SECTION 7
DESCRIPTION
TBM
700
PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
Page 7.2.1
Edition 1 -- November 30, 2010
Rev. 0
7.2 -- AIRFRAME
The TBM 700 is a six / seven--place, low wing airplane. The structure is a
semi--monocoque all--metal construction and is equipped with a retractable
tricycle landing gear.
TBM700A :
The pressurized cabin is equipped, on the left side of fuselage, with a
two--piece door comprising integrated stairs allowing pilot and passengers
boarding. The occupants have access to cockpit and to rear seats through a
central aisle.
TBM700B :
The pressurized cabin is equipped, on the left side of fuselage, with a ”wide”
one--piece door and folding stairs comprising a hand rail allowing pilot and
passengers boarding. The occupants have access to cockpit and to rear
seats through a central aisle.
A ”pilot” door (if installed) located forward of the cabin on the left side allows to
gain access to the cockpit by means of folding stairs.
TBM700A & B :
The cabin rear part is a baggage compartment.
The non--pressurized section located between the firewall and pressure
bulkhead is a secondary baggage compartment ; it is accessible through a
door located on the left side of fuselage.
