Where it fits well
- 330 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 1730 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 1159 nm with 4 occupants.
- 276 kg realistic payload proxy and 6 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: ZLEA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 6 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 276 kg |
| Advertised range | 1730 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 1159 nm |
| Cruise speed | 330 kt |
| Runway need | ~726 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €130k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €980 |
The ownership trade-off
The newest TBM adds a major avionics and cabin upgrade, but early pricing and real-world operating data are still immature.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €169k per year ( €4230 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €208k per year ( €2605 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €248k per year ( €2063 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €306k per year ( €1702 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €231k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself — price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- The newest TBM adds a major avionics and cabin upgrade, but early pricing and real-world operating data are still immature.
- €130k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 726 m take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.
Recommended missions
- Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
- Longer regional missions, with reserves and payload reducing brochure range.
- Time-sensitive business travel where dispatch reliability justifies the cost.