Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Factory-maintained, one-owner aircraft
- Transferable remaining warranty on airframe, engine, propeller, and systems
- Pre-owned Care Program eligibility
- Max Takeoff Weight: 7,615 lb
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6E-66XT, TBO: 5000 hours
- Propeller: Hartzell, 5 blades, 76 hours since new
- Avionics: Garmin G3000 with multiple features including ADS-B, CPDLC, and synthetic vision technology
- Additional equipment: HomeSafe Emergency Autoland, Auto-Throttle, Automatic Ice Detection & Activation
- Exterior: 2023 paint scheme with pilot door, large cargo door, and overwing emergency exit
- Interior: 2023 Harmony Package cabin with 6 heated leather seats and USB ports
- Last inspection: B+ performed in May 2025; next A+ due in May 2026
- Airworthy status confirmed
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.