The Socata TBM 850 improved on the TBM 700 with a more powerful PT6A-66D engine and a 1,585-nautical-mile range, and in Dallas it fills the slot between the original TBM and the 900 series for clients who want TBM speed without TBM 900 pricing. Five to six seats and a pressurized cabin that covers every standard DFW turboprop route.
Socata launched the TBM 850 in 2006 with the Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-66D engine producing 850 shaft horsepower, a meaningful power increase over the TBM 700’s PT6A-64. Five to six seats, 320-knot cruise, a ceiling of 31,000 feet, and 1,585 nautical miles of range. The 850 also introduced an automatic pressurization system that reduced pilot workload on the type. Every Socata TBM 850 we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Daher-Socata
- Year introduced: 2006
- Seating: 5 to 6
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,585 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 320 knots
- Service ceiling: 31,000 feet
- Length: 35 feet
- Wingspan: 41.6 feet
- Height: 14.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 30 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Socata TBM 850 Fits Dallas
At 320 knots the TBM 850 is meaningfully faster than the TBM 700 and about ten knots below the TBM 900. On a Dallas to Midland-Odessa run at roughly 300 nautical miles, the block time difference between the 850 and the 900 is under five minutes. For a client choosing between the two, the rate difference often outweighs the schedule difference on Texas corridors of this length.
The 1,585-nautical-mile range covers the full Dallas turboprop route set: Midland-Odessa at approximately 300 nautical miles, Lubbock at about 280, Laredo at roughly 380, and Amarillo at approximately 365. A DFW energy or ranching client who makes the same West Texas routes regularly can plan the TBM 850’s itinerary without a fuel stop on any standard sector.
The automatic pressurization system on the TBM 850 is a crew workload item, not a passenger comfort distinction on short Texas legs. On a two-hour sector from KADS in Addison, TX to El Paso, the system keeps the cabin altitude consistent without manual intervention, which reduces one task in a busy cockpit during instrument operations. On a clear-day Abilene hop, it is invisible.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Socata TBM 850 run $2,000 to $2,800 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The TBM 850 quotes between the TBM 700 and the TBM 900 in the Dallas single-turboprop band. On routes up to 400 nautical miles the speed gap versus the 900 is small enough that the rate difference is usually the deciding factor.
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The full turboprops category page lists every turboprop we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Socata TBM 850 charter from Dallas, TX, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.