Daher has announced new features for its 2018
production TBM 910s and TBM 930s, including the first electrically-heated seats
for an aircraft in its single-engine turboprop category.
Building on the cabin restyling implemented
last year for Daher’s very fast turboprop aircraft, every seat in Model Year
2018 TBM 910s and TBM 930s are the new heated seats, with the heating function
controlled. Once the mode is engaged by the pilot via a master control in the
cockpit, each occupant can choose whether to utilize the heating - and select
either light or moderate heat settings.
Other new features on the Model Year 2018
aircraft are tailored for improved pilot interface. This includes backlighting
on the cockpit’s central console to provide enhanced visibility at night for the
manual trim, power lever, flaps lever and override controls. Additionally, a
high-fidelity microphone has been incorporated in the pilot’s oxygen mask for
clear communications with air traffic control when the mask is in use.
“Updates for the Model Year 2018 underscore
our commitment to constant improvement on the TBM 910 and TBM 930,” commented
Nicolas Chabbert,
Senior Vice President of the Daher Airplane Business Unit. “In addition to
benefitting our owners and operators, they enhance the in-flight experience for
passengers - which is important as we see the development of TBM sales to
corporate and commercial operators.”
He added that Daher’s superior level of
service for TBM aircraft is further evolving to meet customer expectations. In
addition to the continued inclusion of Total Care Program (TCP) coverage as part
of the TBM “Elite package,” Model Year 2018 TBM 910/TBM 930 customers will
receive a host of new services: subscriptions to the Garmin Pilot database and
Jeppesen Pilot Pak™ bundle and, in countries where available, a three-month
subscription to Sirius XM weather and radio.
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