DAHER-SOCATA is showcasing a 2013 TBM 850 Elite Model with an eye-catching exterior finish at this week’s National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
The special treatment consists of a bare metal finish across most of the airframe, complemented by grey metal paint on the fuselage bottom and for the composite parts, along with a powerful matte black tail. Adding to the TBM 850 Elite’s very special look is its full black onyx cabin interior with carbon fiber fittings.
This bare metal finish required a study to determine the viability of its in-service longevity by DAHER-SOCATA’s Design Office and the Alclad supplier.
A key element in the treatment was its polish paste, replacing the factory-standard anti-corrosion application that usually involves a primer coating and several layers of white paint. DAHER-SOCATA has designed a tailored maintenance program for the ongoing care of these surfaces for the new owner.
After the process, this specially-treated TBM 850 is 100 lbs. (50-kg) lighter than a standard production airplane with an empty weight of 4466 lbs. (2,023-kg) providing 947 lbs, (430-kg) payload with full fuel.
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