Specifications
AI Description
- 600 hours total time airframe and engine
- 5-blade Hartzell propeller
- 5,000 hour engine TBO
- FADEC engine and prop
- HomeSafe™ Autoland system
- Autothrottle feature
- Automatic ice detection and activation
- Garmin WX 8000 fully automated airborne radar
- Pilot door
- GDL 60 for automated Wi-Fi and cellular data updates
- Electronic tinted window shades
- 300 amp starter generator, 100 amp standby alternator
- All LED lighting
- 330-knot cruise speed
- 31,000 feet reached in 18 minutes, 45 seconds
- Full remaining maintenance and warranty program through July 2027
- PT6E-66XT Pratt & Whitney turboprop engine developing 1844 HP, flat rated to 895 HP
- Garmin G3000 avionics suite
- Six genuine black leather heated seats
- Dual-zone cabin temperature control
- Exterior: Signal white upper, Coronado blue lower with Payolle blue and Tallon silver accents
- Interior completed in 2022 with multiple installation configurations
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.