Editor-in-chief Julie Boatman took a satisfying first flight in the Daher TBM 960, the latest in the TBM lineage. [Photo: Julie Boatman]
Key Takeaways:
The TBM 960 features an automated engine start system and subtle integrations that enhance its capabilities compared to its predecessor, the TBM 940.
It is powered by the new Pratt & Whitney PT6E-66XT engine, which includes autostart, digital data capture, and an extended 5,000-hour Time Between Overhaul (TBO).
The author's flight experience praises the TBM 960's smooth performance, easy handling, and harmonious feel, positioning it as a valuable, customer-driven package with initial deliveries awaiting FAA approval.
The most obvious change lies in the automated engine start—and we sequenced through that procedure first.
After that, the differences between the 960 and its predecessor, the 940, are subtle ones, integrations of various elements and capabilities that the series collected. They now come together in a package that should prove its worth to pilots and owners.
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