Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: TBM 900
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-66D
- Engine Time: 1,800 hours since new (SNEW)
- TBO: 3,000 hours
- Propeller: Hartzell HC-E5N-3C, 5 blades, 450 hours since overhaul (SOH)
- Avionics: Garmin G1000, Autopilot Garmin GFC700
- Equipped with ADS-B, WAAS, LPV, SVT
- Pressurized cabin, Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) capability
- Large passenger entry door
- Winglets installed
- Airframe: 5 hours since hot section inspection
- Maintenance: Complete logs, landing gear overhaul due February 2026
- Interior: 6 seats, black seats, rated 9/10, updated in 2015
- Exterior: Rated 9.5/10, painted in 2015
- Configuration: Executive seating
- Based at KFTW (Fort Worth, Texas)
- Certified for known ice operations
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.