Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: DAHER TBM-900
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66D
- Maximum Cruise Speed: 330 knots
- Range: 1,730 nautical miles
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 3,600 lbs
- Cabin: Spacious cabin with seating for up to 6 passengers
- Avionics: Equipped with advanced Garmin G3000 avionics suite
- Features: Includes a large cargo door for easy loading
- Performance: Excellent climb rate and fuel efficiency
- Safety: Equipped with state-of-the-art safety features and systems
This aircraft is ideal for both personal and business travel, offering a blend of speed, comfort, and technology.
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.