Daher has announced the
roll-out of its 200th TBM 900-series very fast turboprop aircraft
since the introduction of this upgraded family in March 2014.
The milestone airplane,
serial number 1200, is a TBM 910 version to be received this week by
Cutter Aviation in San Antonio - a Daher-authorized TBM distributor
for the U.S. states of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas
and Missouri.
Daher’s TBM 900
family - its sixth evolution from the original TBM 700 configuration
- is the latest evolution of the company’s very fast turboprop
concept, offered today in two production versions: the TBM 930, with
Garmin’s G3000 integrated flight deck and touch screen controls; and
the TBM 910, with Garmin next-generation G1000 NXi avionics
technology replacing the original G1000 avionics suite.
These developments
come together with passenger comfort refinements, incorporating the
new seat style introduced in 2017, as well as the Elite Privacy
option for a quick-change lavatory compartment in the TBM’s aft
fuselage.
Both current TBM 930
and TBM 910 production models retain the basic characteristics of
the TBM 900, which evolved from a four-year development program,
integrating 26 modifications to improve efficiency and deliver
superior performance without increasing fuel consumption or engine
power. They include airframe aerodynamic optimization through the
addition of winglets, along with the integration of a vertical
tailfin strake and new tail cone; the use of a five-blade composite
propeller and redesigned spinner; as well as a completely revamped
electrical system.
The human-machine
interface also was improved through the use of an ergonomic control
yoke featuring new functions; a restyled cockpit panel for increased
visibility and interaction with secondary system controls; and a
revised cockpit center pedestal containing a single- control
throttle, associated with a new torque limiter that enables the use
of 850 hp. at takeoff.
“This 200th
aircraft’s roll-out is proof that our TBM 900-series aircraft are
not only the fastest single-engine turboprop airplanes, they are the
fastest-selling TBMs ever – with 200 aircraft produced in less than
four years,” commented
Nicolas Chabbert, the
Senior Vice President of Daher’s Airplane Business Unit.
Chabbert said the TBM
900-series’ impressive sales success builds on continual development
efforts, with improvements that make it the ultimate very fast
turboprop aircraft. “Further contributing to the TBM’s value is the
dedication of the teams at Daher and its partners in meeting
customers’ expectations,” he added. |