Daher-Socata TBM 900

Wednesday, June 04, 2014 at 08:28 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The TBM 900 features significant aerodynamic advancements, including a new CFD-designed carbon fiber cowling, winglets, and a redesigned ventral fin, all aimed at cutting drag, boosting performance, and enhancing controllability.
The cockpit has been modernized with an updated Garmin G1000 system, new yokes, and an innovative single-lever power quadrant for simplified control.
A more durable and user-friendly pilot's door is now a standard feature, which was previously optional.

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A look at Daher-Socata’s fastest and most advance TBM yet — the TBM 900.

The 900 has a new CFD-designed carbon fiber cowling, air inlet and exhaust to cut drag and boost performance.

The Garmin G1000 cockpit is updated with new yokes, all-new power quadrant and a stylish high-end design.

The TBM 900’s new power quadrant mechanically combines power, condition and prop levers, creating an ingenious single-lever solution.

Standard on the 900 is a pilot’s door, which was formerly an option. The door looks the same but has been structurally resigned to be more durable and easier to operate.

The winglets, new on the 900, improve the TBM’s performance, cutting drag and improving the feel and accuracy of the ailerons.

A newly designed ventral fin gives the TBM greatly enhanced slow speed and high-power controllability, allowing the airplane to use far greater takeoff power.

Daher-Socata TBM 900

Daher-Socata TBM 900

Daher-Socata TBM 900

Daher-Socata TBM 900

Read the full report on the TBM 900 and watch a video here.

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