SOCATA TB20GT Quick setup guide

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

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THREE VIEW DRAWING 1.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL 1.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DESCRIPTIVE DATA 1.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE 1.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PROPELLER 1.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL 1.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OIL 1.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS 1.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS 1.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CABIN AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS 1.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BAGGAGE SPACE AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS 1.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFIC LOADINGS 1.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY 1.6. . . . . . . . .
GENERAL AIRSPEED TERMINOLOGY AND SYMBOLS 1.6. . . . . . . . . . . .
METEOROLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY 1.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE POWER TERMINOLOGY 1.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE AND FLIGHT PLANNING TERMINOLOGY 1.7.
WEIGHT AND BALANCE TERMINOLOGY 1.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL ABBREVIATIONS 1.9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RADIO ABBREVIATIONS 1.10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONVERSION FACTORS 1.11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STANDARD ATMOSPHERE 1.11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONVERSION TABLE 1.12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GENERAL
This handbook contains 9 sections, and includes the material required by
FAR Part 23 to be furnished to the pilot for operation of SOCATA Model TB 20
airplane. It also contains supplemental data supplied by SOCATA.
This section provides basic data and information of general interest. It also
contains definitions or explanations of abbreviations and terminology
commonly used.
The general for optional systems are given in Section ”Supplements”of this
Manual.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
ENGINE
Number of engines : 1
Engine Manufacturer : AVCO LYCOMING
Engine Model Number : IO–540–C4 D5D or IO–540–C4 B5D
Engine Type :
Six–cylinder, horizontally opposed, direct drive, air–cooled
Engine rated at 250 BHP at 2575 RPM.
PROPELLER
Number of propellers : 1
Propeller Manufacturer : HARTZELL
Propeller Model Number : HC–C2YK–1BF/F8477–4
Number of blades : 2
Propeller Diameter :
Maximum : 80 inches (2.03 m)
Minimum : 78 inches (1.98 m)
Propeller Type :
Constant–speed, hydraulically–actuated
Propeller Governor : WOODWARD M 210 681 or C210 761 or F210 761

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FUEL
Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors) :
100 LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue)
100 (Formerly 100 / 130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Green)
Total capacity : 88.8 U.S Gallons (336 Litres)
Total capacity each tank : 44.4 U.S Gallons (168 Litres)
Total usable : 86.2 U.S Gallons (326 Litres)
NOTE :
Isopropyl alcohol or ethylene glycol monomethyl ether may be added to the
fuel supply. Additive concentrations shall not exceed 1 % for isopropyl
alcohol or 0.15 % for ethylene glycol monomethyl ether. Refer to Section 8
”Handling, servicing and maintenance” for additional information.
OIL
Oil grades (specifications) and Viscosity :
Outside MIL–L–6082 Spec. MIL–L–22851 Spec.
Air Mineral Grades Dispersant Grades
Temperatures 50 first hours after 50 hours
All temperatures ..... SAE 15W50 or SAE 20W50
Above 80°F (27°C) SAE 60 SAE 60
Above 60°F (15°C) SAE 50 SAE 40 or SAE 50
30°F (–1°C) to 90°F (32°C) SAE 40 SAE 40
0°F (–18°C) to 70°F (21°C) SAE 30 SAE 30, SAE 40
or SAE 20W40
0°F (–18°C) to 90°F (32°C) ..... SAE 20W50 or SAE 15W50
Below 10°F (–12°C) SAE 20 SAE 30 or SAE 20W30
Oil Capacity :
Sump : 12 Quarts (11.3 Litres)
Total : 13.3 Quarts (12.6 Litres)
Maximum oil consumption : 0.004 qt/BHP/hr.

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MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS
Take–off : 3086 lbs (1400 kg)
Landing : 3086 lbs (1400 kg)
Weight in Baggage Compartment : 143 lbs (65 kg) ; refer to Section 6 for
cargo loading instructions.
STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS
Pre–MOD.151 Post–MOD.151
Standard Empty Weight : 1764 lbs (800 kg) 1814 lbs (823 kg)
Maximum Useful Load : 1323 lbs (600 kg) 1272 lbs (577 kg)
CABIN AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS
Pre–MOD.151 Post–MOD.151
Maximum Cabin Width : 4.20 ft (1.28 m) 4.20 ft (1.28 m)
Maximum Cabin Length : 8.30 ft (2.53 m) 8.30 ft (2.53 m)
Maximum Cabin Height : 3.67 ft (1.12 m) 3.94 ft (1.20 m)
Number of Cabin Entries : 2 2
Maximum Entry Width : 3.45 ft (1.05 m) 3.48 ft (1.06 m)
Minimum Entry Width : 2.62 ft (0.80 m) 2.82 ft (0.86 m)
Maximum Entry Height : 2.30 ft (0.70 m) 2.46 ft (0.75 m)
BAGGAGE SPACE AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS
Pre–MOD.151 Post–MOD.151
Maximum Compartment Width : 4.10 ft (1.25 m) 4.10 ft (1.25 m)
Minimum Compartment Width : 3.45 ft (1.05 m) 3.45 ft (1.05 m)
Maximum Compartment Length : 2.95 ft (0.90 m) 2.95 ft (0.90 m)
Minimum Compartment Length : 2.20 ft (0.67 m) 2.20 ft (0.67 m)
Maximum Compartment Height : 2.03 ft (0.62 m) 2.03 ft (0.62 m)
Minimum Compartment Height : 1.35 ft (0.41 m) 1.35 ft (0.41 m)
Entry Width : 2.10 ft (0.64 m) 2.10 ft (0.64 m)
Entry Height : 1.44 ft (0.44 m) 1.80 ft (0.55 m)
SPECIFIC LOADINGS
Wing loading : 24.1 lbs/sq.ft (117.6 kg/m2)
Power loading : 12.3 lbs/BHP (5.6 kg/CV)

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SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY
GENERAL AIRSPEED TERMINOLOGY AND SYMBOLS
KCAS :Knots Calibrated Airspeed is indicated airspeed corrected
for position and instrument error and expressed in knots.
Knots calibrated airspeed is equal to KTAS in standard
atmosphere at sea level.
MPH CAS :Miles per Hour Calibrated Airspeed
KIAS :Knots Indicated Airspeed is the speed shown on the
airspeed indicator and expressed in knots.
MPH IAS :Miles per Hour Indicated Airspeed
KTAS :Knots True Airspeed is the airspeed expressed in knots
relative to undisturbed air which is KCAS corrected for
altitude, temperature and compressibility.
VA:Maneuvering Speed is the maximum speed at which full or
abrupt control movements may be used.
VFE :Maximum Flap Extended Speed is the highest speed
permissible with wing flaps in a prescribed extended position.
VLE :Maximum Landing Gear Extended Speed is the maximum
speed at which an airplane can be safely flown with the
landing gear extended.
VLO :Maximum Landing Gear Operating Speed is the maximum
speed at which the landing gear can be safely extended or
retracted.
VNE :Never Exceed Speed is the speed limit that may not be
exceeded at any time.
VNO :Maximum Structural Cruising Speed is the speed that
should not be exceeded except in smooth air, and then only
with caution.
VSO :Stalling Speed or the minimum steady flight speed at
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VS1 :Stalling Speed or the minimum steady flight
speedobtained in a specific configuration.
METEOROLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY
ISA : International Standard Atmosphere : Its temperature is
59°F (15°C) at sea level pressure altitude and decreases by
3.6°F (2°C) for each 1000 ft of altitude.
OAT : Outside Air Temperature is the free air static temperature. It
is expressed in either degrees Celsius or degrees
Fahrenheit.
QNH : Setting at the pressure corresponding to the reading of actual
airplane altitude.
Pressure Altitude :
Is the altitude read from an altimeter when the altimeter’s
barometric scale has been set to 29.92 inches of mercury
(1013.2 hPa).
ENGINE POWER TERMINOLOGY
BHP : Brake Horsepower is the power developed by the engine.
MP : Manifold Pressure is a pressure measured in the engine’s
induction system and is expressed in inches of mercury
(in.Hg).
RPM : Revolutions Per Minute is engine speed.
AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE AND FLIGHT PLANNING TERMINOLOGY
Climb Gradient :
Is the demonstrated ratio of the change in height during a
portion of climb, to the horizontal distance traversed in the
same time interval.
Demonstrated crosswind velocity :
Is the velocity of the crosswind component for which
adequate control of the airplane during take–off and landing
was actually demonstrated during certification tests. The
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g:Is acceleration due to gravity.
Usable Fuel :
Fuel available for flight planning.
Unusable Fuel :
Fuel remaining after a runout test has been completed in
accordance with governmental regulations.
WEIGHT AND BALANCE TERMINOLOGY
Reference Datum :
Is an imaginary vertical plane from which all horizontal
distances are measured for balance purpose.
Arm : Is the horizontal distance from the reference datum to the
center of gravity (C.G.) of an item.
Moment : Is the product of the weight of an item multiplied by its arm.
(Moment divided by the constant 1000 is used in this
handbook to simplify balance calculations by reducing the
number of digits).
Center of gravity (C.G.) :
Is the point at which an airplane, or equipment, would
balance if suspended. Its distance from the reference datum
is found by dividing the total moment by the total weight of the
airplane.
C.G. Limits: Center of Gravity Limits are the extreme center of gravity
locations within which the airplane must be operated at a
given weight.
Standard Empty Weight :
Weight of a standard airplane including unusable fuel and full
operating fluids (oil and hydraulic fluids).
Basic Empty Weight :
Standard empty weight plus optional equipment.
Useful Load : Is the difference between take–off weight and the basic
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Maximum Take–off Weight :
Is the maximum weight approved for the start of the take–off
run.
Maximum Weight at Landing :
Is the maximum weight approved for landing touch–down.
GENERAL ABBREVIATIONS
A: Ampere
A/C CTL : Air conditioning control
A/C CLUTCH : Air conditioning clutch
AIR COND : Air conditioning
ALT or ALTr : Alternator
A/P : Autopilot
BAT : Battery
CHT : Cylinder head temperature
°C:Degree Celsius (Centigrade)
°F:Degree Fahrenheit
EGT : Exhaust gas temperature
EVAP FAN : Evaporator fan
EXC : Energization
ft : Foot (Feet)
ft/min : Feet per minute
HI : High
HOR : Electric horizon
hPa : Hectopascal
hr : Hour
in : Inch
in.Hg : Inch of mercury
kg : Kilogram
kt : Knot (1 nautical mile/hr –1852 m/hr)
l:Litre
lb : Pound
LDG : Landing gear
LO : Low
m:Metre
min : Minute
mm : Millimetre
P / N : Part Number
psi : Pounds per square inch

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GENERAL ABBREVIATIONS (Cont’d)
qt : Quart
SM : Statute Mile
S / N : Serial Number
sq.ft : Square foot
Std : Standard
U.S Gal : U.S Gallon
V:Volt
RADIO ABBREVIATIONS
ADF : Automatic Direction Finder System
ADI : Attitude Director Indicator
ATC : ATC transponder
COM : Communications Transceivers
DME : Distance Measuring Equipment
ELT : Emergency Locator Transmitter
HF : High Frequency
HSI : Horizontal Situation Indicator
IFR : Instrument Flight Rules
ILS : Instrument Landing System
MKR : Marker Radio Beacon
NAV : Navigation Indicators and/or Receivers
RMI : Radio Magnetic Indicator
UHF : Ultra–High Frequency
VFR : Visual Flight Rules
VHF : Very High Frequency
VOR : VHF Omnidirectional Range
VOR / LOC : VHF Omnidirectional Range Localizer
VSI : Vertical Speed Indicator
XPDR : Transponder

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CONVERSION FACTORS
IMPERIAL AND U.S UNITS TO METRIC
UNITS METRIC UNITS TO IMPERIAL AND U.S
UNITS
MULTIPLY BY TO OBTAIN MULTIPLY BY TO OBTAIN
FEET 0.3048 METRE METRE 3.2808 FEET
INCH 25.4 mm mm 0.03937 INCH
Imp.Gal 4.546 Litre Litre 0.220 Imp.Gal
U.S Gal 3.785 Litre Litre 0.264 U.S Gal
lb 0.45359 kg kg 2.2046 lb
STANDARD ATMOSPHERE
Pressure
altitude
(ft)
Pressure
(hPa) °C°F
0 1013.2 +15.0 + 59.0
2000 942.1 +11.0 + 51.8
4000 875.0 +7.0 +44.6
6000 811.9 +3.1 +37.6
8000 752.6 –0.8 +30.5
10000 696.8 –4.8 +23.4
12000 644.3 –8.7 +16.2
14000 595.2 –12.7 + 9.2
16000 549.1 –16.6 + 2.2
18000 505.9 –20.6 –5.0
20000 465.6 –24.6 –12.4

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CONVERSION TABLE
NOTE :
The standard pressure of 1013.2 hPa is equal to 29.92 inches of mercury.
950
28.05 951
28.08 952
28.11 953
28.14 954
28.17 955
28.20 956
28.23 957
28.26 958
28.29 959
28.32
960
28.35 961
28.38 962
28.41 963
28.44 964
28.47 965
28.50 966
28.53 967
28.56 968
28.58 969
28.61
970
28.64 971
28.67 972
28.70 973
28.73 974
28.76 975
28.79 976
28.82 977
28.85 978
28.88 979
28.91
980
28.94 981
28.97 982
29.00 983
29.03 984
29.06 985
29.09 986
29.12 987
29.15 988
29.18 989
29.20
990
29.23 991
29.26 992
29.29 993
29.32 994
29.35 995
29.38 996
29.41 997
29.44 998
29.47 999
29.50
1000
29.53 1001
29.56 1002
29.59 1003
29.62 1004
29.65 1005
29.68 1006
29.71 1007
29.74 1008
29.77 1009
29.80
1010
29.83 1011
29.85 1012
29.88 1013
29.91 1014
29.94 1015
29.97 1016
30.00 1017
30.03 1018
30.06 1019
30.09
1020
30.12 1021
30.15 1022
30.18 1023
30.21 1024
30.24 1025
30.27 1026
30.30 1027
30.33 1028
30.36 1029
30.39
1030
30.42 1031
30.45 1032
30.47 1033
30.50 1034
30.53 1035
30.56 1036
30.59 1037
30.62 1038
30.65 1039
30.68
1040
30.71 1041
30.74 1042
30.77 1043
30.80 1044
30.83 1045
30.86 1046
30.89 1047
30.92 1048
30.95 1049
30.98

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GENERAL 2.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS 2.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AIRSPEED INDICATOR OR TRUE AIRSPEED
INDICATOR MARKINGS 2.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS 2.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POWER PLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS 2.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WEIGHT LIMITS 2.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS 2.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MANEUVER LIMITS 2.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FLIGHT LOAD FACTOR LIMITS 2.9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KINDS OF OPERATION LIMITS 2.9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL LIMITATIONS 2.9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CREW LIMITATIONS 2.9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SEATING LIMITS 2.9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USE OF DOORS 2.9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VACUUM GAGE MARKINGS 2.10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLACARDS 2.11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GENERAL
The SOCATA Model TB 20 airplane is certified in Normal Category in
accordance with following basis.
–Basic general technical conditions :
FAR 23 Regulations, amendments 1 to 16.
–Complementary general technical conditions :
Paragraph 23–1581, amendment 21.
–Special technical condition :
The landing gear being held in high position by hydraulic pressure alone,
the requirements of paragraphs 23–143 and 23–729 are modified as
follows :
(a)1,6 VS1 speed is replaced by VNO in 23–729 (a).
(b)Condition 23–143, as for landing gear extension must be checked up
to VNO.
This airplane must be flown in compliance with the limits specified by
placards or markings and with those given in this section and throughout this
Manual.
This section of the airplane Flight Manual presents the various operating
limitations, the significance of such limitations, instrument markings, color
coding, and basic placards necessary for the safe operation of the airplane,
its power plant and installed equipment.
The limitations for optional systems are given in Section ”Supplements”of
this Manual.

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2.4
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Airspeed limitations and their operational significance are shown in
Figure 2.1
SPEED KCAS KIAS REMARKS
VNE Never Exceed
Speed 189 187 Do not exceed this speed
in any operation
VNO Maximal Structural
Cruising Speed 151 150 Do not exceed this speed
except in smooth air, and
then only with care
VAManeuvering Speed 130 129 Do not make abrupt or full
control movements
above this speed
VFE
Maximum Flap
Extended Speed
Take–off
Landing
130
102 129
103
Do not exceed these
speeds depending on
flaps position
VLO Maximum Landing
Gear Operating
Speed 130 129 Do not extend or retract
landing gear above this
speed
VLE Maximum Landing
Gear Extended
Speed 140 139 Do not exceed this speed
with landing gear
extended
Figure 2.1 –AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
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