Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Low time airframe and engine (2138 hours since new)
- Latest Garmin TXi avionics upgrade, including dual G-600TXi EFIS with RVSM, dedicated 7" EIS/EFIS display, GEA-71B engine instrumentation
- Garmin GFC-600 Autopilot with Smart Glide and Emergency Descent
- Dual Garmin GTN-750Xi NAV/COM/GPS touchscreens
- Garmin GWX-75 weather radar, GDL-69A XM weather and radio, GDL-60 Connext LTE/WiFi datalink
- Dual transponders: GTX-345DR (with diversity, meets Canadian space-based ADS-B requirements) and GTX-335R
- Garmin GI-275 standby attitude/altitude/airspeed with battery backup
- L-3 WX-500 Stormscope, Bendix/King KRA-405B radar altimeter, Bendix/King iHAS 8000 TAWS B traffic/terrain
- Hartzell 5-blade propeller
- Whelen LED nav/strobe/landing/taxi lights, pulse anti-collision system
- Pilot door
- Beautiful gray leather interior, white/blue/red/silver accented exterior
- Recently completed the most complete Garmin avionics retrofit for high-performance turboprops
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.