Pilatus PC-12 User manual

Ground Servicing Guide
Document Number 02527
Issue 001 1Revision 00: Dec 19, 2022
This document contains recommended information for Fixed Base Operators
when servicing the PC-12 aircraft.
The information contained herein is advisory.
In the event of any contradictions, the Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) and FOCA
Approved Airplane Flight Manual shall prevail over this document.
This document is not authority approved.

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Table of Contents
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List of Effective Data Modules FM-1-1
Log of Revisions FM-2-1
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List of Effective Data Modules
All DMC are preceded with 12-A but for clarity this has been left out
C = Changed data module
N = New data module
Data module code (DMC) Document title N/C Issue date
A15-00-0000-00A-002A-A List of Effective Data Modules N 19.12.2022
A15-00-0000-01A-003A-A Log of Revisions N 19.12.2022
A15-00-0102-00A-018A-A Introduction N 19.12.2022
A15-00-0106-00A-030A-A Aircraft Classification Number N 19.12.2022
A15-20-0802-01A-174A-A Towing N 19.12.2022
A15-20-0802-02A-170A-A Parking N 19.12.2022
A15-20-0803-01A-173A-A Mooring N 19.12.2022
A15-20-0811-00A-160A-A Cargo - Loading/Unloading procedure N 19.12.2022
A15-20-0806-01A-210A-A Inflate Tires N 19.12.2022
A15-20-0806-02A-221A-A Fuel - Defuel and Drain Fuel N 19.12.2022
A15-20-0806-03A-211A-A Refuel N 19.12.2022
A15-20-0807-01A-250A-A Windows - Clean, check and apply
rain repellent
N 19.12.2022
A15-20-0807-02A-254A-A Exterior - Clean N 19.12.2022
A15-20-0807-03A-254A-A Interior - Clean N 19.12.2022
A15-20-0807-04A-226A-A Waste / Water System Servicing N 19.12.2022
A15-20-0807-06A-260A-A Cold Weather Procedures (Deicing /
Anti-Icing)
N 19.12.2022
* Authority Approved
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Log of Revisions
Revision number and Date Date Module Code Description
Issue 001 Revision 00 Dated
Dec 19/2022
ALL PC-12 Ground Servicing
Guide Initial Issue.
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SECTION 0
Introduction
Table of Contents
Subject Page
Introduction 0-1-1
1 Copyright and Legal Statement 0-1-1
2 General 0-1-1
3 Purpose 0-1-1
4 Revisions 0-1-2
5 Aircraft Dimensions 0-1-2
6 Danger and Hazard Areas 0-1-6
7 Runway Guidelines 0-1-6
8 Weight Guidelines 0-1-6
Aircraft Classification Number 0-2-1
1 Aircraft Classification Number 0-2-1
2 Pavement Type Code 0-2-1
3 Determination of Allowed Operation on the Runway 0-2-2
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Introduction
1 Copyright and Legal Statement
© Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by
copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be copied, reproduced or
translated to other languages without the prior written consent of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
In connection with the use of this document, Pilatus does not provide any express or implied
warranties and expressly disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose. This document contains trade secrets, confidential and/or proprietary information of
Pilatus and technical data subject to export control laws and regulations, including the U.S.
Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Disclosure or distribution of this document contrary
to the EAR and other laws and regulations is strictly forbidden. The above restrictions may
apply to data on all pages of this document.
2 General
The Ground Servicing Guide (GSG) contains the recommended information for Fixed Base
Operators (FBO) when servicing the PC-12 aircraft.
The GSG is written under the assumption that the users of this guide have previous aircraft
experience and are familiar with basic aircraft systems common to aircraft of this type. This
document does not contain basic information considered pre-requisite training.
It is the responsibility of the aircraft owner and the operator to make sure that all servicing is
done by qualified servicing personnel.
The GSG is not an authority approved document.
The pilot in command is responsible to make sure that the servicing procedures have been
correctly carried out.
3 Purpose
CAUTION
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT OR EQUIPMENT WHILE AWAY FROM
HOME BASE/STATION, THE FLIGHT CREW MUST SUPERVISE THE SERVICE
PERSONNEL AT ALL TIMES DURING THE HANDLING AND SERVICING OF THE
AIRCRAFT.
CAUTION
IF ELECTRICAL POWER IS REQUIRED, ONLY THE FLIGHT CREW CAN ENERGIZE
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CAUTION
IF THERE IS A PROBLEM DURING A PROCEDURE THAT COULD AFFECT THE
SAFE OPERATION OR DISPATCH OF THE AIRCRAFT, STOP THE PROCEDURE AND
ADVISE THE HOME BASE/STATION OF THE CONDITION.
The purpose of the GSG is to provide FBOs with the information necessary to perform
essential servicing of the PC-12 aircraft, and assumes that servicing personnel are not type-
rated but have a good knowledge and skill level of aircraft systems.
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The GSG gives the flight crew with general guidance of requirements for FBO servicing. This is
a requirement during the handling and the servicing of the aircraft while away from the normal
operating base/station. All servicing tasks must be guided by and supervised by the flight crew.
Included in the GSG are procedures designed to increase the level of dispatch capability. In all
cases, the goal of the material presented is to allow further dispatch of the aircraft to its next
destination in a safe and efficient manner.
4 Revisions
4.1 Revision Schedule
As new information becomes available for the PC-12 aircraft, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. will issue
revised information and instructions to keep the contents of the GSG current. This information
may relate to, but is not limited to, approved modifications or improved knowledge, operating
techniques or other guidance acquired through in-service experience.
4.2 Revision Service
For information on obtaining revision services for publications applicable to the Pilatus PC-12
aircraft, contact Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. as follows:
Mailing address Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., Dept. EZD, P.O.Box 992,
CH 6371 Stans, Switzerland
Email address [email protected]
5 Aircraft Dimensions
For general information, the aircraft dimensions are shown in Fig. 0-1-1.
The turning radii are shown in Fig. 0-1-2 and Fig. 0-1-3.
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16,23 m
(53 ft 3 in)
5,20 m
(17 ft 1 in)
1,69 m
(5 ft 6 in)
NOTE:
WINGSPAN DIMENSION IS IN
A FULLY FUELED CONDITION
16,28 m
(53 ft 4 in)
MSN 684
AND UP
4,26 m
(14 ft)
1,83 m
(6 ft)
3,48 m
(11 ft 5 in)
14,40 m
(47 ft 3 in)
MSN 684 AND UP
2,67 m
(8 ft 9 in)
4,53 m
(14 ft 10 in)
MSN 684 AND UP
Figure 0-1-1: Aircraft Dimensions
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NOTE: Ground turning radius using nosewheel steering,
inside brake and partial power.
A
A
C
A . WING TIP RADIUS 10,864 m35' 7"
B . NOSEWHEEL RADIUS 4,513 m14' 10"
C . OUTSIDE MAIN GEAR RADIUS 5,03 m16' 6"
D . TAIL RADIUS 9,475 m31' 1"
E . INSIDE MAIN GEAR RADIUS 0,5 m19.5"
CEE
B
B
D
D
ROTATION
POINT
(MEASUREMENT
POINT)
Figure 0-1-2: Aircraft Ground Turning Clearance - NWS and Braking
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B
A
E
D
A
B
E
D
ROTATION POINT
(MEASUREMENT POINT)
C
C
NOTE:
Ground turning radius using 12° nose wheel steering and partial power.
A.
WING TIP RADIUS
B.
NOSE WHEEL RADIUS
C.
OUTSIDE MAIN GEAR RADIUS
D.
TAIL RADIUS
E.
INSIDE MAIN GEAR RADIUS
17,50 m (57' 5") 10 m (32' 9")
11.68 m (38' 4") 14,41 m (47' 3") 7,15 m (23' 5")
Figure 0-1-3: Aircraft Ground Turning Clearance - NWS Only (No Braking)
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6 Danger and Hazard Areas
Refer to Fig. 0-1-4 thru Fig. 0-1-7.
When the engine is running, there are danger areas from:
− The propeller
− The engine exhausts
− The propeller wash
− The engine air intake
− The pitot probes and static ports
− The high intensity strobe lights.
7 Runway Guidelines
Note
A wet runway is defined as a runway that has a surface covered with:
− Water, or a related substance, in a layer less than 3 mm (1/8 in) in depth
− Sufficient moisture to give a reflective appearance, but without any significant area
of standing water.
The following surfaces can be used for take-off and landing:
Table 0-1-1: Runway Guidelines
Description Aircraft Surface
Approved take-off and landing
surfaces
All aircraft Dry and wet paved runways
Prepared dirt-sand-gravel
runways, dry and wet (refer
to the Pilots Operating
Handbook Section 10)
Grass runways, dry and wet
(refer to the Pilots Operating
Handbook Section 10)
Non-authority approved take-
off and landing surfaces
All aircraft Narrow runways
Prepared compacted snow-
gravel mix runways, dry
and wet (refer to the Pilots
Operating Handbook Section
10)
8 Weight Guidelines
WARNING
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TAKE-OFF WEIGHT. THE PILOT IN COMMAND
MUST MAKE SURE THAT THE AIRCRAFT IS LOADED CORRECTLY BEFORE TAKE-
OFF.
Make sure that the aircraft does not exceed these maximum weights:
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Table 0-1-2: Weight Limits MSN 101 - 160 Pre SB 04-001
Description Weight kg (lb)
Maximum ramp weight 4120 (9083)
Maximum take-off weight 4100 (9039)
Maximum landing weight 4100 (9039)
Maximum zero fuel weight 3700 (8160)
Table 0-1-3: Weight Limits MSN 161 - 544, 546 - 683 and MSN 101 - 160 Post SB 04-001
Description Weight kg (lb)
Maximum ramp weight 4520 (9965)
Maximum take-off weight 4500 (9921)
Maximum landing weight 4500 (9921)
Maximum zero fuel weight 4100 (9039)
Table 0-1-4: Weight Limits MSN 545, 684 - 888, 1001 and Up
Description Weight kg (lb)
Maximum ramp weight 4760 (10495)
Maximum take-off weight 4740 (10450)
Maximum landing weight 4500 (9921)
Maximum zero fuel weight 4100 (9039)
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4,88 m
(16 ft)
4,88 m
(16 ft)
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0
0
3,96 m
(13 ft)
10,06 m
(33 ft)
20,12 m
(66 ft)
30,17 m
(66 ft)
40,23 m
(132 ft)
PROPELLER DANGER
AREA - KEEP CLEAR
HOT EXHAUST
KEEP CLEAR
PROPELLER/EXHAUST
BACK WASH
KEEP CLEAR
Figure 0-1-4: Hazard Areas - Engine Operating
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DANGER AREA
DANGER AREAS
HOT EXHAUST
HOT EXHAUST HOT EXHAUST
PROPELLER
PROPELLER
2,67 m (8 ft 9 in)
HOT STATIC PORT
LH SHOWN
RH SIMILAR
HOT PITOT
PROBE
HOT PITOT
PROBE
MSN 321-UP
Figure 0-1-5: Danger Zones
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LED RECOGNITION
(PULSE) LIGHT
RH WING
LED LANDING
LIGHT RH MLG
LED RECOGNITION
(PULSE) LIGHT
LH WING
LED LANDING
LIGHT LH MLG
COMBINED LED NAVIGATION
ANTI COLLISION/POSITION LIGHTS
COMBINED LED NAVIGATION
ANTI COLLISION/POSITION LIGHTS
LOWER RED LED FLASHING
BEACON LIGHT
UPPER RED LED FLASHING
BEACON LIGHT
Figure 0-1-6: High Intensity Lights
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