Cost To Own A TBM Jet Prop Airplane

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The cost to fly a TBM 900 can vary depending on several factors. Here are some key factors that can influence the cost:

1. Fuel Costs: The TBM 900 is a turboprop aircraft, and the cost of fuel is a significant expense. Fuel prices fluctuate based on location and market conditions, so it's important to check the current fuel prices at your departure and destination airports. Gregs cost is $1500 - $1800 per fill up.

2. Distance and Flight Time: The total distance and flight time for your trip will affect the cost. Longer flights will require more fuel and incur higher costs. Additionally, if you plan to fly multiple legs or make stops along the way, you should consider the costs associated with each segment.

3. Aircraft Maintance Expenses: TBM like other turboprops has rigid scheduled maintenance which the manufacturer recommends. You also have an engine maintenance program + 3500 TBO hours
There are various operating expenses involved in flying an aircraft, including maintenance, insurance, hangar fees, pilot salaries (if applicable), and other overhead costs. These expenses are typically factored into the overall cost of operating the aircraft and can vary depending on your specific circumstances.

4. Landing and Airport Fees: When flying to different airports, you may encounter landing fees and airport charges. These fees can vary significantly between airports, so it's important to research and consider these costs when planning your trip.

5. Additional Expenses: Other factors that can affect the cost of flying a TBM 900 include crew expenses (if you hire a pilot), de-icing fees (if applicable in cold weather), overnight parking fees, and any additional services or amenities you may require during your trip.

[tymurrell]

Nice to see someone just give straight cost answers. No beating around the bush.

[epowerm]

More content like this, please. Preferably more from this guy, he's great!

[joeschmoe]

This gentleman gives outstanding information on comparative values and, the ACTUAL factors regarding ownership!!
Superb!!

[Jeffopar]

I would love to hear more from this guy.

[LokiDWolf]

Oh wow. That was such a sudden end. Looking forward to more!

[dontbanmebrodontbanme]

Why was this video cut short? I'd love to hear more from him. I've always said that the three planes I'd most be interested in one day owning are:

* TBM 700
* Piper M600
* Piper Meridian

Turboprop engine, 300kts, can go into the flight levels and one can be had, if you're lucky, for $600K or so. It's obviously an expensive proposition, so save your dollars!!!

[brettswanson]

Where's the rest of the video, is there a link? Also, the good thing about a turbo prop is you can get over almost any weather. You might get there an hour faster on most days but you may get there a day earlier on bad weather days.

[nevadarider]

Good content, but it kind of felt unfinished.

[MarkanSaYT]

As you didn't mention inspections/maintenance on these babies let me jump in on this;
1. Inspections are not recommended but mandatory to insure that all parts of the plane are in proper shape;
2. Overhauls are not just for engine, for example prop overhauld for TBM 700 C1 would be around 18000$, Electric-hydraulic generator needs to be overhauled as well in time limits checks,
3. During standard inspections A, B or C programs mechanics go over checklist provided by maintenance manuals and anything that is found to be corroded, wornout, broken, etc would get replaced which is variable cost here and could drive up the price for the inspection by quite a bit
4. Time spent in hangar during maintenance can be maybe few weeks up to 2-3 months based on what needs to be done, parts, etc where you can't fly the plane but maybe get a chance to see it stripped with parts sitting on the shelf

While TBM is for sure one of my favorite planes as how well they are built they are not cheap to own and operate but from what I saw from the work in maintenance for TBM's all of them are owned by companies so all expenses are tax write-offs while you fly with wife and kids all around the place.

[codybrady]

Well, I guess I’ll be sticking with a piston… I had no idea overhauls we’re so expensive on these! 😅

[MHB]

Twenty- five years ago my best friend owned TBM 700. He was a very experienced pilot and I loved going places with him in it, mainly sporting events. He kept it maybe four or five years. Even though he could more than afford the upkeep, storage, annuals, insurance, etc. he told me he just felt he wasn’t getting the bang for his buck anymore. I was sort of sorry to hear that. So he sold it and bought a 1947 Piper PA-11. Talk about down-sizing, lol. But I ended up enjoying flying with him in that plane even more than the TBM. 😊

[donaldmitchell]

For my TBM700C2, insurance required 100 hours of dual after a Simcom course (included in the purchase price). The first year insurance was $84, 000! This was after about 500 hours in a Piper Malibu too.

[tuckernielson]

I’d still like to know about Greg’s lodge in Alaska. Can we get some info? A link maybe?

[kevinbarry]

Hey, we want more. He had a lot more to say

[kevinkaseff]

really helpful, how do we get more info about Greg's lodge in Alaska?

[DESMONTANDOELATEISMO]

The Cirrus fuel consumption is lower but the plane is smallest and can carry two or three less passengers as I remember. Hello from Panama

[bretyoung]

Beautiful plane !!
Very interesting 🤔
Thanks 👍

[alecpanayotov]

This is great content. I like this guy a lot. Keep it going

[veerkar]

Dude I love your European accent. It is hilarious and kind of accurate.

[thelight]

Damn, makes a yacht seem inexpensive, what about this new celera? this looks like it would be much less to operate?