Utilization on Grass Runway 1 / 2
CAUTION
The small wheels of the airplane and its weight may lead it to sink in soaked or
soft ground.
Before planning the landing, ensure that the field is hard, smooth and dry enough.
Landing and moreover takeoff shall not begin if any doubt exists about the
condition of such a runway.
Particular directives
Taxi / Takeoff:
1
- INERT SEP switch ........................................................................... ON
2
-
INERT SEP ON
................................................................... Check ON
► Do not use the reverse ◄
NOTE
In fact, on a flat runway with grass, it is necessary to increase power
significantly above IDLE, so the pilot will not be tempted to use the
reverse.
Landing:
3
- INERT SEP switch ........................................................................... ON
4
-
INERT SEP ON
................................................................... Check ON
After wheels touch down:
5
- Reverse ...................................................................... Only if necessary
CAUTION
Do not maintain reverse at airspeeds below 40 KIAS to avoid
ingestion of foreign matter.
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Pilot's Information Manual
Section 4
Normal Procedures
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 01
Page 4.5.27
PIM - DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS