Daher-Socata TBM 900

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

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Key Takeaways:

The Daher-Socata TBM 900 is the company's fastest and most advanced TBM, featuring significant aerodynamic improvements such as a CFD-designed carbon fiber cowling, new winglets, and a redesigned ventral fin to boost performance and controllability.
Its updated Garmin G1000 cockpit includes new yokes and an innovative single-lever power quadrant that mechanically combines power, condition, and prop levers for simplified operation.
A pilot's door, previously an option, is now standard equipment and has been structurally redesigned for enhanced durability and ease of use.

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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

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