Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Location: Des Moines (DSM), Iowa
- Condition: New, 0 total time on airframe and engine
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-66D, 0 SNEW, 3500 hr TBO
- Avionics: Garmin G3000 suite with GTC 580 touchscreen controllers, HomeSafe Emergency Autoland, Surface Watch, Synthetic Vision, Jeppesen Chart View, GSR56 Sat Phone, Flightstream FS510 Bluetooth/WiFi, WX 500 Stormscope, GWX 70 Radar with turbulence detection and ground suppression, RVSM package, Garmin GTS 820 Traffic Advisory, Bose headsets, Flight Data Recorder, and more
- Performance: 330-knot max cruise, 1,730 nm range, climbs to 31,000 ft in 18 min 45 sec
- Features: Auto throttle, automatic ice detection/activation, ground suppression radar, 5-year/1,000 hr extended warranty & care maintenance
- Airframe: Winglets, carbon fiber engine cowling/winglets, retractable gear, pressurized 6-seat cabin, soundproofing, pilot access door, emergency exit, front storage, oxygen system for 6
- Propeller: 5-blade Hartzell composite, electrically de-iced
- Interior: Premium fittings, 6 heated leather seats, adjustable backrests, wool carpeting, individual vents/lights, sun visors, cupholders, foldable tablet, fire extinguisher, parking protection kit
- Ice/Electrical: Pneumatic/electric deicing, LED lighting, USB and 115V ports, tri-band ELT
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.