Daher has introduced the latest version of its single-engine\nvery fast turboprop aircraft \u2013 the TBM 940 \u2013 which sets new standards with the\nintegration of an automated throttle and automatic deicing system, along with\nenhancements to style and ergonomic elements inside the cabin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Succeeding the current TBM 930 as the upper-end product in\nDaher\u2019s TBM family, the TBM 940 marks important steps forward in further\nupgrading aircraft performance, safety and comfort. The TBM 940\u2019s launch was\nannounced today during the Safety Seminar meeting of the TBM Owners and Pilots\nAssociation (TBMOPA), held in Pompano Beach, Florida, USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The TBM 940 redefines the ultimate private aircraft:\nuser-friendly, safe and efficient for both pilots and passengers,” said\nNicolas Chabbert, Senior Vice President of the Daher Airplane Business Unit.\n“This newest TBM family member underscores our firm commitment to constant\nimprovement for the ownership and operational experience with our very fast\nturboprop aircraft.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One key TBM 940 feature is its automated throttle \u2013 the\nfirst ever installed on a standard production turboprop aircraft weighing less than\n12,500 lbs. (5.7 metric tons). Fully integrated with the autopilot, this single\npower lever autothrottle automatically adjusts the aircraft\u2019s speeds based on\nthe preset flight profile \u2013 from climb-out to the landing approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to reducing pilot workload, the autothrottle\nenables a TBM 940 to be operated to the edge of approved power regimes for its\nPratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66D turboprop engine, providing optimum\nperformance and efficiency from the powerplant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Engine parameters display is also simplified through an\nintuitive single smart gauge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also introduced on the TBM 940 is increased automation for\nthe deicing system \u2013 another first in the TBM\u2019s aircraft category. When icing\nor ice accretion is detected \u2013 and if the pilot does not take action \u2013 the\nsystem is automatically activated for deicing of the airframe, windshield,\npropeller and the engine\u2019s particle separator. An amber CAS (Crew Alerting\nSystem) message is displayed by the avionics, advising the pilot to clear the automatic\nactivation and revert to the manual control mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The automatic deicing protection and autothrottle are fully\naligned with Daher\u2019s e-copilot\u00ae strategy of introducing functionality for\nimproved operational safety on the TBM product line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inside the TBM 940\u2019s cabin, Daher has incorporated ergonomic\nand style upgrades that include redesigned seats, additional thermal insulation\nfor the cabin sidewalls, a new central shelf with side storage, an additional\n115V electrical outlet at the right rear seat panel, and USB ports (bringing\nthe overall total of USB ports to six for passengers and three for the pilots).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The TBM 940 retains the same range and handling qualities\nthat made Daher\u2019s TBM 900 series a true success, with more than 267 aircraft in\nthis product line delivered from the overall production to date for the very\nfast turboprop aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certification of the TBM 940 by the European Aviation Safety\nAgency (EASA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected to\nbe received at Aero Friedrichshafen 2019, the largest European airshow for\ngeneral aviation, allowing new aircraft deliveries late spring this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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