Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91, RVSM certified, annual inspection due by November 1, 2019.
- Engine: PT6A-66D model, TBO of 3600 hours.
- Additional Equipment: Equipped with winglets and Hartzell propeller.
- Avionics:
- Dual Garmin GRS-77 AHRS
- Garmin GFC-700 autopilot with GMC-710 controller
- Garmin G1000 NXi avionics package
- Dual Garmin GIA-63W communication and navigation radios
- Honeywell KN-63 DME
- Garmin GDU-1040 2-tube 10-inch EFIS
- Garmin GSR-56 SATCOM
- L3 WX-500 Stormscope
- Class B TAWS and Garmin GTS-820 TCAS
- Garmin GTX-33ES and GTX-345R transponders
- Garmin GWX-70 weather radar
- Features: Equipped with Synthetic Vision System, winglets, pilot access door, ADS-B capability, flight management system, terrain awareness, and weather radar.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 4 passengers, saffron leather seating, premium leather side panels, exotic burl wood trim, XM radio entertainment.
- Exterior: Light beige upper and Mirabail brown lower with Estats silver trim.
About this Model
Overview
The DAHER TBM 900 is part of the TBM 900-series evolution that focused on aerodynamic drag reduction, refined engine management, and cockpit integration to deliver fast point-to-point travel with the simplicity of single-engine turbine operations. It is commonly selected for regional and mid-range missions where access to shorter runways and smaller airports matters as much as cruise speed. Compared with light jets, it typically offers lower trip fuel and simpler systems, while accepting a smaller, more intimate cabin and single-engine operating considerations.
Mission Fit
The TBM 900 fits missions that value time efficiency without the infrastructure needs of a jet. It excels at two-to-four passenger travel with flexibility to depart from smaller airports closer to the final destination. When missions consistently push maximum passenger load, require a larger cabin for work-in-flight, or demand twin-engine capability for operational policy, alternatives may align better.
Cabin
The cabin is a compact, pressurized environment typically arranged with club seating for four and optional additional seating depending on configuration. Comfort is best described as premium for a turboprop class but still constrained by a narrow cross-section and limited ability for passengers to move around in flight. Noise levels are generally managed well for the category, but expectations should be set closer to high-end turboprops than midsize jets. Baggage space is practical for light travel but becomes limiting when all seats are occupied.