Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: DAHER TBM-700C2
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-64
- Engine Time: 440 SMOH, TBO: 3500 hours
- Propeller: Hartzell, 4 blades, 2300 SNEW
- Avionics:
- Dual Garmin GTN 750 Xi touchscreens
- Garmin G600 TXi with engine parameters
- ADS-B equipped
- WAAS and LPV capabilities
- GFC 600 Digital Autopilot
- BendixKing RDR 2000 Digital Weather Radar
- Cabin:
- Fully pressurized with 6.2 PSI
- High-comfort tan leather seats for 6 passengers
- Soundproofing and thermal insulation
- Air conditioning
- Exterior:
- Painted in 2004 with colors: Forest Green, Socata White, Grey, Gold
- Airframe:
- Metal structure with anti-corrosion treatment
- Retractable gear with electro-hydraulic control
- Large cabin and baggage compartments
- Additional Features:
- High-speed pneumatic de-icing equipment
- Emergency exit and rear fuselage servicing door
- Easy maintenance design
- Inspection Status: Airworthy, maintained under FAR Part 91
About this Model
Overview
The DAHER (SOCATA) TBM-700C2 is a pressurized, single-engine turboprop designed to cover regional-to-cross-country missions at jet-like cruise speeds while retaining access to shorter runways than most light jets. It is typically configured for one pilot plus up to five passengers, emphasizing dispatch reliability, fast climb, and practical operating economics for owner-operators and small flight departments.
Mission Fit
The TBM-700C2 fits missions where a single pilot wants turbine performance for point-to-point travel, including high-altitude weather avoidance and terrain clearance. It works well when passenger count is limited and when the ability to use smaller airports reduces ground time. For consistently full seats, bulky luggage, or strict corporate twin/jet policies, the airframe may be a compromise.
Cabin
The pressurized cabin is arranged around a club-style seating concept with a forward cockpit separated from the cabin, providing a quieter, more stable ride than pistons at similar trip lengths. Cabin comfort is oriented toward functional business travel: upright seating, adequate personal space for a turboprop, and baggage accommodations suited to typical carry-on and soft luggage loads rather than large hard cases.