Pilatus PC-24 User manual

Ground Servicing Guide
Document Number 02484
Issue 001 Revision 00: 14 May 2020
This document contains recommended information for Fixed
Base Operators when servicing the PC-24 aircraft.
The information contained herein is advisory.
In the event of any contradictions, the AFM and AMM shall
prevail over this document.
This document is not authority approved.

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List of Effective Data Modules
All DMC are preceded with PC-24-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
A15-12-0001-00A-00SA-A List of Effective Data Modules N 14.05.2020
A15-12-0001-00A-003B-A Log of Revisions N 14.05.2020
A15-12-0001-00A-018A-A Introduction N 13.05.2020
A15-10-0005-00A-174A-A Towing N 13.05.2020
A15-10-0002-00A-170A-A Parking N 13.05.2020
A15-10-0001-00A-170A-A Mooring N 29.04.2020
A15-00-0200-00A-160A-A Cargo - Loading/Unloading procedure N 29.04.2020
A15-12-0001-00A-210A-A Inflate Tires N 29.04.2020
A15-12-0010-00A-221A-A Fuel - Defuel and Drain Fuel N 29.04.2020
A15-12-0011-00A-211A-A Refuel N 29.04.2020
A15-12-0050-00A-254A-A Windows - Clean N 29.04.2020
A15-12-0051-00A-254A-A Exterior - Clean N 29.04.2020
A15-12-0056-00A-254A-A Interior - Clean N 29.04.2020
A15-12-0060-00A-226A-A Waste / Water System Servicing N 29.04.2020
A15-12-0071-00A-260A-A Cold Weather Procedures (Deicing /
Anti-Icing)
N 13.05.2020
* Authority Approved
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Log of Revisions
Revision number and Date Date Module Code Description
Issue 001 Revision 00 Dated
May 14/2020
ALL PC-24 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 Aircraft Dimensions 0-1-2
5 Danger Areas 0-1-5
6 Runway Guidelines 0-1-7
7 Weight Guidelines 0-1-8
8 Revisions to the Ground Servicing Guide 0-1-8
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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-24 aircraft.
The GSG is written under the assumption that the users of this guide have had previous multi-
engine jet aircraft experience and are familiar with basic jet aircraft systems common to aircraft
of this type. Therefore, this document does not contain basic information that is considered
prerequisite training.
It is the responsibility of the aircraft owner and the operator to make sure all servicing is done
by qualified servicing personnel.
This GSG is not an authority approved document.
The pilot in command is responsible to make sure that the servicing procedures have been
carried out correctly.
3 Purpose
The purpose of the GSG is to provide FBOs with the information necessary to perform
essential servicing and assumes that the servicing personnel are not type rated but have a
good knowledge and skill level of aircraft systems.
The GSG provides the flight crew of the aircraft with a general guidance of requirements for
FBO servicing. This is a requirement during the handling and servicing of the aircraft while
away from their 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.
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Introduction
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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. The flight crew must supervise the service personnel at all times during the
servicing.
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.
4 Aircraft Dimensions
For general information, the aircraft dimensions are shown in Fig. 0-1-1 and the turning radii
are shown in Fig. 0-1-2.
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55 ft 2 in. ( 16.8 m )
23 ft 1 in. ( 7 m )
9 ft 8 in.
( 2.9 m )
55 ft 9 in.
( 17 m ) 22 ft 4.5 in.
( 6.8 m )
17 ft 4 in.
( 5.3 m )
9 ft 10 in.
( 3 m )
10 ft 11 in.
( 3.3 m )
Figure 0-1-1: Airplane Three View and Dimensions
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60°
PIVOT POINT
50 ft RUNWAY ( 15.2 m )
8 ft 5 in.
( 2.6 m )
2 ft 1 in.
( 0.6 m )
1
C
A
BD
WING TIP RADIUS = 41 ft 4 in. ( 12.6 m )
A MINIMUM TAXIING SURFACE WIDTH OF 50 ft ( 15.2 m )
AND DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING ARE REQUIRED TO
COMPLETE A MINIMUM RADIUS 180 DEGREE TURN AS SHOWN
1
D
B
A
E
NOSEWHEEL RADIUS = 26 ft 7 in. ( 8.1 m )
OUTSIDE MAIN GEAR RADIUS = 19 ft 5 in. ( 5.9 m )
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER RADIUS = 35 ft 5 in. ( 10.8 m )
2 ft 1 in.
( 0.6 m )
CNOSE RADOME RADIUS 31 ft 6 in. ( 9.6 m )
E
Figure 0-1-2: Airplane Ground Turning Clearance - NWS With Differential Braking
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5 Danger Areas
When the engines are running, there are danger areas forward and aft of the engine nacelles
(Fig. 0-1-3):
− The forward danger area is from the engine intakes. Any loose equipment in this area
can be pulled into the engine by suction.
− The aft danger area is from the jet exhaust of the engines. Personnel can be burned by
the hot jet exhaust and / or pushed to the ground. Any equipment or loose objects in the
area can be pushed into the air and cause injury and / or damage.
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7 ft ( 2.1 m )
36.7 ft ( 11.2 m )
286 ft
( 87.2 m )
AIRCRAFT STATIC
SEA LEVEL
I.S.A. - NO WIND
125.7 ft ( 38.3 m ) MAX POWER VELOCITY DROPS
TO 20 MPH AND PEAK
TEMPERATURE IS 10 °F
OVER AMBIENT
60 ft
( 18.3 m )
NOTE:
QPM IS APPLICABLE FOR
RH ENGINE ONLY
TM
AREA TO BE CLEARED OF
PERSONNEL / EQUIPMENT
BEFORE ENGINE START
AND OPERATION IN QUIET
POWER MODE / IDLE
QPM / IDLE VELOCITY DROPS TO
20 MPH AND PEAK TEMPERATURE
IS 18 °F OVER AMBIENT
TM
TM
AREA TO BE CLEARED OF
PERSONNEL / EQUIPMENT
BEFORE OPERATION ABOVE
QPM / IDLE
49.7 ft ( 15.1 m )
TM
20 ft ( 6.1 m ) RADIUS
DANGER AIR INTAKE
ABOVE QPM / IDLE
TM
Figure 0-1-3: Danger Areas
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6 Runway Guidelines
Note
A wet runway is defined as a runway which the surface is covered with:
− Water, or a related substance, in a layer less than 1/8 in (3 mm) in depth
− Sufficient moisture to give a reflective appearance, but without any significant area
of standing water.
The following surfaces are can be used for takeoff and landing:
Table 0-1-1: Runway guidelines
Description Aircraft Surface
Approved takeoff and
landing surfaces
All aircraft
Dry and wet paved runways
Contaminated paved runways (refer to AFM
Supplement 02442 "Contaminated Runway
Operation")
With gravel kit factory
option installed
Prepared dirt-sand-gravel runways, dry and
wet (refer to AFM Supplement 02444 "Dirt-
Sand-Gravel Runway Operation")
Grass runways, dry and wet (refer to AFM
Supplement 02473 "Grass Runway
Operation")
Non-authority
approved takeoff and
landing surfaces
All aircraft Narrow runways (refer to AFM Supplement
02457 "Narrow Runway Operation")
With gravel kit factory
option installed
Prepared compact snow-gravel mix
runways (refer to AFM Information Leaflet
02482 "Compact Snow Gravel Mix Runway
Operation")
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7 Weight Guidelines
WARNING
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TAKEOFF WEIGHT. THE PILOT IN COMMAND
MUST MAKE SURE THAT THE AIRCRAFT IS CORRECTLY LOADED BEFORE
TAKEOFF.
Make sure that the aircraft does not exceed these maximum weights:
Table 0-1-2: Weight limits for aircraft MSN 101-130 Pre-SB 42-002
Description Weight lb (kg)
Maximum ramp weight 17,750 lb (8,050 kg)
Maximum takeoff weight 17,650 lb (8,005 kg)
Maximum landing weight 16,250 lb (7,370 kg)
Maximum zero fuel weight 13,448 lb (6,100 kg)
Table 0-1-3: Weight limits for aircraft MSN 101-130 Post-SB 42-002, and MSN 131-UP
Description Weight lb (kg)
Maximum ramp weight 18,400 lb (8,345 kg)
Maximum takeoff weight 18,300 lb (8,300 kg)
Maximum landing weight 16,900 lb (7,665 kg)
Maximum zero fuel weight 14,220 lb (6,450 kg)
8 Revisions to the Ground Servicing Guide
8.1 Revision Schedule
From time to time, as new information becomes available for the PC-24 aircraft, Pilatus Aircraft
Ltd will issue revised information and instructions to the latest registered owner or operator of
the aircraft. This keeps the contents of the GSG current. This information may relate to, but is
not limited to, approved aircraft modifications or improved knowledge, operating techniques or
other guidance acquired through in-service experience.
8.2 Revision Service
8.2.1 Obtaining Revision Services
For information on obtaining revision services for publications applicable to the Pilatus PC-24
aircraft, contact Pilatus Aircraft Ltd using the following contact information:
Mailing Address:
Email Address:
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd
Dept. EZD
P.O. Box 992, CH 6371
Stans, Switzerland
[email protected]
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SECTION 1
Ground Handling
Table of Contents
Subject Page
Towing 1-1-1
1 Preliminary Requirements and Safety Conditions 1-1-1
2 Recommended Support Equipment 1-1-1
3 Towing Guidelines 1-1-2
Parking 1-2-1
1 Preliminary Requirements and Safety Conditions 1-2-1
2 Recommended Support Equipment 1-2-1
3 Parking Guidelines 1-2-2
Mooring 1-3-1
1 Preliminary Requirements and Safety Conditions 1-3-1
2 Recommended Support Equipment 1-3-1
3 Mooring Guidelines 1-3-1
Cargo - Loading/Unloading procedure 1-4-1
1 General 1-4-1
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Towing
1 Preliminary Requirements and Safety Conditions
WARNING
ONLY TOW THE AIRCRAFT ON FIRM GROUND. THIS WILL HELP PREVENT INJURY
TO PERSONNEL, DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, OR AIRCRAFT.
WARNING
OBEY THE TOWING VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU
TOW WITH A TOWBAR-LESS TUG.
CAUTION
For aircraft MSN 101-130 pre-SB 42-002 the weight of the towbar-less tug must not
be more than 5,225 pounds (2,370 kilograms).
For aircraft MSN 101-130 post-SB 42-002 and MSN 131-UP the weight of the towbar-
less tug must not be more than 5,379 pounds (2,440 kilograms).
If the weight of the towbar-less tug is more than these values, and the towbar-less
tug suddenly brakes, this can cause damage to the aircraft.
CAUTION
Do not tow the aircraft with a towbarless tug if the gravel kit is installed. A
towbarless tug can damage the gravel kit.
CAUTION
Do not use the aircraft brakes during towing. Using the aircraft brakes can cause
damage to the aircraft structure.
CAUTION
Do not turn the nose landing gear to an angle more than the limit shown on the
nose landing gear leg placard. You can cause damage to the nose landing gear if
the angle is more than the limit.
Note
A minimum of five persons is recommended for this procedure.
2 Recommended Support Equipment
Equipment Recommended
Pilatus Part Number
Multi-head tow bar 990.00.00.904
Tow bar attachment-head 990.00.00.943
Wheel chocks 990.00.00.909
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