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Grumman TBM-3

11 Grumman TBM-3 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1944–1945. Most are registered in CA, DE and MN.

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Registered today
11
Years built
1944–1945
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Grumman TBM-3 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
4
Destroyed
2
Substantial damage
1
Minor damage
1
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Grumman TBM-3 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Grumman TBM-3 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • May 15, 2025Substantial damage · serious injuries · Terre Haute, INN420GP
  • May 6, 2018Destroyed · serious injuries · Fort Apache, AZN337VT
  • Mar 7, 2009Destroyed · serious injuries · Millville, NJN188TD
  • Jul 30, 2006Minor damage · fatal injuries · Oshkosh, WIN420GP

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Grumman TBM-3 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19441
19455
Unknown5

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA2
DE2
MN2
CO1
CT1
OH1
PA1
TX1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Grumman TBM-3 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 4 NTSB events since 1982 involve Grumman TBM-3 airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Grumman TBM-3 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
12,500 - 19,999 lb
Cruising speed
266 mph

TBM-3 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N108Q—Atwater, CAApr 2, 2025
N109K1945Reading, PAJan 30, 2004
N28SF—Wilmington, DEJan 27, 2021
N404021945Dallas, TXApr 18, 2001
N420GP1944Batavia, OHJul 29, 2004
N65VC—Granite Falls, MNJun 22, 2024
N6VC1945Colorado Springs, COJan 11, 2013
N704QZ—Granite Falls, MNJan 30, 2023
N73642—Wilmington, DEMar 16, 2017
N856501945Pawcatuck, CTDec 19, 2008
N88JZ1945Mckinleyville, CAFeb 12, 2022

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