Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: TBM 850
- Condition: Used
- Flight Rules: IFR
- Location: Groton, Connecticut
- Airframe: Excellent condition, complete logs, landing gear overhaul completed
- Full Fuel Payload: 829 lbs
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-66D
- Time Since New: 2,474.5 hours
- Time Between Overhaul (TBO): 3,500 hours
- Hot Section Time: 784.1 hours
- Propeller: Hartzell, 4 blades
- Time Since New: 1,337.1 hours
- Time Since Overhaul: 512.4 hours
- Avionics: Garmin G1000 NXi, ADS-B equipped, WAAS, LPV, SVT
- Additional Equipment: Pressurized, Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI), Inadvertent Ice Protection
- Exterior: Elegant paint scheme, painted in 2009
- Interior: Executive configuration, completed in 2009, seats 6
- Modifications: Dual Aft Body Strakes, Ram Air Recovery System
- Inspection Status: B+ Annual due in May 2026, airworthy
- Certifications: RVSM equipped
About this Model
Overview
The DAHER (Socata) TBM 850 is a pressurized, single-engine turboprop designed to deliver jet-like point-to-point utility with turboprop operating flexibility. It is commonly selected for time-sensitive regional and short cross-country missions where access to smaller airports, simplified operations, and strong climb performance matter as much as cruise speed.
Mission Fit
The TBM 850 fits buyers who want speed and altitude capability in a single-engine platform, often flying short-to-medium stage lengths where door-to-door time is driven by climb, cruise, and airport proximity. Payload and comfort are best when kept to typical owner-flown loads rather than max seats with full fuel.
Cabin
The cabin is a compact, pressurized environment arranged for practical travel rather than stand-up movement. Noise levels and comfort are generally better than unpressurized piston singles, and the airplane’s speed and climb capability can reduce time in turbulence and weather. Seating and baggage space support business travel and weekend trips, but the overall volume is closer to an efficient touring aircraft than a cabin-class experience.