1. Aircraft Introduction

2. PA46 Initial Training

3. PA46 Aircraft General

4. PA46 Aircraft General Meridian – PA46-500TP High Performance PW PT6A-42A Turboprop 500 shp/continuous Complex Aircraft fowler flaps 4 blade constant speed prop retractable landing gear Pressurized cabin Service Ceiling – 30,000 feet Normal Cruise – 265 KTAS Fuel – JetA / 170 gal usable 5 to 6 place Normal category Single engine land Approved for Day/Night VFR Day/Night IFR Known Icing Conditions

5. PA46 Aircraft General Meridian – PA46-500TP Airframe Structure Low wing, semi- monocoque Low wing, semi- monocoque Primarily all metal structure Primarily all metal structure – Fiberglass & composite in specific areas Flush riveting & adhesive bonds Flush riveting & adhesive bonds – Reduce drag – Increase strength – Reduce corrosion exposure

6. PA46 Aircraft General Meridian – PA46-500TP Dimensions  Height – 11.3 ft/3.44m  Length – 29.6ft/9.02m  Wingspan – 43.0ft/13.11m  Dihedral – 4.5 degrees  Horizontal Stab – 17ft/5.18m  Wheel stance – 12.33ft/3.76m  Ground stance – 2.25ft/0.68m  Tail Clearance – 5.25ft/1.6m  Prop Diameter – 6.9ft/2.1m

7. PA46 Aircraft General Meridian – PA46-500TP Fuselage Fuselage – Nose & Aft sections unpressurized – Center Section – Pressurized Nose Section Nose Section – NLG assembly & Engine Compartment Aft Section Aft Section – Empennage – Equipment bay – ELT, VCCS

8. PA46 Aircraft General Meridian – PA46-500TP Forward Section Non-pressurized Engine compartment PT6A-42A Engine accessories Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Assembly

9. PA46 Aircraft General Meridian – PA46-500TP Cabin Section Cockpit or Flight Deck Main Cabin Door Over wing Emergency Exit Pilot Oxygen System Co-Pilot Oxygen Storage Cabinet Cabin Seating Passenger Oxygen Cabin Lighting Cabin Vents Cabin Communications Baggage Compartment Cabin Seats Pressure bulkheads Pilot/Co-Pilot Windscreens Crew Seats

10. PA46 Aircraft General Meridian – PA46-500TP Aft Section Non-Pressurized Empennage Assembly Vertical Stabilizer Rudder Assembly Horizontal Stabilizer Elevator Assembly Equipment Bay ELT

11. PA46 Aircraft General Meridian – PA46-500TP Aircraft General Max Gross Weight:5092 lbs Max Landing Wgt:4850 lbs Max Baggage Cap: 100 lbs Seating: 6 – Pilot/Co-pilot +4 Engine: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6a-42A 500 SHP Compressor Turbine Speed (Ng) 38100 RPMs Propeller Speed (Np) 2000 RPMs Propeller – Constant Speed: Hartzell, E850B-3.5, 4 Blades Hartzell, E850B-3.5, 4 Blades Diameter Diameter 81.5 inches minimum 82.5 inches maximum Hydraulically actuated Hydraulically actuated Full feathering Full feathering Reversible type Reversible type Fuel: JET FUEL ONLY Capacity:1160 pounds (173 gals) Usable:1140 pounds (170 gals) Type: JETA or JETA-1 Anti-Icing Additive: conforming to MIL-I-27686 Oil Capacity: 3 gallons (12 quarts) Specs:See POH Sect 8.21 Cabin Information: Width:49.5 inches Height:47.0 inches Length:148 inches Entry Door: Width:24 inches Height:46 inches

12. PA46 Aircraft General Meridian – PA46-500TP  The fuselage of the Meridian is an all metal, semi- monocoque structure with flush riveted skin for reduced drag and corrosion resistance.  The Meridian fuselage has 3 major sections; the nose containing NLG assembly and engine compartment, the cabin section containing the flight deck, passenger and baggage areas and the aft section containing the empennage components and an equipment bay.  The pilot’s windshield is made of glass and should be cleaned only with mild soap and with a bare hand.  The pilot’s windshield is made of glass and should be cleaned only with mild soap and with a bare hand.  The (DOOR AJAR) annunciator is activated by upper and lower microswitches located in the door frame.  The emergency exit is located on the right side of the fuselage behind the copilot.

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