Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: EASA Part 145 certified, RVSM certified.
- Engine: PT6A-64 model, TBO 3600 hours, 1030 hours since hot section inspection.
- Propeller: Hartzell 5-blade with anti-ice boots, prop overhaul due September 2024.
- Avionics: Dual Garmin GNS-530W, King KFC-325 IFCS autopilot, Collins 2-tube EFIS, Honeywell radar altimeter, and weather radar.
- Additional Equipment: Cargo door, FIKI ice protection, dual heated windshields, inertial separation anti-icing, 110-volt inverter, oxygen bottle with six masks, tail baggage compartment.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 4 passengers, Freon air conditioning, executive writing desk, includes six Bose headsets.
- Exterior: 2005 paint job, white upper with royal blue lower, gray and red accents.
- Features: ADS-B capable, traffic collision avoidance system, terrain awareness & warning system, weather radar, dual heated windshields, cargo door, and freon air conditioning.
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.