Specifications
AI Description
- Model: TBM 960
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6E-66XT
- Propeller: Hartzell 5-blade Raptor composite
- Range: 1,730 NM
- Max Ramp Weight: 7,650 lb
- Max Takeoff Weight: 7,615 lb
- Max Zero Fuel Weight: 6,252 lb
- Fuel Capacity: 292 gal
- Avionics: Garmin G3000
- Equipped with HomeSafe™ emergency autoland system
- ADS-B, WAAS, LPV, SVT, and CPDLC equipped
- Interior: 6 seats, Goose Bay interior with flat black accents, electrically-dimmable windows
- Exterior: Painted in 2022, rated 9/10, colors include Gray Metal, Payolle Blue, Estagnous Silver, and Albeille Black
- Enhanced operational package, FIKI, auto ice protection
- Inspection Status: Next C+ inspection due July 2026
- Always hangered, maintained by Columbia Air Services
About this Model
Overview
The TBM 960 is a pressurized, single-engine turboprop designed to deliver jet-like trip times on typical regional and domestic missions while keeping the operating model closer to an owner-flown aircraft. It combines a high cruise speed with the ability to use shorter runways than most light jets, making it relevant for point-to-point travel where airport choice matters. Compared with earlier TBM variants, the 960 emphasizes smoother engine management, updated avionics features, and cabin refinement rather than a major airframe change.
Mission Fit
The aircraft aligns best with fast, efficient single-pilot travel for 2–4 passengers plus baggage, especially when using airports that reduce ground time. It can cover longer legs when fuel and payload are managed, but the practical mission is typically constrained by passenger count, baggage volume, and runway/temperature conditions rather than cruise capability alone.
Cabin
The TBM 960 cabin is a compact, pressurized environment with club-style seating in typical configurations. Entry is via an aft cabin door, and the seating and baggage layout are oriented toward comfort for a small number of occupants rather than maximum passenger density. Noise and vibration levels are a key differentiator buyers notice on turboprops; the 960’s prop/engine control logic and cabin finishing aim to reduce perceived workload and improve ride quality compared with older designs, but it remains a small-cabin aircraft relative to jets.