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SECTION 7

DESCRIPTION

SOCATA
MODEL TB 20

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June 30, 1988

Revision 6

7.15B

Figure 7.5B – SWITCH–BREAKERS (SB)

ALT

FLD

Main switch

LDG

light

Taxi
light

Pitot

heat

Nav
light

Strobe

light

Turn

coord

Fuel

pump

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Page 1: ...nd commercial security of its contents must be maintained It must not be used for any purpose other than that for which it is supplied nor may information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized...

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Page 3: ...994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 1 1 SECTION 1 GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Page THREE VIEW DRAWING 1 2 GENERAL 1 3 DESCRIPTIVE DATA 1 3 ENGINE 1...

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Page 5: ...t is supplied nor may information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the...

Page 6: ...r which it is supplied nor may information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing...

Page 7: ...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 int...

Page 8: ...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 f...

Page 9: ...tandard 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...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...r 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 t...

Page 12: ...LANCE 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 cen...

Page 13: ...tents June 30 1988 Revision 8 1 9 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 do...

Page 14: ...served Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 1 10 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 ABBREVIATION...

Page 15: ...without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents January 31 1988 1 11 CONVERSION FACTORS IMPERIAL AND U S UNITS TO METRIC UNITS METRIC UNITS TO IMPERIA...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...wners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 6 2 1 SE...

Page 18: ...that for which it is supplied nor may information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in w...

Page 19: ...is 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...

Page 20: ...d Back to Contents January 31 1988 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 no...

Page 21: ...cata All rights reserved Back to Contents January 31 1988 2 5 AIRSPEED INDICATOR OR TRUE AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS Airspeed indicator or true airspeed indicator markings and their color code signifi...

Page 22: ...d Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 2 6 POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS Number of engines 1 Engine Manufacturer AVCO LYCOMING Engine Model Number IO 540 C4 D5D or IO 540 C4 B5D Engine Operating Limits...

Page 23: ...on 6 2 7 POWER PLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS Power plant instrument markings and their color code significance are shown in Figure 2 3 INSTRUMENT Red Line or arc Minimum Limit Yellow Arc Caution Range Gre...

Page 24: ...65 kg refer to Section 6 for cargo loading CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS Center of gravity range with landing gear extended Forward 42 2 inches 1 071 m aft of datum at 3086 lbs 1400 kg 37 4 inches 0 949 m...

Page 25: ...VFR operations and may be equipped for night VFR and day night IFR operations See Supplements Section of this Manual Flight into known icing conditions is prohibited FUEL LIMITATIONS 2 Tanks 44 4 U S...

Page 26: ...n it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this d...

Page 27: ...ARDS NOTE The placards described in the Section 9 Supplements replace or supplement those described in this paragraph 1 In full view of the pilot forward of overhead lights THIS AIRPLANE MUST BE OPERA...

Page 28: ...ermission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents...

Page 29: ...must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice...

Page 30: ...in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this...

Page 31: ...ay information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyr...

Page 32: ...for which it is supplied nor may information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writin...

Page 33: ...ange without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 2 3 1 SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES TABLE OF CONTENTS Page GENERAL 3 3 AIRS...

Page 34: ...8 Revision 7 3 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued Page ICING 3 10 LANDING GEAR MALFUNCTIONS 3 10 LANDING GEAR FAILS TO RETRACT 3 10 LANDING GEAR FAILS TO EXTEND ONE OR SEVERAL GREEN GEAR DOWNLIGHTS FAIL TO...

Page 35: ...e encountered in operating the SOCATA Model TB 20 airplane If proper preflight inspections operating procedures and maintenance practices are used emergencies due to airplane or engine malfunction sho...

Page 36: ...to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 7 3 4 Fuel pump OFF Landing gear lever AS REQUIRED Land STRAIGHT AHEAD Magneto selector OFF Main switch OFF WARNING LANDING STRAIGHT AHEAD IS USUALLY ADVISABLE ENGIN...

Page 37: ...ts June 30 1988 Revision 2 3 5 LOW OIL PRESSURE Oil warning light ON Pressure indicator IN RED LOW SECTOR Throttle REDUCE AS FAR AS POSSIBLE Oil temperature CHECKED If oil temperature in red sector RE...

Page 38: ...D LANDINGS NOTE It is recommended that the wheels be up if landing on an unprepared surface EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER Glide speed 92 KIAS Radio TRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121 5 MHz or on the appr...

Page 39: ...97 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 5 3 7 DITCHING Radio TRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121 5 MHz or on the appropriate frequency giving location and intentions Landing gear...

Page 40: ...1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 3 8 If fire goes on Main switch OFF Magneto selector OFF Evacuate passengers and extinguish fire using all available...

Page 41: ...RE is in CABIN Main switch OFF ALTr FLD switch breaker OFF All electrical switches except magnetos OFF Cabin air cooling demisting FIRE CUT OFF Fire extinguisher if installed ACTIVATE If FIRE APPEARS...

Page 42: ...WN ICING CONDITIONS IS PROHIBITED Cabin temperature FULL HOT Pitot heating if installed ON Demisting OPEN Alternate Air FULLY PULLED Engine INCREASE POWER without exceeding red line and periodically c...

Page 43: ...Continue flight with landing gear down up to destination or toward an appropriate alternate airfield Maximum airspeed 139 KIAS THE RED LIGHT REMAINS ON WITH OR WITHOUT GREEN LIGHT ON LDG GEAR circuit...

Page 44: ...hat for which it is supplied nor may information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in wr...

Page 45: ...ATE Main switch ON Landing gear lever DOWN LDG GEAR circuit breaker CHECK CLOSED Landing gear lights ILLUMINATE DURING TEST Flaps TAKE OFF Airspeed 97 KIAS The landing gear should extend and lock norm...

Page 46: ...ce 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 3 12 LANDING WITH A LANDING GEAR NOT LOCKED Landing gear position CHECK POSITION WITH THE T...

Page 47: ...s reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 3 13 Main gear not locked NOTE In case only one main gear extends minimum airplane damage will result if a gear up landing is made Retract the landi...

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Page 49: ...ICAL EQUIPMENT FAILURE Check the circuit breakers panel If the circuit breaker is open close it once only If it opens again do not try to close the circuit breaker the equipment has failed ALTERNATOR...

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Page 51: ...FAILURE DIAGRAM NOTE WHEN BUS 3 PULL OFF TYPE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS OPEN LANDING GEAR ELECTRICAL CONTROL BECOMES INOPERATIVE AND THE LANDING GEAR MUST BE EXTENDED USING EMERGENCY SYSTEM KEY CB Circuit br...

Page 52: ...1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 3 18 Figure 3 2 BATTERY FAILURE DIAGRAM Voltmeter KEY PCB Pull off type circuit breaker SB Switch breaker LEA...

Page 53: ...NOTE If closing of Bus 2 or Bus 3 PCB makes ALTr PCB or ALTr FLD SB open pull faulty Bus PCB and close ALTr FLD SB CONTINUE FLIGHT CAREFULLY BATTERY FAILURE SEE FIGURE 3 2 LEAVE IMC CONDITIONS IF POSS...

Page 54: ...to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 3 20 AIRSPEED INDICATING SYSTEM FAILURE In case of erroneous indications in flight Pitot heating if installed ON Alternate static source if installed PULL For IAS...

Page 55: ...bject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 3 21 INVOLUNTARY SPIN INTENTIONAL SPINS ARE PROHIBITED However...

Page 56: ...ight Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 2 3 22 OPTIMUM GLIDE WITHO...

Page 57: ...without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to...

Page 58: ...closed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is...

Page 59: ...RAL This section provides procedures for the conduct of normal operation of the SOCATA Model TB 20 airplane The normal procedures for optional systems are given in Section Supplements of this Manual A...

Page 60: ...tion contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Infor...

Page 61: ...evision 8 4 5 PREFLIGHT INSPECTIONS See Figure 4 1 AIRFRAME 1 Cabin Pilot door OPEN Control lock REMOVED Magneto selector OFF Landing gear lever DOWN Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Main switch ON Flaps LANDING...

Page 62: ...k CLOSED 5 L H main landing gear Chocks REMOVE Tire Check condition Shock absorber Normal position Door Check play and cleanliness Microswitches Clean Landing gear well No foreign body 6 Forward fusel...

Page 63: ...erved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 4 7 9 R H wing leading edge Fuel tank draining Fuel free from water and sediment Fuel tank drain Check CLOSED Fuel tank Check level Fuel tank cap SECURED...

Page 64: ...el pump OFF Main switch ON Advisory panel Tested Landing gear indicator lights Tested Fuel gages Check Flaps RETRACT Instrument lights ON Navigation lights ON Anticollision lights if installed ON Stro...

Page 65: ...robe light if installed Flashing Anticollision light if installed Flashing e Cabin Navigation lights OFF Strobe lights if installed OFF Anticollision lights if installed OFF Recognition lights if inst...

Page 66: ...reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 4 10 ENGINE STARTING Anticollision lights if installed ON COLD ENGINE Main switch ON Propeller FULL FORWARD Throttle 1 4 OPEN Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Fu...

Page 67: ...R STARTING ENGINE ELECTRICAL POWER CHECK ALTr FLD switch breaker OFF ALTr warning light ON Voltmeter Yellow sector ALTr FLD switch breaker ON ALTr warning light OFF Voltmeter Green sector Turn and ban...

Page 68: ...dder pedals only is generally sufficient The combined use of the rudder pedals and the brakes permits if necessary tight turns Check operation of gyroscopic instruments horizontal attitude heading and...

Page 69: ...eats seat belts shoulder harnesses Check Doors LOCKED Controls Free Pitch trim TAKE OFF Rudder trim TAKE OFF Flaps TAKE OFF Magneto selector BOTH Alternate Air Pushed Propeller FULL FORWARD Mixture FU...

Page 70: ...ntents June 30 1988 Revision 6 4 14 WHEN SAFELY AIRBORNE Brakes Apply Landing gear RETRACT AT 300 ft Flaps RETRACT AT 1000 ft Fuel pump OFF External lights As required Air conditioning switch if insta...

Page 71: ...icing conditions as soon as possible Remember to push in the Alternate Air control after leaving the icing area and when you are sure there is no ice on the airframe DESCENT Power setting as required...

Page 72: ...June 30 1988 Revision 8 4 16 When climb rate is positive Landing gear lever UP Flaps TAKE OFF Airspeed 90 KIAS Flaps RETRACTED Climb at 95 KIAS AFTER LANDING Fuel pump OFF Flaps RETRACTED Landing lig...

Page 73: ...D switch breaker OFF Main switch OFF Fuel selector OFF Control lock Installed Chocks Tie downs Installed Depending on the kind of operation it is not necessary to perform this test more than once a da...

Page 74: ...All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 5 4 18 FLIGHT WITH CROSSWIND TAKE OFF Apply full power before brake release Aileron control moved into wind Keep the airplane on runway cent...

Page 75: ...reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 199...

Page 76: ...n that for which it is supplied nor may information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in...

Page 77: ...wners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 5 1 SE...

Page 78: ...t Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents January 31 1988 5 2 ACOUSTIC LIMITATION In complian...

Page 79: ...AIRSPEED CALIBRATION NOTE The indicated airspeeds IAS suppose instrument error to be null FLAPS RETRACTED L Gear UP FLAPS TAKE OFF L Gear UP OR DOWN FLAPS LANDING L Gear DOWN KIAS KCAS KIAS KCAS KIAS...

Page 80: ...he Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 7 5 4 ALTITUDE COM...

Page 81: ...part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Ba...

Page 82: ...n part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved...

Page 83: ...ure Performance values given do not take into account factors such as pilot technique or degraded airplane condition Take off and landing performance figures are based on a dry hard surface runway The...

Page 84: ...to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 7 5 8 TAKE OFF PERFORMANCE CONDITIONS IAS Lift off 63 KIAS 73 MPH IAS Clear 50 ft 69 KIAS 79 MPH IAS Weight 2370 lbs...

Page 85: ...1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 7 5 9 TAKE OFF PERFORMANCE CONDITIONS IAS Lift off 71 KIAS 82 MPH IAS Clear 50 ft 78 KIAS 90 MPH IAS Weight 3086 lbs 14...

Page 86: ...document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 7 5 10 CLIMB PERFORMANCE CONDITIONS Landing gear U...

Page 87: ...this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 7 5 11 CLIMB PERFORMANCE CONDITIONS Landing ge...

Page 88: ...o 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 7 5 12 CLIMB PERFORMANCE CONDITIONS Landing gear UP Weight 2370 lbs 1075 kg Indicated speed 86 KIAS 99 MPH IAS Mixtur...

Page 89: ...996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 7 5 13 CLIMB PERFORMANCE CONDITIONS Landing gear UP Weight 3086 lbs 1400 kg Indicated speed 95 KIAS 109 MPH IAS Mixture...

Page 90: ...ct to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 5 14 MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE ALTITUDE Maximum performance altitude in...

Page 91: ...s of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 5 14A Post...

Page 92: ...for which it is supplied nor may information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writin...

Page 93: ...served Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 5 15 LEVEL FLIGHT PERFORMANCE Level flight performance are given for a weight of 2943 lbs 1335 kg and for setting Best Power or Best Economy obtained wi...

Page 94: ...Bold faced types represent recommended power N PA CAS TAS MIXTURE ADJUSTING SPECIFIC CONSUMPTION BHP RPM in Hg MPH kt MPH kt l h U S Gal hr l 100 NM U S Gal 100 NM 2500 23 6 61 3 16 2 40 6 10 7 2400...

Page 95: ...E Bold faced types represent recommended power N PA CAS TAS MIXTURE ADJUSTING SPECIFIC CONSUMPTION BHP RPM in Hg MPH kt MPH kt l h U S Gal hr l 100 NM U S Gal 100 NM 2500 23 0 61 3 16 2 39 9 10 5 2400...

Page 96: ...lbs 1335 kg NOTE Bold faced types represent recommended power N PA CAS TAS MIXTURE ADJUSTING SPECIFIC CONSUMPTION BHP RPM in Hg MPH kt MPH kt l h U S Gal hr l 100 NM U S Gal 100 NM 2500 22 5 61 3 16...

Page 97: ...thout antennas nor external lights Weight 2943 lbs 1335 kg NOTE Bold faced types represent recommended power N PA CAS TAS MIXTURE ADJUSTING SPECIFIC CONSUMPTION BHP RPM in Hg MPH kt MPH kt l h U S Gal...

Page 98: ...evision 6 5 20 LEVEL FLIGHT PERFORMANCE PRESSURE ALTITUDE 8500 ft ISA 28 4 F 2 C CONDITIONS Mixture adjusted to the BEST POWER Speed without antennas nor external lights Weight 2943 lbs 1335 kg NOTE B...

Page 99: ...997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 6 5 21 LEVEL FLIGHT PERFORMANCE PRESSURE ALTITUDE 10500 ft ISA 49 6 F 6 C CONDITIONS Mixture adjusted to the BEST POWER Speed...

Page 100: ...o change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 6 5 22 LEVEL FLIGHT PERFORMANCE PRESSURE ALTITUDE 12500 ft ISA 14 F 10 C...

Page 101: ...kg NOTE Bold faced types represent recommended power N PA CAS TAS MIXTURE ADJUSTING SPECIFIC CONSUMPTION BHP RPM in Hg MPH kt MPH kt l h U S Gal hr l 100 NM U S Gal 100 NM 2500 23 6 52 8 14 0 35 6 9 4...

Page 102: ...g NOTE Bold faced types represent recommended power N PA CAS TAS MIXTURE ADJUSTING SPECIFIC CONSUMPTION BHP RPM in Hg MPH kt MPH kt l h U S Gal hr l 100 NM U S Gal 100 NM 2500 23 0 52 8 13 9 35 0 9 2...

Page 103: ...2943 lbs 1335 kg NOTE Bold faced types represent recommended power N PA CAS TAS MIXTURE ADJUSTING SPECIFIC CONSUMPTION BHP RPM in Hg MPH kt MPH kt l h U S Gal hr l 100 NM U S Gal 100 NM 2500 22 5 52 8...

Page 104: ...ithout antennas nor external lights Weight 2943 lbs 1335 kg NOTE Bold faced types represent recommended power N PA CAS TAS MIXTURE ADJUSTING SPECIFIC CONSUMPTION BHP RPM in Hg MPH kt MPH kt l h U S Ga...

Page 105: ...vision 6 5 27 LEVEL FLIGHT PERFORMANCE PRESSURE ALTITUDE 8500 ft ISA 28 4 F 2 C CONDITIONS Mixture adjusted to the BEST ECONOMY Speed without antennas nor external lights Weight 2943 lbs 1335 kg NOTE...

Page 106: ...97 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 6 5 28 LEVEL FLIGHT PERFORMANCE PRESSURE ALTITUDE 10500 ft ISA 49 6 F 6 C CONDITIONS Mixture adjusted to the BEST ECONOMY Spee...

Page 107: ...2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 6 5 29 LEVEL FLIGHT PERFORMANCE PRESSURE ALTITUDE 12500 ft ISA 14 F 10 C CONDITIONS Mixture adjusted to the BEST ECONOMY Speed w...

Page 108: ...change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 7 5 30 LANDING PERFORMANCE WEIGHT 2370 lbs 1075kg CONDITIONS Clear 50 ft...

Page 109: ...nge without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents September 30 1994 Revision 7 5 31 LANDING PERFORMANCE WEIGHT 3086 lbs 1400kg CONDITIONS Clear 50 ft...

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Page 111: ...transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996...

Page 112: ...this airplane is included at the back of this section It should be noted that the list of specific optional equipment installed on your airplane as delivered from the factory can be found in the recor...

Page 113: ...em 6 of rear bench or Post MOD 151 of rear seats and remove arm rest kept in position with Velcro straps If you want to free the back from its support plate lift it up about 1 5 inch 3 cm at both ends...

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Page 115: ...sidered is the one noted on the last weighing form The data concerning loading are given on following graphs Loading graph see Figure 6 4 Weight Moment envelope see Figure 6 5 To determine airplane lo...

Page 116: ...draw the rear passengers straight line to get point B 1 related to rear seat loading Our sample loading 2 persons 340 lb 154 kg Superpose point B 1 and point B of graph 2 draw the fuel straight line t...

Page 117: ...QUIPMENT AFFECTING WEIGHT AND BALANCE AIRPLANE MODEL SERIAL NUMBER PAGE NUMBER WEIGHT CHANGE RUNNING DATE ITEM No DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPEMENT OR MODIFICATION ADDED REMOVED BASIC EMPTYWEIGHT IN OUT OR MO...

Page 118: ...rd empty weight 1764 37 06 65 37 Optional equipment 102 51 66 5 27 Basic empty weight 1866 70 64 A 1 Pilot without Opt 0800 170 45 38 7 71 Pilot with Opt 0800 47 44 Front passenger without Opt 0800 17...

Page 119: ...n writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 19...

Page 120: ...an that for which it is supplied nor may information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission i...

Page 121: ...authorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to c...

Page 122: ...ized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change...

Page 123: ...in your airplane file Columns showing weight in pounds and arm in inches provide the weight and center of gravity location for the equipment The equipment list provides the following information a Re...

Page 124: ...of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 5 7 1 SECTION...

Page 125: ...t notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 7 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT 7 23 CARGO CONFIGURATION 7 23 SEA...

Page 126: ...ata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 7 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued STANDARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7 40 ALTERNATOR CONTROL UNIT 7 40 MAIN SWITCH 7 42 ALTERNATOR CONTROL 7 42 A...

Page 127: ...ission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents Ju...

Page 128: ...low wing single engine airplane equipped with retractable tricycle landing gear and is designed to be used in normal category The fuselage consists of an all metal aluminium alloy structure of semimo...

Page 129: ...erodynamic chord 4 002 ft 1 220 m True chord 4 085 ft 1 245 m Wing area 128 091 sq ft 11 90 m2 Wing setting 3 Ailerons Unit area 4 897 sq ft 0 46 m2 Mean span 4 081 ft 1 244 m Recoil and slotted type...

Page 130: ...g of aileron stabilator and rudder surfaces Each front seat is provided with a control wheel which actuates ailerons and stabilator through rods and bellcranks The control wheel being actuated fully a...

Page 131: ...LE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL AND L H SUBPANEL HANDLE MAP READING LIGHT SWITCH If installed EMERGENCY LIGHTING CONTROL EMERGENCY GEAR CONTROL AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS PANEL LIGHTING VOR ILS INDICATOR If installe...

Page 132: ...tion will trim nose up Stabilator tab deflection with stabilator in maximum nose up attitude must be nose up 0 0 5 nose down 15 1 5 Rudder trimming is accomplished by rotating a control knob rudder tr...

Page 133: ...rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 6 7 10 Figure 7 2 EXAMPLE OF CONSOLE AND PEDESTAL RADIONAVIGATION EQUIPMENT If installed WING FLAP INDICATOR WING FLAP CONTROL MIXTURE CONTROL E...

Page 134: ...alternate static source valve and vacuum gage if installed complete the L H panel strip The central console see Figure 7 2 contains in the upper edge the engine monitoring cluster then radio navigati...

Page 135: ...not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988...

Page 136: ...whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All right...

Page 137: ...the top edge of the L H instrument panel directly in front of the pilot The panel contains separate indicator lights which illuminate green amber or red when a specific condition occurs in the associ...

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Page 139: ...he owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 7...

Page 140: ...ed in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in th...

Page 141: ...m the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8...

Page 142: ...the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 8 7...

Page 143: ...for which it is supplied nor may information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writin...

Page 144: ...to Contents January 31 1988 7 17 GROUND CONTROL Effective ground control while taxiing is accomplished through nose wheel steering by using the rudder pedals connected to nose wheel through rods When...

Page 145: ...pplied nor may information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners...

Page 146: ...ous flaps positions The wing flaps system is protected by a 10 amp circuit breaker labeled FLAPS located on L H circuit breakers side panel see Figure 7 6 LANDING GEAR The landing gear system is a ret...

Page 147: ...LANDING GEAR CONTROL The landing gear lever is located on the R H side of the L H panel strip The lever has two positions up and down which give a mechanical indication of the gear position selected...

Page 148: ...ny gear is not fully retracted or locked down the red gear unlocked light will illuminate The electric pump will continue to run during landing gear extension until the green indicator lights illumina...

Page 149: ...ency landing gear control under the L H panel strip to extend the gear For this push on central knob before pulling the lever rearward For complete procedures refer to Section 3 Emergency procedures T...

Page 150: ...ts June 30 1988 Revision 1 7 23 BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT The baggage compartment extends from the rear seat to the rear bulkhead of the cabin former n 6 The access is possible either through a lockable doo...

Page 151: ...osed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is su...

Page 152: ...Use the lever located on the outboard side of the seat To change the seat back angle if installed Use the knurled knob located at the bottom part on the inboard side of the seat back To adjust the ba...

Page 153: ...for which it is supplied nor may information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writi...

Page 154: ...seat belt shall not be twisted In any case and for all types of belts check that they are not impeded in their operation Further to a severe accident replace the belts which were installed when the a...

Page 155: ...losed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is s...

Page 156: ...le to Closed position WARNING PRIOR TO EACH FLIGHT CHECK THAT BOTH CABIN ACCESS DOORS ARE NOT KEY LOCKED CHECK THAT BOTH LOCKING HOOKS ARE PROPERLY NOTCHED EXITS Pre MOD 151 In case of L H and R H doo...

Page 157: ...upper cowl is fitted with an inspection door provided to check oil level it can also be fitted with an access door to the propeller deicing fluid tank The lower cowl is fitted with incorporated air i...

Page 158: ...mum engine performance and T B O the pilot should apply the procedures recommended by Lycoming Operator s Manual concerning the engine ENGINE CONTROLS Engine manifold pressure is controlled by the thr...

Page 159: ...RUMENTS Indicators enable the pilot to assure a permanent check of oil pressure oil temperature tachometer manifold pressure flowmeter and if installed EGT and CHT IGNITION STARTER SYSTEM Engine ignit...

Page 160: ...ny form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata...

Page 161: ...t must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice...

Page 162: ...Use dispersant oil in compliance with Specification MIL L 22851 only after the first 50 hours ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM See Figures 7 12 and 7 12A The engine is lubricated by an oil system powered by...

Page 163: ...termines propeller rotation speed and thus the engine speed to be maintained The governor controls flow of engine oil boosted to high pressure by the governing pump on a piston located in propeller hu...

Page 164: ...Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 3 7 35 Figure 7 13 FUEL SYSTEM...

Page 165: ...n any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 soc...

Page 166: ...ld a vent become blocked the fuel flow from the tank concerned is reduced and the engine may cut out The ventilation is ensured by ducts which run to the lower surface of each wing The quantity of fue...

Page 167: ...e fuel sampler provided to drain fuel from the wing tank sump drain and the fuel strainers drains The fuel tank sump drains are located just outboard of each main landing gear well and the fuel strain...

Page 168: ...thorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to cha...

Page 169: ...d persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change wit...

Page 170: ...ight Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 6 7 39B PARKING BRAKE Park...

Page 171: ...alternator installed on the engine and in standard version a battery located in a compartment under the baggage compartment floor supply the system In optional version the battery is located in a com...

Page 172: ...for which it is supplied nor may information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writin...

Page 173: ...ch it is supplied nor may information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from...

Page 174: ...ch it is supplied nor may information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from...

Page 175: ...the alternator through the regulator In the event of an alternator disconnection should the flight be continued only the necessary electrical equipment will be used The opening of BAT and ALTr FLD pul...

Page 176: ...oltmeter is incorporated to the engine control instruments module located on the upper part of the console to monitor electric generation system efficiency With the alternator operating the indication...

Page 177: ...be closed again pressed down Avionics equipment are protected by circuit breakers grouped in the lower part of the L H side circuit breakers panel In addition to protection of the alternator supply wi...

Page 178: ...UND POWER RECEPTACLE if installed A ground power receptacle permits the use of an external power source for cold weather starting and during maintenance work on the airplane electrical system Details...

Page 179: ...en the airplane is equipped with the tail cone strobe light A switch located on the circuit breaker panel see Figure 7 6 controls the strobe light illumination This circuit is protected by a circuit b...

Page 180: ...n OFF turn clockwise for FULL INTENSITY OPERATION then still clockwise modulate towards MINIMUM INTENSITY turn back to OFF position turning counterclockwise Emergency control Pre MOD 151 modulates lig...

Page 181: ...ut off by a fire cut off shutter and allows hot air distribution on both sides of the windshield Hot airflow is regulated from the control panel located on R H side of instrument panel strip AIR REGUL...

Page 182: ...subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 7 7 49 Figure 7 18 DEMISTING AIR REGULATION VENTILATION CUT OFF...

Page 183: ...airflow may be regulated located on both parts of the instrument panel strip The upper control of cabin air selector allows adjustment of NACA opening NOTE To get air from the air outlets combine thei...

Page 184: ...ed indicator the vertical speed indicator and the altimeter The system consists of a pitot which can be heated located on the lower surface of the L H wing two static ports located on L H and R H side...

Page 185: ...persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change with...

Page 186: ...rt without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back...

Page 187: ...ERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR The vertical speed indicator depicts airplane rate of climb or descent in feet per minute The pointer is actuated by atmospheric pressure changes resulting from changes of alti...

Page 188: ...zed persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change w...

Page 189: ...uthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to ch...

Page 190: ...for which it is supplied nor may information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writin...

Page 191: ...nter mark Pitch and roll attitudes are presented by a miniature airplane superimposed over a symbolic horizon area divided into two sections by a white horizon bar The upper sky blue area and the lowe...

Page 192: ...knots above the stall in all configurations The stall warning system should be checked during the preflight inspection by momentarily turning on the battery switch and actuating the vane in the wing...

Page 193: ...stalled The bank indicator located under the airspeed indicator or the true airspeed indicator may be replaced by a turn and bank indicator it is controlled by a switch breaker located in front of the...

Page 194: ...ERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER if installed The airplane may be equipped with an emergency locator transmitter which enables to locate it in case of distress It is located in the baggage compartment The...

Page 195: ...eset after an inadvertent activation ELT 90 EUROCAE ELT 91 TSO 1 Set ELT switch to MAN RESET or remote control switch to MAN a The ELT keeps on transmitting emergency signal b On remote control the XM...

Page 196: ...thout permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1988 1991 1992 1994 to 1996 1997 2000 socata All rights reserved Back to C...

Page 197: ...unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing from the owners of the Copyright Information in this document is subject t...

Page 198: ...AL This section contains the procedures recommended by SOCATA for the proper ground handling and routine care and servicing of your SOCATA Model TB 20 airplane Also included in this section are the in...

Page 199: ...it is supplied with a Pilot s Operating Handbook and supplemental data covering optional equipment installed in the airplane In addition the owner may purchase the following Maintenance Manual Illustr...

Page 200: ...TION USING THE PROPELLER FOR GROUND HANDLING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE ESPECIALLY IF PRESSURE OR PULL IS EXERTED ON BLADE TIPS The airplane should be moved on the ground with the aid of nose gear...

Page 201: ...r which it is supplied nor may information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permission in writing...

Page 202: ...paragraph TIE DOWN Proper tie down procedure is the best protection against damage to the parked airplane by gusty or strong winds To tie down the airplane securely proceed as follows Install control...

Page 203: ...TAND WITHIN THE ARC OF THE PROPELLER BLADES WHILE TURNING THE PROPELLER After 30 days in storage the airplane should be flown for at least 30 minutes or a ground runup should be made just long enough...

Page 204: ...rades 50 first hours MIL L 22851 Spec Dispersant Grades after 50 hours All temperatures SAE 15W50 or 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 S...

Page 205: ...nder unfavourable conditions Engine oil is changed with the filter Drain the engine oil sump and replace the filter at least every 4 months even though less than the recommended hours have accumulated...

Page 206: ...ion Fuel Formerly 100 130 Green CAUTION NEVER FLY THE AIRPLANE WITH CONTAMINATED WATER SAND RUST DUST OR UNAPPROVED FUEL NOTE Isopropyl alcohol or ethylene glycol monomethyl ether may be added to the...

Page 207: ...g under the combined effect of use of certain fuels with high humidity conditions on the ground followed by flight at high altitude and low temperature Under these unusual conditions small amounts of...

Page 208: ...2 8 13 To ensure proper mixing the following is recommended For best results the alcohol should be added during the fueling operation by pouring the alcohol directly on the fuel stream issuing from t...

Page 209: ...G OF THE EGME COMPOUND WITH THE FUEL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT A CONCENTRATION IN EXCESS OF THAT RECOMMENDED 0 15 BY VOLUME MAXIMUM WILL RESULT IN DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS TO THE FUEL TANKS DETERIORATION OF P...

Page 210: ...r than that for which it is supplied nor may information contained in it be disclosed to unauthorized persons It must not be reproduced nor transmitted in any form in whole or in part without permissi...

Page 211: ...ack to Contents June 30 1988 Revision 7 8 16 LANDING GEAR Nose gear tire 5 00 5 6 PRTT Inflating pressure 56 5 psi 3 9 bars Main gear tires 15 6 00 6 6 PRTT Inflating pressure 63 9 psi 4 4 bars Nose g...

Page 212: ...aner sparingly with soft cloths and rub with moderate pressure until all dirt oil scum and bug stains are removed Allow the cleaner to dry then wipe it off with soft flannel cloths CAUTION NEVER USE G...

Page 213: ...lly with an oily cloth to clean off grass and bug stains will assure long blade life Small nicks on the propeller particularly near the tips and on the leading edges should be dressed out as soon as p...

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