Pilatus Aircraft LTD PC 12 MMOP

PC-12 SERIES AIRPLANE
MASTER MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING

PROCEDURES MANUAL (MMOP)
Document Number: 02398 Date: December 14/2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................... 3
List of Effective Pages ........................................................................................................ 7
Log of Revisions ................................................................................................................. 9
General Information .......................................................................................................... 11
ATA 21 Air Conditioning ................................................................................................. 13

21-10-01A (ALL) Air cycle system ...................................................................................... 13
21-30-01A (CAT) (MSN 101 888) Cabin pressurisation system ........................................... 14
21-30-01B (NCO/SPO) (MSN 101 888) Cabin pressurisation system ................................... 15
21-30-02A (CAT) (MSN 101 to 888) Pressurisation safety valve ............................................ 18
21-30-02B (NCO/SPO) (MSN 101 to 888) Pressurisation safety valve .................................... 19
21-30-02C (CAT) (MSN 1001 and up) Pressurisation safety valve .......................................... 20
21-30-02D (NCO/SPO) (MSN 1001 and up) Pressurisation safety valve .................................. 21
21-30-03A (ALL) Cabin altitude indicator ............................................................................ 22
21-30-04B (ALL) Cabin altitude warning system .................................................................. 23
21-30-05A (ALL) Cabin rate of climb indicator ..................................................................... 24
21-30-06A (ALL) Differential Pressure Indicator ................................................................... 25
ATA 22 - Autopilot ............................................................................................................ 27

22-10-01A (SPO/NCO) Autopilot ....................................................................................... 27
22-10-01B (CAT) Autopilot ............................................................................................... 28
22-10-02A (ALL) (MSN 101 888) Autopilot disconnect functions Quick release controls ...... 29
ATA 23 - Communication ................................................................................................... 31

23-30-01B (ALL) Public address system ............................................................................. 31
ATA 25 Equipment and Furnishings .................................................................................. 33

25-11-01-1A (ALL) Flight crew compartment seats Horizontal adjustment ............................. 33
25-11-01-2A (ALL) Flight crew compartment seats Vertical adjustment ................................ 34
25-11-01-3A (ALL) Flight Crew Compartment Seats Other Adjustment except Horizontal, Vertical
and Armrest Adjustment ..................................................................................................... 35
25-11-01-5A (ALL) Flight Crew Compartment Seats Armrest ............................................ 36
25-21-01A (ALL) Passenger seats ..................................................................................... 37
25-21-01-1A (ALL) Passenger seats Recline functions .................................................... 38

25-21-01-3A (ALL) Passenger seats Armrests with recline/swivel control mechanism ......... 39
25-21-01-4A (ALL) Passenger seats Armrests without recline control mechanism ............... 40
25-21-01-5A (ALL) Passenger Seats Swivel/Travel Mechanism ........................................ 41
25-40-01A (ALL) Lavatory waste system ............................................................................. 42
25-64-01 (ALL) Life Jackets ............................................................................................. 43
ATA 27 Flight Controls ................................................................................................... 45

27-10-01A (ALL) Aileron trim position indication .................................................................. 45
27-20-01A (ALL) Rudder trim position indication ................................................................. 46
27-30-01A (ALL) Stabiliser trim position indication .............................................................. 47
27-50-01A (ALL) Flap position indication ............................................................................ 48
ATA 28 Fuel .................................................................................................................. 49

28-40-01A (ALL) Fuel quantity indication ............................................................................ 49
28-40-01B (ALL) Fuel quantity indication ............................................................................ 50
ATA 30 Ice and Rain Protection ...................................................................................... 51

30-31-01A (CAT) Pitot heating system ............................................................................... 51
30-31-03B (CAT) Static port heating system ....................................................................... 52
30-41-01A (ALL) Windshield heating system ....................................................................... 53
ATA 31 Indicating and Recording Systems........................................................................ 55

31-22-01A (ALL) Hour meter ............................................................................................. 55
ATA 32 Landing Gear ..................................................................................................... 57

32-40-01A (ALL) Parking brake ......................................................................................... 57
ATA 33 Lights ............................................................................................................... 59

33-20-02A (ALL) Cabin signs Fasten seat belt/No smoking ................................................ 59
ATA 34 Navigation ......................................................................................................... 61

34-15-01A (ALL) Altitude alerting system ........................................................................... 61
34-20-01B (CAT) Stabilized direction indication ................................................................... 62
34-20-02B (CAT) Primary attitude indication ....................................................................... 63
34-40-01A (CAT) Traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS) ..................................... 64
34-40-01B (NCO/SPO) Traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS) ............................. 65
34-43-01-3A (ALL) TAWS / Advisory call-outs ...................................................................... 66
34-51-01A (CAT) Navigation system .................................................................................. 67

34-51-01B (NCO/SPO) Navigation system .......................................................................... 68
ATA 35 Oxygen .............................................................................................................. 69

35-10-01-1A (ALL) Flight crew fixed oxygen system Flight deck pressure indicator ................. 69
35-20-01A (ALL) Passenger Oxygen System ........................................................................ 70
ATA 52 Doors ................................................................................................................ 71

52-10-01A (ALL) Door key locks ........................................................................................ 71
52-70-01A (ALL) Door warning system (Caption and voice callout) ......................................... 72


LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
Section Page No Revision No Applicability
All pages are issued at initial issue 1 revision 0 dated December 14/2015
GENERAL
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ITEM LIST
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LOG OF REVISIONS
ORIGINAL ISSUE: December 14/2015
REVISION: Issue: 1 Revision 0
Purpose of revision:
Original issue
GENERAL
Not applicable
ITEM LIST
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The content of this Maintenance and Operating Procedures Manual is based on the:
Pilatus PC-12 Series Airplane Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) - Document Number 02395 -
Initial Issue or latest revision.
Refer to the MMEL Preamble for definitions and instructions on the use and application of the
procedures contained herein.


ATA 21 AIR CONDITIONING
21-10-01A (ALL) Air cycle system
1. Placard
A. Put an AIR CYCLE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE placard in a position on the instrument panel where it is
visible to the flight crew.
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
MSN 101 888:
A. Before the flight, prepare the airplane to operate in unpressurized configuration:

1. Set ECS switch to OFF.
2. Pull the ECS emergency shut off lever.
B. Perform the flight at an altitude not exceeding 10,000 ft. AMSL.
Note: If required, the flight crew should adjust the flight duration depending on the operating
conditions (e.g. temperature, number of aircraft occupants, etc.) to ensure that the available
fresh air inflow provides a suitable and comfortable environment for the occupants.
MSN 1001 and up:
A. Before the flight, prepare the airplane to operate in unpressurized configuration:

1. Set ACS switch to the INHIBIT position.
2. Pull the ACS emergency shut off lever.
Note: If required, the flight crew should adjust the flight duration depending on the operating
conditions (e.g. temperature, number of aircraft occupants, etc.) to ensure that the available
fresh air inflow provides a suitable and comfortable environment for the occupants.

21-30-01A (CAT) (MSN 101 888) Cabin pressurisation system
1. Placard
A. Put a PRESSURISATION SYSTEM INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the Pressurisation controls
where it is visible to the flight crew.
2. Maintenance (M)
A. Remove the Safety valve (Aircraft Maintenance Manual 21-30-02-00A-920A-A).

B. Install caps on all disconnected pneumatic lines.
C. Make a record in the maintenance records.
3. Operations (O)
A. Perform the flight at an altitude not exceeding 10,000 ft. AMSL.

Note: The ECS may be used normally to provide conditioned air to the cabin.

21-30-01B (NCO/SPO) (MSN 101 888) Cabin pressurisation system
1. Placard
2. Maintenance (M)

3. Operations (O)


21-30-01C (CAT) (MSN 1001 and up) Cabin pressurisation system
1. Placard
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
A. Before the flight, prepare the airplane to operate in unpressurised configuration:

1. Press DUMP switch.
2. Open the access door 11 BR and visually confirm that the outflow valve is fully open. The
butterfly valve must be in the horizontal position.
3. Pull the following CBs:
Circuit Breaker BUS
CPCS CH. 1 EPS BUS
CPCS CH. 2 MAIN BUS

Note: The ACS may be used normally to provide conditioned air to the cabin.

21-30-01D (NCO/SPO) (MSN 1001 and up) Cabin pressurisation system
1. Placard
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)

Circuit Breakers BUS

CPCS CH. 1 EPS BUS
CPCS CH. 2 MAIN BUS


21-30-02A (CAT) (MSN 101 to 888) Pressurisation safety valve
1. Placard
2. Maintenance (M)

B. Install caps on all pneumatic lines.
3. Operations (O)


21-30-02B (NCO/SPO) (MSN 101 to 888) Pressurisation safety valve
1. Placard
2. Maintenance (M)

B. Install caps on all pneumatic lines.
3. Operations (O)


21-30-02C (CAT) (MSN 1001 and up) Pressurisation safety valve
1. Placard
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)

Circuit Breaker BUS

CPCS CH. 1 EPS BUS
CPCS CH. 2 MAIN BUS


21-30-02D (NCO/SPO) (MSN 1001 and up) Pressurisation safety valve
1. Placard
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)

Circuit Breaker BUS

CPCS CH. 1 EPS BUS
CPCS CH. 2 MAIN BUS


21-30-03A (ALL) Cabin altitude indicator
1. Placard
2. Maintenance (M)
MSN 101 888:
A. Remove the Safety valve (Aircraft Maintenance Manual 21-30-02-00A-920A-A)

MSN 1001 and up:
None required.
3. Operations (O)
MSN 101 888:

MSN 1001 and up:

Circuit Breaker BUS

CPCS CH. 1 EPS BUS
CPCS CH. 2 MAIN BUS


21-30-04B (ALL) Cabin altitude warning system
1. Placard
2. Maintenance (M)
MSN 101 888:

MSN 1001 and up:
None required.
3. Operations (O)
MSN 101 888:

MSN 1001 and up:

Circuit Breaker BUS

CPCS CH. 1 EPS BUS
CPCS CH. 2 MAIN BUS


21-30-05A (ALL) Cabin rate of climb indicator
1. Placard
2. Maintenance (M)
MSN 101 888:

MSN 1001 and up:
None required.
3. Operations (O)
MSN 101 888:

MSN 1001 and up:

Circuit Breaker BUS

CPCS CH. 1 EPS BUS
CPCS CH. 2 MAIN BUS


21-30-06A (ALL) Differential Pressure Indicator
1. Placard
2. Maintenance (M)
MSN 101 888:

MSN 1001 and up:
None required.
3. Operations (O)
MSN 101 888:

MSN 1001 and up:

Circuit Breaker BUS

CPCS CH. 1 EPS BUS
CPCS CH. 2 MAIN BUS



ATA 22 - AUTOPILOT
22-10-01A (SPO/NCO) Autopilot
1. Placard
MSN 101 888:
A. Put an AUTOPILOT INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the Autopilot mode controller where it is
MSN 1001 an up:
A. Put an AUTOPILOT INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the AFCS control panel where it is visible
to the flight crew.
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
MSN 101 888:
A. Before flight, pull the "A/P" circuit breaker (AVIONIC 2 BUS).

B. Consider the increase in workload due to the unavailability of the AP and the prevailing conditions
(e.g. crew skill level, IMC/VMC, Day/Night, duration of flight, complexity of the intended approach
procedure, etc.). If the increase in workload may become excessively high then Pilatus recommends
implementing suitable mitigations (e.g. safety pilot, change in flight plan, postponement of the
flight, etc.).
Note: RVSM operations not permitted.
MSN 1001 and up:
A. Before flight, pull the "A/P SERVO" circuit breaker (AVIONIC 1 BUS).
flight, etc.).

ATA 22 - AUTOPILOT
22-10-01B (CAT) Autopilot
1. Placard
MSN 101 888:
A. Put an AUTOPILOT INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the Autopilot mode controller where it is
MSN 1001 an up:
A. Put an AUTOPILOT INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the AFCS control panel where it is visible
to the flight crew.
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
MSN 101 888:
A. Before flight, pull the "A/P" circuit breaker (AVIONIC 2 BUS).

flight, etc.).
MSN 1001 and up:
A. Before flight, pull the "A/P SERVO" circuit breaker (AVIONIC 1 BUS).
flight, etc.).

ATA 22 - AUTOPILOT
22-10-02A (ALL) (MSN 101 888) Autopilot disconnect functions Quick release
controls
1. Placard
A. Put an AUTOPILOT QUICK DISCONNECT INOPERATIVE placard in a position on the instrument panel
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
A. Before flight, confirm that the A/P disconnect switch is operative on the pilot flying side:
1. Engage the autopilot.
2. Press the A/P disconnect switch on the pilot flying side.
3. Confirm that the autopilot disengages.


ATA 23 - COMMUNICATION
23-30-01B (ALL) Public address system
1. Placard
A. Put a PA SYSTEM INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the Audio panel where it is visible to the
flight crew.
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
A. Brief the cabin crew members (if carried) and the passengers on the communication procedures that
will be used.
B. Use direct communication (verbal and with hand signs) between flight deck and cabin.


ATA 25 EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
25-11-01-1A (ALL) Flight crew compartment seats Horizontal adjustment
1. Placard
A. Put a SEAT HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT INOPERATIVE placard in a position on the instrument panel
2. Maintenance (M)
Refer to the applicable seat Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) for support in the following
procedures:
A. Determine the reason for the inoperativeness of the horizontal seat adjustment.
B. Move/adjust the seat position to the satisfaction of the pilot.
C. Consider the reason for the inoperativeness and use appropriate aircraft maintenance practice to
secure and lock the seat in this horizontal position. Make sure that the relevant pins fully engage in
the seat track and that they are secure in this position.
D. Operate the rudder pedal adjustment to make sure it is operative.
Note: No additional cushions are acceptable to achieve a seating position which is acceptable to
the pilot.
3. Operations (O)
None required.

25-11-01-2A (ALL) Flight crew compartment seats Vertical adjustment
1. Placard
A. Put a SEAT VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT INOPERATIVE placard in a position on the instrument panel
2. Maintenance (M)
procedures:
A. Determine the reason for the inoperativeness of the vertical seat adjustment.
secure and lock the seat in this vertical position.
Note: No additional cushions are acceptable to achieve a seating position which is acceptable to
the pilot.
3. Operations (O)
None required.

25-11-01-3A (ALL) Flight Crew Compartment Seats Other Adjustment except

Horizontal, Vertical and Armrest Adjustment
1. Placard
A. Put a SEAT ADJUSTMENT INOPERATIVE placard in a position on the instrument panel where it is
2. Maintenance (M)
procedures:
A. Determine the reason for the inoperativeness of the seat adjustment.
secure and lock the seat in this position.
3. Operations (O)
None required.

25-11-01-5A (ALL) Flight Crew Compartment Seats Armrest
1. Placard
A. Put a FLIGHT CREW SEAT ARMREST INOPERATIVE placard on the affected armrest.
2. Maintenance (M)
procedures:
EITHER:
A. Use appropriate aircraft maintenance practice to secure the armrest in a position where it does not
hinder emergency egress, does not block access to the flight controls and does not restrict any
other flight deck duties.
Note: If this maintenance procedure is ineffective so that the inoperative armrest may harm the
crewmember then no dispatch is permissible until the inoperative armrest is repaired.
OR:
A. Remove the inoperative armrest in accordance with Component Maintenance Manual (CMM).
3. Operations (O)
None required.

25-21-01A (ALL) Passenger seats
1. Placard
A. Install the placards as described in the (M) procedure.
2. Maintenance (M)
procedures:
EITHER:
A. Make sure that the inoperative seat does not block an emergency exit. If required, use appropriate
aircraft maintenance practice to secure the seat in a position where it does not block the emergency
exit.
B. Make sure that the inoperative seat does not restrict any passenger from access to the aeroplane
aisle. If required, use appropriate aircraft maintenance practice to secure the seat in a position
where it does not restrict access.
C. Make sure that the inoperative seat is in the take-off position. If required, use appropriate aircraft
maintenance practice to secure the seat in the take-off position.
D. Put PASSENGER SEAT INOPERATIVE placard on the affected seat.
E. Put a conspicuous DO NOT OCCUPY placard on the affected seat. Secure the placard in such a way
that it is not possible to occupy the seat without disturbing the placard, for example by securing the
placard with tape between the seat and seatback.
OR:
A. Remove the inoperative seat from the aircraft (refer to Aircraft Maintenance Manual procedure).
3. Operations (O)
None required.

25-21-01-1A (ALL) Passenger seats Recline functions
1. Placard
A. Put a SEAT RECLINE FUNCTION INOPERATIVE placard on the recline adjustment handle of the
affected seat.
2. Maintenance (M)
procedures:
EITHER:
A. Determine the reason for the inoperativeness of the recline function.
B. Move/adjust the seatback to the vertical (take-off) position.
secure and lock the seat in this position.
OR:
A. Apply the procedures of 25-21-01A.
3. Operations (O)
None required.

25-21-01-3A (ALL) Passenger seats Armrests with recline/swivel control mechanism
1. Placard
B. Put a SEAT ARMREST INOPERATIVE placard on the armrest of the affected seat.
2. Maintenance (M)
procedures:
EITHER:
A. Make sure that the inoperative armrest does not block an emergency exit. If required, use
appropriate aircraft maintenance practice to secure the armrest in a position where it does not block
the emergency exit.
B. Make sure that the inoperative armrest does not restrict any passengers from accessing the
airplanes aisle. If required, use appropriate aircraft maintenance practice to secure the armrest in
a position where it does not restrict access.
C. Make sure that the seat is secured in fully upright, fully outboard and fully aft (towards the tail of
the aircraft) position.
OR:
B. Make sure that the seat is secured in fully upright, fully outboard and fully aft (towards the tail of
the aircraft) position.
OR:
3. Operations (O)
None required.

25-21-01-4A (ALL) Passenger seats Armrests without recline control mechanism
1. Placard
A. Put a SEAT ARMREST INOPERATIVE placard on the armrest of the affected seat.
2. Maintenance (M)
procedures:
EITHER:
A. Make sure that the inoperative armrest does not block an emergency exit. If required, use
appropriate aircraft maintenance practice to secure the armrest in a position where it does not block
the emergency exit.
B. Make sure that the inoperative armrest does not restrict any passengers from accessing the
airplanes aisle. If required, use appropriate aircraft maintenance practice to secure the armrest in
a position where it does not restrict access.
OR:
B. Make sure that the seat is secured in fully upright position.
OR:
3. Operations (O)
None required.

25-21-01-5A (ALL) Passenger Seats Swivel/Travel Mechanism
1. Placard
A. Put a SWIVEL/TRAVEL MECHANISM INOPERATIVE placard on the affected seat.
2. Maintenance (M)
procedures:
EITHER:
A. Make sure that the seat is secured in fully upright, fully outboard and fully aft (towards the tail of
the aircraft) position. If required, use appropriate aircraft maintenance practice to secure the seat in
this position.
OR:
B. Apply the procedures of 25-21-01A.
3. Operations (O)
None required.

25-40-01A (ALL) Lavatory waste system
1. Placard
A. Put a LAVATORY INOPERATIVE placard in the cockpit in a location that is visible to the flight crew.
B. Install the placard as described by the (M) procedure.
2. Maintenance (M)
A. Drain the waste in accordance with the "Operator's Manual with Illustrated Parts List" or the
"SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST" for the "MODEL 50 SERIES
Self-Contained AIRCRAFT TOILETS".
B. Inspect for signs of leakage.
C. Remove power from the toilet unit:
MSN 101 888:
Pull the "CABIN SERV 1" circuit breaker (NON-ESSENTIAL BUS). Disconnect, cap and stow the
connector JP338. Push/close the "CABIN SERV 1" circuit breaker.
MSN 1001 and up:
Pull the "TOILET" circuit breaker (CABIN BUS).
D. Latch the lavatory door open and put an INOPERATIVE-DO NOT USE placard on the door. Install the
placard in such a manner that it is not possible to operate the door without disturbing the placard.
3. Operations (O)
None required.

25-64-01 (ALL) Life Jackets
1. Placard
A. Put a LIFE JACKET INOPERATIVE placard on the inoperative life jacket
2. Maintenance (M)
EITHER:
A. Remove the inoperative life jacket from its installed location.
B. Store the unit in the baggage compartment, out of sight, so it cannot be mistaken for a functional
unit.
C. Make sure that the required distribution of operative life jackets is provided.
OR:
A. Remove the inoperative life jacket from its installed location.
3. Operations (O)
None required.


ATA 27 FLIGHT CONTROLS
27-10-01A (ALL) Aileron trim position indication
1. Placard
MSN 101 888:
A. Put an AILERON TRIM INDICATION INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the Triple trim indicator
MSN 1001 an up:
A. Put an AILERON TRIM INDICATION INOPERATIVE placard on the edge of the lower MFD. Make sure
the display is not obstructed.
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
Note: Two persons are required to perform the following procedure. One person operates the trim
switch in the cockpit. The second person observes the aileron trim tab movement.
MSN 101 683:
A. Operate the trim tab through the full range of travel:

1. Check that the aileron trim tab moves through the full range of travel.
2. Check that the operation is not restricted.
B. Make sure the aileron control is centred. Install the gust lock.
C. Operate the trim so that the top surface of the aileron trim tab aligns with the top surface of the
aileron (take-off setting).
D. Do not change the aileron trim setting on the ground before take-off. After take-off the aileron trim
may be operated as required.
MSN 684 an up:

1. Check that the aileron trim tab moves through the full range of travel.
B. Make sure the aileron control is centred. Install the yoke gust lock.
C. Operate the trim so that the trailing edge of the aileron trim tab is approximately 6 mm up,
measured from the centre of the trim tab trailing edge to the centre of the aileron trailing edge
(take-off setting).
D. Do not change the aileron trim setting on the ground before take-off. After take-off the aileron trim

27-20-01A (ALL) Rudder trim position indication
1. Placard
MSN 101 888:
A. Put a RUDDER TRIM INDICATION INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the Triple trim indicator
MSN 1001 an up:
A. Put an RUDDER TRIM INDICATION INOPERATIVE placard on the edge of the lower MFD. Make sure
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
switch in the cockpit. The second person observes the rudder trim tab movement.
1. Check that the rudder trim tab moves through the full range of travel.
B. Make sure the rudder control is centred.
C. Operate the trim so that the rudder trim tab is approximately 14 mm left, looking forward and
measured from the centre of the trim tab trailing edge to the centre of the rudder trailing edge.
D. Do not change the rudder trim setting on the ground before take-off. After take-off the rudder trim

27-30-01A (ALL) Stabiliser trim position indication
1. Placard
MSN 101 888:
A. Put a PITCH TRIM INDICATION INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the Triple trim indicator where
it is visible to the flight crew.
MSN 1001 an up:
A. Put a PITCH TRIM INDICATION INOPERATIVE placard on the edge of the lower MFD. Make sure that
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
switch in the cockpit. The second person observes the horizontal stabiliser movement.
A. Operate the pitch trim through the full range of travel:
1. Check that the horizontal stabiliser moves through the full range of travel.
B. Operate the pitch trim so that the horizontal stabiliser trim mark is within the green take-off area (on
the left side of the bullet fairing).
C. Do not change the pitch trim setting on the ground before take-off. After take-off the pitch trim may
be operated as required.

27-50-01A (ALL) Flap position indication
1. Placard
MSN 101 888:
A. Put a FLAPS POSITION INDICATION INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the Flaps position
indicator where it is visible to the flight crew.
MSN 1001 an up:
A. Put a FLAPS POSITION INDICATION INOPERATIVE placard on the upper edge of the lower MFD. Make
sure that the display is not obstructed.
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
Note: Two persons are required to perform the following procedure. One person operates the flaps
control in the cockpit. The second person observes the flaps movement.
A. Operate the flaps through the full range of travel:
1. Check that the flaps move through the full range of travel.
B. Set the flaps by moving the flaps selector handle to the required take-off flaps setting detent. Check
that the flaps move and then stop at a reasonable position for the selected setting.
C. Do not change flaps setting on the ground before take-off. After take-off the flaps may be normally
operated as required.

ATA 28 FUEL
28-40-01A (ALL) Fuel quantity indication
1. Placard
MSN 101 888:
A. Put a FUEL QTY INDICATION INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the Engine instrument system
(EIS) where it is visible to the flight crew.
MSN 1001 an up:
A. Put a FUEL QTY INDICATION INOPERATIVE placard on the upper edge of the lower MFD. Make sure
that the display is not obstructed.
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
A. Prior to each departure:

1. Refuel the aircraft to maximum.
2. Operate all three trims through the full range and make sure that correct movement is indicated
on the trim indications.
B. During flight:
1. Limit the flight duration to maximum three (3) hours.
2. At intervals not exceeding 20 minutes make sure there are no indications of a potential fuel
imbalance (increased aileron control forces). Disconnect the autopilot, if used, for this check.
Note: If there are indications of a potential fuel imbalance, use fuel transfer to balance the fuel
and land as soon as practical.

ATA 28 FUEL
28-40-01B (ALL) Fuel quantity indication
1. Placard
MSN 101 888:
A. Put a FUEL QTY INDICATION INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the Engine instrument system
(EIS) where it is visible to the flight crew.
MSN 1001 an up:
A. Put a FUEL QTY INDICATION INOPERATIVE placard on the upper edge of the lower MFD. Make sure
that the display is not obstructed.
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
A. Prior to each departure:

1. Fuel the aircraft on the wing with the operative fuel quantity indication at least to a level which
can be clearly seen through the filler port.
2. Visually compare the fuel level in the tanks and fuel the aircraft on the wing with the inoperative
fuel quantity indication to the same level as the opposite tank.
3. Calculate two times the indicated fuel quantity on the operative fuel quantity indication. Use this
amount of fuel for the flight planning. Double the applicable fuel reserve requirements
4. Prior to each departure, operate all three trims through the full range and make sure that correct
movement is indicated on the trim indications.
B. During flight:
1. At intervals not exceeding 20 minutes make sure there are no indications of a potential fuel
imbalance (increased aileron control forces). Disconnect the autopilot, if used, for this check.
Note: If there are indications of a potential fuel imbalance, use fuel transfer to balance the fuel
and land as soon as practical.

ATA 30 ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION
30-31-01A (CAT) Pitot heating system
1. Placard
A. Put a PITOT HEATING SYSTEM (LH) or (RH) INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the Ice protection
panel where it is visible to the flight crew.
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
A. Before each departure, check the operative pitot heater as follows:

1. Set PROBES switch on the overhead panel to ON.
2. Make sure the operative pitot heater is operative by carefully touching the Pitot tube with the
hand to feel if it is warm.
B. During flight:
1. Operate only in day Visual meteorological conditions (VMC).
2. Do no operate in visible moisture.
C. Do not operate into known or forecast icing conditions.

30-31-03B (CAT) Static port heating system
1. Placard
A. Put a STATIC PORT HEATING LH/RH SYSTEM INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the Ice
protection panel where it is visible to the flight crew.
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
A. Before each departure, check the operative pitot heater as follows:

1. Set PROBES switch on the overhead panel to ON.
2. Make sure the operative static port heater is operative by carefully touching the edge of the
static port with the hand to feel if it is warm. Do not touch the static port holes to prevent
contamination.
B. During flight:
1. Operate only in day Visual meteorological conditions (VMC).
2. Do no operate in visible moisture.
C. Do not operate into known or forecast icing conditions.

30-41-01A (ALL) Windshield heating system
1. Placard
A. Put a WINDSHIELD HEATING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the Ice protection
2. Maintenance (M)
A. Make sure that at least one heating panel on the windshield is operative:
1. Set LH WSH switch on the overhead panel to ON and select HEAVY.
2. Make sure that at least one area of the windshield in front of the pilot in the left seat is
operative by touching the windshield with the hand to feel if it is warm.
3. Observe the AMP indications on the overhead panel when the LH WSH switch is turned on. Make
sure an increased current draw is indicated.
3. Operations (O)
None required.


ATA 31 INDICATING AND RECORDING SYSTEMS
31-22-01A (ALL) Hour meter
1. Placard
A. Put an HOUR METER INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the Hour meter where it is visible to
the flight crew.
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
A. Measure flight time as required by the operator.

B. Record the flight time as required by regulations.


ATA 32 LANDING GEAR
32-40-01A (ALL) Parking brake
1. Placard
A. Put a PARKING BRAKE INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the Parking brake handle where it is
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
A. When no pilot is seated in the pilot seat, secure the aircraft by applying wheel chocks and, in case
of strong winds, wing tie down (AFM Section 8 Parking/Mooring).
B. When a pilot is seated at the pilot station, pay attention to inadvertent aircraft movement and use
wheel brakes as necessary.


ATA 33 LIGHTS
33-20-02A (ALL) Cabin signs Fasten seat belt/No smoking
1. Placard
A. Put a CABIN SIGNS INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the PASS WNG section of the overhead
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
A. Brief the cabin crew members (if carried) and the passengers on the communication procedures that
will be used.
B. Use direct communication (verbal and with hand signs) between flight deck and cabin to advise
occupants when the seatbelts must be fastened and when smoking is prohibited.


ATA 34 NAVIGATION
34-15-01A (ALL) Altitude alerting system
1. Placard
MSN 101 888:
A. Put an ALTITUDE ALERTING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the Autopilot mode
controller where it is visible to the flight crew.
MSN 1001 an up:
A. Put an ALTITUDE ALERTING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the AFCS control panel
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
A. Flights in RVSM and MNPS airspace not permitted.

B. Check and observe any applicable AFM Section 2 Limitations.
C. During the flight, use altitude hold (ALT) and autopilot functions for all operations for which they are
appropriate.
D. Crosscheck pilot and co-pilot altitude displays upon reaching and leaving assigned altitudes.
E. Monitor altitude indications when maintaining an assigned altitude.

ATA 34 NAVIGATION
34-20-01B (CAT) Stabilized direction indication
1. Placard
MSN 101 888:
A. Put a STABILISED DIRECTION INDICATION INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the EHSI where it
is visible to the flight crew.
MSN 1001 an up:
A. Put a STABILISED DIRECTION INDICATION INOPERATIVE placard on the edge of the PFD where it is
visible to the flight crew. Make sure the display is not obstructed.
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
A. Operate only under day Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions.

B. Make sure that the magnetic/standby compass is operative.
C. Make sure that the operative stabilized direction indication is displayed at each required pilot's
station.

ATA 34 NAVIGATION
34-20-02B (CAT) Primary attitude indication
1. Placard
MSN 101 888:
A. Put a PRIMARY ATTITUDE INDICATION (EADI) INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the EADI where
it is visible to the flight crew.
MSN 1001 an up:
A. Put a PRIMARY ATTITUDE INDICATION (EADI) INOPERATIVE placard on the edge of the PFD where it is
visible to the flight crew. Make sure the display is not obstructed.
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
MSN 101 888:
A. Operate only under day Visual flight rules (VFR) conditions.

B. Make sure that standby attitude indication (mechanical gyro) is operative.
C. Set the applicable EFIS switch to the CMPST position.
MSN 1001 an up:
A. Operate only under day Visual flight rules (VFR) conditions.

B. Make sure that the standby attitude indication (ESIS) is operative.
C. Set the applicable PFD knob on the display reversion control panel to the OFF/REV (PILOT PFD) or
OFF (CO-PILO PFD) position.

ATA 34 NAVIGATION
34-40-01A (CAT) Traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS)
1. Placard
A. Put a TCAS INOPERATIVE placard in a position on the instrument panel where it is visible to the
flight crew. Make sure that no displays or other placards are obstructed.
2. Maintenance (M)
A. Pull the "TCAS" circuit breaker (AVIONIC 2 BUS).

Note: A flight crew member may be authorised to perform this procedure.
3. Operations (O)
A. Make sure that TCAS is not required by regulations for the intended flight.

ATA 34 NAVIGATION
34-40-01B (NCO/SPO) Traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS)
1. Placard
A. Put a TCAS INOPERATIVE placard in a position on the instrument panel where it is visible to the
flight crew. Make sure that no displays or other placards are obstructed.
2. Maintenance (M)
A. Pull the "TCAS" circuit breaker (AVIONIC 2 BUS).

Note: A flight crew member may be authorised to perform this procedure.
3. Operations (O)
A. Make sure that the flight is not conducted in airspace where TCAS is required.

ATA 34 NAVIGATION
34-43-01-3A (ALL) TAWS / Advisory call-outs
1. Placard
A. Put a TAWS ADVISORY CALL-OUTS INOPERATIVE placard in a position on the instrument panel where
it is visible to the flight crew. Make sure that no displays or other placards are obstructed.
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
A. Review the Minimum Safe Altitudes (MSA) along the route, at the destination and any alternate
airports.
B. During the flight, monitor flight progress with reference to MSA along the route and especially during
descent and approach.
C. Avoid descending below MSA unless visual ground contact has been established.
D. Do not perform low visibility approaches requiring the use of the affected call-outs.

ATA 34 NAVIGATION
34-51-01A (CAT) Navigation system
1. Placard
A. Put a NAVIGATION SYSTEM INOPERATIVE placard in a position on the instrument panel where it is
visible to the flight crew. Make sure that no displays or other placards are obstructed.
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
A. Make sure that the available navigation equipment is sufficient for the intended flight route and type
of operation (VFR/IFR).
B. Establish procedures to use alternative instrumentation to ensure the navigation capability required
for the intended flight.
A. Review and brief before flight the alternate procedures established under (B).

ATA 34 NAVIGATION
34-51-01B (NCO/SPO) Navigation system
1. Placard
A. Put a NAVIGATION SYSTEM INOPERATIVE placard in a position on the instrument panel where it is
visible to the flight crew. Make sure that no displays or other placards are obstructed.
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
A. Make sure that the available navigation equipment is sufficient for the intended flight route and type
of operation (VFR/IFR).
B. Establish procedures to use alternative instrumentation to ensure the navigation capability required
for the intended flight.
C. Review and brief before flight the alternate procedures established under (B).

ATA 35 OXYGEN
35-10-01-1A (ALL) Flight crew fixed oxygen system Flight deck pressure indicator
1. Placard
A. Put an O2 PRESSURE INDICATOR INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the Flight deck pressure
indication where it is visible to the flight crew.
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
A. Make sure that the available oxygen quantity is sufficient for the intended flight by using the
pressure gauge located on the bottle (AFM Section 4, Normal Procedures, Oxygen System).

ATA 35 OXYGEN
ATA 35 OXYGEN
35-20-01A (ALL) Passenger Oxygen System
1. Placard
A. Put a PAX O2 SYSTEM INOPERATIVE placard in a position near the Flight deck pressure indication
2. Operations (O)
A. Make sure that the Air conditioning system is operative. Make sure that there is flow from air
outlets.
B. Set the Oxygen control valve to the OFF position.
C. Brief the passengers that the Oxygen masks depicted on the Safety briefing cards are inoperative,
but that they will not be required due to the selected flight altitude.
D. Consider in the flight planning that no oxygen is available to the passengers. Consider options (e.g.
possibility to descend to a lower altitude) should a passenger develop a condition where use of
supplemental oxygen may be advised.
E. Perform the flight at an altitude not exceeding 10,000 ft. AMSL.
3. Operations (O)
None required.

ATA 52 DOORS
52-10-01A (ALL) Door key locks
1. Placard
A. Put a DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE placard in a position on the instrument panel where it is visible to
the flight crew. Make sure that no displays or other placards are obstructed.
2. Maintenance (M)
A. Remove the door lock (use applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual part for passenger or cargo door,
Section 1, Removal).
Note: It is permissible to only remove the locking cam and leave the lock installed.
B. Install the trim (use applicable AMM chapter, Section 2, Installation).
3. Operations (O)
None required.

ATA 52 DOORS
52-70-01A (ALL) Door warning system (Caption and voice callout)
1. Placard
A. Put a DOOR WARNING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE placard in a position on the instrument panel where it
is visible to the flight crew. Make sure that no displays or other placards are obstructed.
2. Maintenance (M)
None required.
3. Operations (O)
A. Instruct passengers to keep their seatbelts fastened during the entire flight.
B. Instruct passengers not to operate the door mechanism except when directed to do so by the pilot.

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PC-12 SERIES AIRPLANE

MASTER MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING

Document Number: 02398 Date: December 14/2015

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Table of Contents ............................................................................................................... 3

List of Effective Pages ........................................................................................................ 7

Log of Revisions ................................................................................................................. 9

General Information .......................................................................................................... 11

ATA 21 Air Conditioning ................................................................................................. 13

ATA 22 - Autopilot ............................................................................................................ 27

ATA 23 - Communication ................................................................................................... 31

ATA 25 Equipment and Furnishings .................................................................................. 33

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ATA 27 Flight Controls ................................................................................................... 45

ATA 28 Fuel .................................................................................................................. 49

ATA 30 Ice and Rain Protection ...................................................................................... 51

ATA 31 Indicating and Recording Systems........................................................................ 55

ATA 32 Landing Gear ..................................................................................................... 57

ATA 33 Lights ............................................................................................................... 59

ATA 34 Navigation ......................................................................................................... 61

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ATA 35 Oxygen .............................................................................................................. 69

ATA 52 Doors ................................................................................................................ 71

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Section Page No Revision No Applicability

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ORIGINAL ISSUE: December 14/2015

REVISION: Issue: 1 Revision 0

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21-10-01A (ALL) Air cycle system

MSN 101 888:

A. Before the flight, prepare the airplane to operate in unpressurized configuration:

MSN 1001 and up:

A. Before the flight, prepare the airplane to operate in unpressurized configuration:

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21-30-01A (CAT) (MSN 101 888) Cabin pressurisation system

A. Remove the Safety valve (Aircraft Maintenance Manual 21-30-02-00A-920A-A).

A. Perform the flight at an altitude not exceeding 10,000 ft. AMSL.

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21-30-01B (NCO/SPO) (MSN 101 888) Cabin pressurisation system

A. Remove the Safety valve (Aircraft Maintenance Manual 21-30-02-00A-920A-A).

A. Perform the flight at an altitude not exceeding 10,000 ft. AMSL.

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21-30-01C (CAT) (MSN 1001 and up) Cabin pressurisation system

A. Before the flight, prepare the airplane to operate in unpressurised configuration:

Circuit Breaker BUS

CPCS CH. 1 EPS BUS

CPCS CH. 2 MAIN BUS

B. Perform the flight at an altitude not exceeding 10,000 ft. AMSL.

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21-30-01D (NCO/SPO) (MSN 1001 and up) Cabin pressurisation system

A. Before the flight, prepare the airplane to operate in unpressurised configuration:

Circuit Breakers BUS

B. Perform the flight at an altitude not exceeding 10,000 ft. AMSL.

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21-30-02A (CAT) (MSN 101 to 888) Pressurisation safety valve

A. Remove the Safety valve (Aircraft Maintenance Manual 21-30-02-00A-920A-A).