Pilatus PC-24 User manual

Ground Servicing Guide
Document Number 02484
Issue 002 Revision 00: 30 Nov 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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Front Matter
Table of Contents
Subject Page
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 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 C 30.11.2020
A15-12-0001-00A-003B-A Log of Revisions C 30.11.2020
A15-12-0001-00A-018A-A Introduction 13.05.2020
A15-12-0001-00A-030A-A Aircraft Classification Number N 30.11.2020
A15-10-0005-00A-174A-A Towing 13.05.2020
A15-10-0002-00A-170A-A Parking 13.05.2020
A15-10-0001-00A-170A-A Mooring 29.04.2020
A15-00-0200-00A-160A-A Cargo - Loading/Unloading procedure 29.04.2020
A15-12-0001-00A-210A-A Inflate Tires 29.04.2020
A15-12-0010-00A-221A-A Fuel - Defuel and Drain Fuel 29.04.2020
A15-12-0011-00A-211A-A Refuel 29.04.2020
A15-12-0050-01A-250A-A Windows - Clean, check and apply
rain repellent
N 30.11.2020
A15-12-0051-00A-254A-A Exterior - Clean 29.04.2020
A15-12-0056-00A-254A-A Interior - Clean 29.04.2020
A15-12-0060-00A-226A-A Waste / Water System Servicing 29.04.2020
A15-12-0071-00A-260A-A Cold Weather Procedures (Deicing /
Anti-Icing)
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.
Issue 002 Revision 00 Dated
Nov 30/2020
A15-12-0001-00A-030A-A
A15-12-0050-01A-250A-A
ACN - Technical data added
Windows-Clean replaced with
Windows-Clean and apply
rain repellent.
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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
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 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-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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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: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
Dept. EZD
P.O. Box 992, CH 6371
Stans, Switzerland
Email Address: [email protected]
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Aircraft Classification Number
1 Aircraft Classification Number
Aircraft Classification Number (ACN) expresses the relative effect of an aircraft on a pavement
for a specific standard subgrade strength.
Aircraft can operate without restrictions on a certain pavement if both following conditions are
fulfilled:
− ACN is equal to or lower than the Pavement Classification Number (PCN), and
− Main gear tyre pressure is below the tyre pressure limit.
For more information, refer to Determination of Allowed Operation on Runway.
2 Pavement Type Code
Pavement Type Code expresses the bearing strength of a pavement for unrestricted operation
Pavement Type Code consists of five quantities.
Pavement Type Code
Pavement
Classification
Number (PCN)
A number expressing the bearing strength of a pavement for unrestricted
operation
Pavement Type F (Flexible pavement, for example asphalt)
R (Rigid pavement, for example concrete)
Subgrade
Strength
A (high subgrade strength)
B (medium subgrade strength)
C (low subgrade strength)
D (ultra low subgrade strength)
Tyre Pressure
Limit
W (no tyre pressure limit)
X (tyre pressure limited to 218 psi)
Y (tyre pressure limited to 145 psi)
Z (tyre pressure limited to 73 psi)
Note
The PC-24 nose and main gear tyres have a service pressure of 58
respectively 73 psi (loaded). Therefore the PC-24 will never be tyre
pressure limited.
PCN Evaluation
Method
T (technical evaluation)
U (using aircraft experience)
An example of a Pavement Type Code is: PCN 20 / F / C / Y / T.
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3 Determination of Allowed Operation on Runway
To determine if an aircraft can operate without restrictions on a pavement, do as follows:
1 From the Pavement Type Code, determine the:
− Pavement Classification Number (PCN)
− Pavement Type
− Subgrade Strength
− Tyre Pressure Limit
− PCN Evaluation Method.
2 Determine the Aircraft Classification Number (ACN) as follows:
− Determine the maximum operating weight of the aircraft
− Depending on the pavement type, go to the appropriate chart Fig. 0-2-1 or
Fig. 0-2-2.
− Navigate to the weight on the horizontal axis
− Navigate upwards to the appropriate Subgrade Strength line
− Navigate to the left to the vertical axis to find the ACN.
3 Determine the main gear tyre pressure
4 Aircraft can operate without restrictions on the pavement if the ACN is equal to or lower
than the PCN, and, the main gear tyre pressure is below the tyre pressure limit.
5 If the ACN is higher than the PCN, either reduce the aircraft operating weight until the
ACN is equal to or lower than the PCN, or, contact the airport authorities for a possible
exemption.
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WEIGHT (LB)
19,00018,00017,00016,00015,00014,00013,00012,00011,00010,000
5.5
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
ACN
AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION NUMBER - FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT
Figure 0-2-1: Aircraft Classification Number - Flexible Pavement
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