TEMPORARY REVISION NO. 45 TO PC-12/47E PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK

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SERVICING This Temporary Revision introduces updated servicing instructions and updates: - Section 8 - Cleaning and Care - Section 8 - Corrosion Inspection This Temporary Revision is valid for PC-12/47E MSN 545, 1001-1719 and 1721- 1942. The AFM 02277 TR 45 is approved under the authority of DOA ref. EASA.21J.357. Approval date: 07 July 2021 Insert this Temporary Revision at the front of the POH. Record the incorporation of this Temporary Revision on the Log of Temporary Revisions.

SECTION 8 - HANDLING, SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND CARE EXTERIOR PAINT SURFACES Replace the existing information with: The airplane should be washed with a mild soap and water solution. Harsh abrasives or alkaline soaps or detergents could make scratches on painted or plastic surfaces or cause corrosion of metal. Cover areas where cleaning solutions could cause damage. Exterior Recommended Cleaning Agents:  Mild soap or approved detergent (AERO-KLENE No. 1002, Ardrox 6484A, or Ardrox 6025A)  Jet MULSO 2 (TURCO product) or equivalent. The wash procedure must be done on an “on-condition” basis and depends on the local climatic conditions as given in the table below. Local conditions will not be the same for all operators and must be considered when establishing a wash program.

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS WASH Mild Each 3 months Moderate Each month Severe Each week

To wash the airplane, use the following procedure: 1. Preparation: 1.1. Set the flaps to the landing position (40 degrees). 1.2. Close the passenger door, the cargo door and the DV window. 1.3. Make sure all access panels are closed.

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SERVICING 1.4. Install these covers: - The engine exhaust-stub covers - The ICS NACA intake cover - The AOA transmitter covers - The pitot head covers - The static port covers. 1.5. Make sure that all the other covers are removed from the aircraft. 1.6. The aircraft can be divided into five sections that can be cleaned at different times to prevent the cleaning agent from drying out on the aircraft surface: - Section 1 - The front - Section 2 - The wings and center fuselage - Section 3 - The rear fuselage - Section 4 - The tail and control surfaces - Section 5 - The . 1.7. To maintain a clear appearance, regularly wash the aircraft thoroughly. Give special attention to the exhaust fume exposed areas. 2. Procedure 2.1. Prepare the soap solution. 2.2. Flush the aircraft skin and landing gear with clean water.

CAUTION

MAKE SURE THAT THE WATER AND SOAP SOLUTION DOES NOT GO INTO THE:  STATIC PORTS  FUEL SYSTEM INWARD VENT VALVE OUTLETS IN THE WING REAR .

2.3. Apply the soap solution (for up to three minutes) to a small area (43 to 54 ft2) of the aircraft skin and then clean it with a soft bristle brush. 2.4. Flush the soap solution from the aircraft skin with clear water. 2.5. Do step 2.3 and 2.4 again (up to a maximum of 3 times) until all the aircraft skin and landing gear is clean.

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CAUTION

DO NOT ALLOW THE HEAVY DUTY CLEANER TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH ACRYLIC GLASSES I.E. THE COCKPIT OR CABIN WINDOWS, AS CONTACT MAY CAUSE A STRESS CRAZING EFFECT OF THE ACRYLIC GLASS. DO NOT APPLY TOO MUCH PRESSURE WHEN YOU CLEAN THE HEAVY DIRT OR STAINS, AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE TOP COAT. DO NET LET ANY CLEANING AGENT STAY IN CONTACT WITH THE AIRCRAFT TIRES FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME, AS DAMAGE TO THE TIRES MAY OCCUR.

2.6. To remove heavy exhaust gas or heavy dirt stains, apply undiluted heavy duty cleaner to the affected area (for up to three minutes) and then clean with a soft bristle brush. 2.7. Flush the cleaner from the aircraft skin with clean water. 2.8. Do step 2.6 and 2.7 again (up to a maximum of 3 times) to remove heavy dirt or stains. 2.9. Flush the aircraft tires with clean water and then, if necessary, move the aircraft to a dry area.

DEICING BOOT CARE Replace: To prolong the life of the deicing boots, they should be washed, with a mild soap and water solution, rinsed with clean water, and serviced on a regular basis in accordance with the instructions in the AMM. Keep the boots clean and free from oil, grease and other solvents which cause neoprene to swell and deteriorate. With: To prolong the life of the deicing boots, they should be washed, with a mild soap and water solution, rinsed with clean water regularly. Keep the boots clean and free from oil, grease and other solvents, which cause neoprene to swell and deteriorate. The PC-12 scheduled maintenance requires every 6 months treatment of the deice boots with Age Master No 1. If a flight to a Service Center imposes an operational burden, the deice boot treatment with Age Master No 1 may be carried out by the operator as per the procedure given below every 6 months. The treatment of the deice boots with Age Master No 1 must be recorded in the aircraft flight log book.

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SERVICING Application of Age Master No 1:

WARNING

AGE MASTER NO 1 CONTAINS PETROLEUM DISTILLATES WHICH ARE POISONOUS IF SWALLOWED AND CAN CAUSE DEATH OR INJURY TO PERSONNEL. IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING AND SEE A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

PREVENT THE CONTACT WITH THE EYES AND THE SKIN AND DO NOT BREATHE THE VAPORS. IF THERE IS CONTACT WITH THE EYES, FLUSH WITH CLEAN WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND SEE A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. IF THERE IS CONTACT WITH THE SKIN, WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND CLEAN WATER.

KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAMES AND SPARKS. THE VAPORS OF THE FLUID MAY IGNITE AND AN EXPLOSION CAN OCCUR.

DO NOT APPLY BY SPRAYING. ONLY APPLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF VAPORS. IF DIZZINESS OR NAUSEA OCCURS, OBTAIN FRESH AIR.

EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY CONTAIN FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE RESIDUAL VAPORS. SEE THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION.

CAUTION

AGE MASTER NO 1 STAINS SKIN, CLOTHING AND OTHER SURFACES. WEAR PLASTIC OR RUBBER GLOVES AND PROTECT SURROUNDING AREAS WHEN USING IT. USE WATERLESS HAND CLEANER TO REMOVE STAINING. IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR THE USE ON ESTANE DE-ICERS AS IT WILL NOT BE ABSORBED BY THE DE-ICER, CAUSING RUN BACK AND STAINING ON THE AIRCRAFT SURFACE.

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SERVICING 1. Wash the deice boots with clean water and a mild soap. Rinse with clean water. 2. Dry the deice boots thoroughly. 3. If there are stains that were not removed with step 1: Use isopropyl alcohol to remove substances. 4. Apply one even coat of Age Master No. 1 on the deice boot surface with a lint free cloth. Coat the deice boot surface completely and evenly for the best results and appearance. Let the coat dry for 5-10 minutes. Dry time may vary due to temperature and humidity conditions. 5. Repeat Step 4 two more times so that three even coats have been applied with 5-10 minutes dry time between each coat. 6. Let the deice boot dry for 24 hours before flying or before applying Protectant ICEXII or ShineMaster products.

During icing season, apply ICEXII every 50 flying hours as described below. Application of ICEXII:

NOTE

If Age Master No 1 is combined with ICEXII, then apply Age Master No 1 first.

1. Wash the deice boots with clean water and a mild soap. Rinse with clean water. 2. Dry the deice boots thoroughly. 3. If there are stains that were not removed with step 1: Use isopropyl alcohol to remove substances. 4. Repeat steps 1 and 2. 5. Apply ICEXII with a clean cloth or pad. Apply lightly and wipe in a single continuous back and forth motion span wise on the deice boot.

CORROSION INSPECTION Replace: If a flight to a Service Center imposes an operational burden, the following bi-weekly corrosion inspection may be carried out by the operator. With: If a flight to a Service Center imposes an operational burden, the following monthly (severe climatic areas) and every 6 months (moderate climatic area) corrosion inspection may be carried out by the operator.

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SERVICING GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENT CORROSION INSPECTION Replace: Aircraft based/operated in severe climatic areas must be inspected every 14 days as follows: With: Aircraft based/operated in severe or moderate climatic areas, (refer to Section 8, Geographical Location and Environment), must be inspected every month or every 6 months (respectively) as follows: Replace: Based on inspection results, the inspection interval can be increased to every 30 days. At this interval it is recommended that the aircraft is washed on a weekly basis. With: Based on inspection results, the inspection interval can be increased to every 6 months. At this interval, it is recommended that the aircraft is washed on a weekly basis.

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