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Garmin G950 IFDS - Supplement
Section 4 – Normal procedures
PREFLIGHT CHECKS
4
th
Edition, Rev. 0
Page S4 - 10
For cold weather operations, the crew must focus on the check of following parts
of airplane (free of snow/ice/standing water).
 control surfaces
 fuselage
 wings
 vertical and horizontal stabilator
 stall warning switch
 engine inlets
 engines draining points
 propeller blades
 LG doors
 Pitot, and static ports
 fuel tank vents
Tires show low pressure in cold weather: the required adjustments to inflation
pressure should be performed on tires cooled to ambient temperature.
If the crew detects ice, anti icing products are not allowed. To remove ice, tow the
aircraft in the hangar and operate with a soft brush or a humid cloth.
WARNING
Removal of snow/ice accumulations is necessary prior to take-off
because they will seriously affect airplane performance. Aircraft
with ice/snow accumulation is not cleared for flight.
If the aircraft must be operated in cold weather conditions within the range -25ºC
to -5ºC
,
it is suggested to perform following procedure in order to speed up the
engine warm-up:
 Tow the airplane in a warm hangar (warmer than -5°C);
 Let airplane temperature stabilize;
 Check pressure in hydraulic system, recharge if necessary;
 Heat the cabin to a suitable value to avoid windshield frost in flight; an elec-
trical fan heater may be used inside the cabin;
 Tow airplane outside and perform engine starting as soon as possible.