7.13 - Vacuum System and Instruments
See
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The airplane is fitted with a vacuum system that provides the suction necessary to
operate the leading edge deicing.
The vacuum system includes:
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a regulating and relief valve,
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an air ejector,
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an air check valve,
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a suction relief valve,
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a pressure switch.
Compressed air necessary for the ejector to create decompressed air is taken
from the powerplant. The airflow is regulated before entering the ejector, which
creates the necessary vacuum by venturi effect.
The suction relief valve, fixed in the cabin to Frame C2, maintains the vacuum for
monitoring of the system. In case of pressure drop, a pressure switch installed in
the system indicates the failure, and
VACUUM LOW
is displayed in the CAS
window.
Section 7
Description
Pilot's Information Manual
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 00
Page 7.13.1
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