location ........................................................172
Figure 117.Fire Canister Pressure Indicator- Engine Pylon......................................173
9. Climate Control......................................................................................................................182
Figure 118.Climate Control System Overview ..........................................................183
Figure 119.Climate Control System-ACS Interface ..................................................185
Figure 120.Cabin Air Sub Panel................................................................................187
Figure 121.MFD Pressurization Display ...................................................................188
Figure 122.Environmental Synoptic ..........................................................................189
Figure 123.Pressurization Synoptic ..........................................................................191
Figure 124.Pylon Bleed Air Schematic......................................................................193
Figure 125.Cabin Air Distribution Components.........................................................197
Figure 126. Cabin Air Distribution Schematic ...........................................................198
Figure 127.Forward Evaporator Schematic ..............................................................199
Figure 128.Aft Evaporator Schematic .......................................................................200
Figure 129.Cabin Isolation and Shutoff Valves .........................................................201
Figure 130.Automatic Isolation/Cabin Shutoff Valve Operation................................202
Figure 131.Manual Isolation Valve/Cabin Shutoff Valve Operation
(AIR DISTR Line Select Key) ...........................................................................202
Figure 132.Manual Isolation Valve/Cabin Shutoff Valve Operation
(AIR SOURCE Switch) .....................................................................................203
Figure 133.Condenser Inlet and Exhaust Doors.......................................................204
Figure 134.Air Conditioning System Schematic .......................................................205
Figure 135.Secondary and Primary Outflow Valves .................................................207
Figure 136.Cabin Dump Switch ................................................................................209
Figure 137.Cabin Dump- PRESS Synoptic ..............................................................210
10. Electrical...............................................................................................................................217
Figure 138.Electrical Power Distribution-ACS Interfaces .........................................219
Figure 139.Electrical Switches..................................................................................221
Figure 140.Electrical Synoptic ..................................................................................222
Figure 141.Battery State Display ..............................................................................223

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Figure 142.Electronic Circuit Breaker Synoptic ........................................................223
Figure 143.Mechanical Circuit Breaker Location ......................................................230
Figure 144.Electrical Synoptic With One Engine Running........................................235
11. Interior Lighting...................................................................................................................243
Figure 145.Center Switch Panel - Standard .............................................................246
Figure 146.Center Switch Panel - FOOT WELL Light Option...................................246
Figure 147.Cockpit Dome Lighting Armrest Switch ..................................................247
Figure 148.Cockpit Dome Lighting Center Switch Panel Switch ..............................247
Figure 149.Cockpit Foot Well Lighting ......................................................................248
Figure 150.Map Lighting ...........................................................................................249
Figure 151.Map Light Control ...................................................................................249
Figure 152.Overhead Cabin Wash Lighting..............................................................250
Figure 153.Overhead Cabin Wash Lighting Control .................................................251
Figure 154.Lower Cabin Wash Lighting....................................................................252
Figure 155.Lower Cabin Wash Lighting Control .......................................................253
Figure 156.Cabin Reading Lights .............................................................................253
Figure 157.Baggage Compartment Light..................................................................254
Figure 158.Baggage Compartment Light Control .....................................................254
12. Exterior Lighting..................................................................................................................260
Figure 159.Exterior Lighting – Top View ...................................................................260
Figure 160.Exterior Lighting- Left Side View.............................................................261
Figure 161.Exterior Lighting-ACS Interfaces ............................................................263
Figure 162.Center SWITCH Panel- Standard...........................................................265
13. Air Data.................................................................................................................................274
Figure 163.Pitot/AOA, Pitot/Static, and Static Ports..................................................274
Figure 164.Air Data-ACS Interface ...........................................................................276
Figure 165.Pitot/AOA Probe- Left Side .....................................................................280
Figure 166.Pitot/AOA Inlet Locations ........................................................................280
Figure 167.Dual Static Port- Left Side.......................................................................281
Figure 168.Pitot Static Probe ....................................................................................281
Figure 169.Pitot/Static Inlets .....................................................................................282
Figure 170.Left OAT Probe .......................................................................................283
Figure 171.SENSOR Synoptic Page ........................................................................284
14. Primary Flight Display (PFD)..............................................................................................290
Figure 172.Primary Flight Display (PFD) ..................................................................290
Figure 173.PFD Initialization.....................................................................................292
Figure 174.PFD Tile Layout ......................................................................................294
Figure 175.Flight Mode Annunciation Window .........................................................294
Figure 176.Flight Mode Annunciation Example ........................................................294
Figure 177.PFD Tile 2- Attitude Direction Indicator & Primary Flight Information.....295
Figure 178.Autopilot & Yaw Damper Display - PFD..................................................296
Figure 179.Autopilot Disconnect Annunciation .........................................................296
Figure 180.Airspeed Indicator- PFD .........................................................................297
Figure 181.Mach Indication.......................................................................................298
Figure 182.Airspeed Bug ..........................................................................................299
Figure 183.Airspeed and Mach Exceedance............................................................300
Figure 184.Attitude Direction Indicator......................................................................301
Figure 185.Horizon Reference Pointers....................................................................301
Figure 186.Pitch Chevrons .......................................................................................302
Figure 187.Roll Indications .......................................................................................302
Figure 188.Slip/Skid Indicator ...................................................................................303

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Figure 189.Flight Director .........................................................................................303
Figure 190.Flight Director Indications .......................................................................304
Figure 191.Horizontal Deviation Indicator (HDI) .......................................................304
Figure 192.Horizontal Deviation Indicator- Full Scale...............................................304
Figure 193.Horizontal Deviation Indicator- Signal Loss............................................305
Figure 194.Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI)............................................................305
Figure 195.Vertical Deviation Indicator- Full Scale ...................................................306
Figure 196.Vertical Deviation Indicator- Signal Loss ................................................306
Figure 197.Outer Marker Display on PFD ................................................................307
Figure 198.Middle Marker Display on PFD...............................................................307
Figure 199.Inner Marker Display on PFD .................................................................308
Figure 200.Altimeter..................................................................................................309
Figure 201.Altimeter Trend Vector ............................................................................309
Figure 202.Vertical Speed Indicator..........................................................................311
Figure 203.Radar Altimeter .......................................................................................312
Figure 204.PFD Tile 3- Line Select Key Options ......................................................313
Figure 205.Tile 3 Data Block.....................................................................................314
Figure 206.PFD Tile 4- HSI.......................................................................................316
Figure 207.View/Range Selection.............................................................................317
Figure 208.360 Degree Compass View ....................................................................318
Figure 209.120 Degree Arc View ..............................................................................318
Figure 210.Heading Window.....................................................................................320
Figure 211.Heading Bug ...........................................................................................321
Figure 212.Projected Track Indicator........................................................................321
Figure 213.Course Selection ....................................................................................322
Figure 214.Tile 5- Communication, Navigation, Surveillance ...................................323
Figure 215.Tile 5 Data Block.....................................................................................323
Figure 216.COM Radio Tuning .................................................................................328
Figure 217.Primary NAV Source Selection- VLOC...................................................330
Figure 218.Primary NAV Source Selection- FMS .....................................................331
Figure 219.Secondary NAV Source Selection- VLOC ..............................................331
Figure 220.Secondary NAV Source Selection- FMS ................................................332
Figure 221.NAV Radio Tuning ..................................................................................332
Figure 222.Transponder Control ...............................................................................334
Figure 223.Keyboard Transponder Group ................................................................335
Figure 224.PFD Composite Mode ............................................................................336
Figure 225. Keyboard Composite Group .................................................................337
Figure 226.Composite Mode- PFD Selection ...........................................................337
Figure 227.Composite Mode Pages-MAIN-HSI........................................................339
Figure 228.Keyboard Primary Function Group .........................................................340
Figure 229.Composite Mode- Systems-PRESS .......................................................341
Figure 230.PFD Composite Mode - Caution CAS ....................................................342
Figure 231.PFD Composite Mode- Warning CAS ....................................................343
15. Multi Function Display (MFD).............................................................................................348
Figure 232.Multi-Function Display (MFD) .................................................................348
Figure 233.MFD Initialization ....................................................................................350
Figure 234.MFD Tile Layout......................................................................................351
Figure 235.MFD ADI .................................................................................................352
Figure 236.Engine Instruments.................................................................................354
Figure 237.N1 RPM ..................................................................................................354
Figure 238.APR Indications ......................................................................................355
Figure 239. ITT Display.............................................................................................355
Figure 240.N2 RPM Display .....................................................................................356

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Figure 241.Fuel Flow Display ...................................................................................357
Figure 242.Oil Pressure Display ...............................................................................357
Figure 243. Aircraft Systems Display ........................................................................359
Figure 244.Landing Gear Down Locked Indication...................................................360
Figure 245.Landing Gear In Transit Indication..........................................................360
Figure 246.Landing Gear Up and Stowed Indication ................................................361
Figure 247.Landing Gear Fail in Transit Indication ...................................................361
Figure 248.Flap Position (Normal) ............................................................................362
Figure 249.In Transit to T/O Position ........................................................................362
Figure 250.Flap Position Display (T/O Position).......................................................362
Figure 251.Cabin Pressurization Display..................................................................363
Figure 252.Fuel Quantity Display..............................................................................364
Figure 253.Sump Tank Quantity Display...................................................................364
Figure 254.Trim Display ............................................................................................365
Figure 255.CAS Message Display ............................................................................366
Figure 256.CAS Message Hierarchy ........................................................................367
Figure 257.CAS Message Annunciation ...................................................................368
Figure 258.Warning-Caution Button .........................................................................368
Figure 259.CAS Message Recall..............................................................................369
Figure 260.Autopilot Disconnect Display ..................................................................371
Figure 261.Fire Armed Button...................................................................................371
Figure 262.MFD Configurable Displays....................................................................375
Figure 263.Pilot Audio Synoptic Page.......................................................................377
Figure 264.Co-Pilot Audio Synoptic Page.................................................................377
Figure 265.Keyboard Audio Control..........................................................................379
Figure 266.OPS Synoptic Page ................................................................................381
Figure 267.OPS Weights Synoptic Page ..................................................................382
Figure 268.OPS VSPEED Synoptic Page ................................................................384
Figure 269.OPS VSPEED Manual VR Entry ............................................................385
Figure 270.OPS Systems Test .................................................................................387
Figure 271.SENSOR Synoptic Page ........................................................................389
Figure 272.SETUP Synoptic Page............................................................................390
Figure 273.Keyboard.................................................................................................391
Figure 274.Keyboard Composite Group ...................................................................392
Figure 275.Keyboard Transponder Group ................................................................392
Figure 276.Keyboard Function Group.......................................................................394
Figure 277.Keyboard Alpha Group ...........................................................................395
Figure 278.Keyboard Numerical Group ....................................................................395
Figure 279.Keyboard COM/NAV Group....................................................................396
Figure 280.Cursor Control Device/Joystick ..............................................................397
16. Autoflight..............................................................................................................................405
Figure 281.Autoflight-ACS Interface .........................................................................407
Figure 282.Autopilot Control Panel ...........................................................................409
Figure 283.Autopilot and Yaw Damper Engaged Indications-PFD ...........................409
Figure 284.Flight Mode Annunciation Location.........................................................412
Figure 285.Flight Mode Annunciation Window .........................................................412
Figure 286.Flight Director-Flight Director Only .........................................................417
Figure 287.Flight Director- Autopilot Engaged..........................................................417
Figure 288.Over and Underspeed Protection Flight Mode Annunciation .................419
Figure 289.TOGA Flight Mode Annunciations...........................................................420
Figure 290.PITCH and ROLL Hold Flight Mode Annunciations................................421
Figure 291.Altitude Change Flight Mode Annunciations...........................................423

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List of Tables
1. Aircraft Overview.......................................................................................................................1
Table 1.Performance Data ............................................................................................6
Table 2. Aircraft Parameters and Capabilities ...............................................................7
2. Avio Avionics Suite.................................................................................................................15
3. Flight Controls.........................................................................................................................35
Table 3.Flight Control CAS Messages ........................................................................50
4. Landing Gear and Brakes.......................................................................................................53
Table 4.Landing Gear CAS Messages........................................................................67
5. Oxygen 71
Table 5.Table Oxygen Duration 22 cu ft Cylinder – Part 91........................................86
Table 6.Oxygen Duration 40 cu ft Cylinder – Part 91..................................................87
Table 7.Oxygen Duration 40 cu ft Cylinder – Part 135................................................87
Table 8.Oxygen CAS Messages .................................................................................89
6. Ice Protection...........................................................................................................................93
Table 9.Ice Protection CAS Messages...................................................................... 111
7. Fuel 114
Table 10.Fuel CAS Messages...................................................................................133
8. Engines & Fire Protection.....................................................................................................137
Table 11.Engine Operating Limitations .....................................................................144
Table 12.Oil Pressure................................................................................................145
Table 13.Normalized Indicated Oil Pressure.............................................................145
Table 14.Fuel Temperature .......................................................................................146
Table 15.Oil Pressure Amber and Red Indications ...................................................158
Table 16.Oil Temperature CAS Delay Time ..............................................................160
Table 17.Engine Chip Color Indications....................................................................160
Table 18.Impending Bypass Color Indications..........................................................161
Table 19.Start/Motoring Modes .................................................................................174
Table 20.Engine CAS Messages ..............................................................................178
9. Climate Control......................................................................................................................182
Table 21.Air Source Switch Selections .....................................................................188
Table 22.Cabin Dump Switch Selections ..................................................................188
Table 23.Environmental Synoptic Selections............................................................190
Table 24.Pressurization Synoptic Indications ...........................................................191
Table 26.Flow Control Valve Functions — High/Low ................................................195
Table 27.Flow Control Valve Automatic Shutoff Operation *.....................................195
Table 28.Flow Control Valve Manual Shutoff Operation *.........................................196
Table 29.Climate Control System CAS Messages....................................................213
10. Electrical...............................................................................................................................217
Table 30.Electronic Circuit Breaker States................................................................224
Table 31.Electrical CAS Messages ...........................................................................238
11. Interior Lighting...................................................................................................................243
Table 32.Interior Light Center Switch Panel Controls ...............................................246
12. Exterior Lighting..................................................................................................................260

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Table 33.Exterior Lighting Switch Functions .............................................................265
Table 34.Exterior Lighting CAS Messages ...............................................................270
13. Air Data.................................................................................................................................274
Table 35.Air Data CAS Messages.............................................................................287
14. Primary Flight Display (PFD)..............................................................................................290
Table 36.PFD CAS Messages ..................................................................................344
15. Multi Function Display (MFD).............................................................................................348
Table 37.Synoptic Pages and Features ....................................................................375
Table 38.MFD CAS Messages..................................................................................400
Table 39.Takeoff Configuration Warnings .................................................................400
16. Autoflight..............................................................................................................................405
Table 40.Lateral Flight Mode Annunciations .............................................................413
Table 41.Vertical Flight Mode Annunciations ............................................................413
Table 42.Approach Flight Mode Annunciations.........................................................413
Table 43.Autothrottle/Speed Flight Mode Annunciations ..........................................414
Table 44.Overspeed Protection Based on Autopilot Engagement............................418
Table 45.Underspeed Protection Based on Autopilot Engagement..........................419
Table 46.Autoflight CAS Messages...........................................................................433

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