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Airplane Flying Handbook

FAA-H-8083-3C Version 2021
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Chapter 15

Transition to Turbopropeller-Powered Airplanes

  1. Decompression
  2. Donning of oxygen masks
  3. Failure of oxygen mask or complete loss of oxygen supply/system
  4. In-flight fire
  5. Flight into severe turbulence or thunderstorms
  6. Compressor stalls

Flight Training

1. Preflight Briefing

2. Preflight Planning

  1. Weather briefing and considerations
  2. Course plotting
  3. Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
  4. Flight plan

3. Preflight Inspection

  1. Functional test of oxygen system, including the verification of supply and pressure, regulator operation, oxygen flow, mask fit, and pilot and air traffic control (ATC) communication using mask microphones

4. Engine Start Procedures, Run-up, Takeoff, and Initial Climb

5. Climb to High Altitude and Normal Cruise Operations While Operating Above 25,000 Feet Mean Sea Level (MSL)

6. Emergencies

  1. Simulated rapid decompression, including the immediate donning of oxygen masks
  2. Emergency descent

7. Planned Descents

8. Shutdown Procedures

9. Postflight Discussion

Chapter Summary

Transitioning from a non-turbopropeller airplane to a turbopropeller-powered airplane is discussed in this chapter. The major differences are introduced specifically handling, powerplant, and the associated systems. Turbopropeller electrical systems and operational considerations are explained to include starting procedures and high temperature considerations. Training considerations are also discussed and a sample training syllabus is given to show the topics that a pilot should become proficient in when transitioning to a turbopropeller-powered airplane.