Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: DAHER TBM 960
- Condition: New
- Flight Rules: IFR
- Location: Camarillo, California
- Avionics: Garmin G3000 with Autothrottle and HomeSafe (Autoland and Auto De-ice)
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6E-66XT, 1,844 shp, TBO 5,000 hours
- Propeller: Five-blade Hartzell Raptor composite, electrically de-iced
- Speed: 330 knots
- Range: 1,440 nautical miles
- Cabin: Pressurized six-seat cabin with improved comfort and environmental control system
- Features: Electronically dimmable windows, digital passenger comfort display, high-speed Wi-Fi, ADS-B, AOA, and Envelope Protection
- Maintenance: TBM Care Program covers 5 years/1,000 hours
- Exterior: 2025 paint scheme options include Moncalm Silver, Albeille Black, Cabanas Silver, Aneto White
- Interior: Six heated seats, configurable seating arrangements, advanced insulation, and ambient lighting
- Safety: Certified for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) with automatic de-ice protection
- Additional Equipment: High-speed data/Wi-Fi, flight data recorder, synthetic vision technology, winglets equipped.
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.