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.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 11
- Years built
- 1944–1945
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 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.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Grumman TBM-3 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1944 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 5 | |
| Unknown | 5 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N108Q | — | Atwater, CA | Apr 2, 2025 |
| N109K | 1945 | Reading, PA | Jan 30, 2004 |
| N28SF | — | Wilmington, DE | Jan 27, 2021 |
| N40402 | 1945 | Dallas, TX | Apr 18, 2001 |
| N420GP | 1944 | Batavia, OH | Jul 29, 2004 |
| N65VC | — | Granite Falls, MN | Jun 22, 2024 |
| N6VC | 1945 | Colorado Springs, CO | Jan 11, 2013 |
| N704QZ | — | Granite Falls, MN | Jan 30, 2023 |
| N73642 | — | Wilmington, DE | Mar 16, 2017 |
| N85650 | 1945 | Pawcatuck, CT | Dec 19, 2008 |
| N88JZ | 1945 | Mckinleyville, CA | Feb 12, 2022 |