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New
CAA member Mark Diaz is the local representative for the Socata
TBM-7000. He'll present this fine aircraft at the May 19,
2005 meeting and we should expect to see a TBM-700 on the
ramp.
The
TBM-700 is a high performance single engine turboprop powered
light business and corporate transport.
The
TBM-700 is mainly optimized as a business transport in
competition with established twin turboprops, mainly Beech's C90
King Air series. Unlike the similarly sized C90 King Airs
though, the TBM-700's single engine layout is a major conceptual
difference. With its single PT6 turboprop, rather than two on
the King Air, the TBM-700 offers significantly lower operating
costs yet comparable performance.
The
TBM-700 was originally developed in partnership between Socata (Aerospatiale's
General Aviation division) in France and Mooney in the USA,
hence the TBM designation. The two companies formed TBM SA to
build and market the TBM-700, with development responsibility
for the project divided on a 70/30 basis between Socata and
Mooney respectively.
The
first of three TBM-700 prototypes first flew on July 14 1988.
French certification was granted in January 1990. Shortly after
the delivery of the first production aircraft in December 1990,
Mooney withdrew from the program, leaving Socata with full
responsibility for the aircraft.
The
pressurized TBM-700 is of conventional design and construction,
with a small amount of composite materials used in some areas.
Flight controls, flaps and most of the empennage and fin are
made from Nomex honeycomb and metal sheets. Leading edges and
undercarriage doors meanwhile are made from a carbon and fiberglass
composite. Entry to the cabin is through a split
upward/downward opening door in the rear port fuselage.
Apart
from the base aircraft the TBM-700 is offered as the TBM-700C
freighter with a freight door and separate port side cockpit
door. Development of the stretched TBM-700S ceased in 1995.
Specifications
| Horsepower:
700.0000 |
Gross Weight: 6579
lbs |
| Top Speed: 300 kts |
Empty Weight: 4050
lbs |
| Cruise Speed: 291
kts |
Fuel Capacity:
281.00 gal |
| Stall Speed (dirty):
61 kts |
Range: 1563 nm |
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| Takeoff |
Landing |
| Ground Roll: 1017
ft |
Ground Roll 1181 ft |
| Over 50 ft obstacle:
1591 ft |
Over 50 ft obstacle:
2034 ft |
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| Rate Of Climb: 2380
fpm |
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| Ceiling: 30000 ft |
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