Airplane Has Many Commonalities With Coming TBM 940

Daher unveiled its 2019 edition of the TBM 910 Tuesday morning at Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland, FL.

In a new step aligned with Daher TBM e-copilot strategy of introducing increase functionality for operational safety improvements on the TBM product line, the TBM 910 has an automatic icing detection system that provides automated protection while keeping the pilot fully in the loop.

When icing or ice accretion is detected by and external sensor, and if the pilot does not take action, the system will activate deicing devices such as the airframe, windshield, propeller and the engine's particle separator. An amber CAS (Crew Alerting System) message is displayed by the avionics, advising the pilot to clear the automatic activation and revert to manual control.

"This added protection, which also is incorporated on the recently-unveiled TBM 940, is part of our constant drive to use intelligent functionality in further improving safety and operability, and are first for production aircraft in TBM's category," Said Nicholas Chabbert, senior vice president of the Daher Airplane Business Unit.

The 2019 version of the TBM 910, the entry-level of the Daher TBM product line, includes G1000 NXi avionics features that are part of a G3000 advanced flight deck. Those include Surface Watch, Baro VNAV and visual approach assistance.

(Images provided with Daher news release)

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