Certificates and/or Ratings to PIC a TBM700

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So there is a small chance that I will get to fly right seat in a TBM 700 :ihih:. I know I can't log any of the time as I am only ASEL(VFR). Just to make sure I am on the right page, what other endorsments would one need to claim PIC time?
 
stagecoachco said:
So there is a small chance that I will get to fly right seat in a TBM 700 :ihih:. I know I can't log any of the time as I am only ASEL(VFR). Just to make sure I am on the right page, what other endorsments would one need to claim PIC time?
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As acting PIC, High Performance, Complex and high altitude.

Logging time as sole manipulator, just PPL, SEL.
 
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I've never flown one but if I recall correctly, the TBM 700 is indeed an airplane with a single engine and it's for land use only. It is not a "Large Aircraft" since it weighs less than 12,500 pounds (61.31(a)(1). Hence... your ASEL rating does indeed qualify you. You can log it as PIC if you are the pilot flying.

Under 61.31(g), you can not be acting PIC if you've not received and logged training (endorsed) for high altitude operations in a pressurized aircraft.

If the pilot you're flying with is a CFI, he may be able to do the high altitude training and provide that endorsement. Have fun!

Edit: Greg beat me to it with a short answer. T-Mobile finally answered!

Edit #2: It's not a turbojet so it escapes 61.31(a)(2). It does not otherwise require a type rating as specified by the administrator under 61.31(h).

But, 61.31(f) would apply since it is above 200 horsepower.
 
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Greg and Ken have already covered the basics. I'll point out that even if you do have the proper endorsements to ACT as PIC (as opposed to log it, which you already have as has already been established), I'd lay odds that you wouldn't be covered by insurance. But, as log as you can self insure the plane and any liability, that wouldn't matter, would it? :)
 
the TBM has a controllable pitch propeller?? i dont think so, just a 'power' lever right? no complex endorsement needed.
 
tonycondon said:
the TBM has a controllable pitch propeller?? i dont think so, just a 'power' lever right? no complex endorsement needed.
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I've never flown a TBM but I'm sure it has a constant speed prop.

Here's a cockpit picture.

N850AB-CockpitB.jpg
 
looks like a prop lever to me mari...disregard
 
Skypilotcfii said:
Red Button on Throttle to release and pull down/back for reverse thrust?
I wonder if you can back it up like a King Air?
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I was reading it’s 86° in full feather, 21° at low pitch and -11° in reverse. I’d think it could back up if necessary.
 
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