Altitude Operating Limits
Maximum altitude: 31,000 ft (9,449 m)
Maximum differential pressure: 6.2 psi.
Operation in RVSM Area
This airplane is approved for operations in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum
(RVSM) airspace when required equipment is maintained in accordance with the
Airplane Maintenance Manual.
This does not constitute operational approval. Individual airplane and operational
approval must be obtained in accordance with applicable operating rules.
Each operator must ensure compliance with required crew training and operating
practices and procedures.
Moreover, the equipment listed hereafter, or later approved versions, must be
installed and operating normally upon entering RVSM airspace:
Equipment
Installed
quantity
Required
quantity
Barometric altimeter:
- Air Data Computer
2
2
- Avionics Display Unit
3
2
Autopilot altitude hold function:
- AFCS mode controller
1
1
- Integrated Avionics Computer
2
2
- AHRS
2
2
ATC transponder with ADS-B OUT function
1 or 2
1
NOTE
Any changes to the pitot/static, air data computer, autopilot, altitude alerting
and/or transponder systems, or other changes that affect operation of these
systems must be evaluated for impact on the RVSM approval. The standby
altimeter is not approved for RVSM operations.
Pilot's Information Manual
Section 2
Limitations
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 00
Page 2.6.14
PIM - DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS
