Stall Warning System; Static Dischargers - Daher-Socata TBM 900 Pilot's Information Manual

SECTION 7
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
DESCRIPTION
7.14 - MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

STALL WARNING SYSTEM

The airplane is equipped with an electrically deiced stall sensor in the leading edge of the right wing. This sensor
fitted with a vane is electrically connected to an audible warning. The vane senses the change in airflow over the
wing and operates the warning unit, which produces a tone over the alarm speaker. This warning tone begins
between 5 and 10 knots above the stall in all configurations.
The stall warning system should be checked during the preflight inspection by momentarily turning on the
"SOURCE" selector and by manipulating the vane in the wing. The system is operational if a continuous tone
(low-pitched sound) is heard on the alarms speaker.
NOTE
The audible stall warning may be altered by severe or prolonged icing.

STATIC DISCHARGERS

As an aid in flight, static dischargers are installed to improve radio communications during flight by reducing
interference from dust or various forms of precipitations (rain, snow or ice crystals).
Under these conditions, the build-up and discharge of static electricity from the trailing edges of the wings (flaps
and ailerons), rudder, stabilator, propeller tips and radio antennas can result in loss of usable radio signals on all
communications and navigation radio equipment. Usually, the ADF is first and VHF communication equipment is
the last to be affected.
Installation of static dischargers reduces interference from precipitation static, but it is possible to encounter
severe precipitation static conditions which might cause the loss of radio signals, even with static dischargers
installed. Whenever possible, avoid known severe precipitation areas to prevent loss of dependable radio signals.
If avoidance is impractical, minimize airspeed and anticipate temporary loss of radio signals while in these areas.
CABIN FIRE EXTINGUISHER
The fire extinguisher is located on R.H. front station side panel.
A pressure gage allows checking the fire extinguisher condition. Follow the recommendations indicated on the
extinguisher.
AUTOPILOT
Autopilot control panel is located above the GDU 1500 MFD. Refer to Section 2 "Limitations" of this Pilot's
Operating Handbook and to GARMIN G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for further details.
GPS
GPS navigation is performed through the GARMIN G1000 system. Refer to Section 2 "Limitations" and Section 4
"Normal procedures" of this Pilot's Operating Handbook and to GARMIN G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for
further details.
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