Specifications
AI Description
- Model: TBM 960
- Condition: Used
- Max Takeoff Weight: 7,615 lb
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6E-66XT
- Engine TBO: 5000 hours
- Propeller: Hartzell 5-blade swept propellers
- Avionics: Garmin G3000 with dual 12” PFDs and single 12” MFD
- Features: Auto-Throttle, Auto-Deice, Daher’s HomeSafe Emergency Autoland, Synthetic Vision Technology, ADS-B In & Out
- Seating Capacity: 6 passengers
- Interior: White sand leather seats, taupe grey side panels, heated seats, electronically dimmable windows
- Exterior: Painted in Bareilles green and Estagnous silver with Mounicot blue and Soulcem silver trim
- Maintenance: DAHER Total Care Maintenance program, January inspection scheduled
- Additional Equipment: FIKI, dual aft body strakes, Wi-Fi, USB-A & USB-C outlets, LED ambient lighting
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.