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Daher TBM 850 (Black Square) Startup Checklist
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Daher TBM 850 (Black Square)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 140 steps · 15 phases
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWEDNOTE: The TBM cruises in the low 30s. Check winds aloft, icing levels and destination alternates. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | Fuel RequiredCALCULATEDNOTE: Burn 55-60 USG/hr in the climb, 45-50 in cruise. 292 US gal usable. | |
| 04 | Weight & BalanceWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: MTOW 7,394 lbs. Full fuel plus six seats will exceed gross weight. | |
| 05 | Takeoff & Landing DistanceCALCULATEDNOTE: Torque is limited to 700 shp for takeoff, so high density altitude still costs performance. | |
| 06 | OxygenCHECKEDCAUTION: Required backup for pressurisation failure above FL250. | |
| 07 | Radio Stack ConfigurationSELECTED ON THE TABLETNOTE: Black Square offers period EFIS through to modern Garmin navigators. | |
| 08 | Payload, Fuel and FailuresSET ON THE TABLETNOTE: Nearly 100 failure modes including turbine engine failures. |
PHS 2 — Pre-Flight Exterior Inspection14 steps
| 01 | Aircraft DocumentsON BOARD | |
| 02 | Gust LockREMOVED | |
| 03 | Battery MasterON - CHECK FUEL AND LIGHTS | |
| 04 | Fuel Quantity and CapsCHECK AND SECURE | |
| 05 | Fuel SumpsDRAINED - CHECK FOR WATER | |
| 06 | Engine OilCHECK QUANTITY | |
| 07 | Propeller and SpinnerCHECK BLADES AND FEATHER POSITION | |
| 08 | Engine InletCLEAR OF FODWARNING: A turbine will ingest anything left in the inlet. Check it every time. | |
| 09 | Exhaust StacksCHECK CONDITION | |
| 10 | De-Ice Boots and Windshield HeatCHECK CONDITION | |
| 11 | Landing Gear and TyresCHECK STRUTS, DOORS, BRAKES | |
| 12 | Pitot Tubes and Static PortsCLEAR - COVERS REMOVED | |
| 13 | Control SurfacesFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 14 | Chocks and Tie-DownsREMOVED |
PHS 3 — Before Start12 steps
| 01 | Seats, Belts, HarnessesADJUSTED AND SECURE | |
| 02 | Cabin DoorCLOSED AND LATCHEDWARNING: Check both latch pins. A door that is not sealed will not pressurise. | |
| 03 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 04 | Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 05 | Circuit BreakersALL IN | |
| 06 | Power LeverIDLE / FLIGHT IDLE | |
| 07 | Propeller LeverFULL FORWARD | |
| 08 | Condition LeverCUTOFF | |
| 09 | Landing Gear HandleDOWN | |
| 10 | Inertial SeparatorAS REQUIREDNOTE: Deploy on the ground and in visible moisture to protect the compressor from FOD and ice. | |
| 11 | Ice ProtectionOFF FOR START | |
| 12 | Cabin Pressurisation ControllerSET DESTINATION FIELD ELEVATION |
PHS 4 — Engine Start14 steps
| 01 | BatteryON - CHECK 24V MINIMUMCAUTION: Starting below 24 volts risks a hot start. Use ground power if the battery is low. | |
| 02 | Beacon LightON | |
| 03 | Fuel SelectorAUTO OR FULLEST TANK | |
| 04 | Aux Boost PumpON - CHECK FUEL PRESSURE | |
| 05 | Propeller AreaCLEAR - CALL CLEAR PROPWARNING: Confirm the propeller arc and the exhaust path are clear. | |
| 06 | StarterENGAGE | |
| 07 | NgSTABILISE AT 13% MINIMUMCAUTION: Do not introduce fuel below 13% Ng. Insufficient airflow will cause a hot start. | |
| 08 | Condition LeverLOW IDLE (INTRODUCE FUEL) | |
| 09 | ITTMONITOR - 1,000 degC MAX FOR 5 SECONDSWARNING: If ITT approaches the limit, condition lever to CUTOFF and motor the engine. A hot start destroys the turbine section. | |
| 10 | Oil PressureRISING | |
| 11 | StarterOFF AT 52% Ng | |
| 12 | Idle StabilisedNg 52-55%, ITT IN RANGE | |
| 13 | GeneratorON - CHECK CHARGING | |
| 14 | Aux Boost PumpAUTO / OFF |
PHS 5 — After Start10 steps
| 01 | Avionics MasterON | |
| 02 | Radios and NavigationTUNED AND SET | |
| 03 | TransponderSTANDBY - CODE SET | |
| 04 | AltimeterSET TO FIELD ELEVATION | |
| 05 | Flight InstrumentsCHECK AND SET | |
| 06 | Engine InstrumentsTORQUE, ITT, Ng, PROP RPM, OIL - ALL IN RANGE | |
| 07 | Annunciator PanelTEST - NO WARNINGS | |
| 08 | Environmental / Bleed AirSET | |
| 09 | TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 10 | FlapsTAKEOFF |
PHS 6 — Taxi7 steps
| 01 | Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 02 | Parking BrakeRELEASED | |
| 03 | Power LeverADVANCE SLIGHTLYCAUTION: The TBM accelerates quickly on the ground. Use beta or brakes rather than riding the power. | |
| 04 | BrakesCHECK EFFECTIVE | |
| 05 | Beta / ReverseCHECK OPERATION | |
| 06 | Flight InstrumentsCHECK IN TURNS | |
| 07 | Inertial SeparatorDEPLOYED FOR TAXI |
PHS 7 — Before Takeoff12 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET FOR RUN-UP CHECKS | |
| 02 | Engine Run-UpPERFORM AS REQUIREDNOTE: Check propeller feathering and overspeed governor per the checklist you are flying. | |
| 03 | Ice ProtectionTEST, THEN AS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | FlapsTAKEOFF POSITIONNOTE: Vfe with takeoff flaps is 178 KIAS. | |
| 05 | TrimSET (PITCH, RUDDER, AILERON) | |
| 06 | Fuel SelectorAUTO OR FULLEST TANK | |
| 07 | Aux Boost PumpAUTO | |
| 08 | Inertial SeparatorRETRACTED FOR TAKEOFFCAUTION: The separator costs meaningful torque. Retract it unless conditions require it. | |
| 09 | PressurisationARMED AND SET | |
| 10 | AutopilotOFF | |
| 11 | LightsLANDING, STROBES, NAV ON | |
| 12 | TransponderALT |
PHS 8 — Takeoff8 steps
| 01 | Takeoff ClearanceRECEIVED | |
| 02 | Power LeverADVANCE SMOOTHLY TO TAKEOFF TORQUEWARNING: Takeoff is limited to 700 shp. Do not exceed the torque limit or the ITT limit, whichever comes first. | |
| 03 | Engine ParametersTORQUE AND ITT WITHIN LIMITS | |
| 04 | Airspeed AliveCHECK | |
| 05 | Rotate90 KIAS | |
| 06 | Landing GearUP - POSITIVE RATECAUTION: Vlo / Vle 178 KIAS. | |
| 07 | FlapsUP ABOVE 110 KIAS | |
| 08 | Initial Climb124 KIAS (Vy) |
PHS 9 — Climb8 steps
| 01 | Climb PowerSET CLIMB TORQUE / ITT LIMIT | |
| 02 | Airspeed170 KIAS CRUISE CLIMB | |
| 03 | Propeller2,000 RPM | |
| 04 | PressurisationCHECK CABIN CLIMBINGNOTE: Max differential 6.2 psi gives roughly an 8,000 ft cabin at FL310. | |
| 05 | Ice ProtectionAS REQUIREDCAUTION: Turn on inertial separator, boots and heat before entering visible moisture below +5 degC. | |
| 06 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR ITT AND TORQUE | |
| 07 | Fuel BalanceMONITOR - AUTO SELECTOR ALTERNATES TANKS | |
| 08 | Transition AltitudeSET STANDARD PRESSURE |
PHS 10 — Cruise8 steps
| 01 | Cruise AltitudeLEVEL OFF | |
| 02 | PowerSET CRUISE TORQUENOTE: The engine may be run up to 850 shp in cruise, which is where the TBM 850 gets its name. | |
| 03 | Propeller2,000 RPM (OR REDUCED FOR ECONOMY) | |
| 04 | Cruise Speed300-320 KTAS | |
| 05 | Fuel Flow45-50 USG/HR | |
| 06 | Cabin DifferentialCHECK WITHIN 6.2 PSI | |
| 07 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR | |
| 08 | Fuel BalanceCHECK LEFT AND RIGHT |
PHS 11 — Descent8 steps
| 01 | ATIS / Destination WeatherOBTAINED | |
| 02 | Pressurisation ControllerCONFIRM DESTINATION ELEVATION SET | |
| 03 | Descent Planning3:1 RULENOTE: From FL310 that is roughly 100 nm. The TBM is slick and does not slow down easily. | |
| 04 | PowerREDUCE GRADUALLYCAUTION: Keep ITT above 500 degC where practical to avoid thermal cycling the hot section. | |
| 05 | AltimeterSET TO LOCAL QNH AT TRANSITION | |
| 06 | Descent SpeedBELOW 266 KIAS (Vmo) | |
| 07 | Ice ProtectionAS REQUIRED | |
| 08 | Approach BriefCOMPLETE |
PHS 12 — Before Landing9 steps
| 01 | Seat BeltsSECURE | |
| 02 | PressurisationCABIN APPROACHING FIELD ELEVATION | |
| 03 | Aux Boost PumpAUTO / ON | |
| 04 | PropellerFULL FORWARDNOTE: Set before landing so full power and reverse are available. | |
| 05 | Landing GearDOWN AND LOCKED - 3 GREENWARNING: Below 178 KIAS. Confirm three green. | |
| 06 | FlapsTAKEOFF THEN LANDINGNOTE: Takeoff flaps below 178 KIAS, landing flaps below 122 KIAS. | |
| 07 | Inertial SeparatorAS REQUIRED | |
| 08 | Landing LightON | |
| 09 | AutopilotDISENGAGE BY MINIMUMS |
PHS 13 — Landing7 steps
| 01 | Final Approach Speed85-95 KIAS (Vref, WEIGHT DEPENDENT) | |
| 02 | Landing GearRECHECK 3 GREENWARNING: Final gear check before the threshold. | |
| 03 | ThresholdPOWER TO FLIGHT IDLE | |
| 04 | FlareTOUCH DOWN ON MAIN WHEELS | |
| 05 | NosewheelLOWER PROMPTLY | |
| 06 | ReverseAS REQUIREDCAUTION: Come out of reverse by 40 kts to avoid ingesting debris and prop-blasting the fuselage. | |
| 07 | BrakingAS REQUIRED |
PHS 14 — After Landing6 steps
| 01 | Clear of RunwayCONFIRM PAST HOLD SHORT | |
| 02 | FlapsUP | |
| 03 | Ice ProtectionOFF | |
| 04 | Inertial SeparatorDEPLOYED | |
| 05 | Landing Light and StrobesOFF | |
| 06 | TransponderSTANDBY |
PHS 15 — Shutdown / Securing9 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Power LeverIDLE | |
| 03 | Engine Cool-DownIDLE 1-2 MINUTESWARNING: The hot section needs a stabilised idle period before fuel cutoff or the turbine will bow. | |
| 04 | AvionicsOFF | |
| 05 | Condition LeverCUTOFF | |
| 06 | PropellerCONFIRM WINDING DOWN | |
| 07 | Generator and BatteryOFF | |
| 08 | External LightsOFF | |
| 09 | Gust Lock, Chocks, CoversINSTALLED |