Daher-Socata TBM 900 Pilot's Information Manual page 196

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
EASA Approved
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION (6/9)
9 - Wing lower surface
- Check fuel tank access doors for leaks
- Check for surface damage.
10 - Wing deicer boots
Care must be taken when refuelling the airplane to avoid damaging the wing deicer boots. A protective apron
should be used if possible.
11 - Fuel tank drain (two on each wing)
In case of water in fuel system, drain it carefully using the four drain valves of tank sumps, and the fuel filter
drain valve, till every trace of water or deposit has disappeared.
A long term storage of the airplane causes water accumulation in fuel, which absorbs additive. This
phenomenon occurs when an excessive quantity of water accumulates in fuel tank sumps. Refer to Section 8
for servicing operations relative to fuel additives.
12 - L.H. main landing gear
- Shock absorber / doors / tire / wheel well
If airplane has been used from muddy airfields or in snow, check wheel wells to make sure they are clean
and not obstructed.
Check frequently all landing gear retraction mechanism components, shock-absorbers, tires and
brakes. This is particularly important for airplanes used from hilly fields.
Improperly serviced or worn shock-absorbers may result in excessive loads being transmitted to the
airplane structure during ground operations. Without passengers and baggages on board, the unpainted
surface of the main gear shock absorber tube must be visible about :
- 55 mm (2.17 in.) of minimum height with half tank,
- 40 mm (1.57 in.) of minimum height with full tanks.
Fuselage forward section IV
1 - Forward compartment
- Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 - GPU door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 - Fuel circuit drain
- Filter contamination indicator
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PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
(Fuel free of water and contamination)
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(Fuel free of water and contamination)
Checked
(No leak)
Checked
(Condition / Attachment)
Drained
Checked
Controlled
Closed / Locked
Closed
(If not used)
Drained
Checked
Edition 0 -- October 31, 2013
Rev. 1