Socata TBM700C2 certified
Le Bourget, 17 March 2003
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EADS Socata announces today that the TBM 700C2, latest version of the high-speed turboprop, has been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
This is a major step for the TBM 700 program, which was the first civilian pressurized single turboprop ever certified in 1990 and whose first flight dates back to 1988.
Through 10 years of refining the TBM, the C2 is the culmination of constant commitment to customers since the initial A version of 1990 followed by the TBM 700B with large door and optional pilot door in 1999, and the Freighter version developed in 2001.Its most pronounced new feature is its strengthened airframe (spar box and wings attachments) allowing a maximum take-off of 7394 lbs. (3,354 kg) instead of 6,578 lbs. (2,984 kg). This maximum takeoff weight increase enables the new version to deliver bigger payload/range performance to TBM operators.
A 1,074 NM maximum range with 45-min fuel reserves has been calculated for the C2 with a 1,347 lbs. (611 kg) at 255 KTAS. Carrying an 805-lbs. (365-kg) payload the new TBM can take-off with full fuel and fly over a 1,565 NM distance with 45 min fuel reserves. The C2 maximum take-off weight increase results in a 65 KIAS accepted by the Amendment 44 of FAR Part 23 for an aircraft equipped with 20 g dynamically tested passengers seats. Heavy wheels and 10 ply-tires (instead of 8 ply) are also specific to this version. TBM 700C2 is available for delivery in the USA and in all the countries accepting FAR 23 Amendment 44 as a certification rule, and all over the world for aircraft operated under US-registration. TBM 700C2 fulfills the needs of operators requesting long-range capability.
For customers from other countries EADS Socata will offer the version C1. This aircraft have the strengthened structure of the C2 without the 20g seats and the sturdier wheels and tires. It retains 6,579-lbs (2,984-kg) maximum takeoff weight and features equivalent performance and weight figures as the current TBM 700B. Fast and lightweight the TBM 700C1 is perfectly suitable for short-haul routes and well tailored for European customers.
The C1 benefits from all the evolutions now included in the C2 in terms of comfort and avionics such as:
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the Honeywell ECS/VCS, new environmental control and air conditioning systems with higher cooling capacity and automatic temperature control;
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An additional luggage compartment located behind the pressurized cabin.
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New interior with wood-veneered face, top and sides leather covered cabinets.
The TBM 700's avionics suite is built around proven equipment familiar already available on 2002 models including a full communication and navigation suite with dual Garmin GNS 530s combining IFR GPS receivers with large color moving maps and fully digital, 3,040-channel (25kHz & 8,33 kHz spacing) communication system. Thanks to a huge database, the GNS 530 provides the same level of information airline pilots receive from their flight management system.
Additionally, the TBM 700 C panel includes the Honeywell Integrated Hazard and Awareness System (IHAS 8000); The IHAS 8000 is an advanced interactive system that integrates the four major airborne safety systems:
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Position awareness using moving map technology
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Traffic awareness through the KMH 880 Sensor
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Weather information from the ART RDR 2000 weather radar and WX 500 Stormscope. KMD 850 can be interfaced with a KDR 510 weather datalink system (option available only in the USA)
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Terrain information from the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System of the KMH 880, which protects against controlled flight into terrain and combines a timely alert/warning capability with a terrain display output.
Also standard on the TBM 700 is the Shadin ETM 700 trend monitoring system, which enables the pilot to monitor the health of the engine in real time. Last new feature, the ELT, now connected to the GPS, is located in a dedicated compartment with external access for easy checking.
Technical teams at EADS Socata worked 18 months to complete the certification program. The entire flight envelope has been investigated on two prototypes: the TBM 700 prototype 02 loaded up to 7,600 lbs. for flight controls and performance testing and the TBM 700C2 prototype. They have performed respectively 83 h and 43 h of intensive flight testing.
On March 1st a total of 230 TBM 700 have been delivered worldwide of which 134 are registered in the USA, 59 in Europe (with 20 in service with French Air Force and 8 with French Army Aviation), other aircraft are in service in Australia, Japan and Indonesia.
EADS Socata is Europe’s leading General Aviation manufacturer with an annual average production of 100 aircraft as well as an industrial partner of major aerospace programs such as the latest Airbus A380 and Falcon 7X business trijet. Its headquarters are at Paris Le Bourget Airport with a 128 acres industrial park located at Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport, near Toulouse.
EADS Socata is a 100% subsidiary of EADS, a global aerospace and defence leader, and the world's second largest in terms of revenues. EADS maintains a workforce of more than 100,000 and is a market leader in defence technologies, commercial aircraft (Airbus), helicopters (Eurocopter), space, military aircraft, as well as related services.
Philippe de Segovia
EADS SOCATA
Tel:+33 (0)1 49 34 69 93
Fax:+33(0)1 49 34 69 96
philippe.de-segovia@socata.eads.net
Socata TBM 700C1
POWERPLANT
| POWERPLANT: | PWC PT6A-64 turboprop | |
| Nominal power: | 700 SHP | |
| Usable fuel capacity: | 281.6 gallons (1,066 l) |
DIMENSIONS:
| Overall length: | 34.92 ft | 10.645 m |
| Wingspan: | 41.60 ft | 12.680 m |
| Height: | 14.29 ft | 4.355 m |
INTERNAL DIMENSIONS
| Cabin length: | 13.29 ft. | 4.05 m |
| Cabin width: | 3.97 ft. | 1.21 m |
| Cabin height: | 3.97 ft. | 1.22 m |
| Maximum volume: | 123.6 cu. ft. | 3.5 cu.m |
LOADING
| Basic empty weight: | 4,575 lbs | 2,075 kg |
| Maximum take-off weight (MTOW): | 6,578-Ibs | 2,984 kg |
| Maximum payload: | 1,426-lbs. | 647 kg |
| Maximum payload with maximum fuel: | 452-lbs. | 205 kg |
| Maximum luggage capacity in storage areas: | 297-lbs. | 135 kg |
PERFORMANCE:
| Maximum cruise speed at 26,000 ft: | 300 KTAS | 555 km/h |
| Economic cruise speed at 31,000 ft: | 255 KTAS | 472 km/h |
| Operating ceiling: | 31,000 ft | 9,468 m |
DISTANCES:
(ISA conditions, MTOW, No wind, 50 ft obstacle clearance)
| Takeoff: | 2,133 ft | 650 m |
| Landing: | 2,133 ft | 650 m |
| Maximum range (ISA conditions, MTOW, No wind, fuel reserve) at economic cruise speed | ||
| With maximum payload: | 330 Nm | 611 km |
| With maximum fuel: | 1,637 Nm | 3,031 km |
Socata TBM 700C2
Same as TBM 700C2, except the following :
LOADING
| Basic empty weight: | 4,651-lbs | 2125 kg |
| Maximum zero fuel weight: | 6,031-lbs. | 2736 kg |
| Maximum take-off weight (MTOW): | 7,394-Ibs | 3354 kg |
| Maximum payload: | 1,347-lbs. | 611 kg |
| Maximum payload with maximum fuel: | 804-lbs. | 365 kg |
| Maximum luggage capacity in storage areas: | 297-lbs. | 125 kg |
PERFORMANCE:
| Maximum cruise speed at 26,000 ft: | 300 KTAS | 555 km/h |
| Economic cruise speed at 31,000 ft: | 255 KTAS | 472 km/h |
| Operating ceiling: | 31,000 ft | 9,468 m |
DISTANCES:
(ISA conditions, MTOW, No wind, 50 ft obstacle clearance)
| Takeoff: | 2,832 ft | 865 m |
| Landing: | 2,427 ft | 741 m |
| Maximum range (ISA conditions, MTOW, No wind, 45 min fuel reserve) | ||
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at economic cruise speed With maximum payload: With maximum fuel: |
1,074 Nm 1,565 Nm |
1,990 km 2,898 km |
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at maximum cruise speed With maximum payload: With maximum fuel: |
1,315 Nm 917 NM |
2,435 km 3,107 km |
Precio
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