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Grumman TBM-3E

28 Grumman TBM-3E aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1939–1948. Most are registered in TX, CA and DE.

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Registered today
28
Years built
1939–1948
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Grumman TBM-3E 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
3
Destroyed
1
Substantial damage
2
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

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

  • Mar 17, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · Glendale, AZN53503
  • Apr 25, 1993Substantial damage · none injuries · Spooner, WIN93818
  • Aug 4, 1986Destroyed · fatal injuries · Brooklyn, CT

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

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

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19391
19431
19442
194514
19481
Unknown9

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
TX5
CA4
DE2
IL2
VA2
CT1
FL1
IN1
MA1
MS1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Grumman TBM-3E airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Grumman TBM-3E 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-3E 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-3E aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N145WB1945Rio Grande, NJApr 29, 2014
N293E1944West Fargo, NDNov 3, 2020
N325GT—Camden, TNNov 17, 2011
N33BM—Orange, CAOct 24, 2019
N3969A1945Camden, DEMay 2, 2024
N4169A1945Beaverton, ORApr 21, 2016
N4170A—Fort Valley, VASep 7, 2007
N4171A1945Huntington, INJan 25, 2017
N436GM1945Orrville, OHJan 25, 2007
N5260V1945Jackson, MSJul 31, 2017
N5264V1945Dallas, TXNov 8, 2000
N535031948Dallas, TXSep 6, 1991
N6447C1945Houston, TXOct 16, 2017
N683G1943Joliet, ILFeb 1, 2000
N7030C—Virginia Beach, VAMay 16, 2024
N7075C1945Reno, NVJul 3, 2001
N7226C—Mount Pleasant, TXAug 3, 2018
N7835C—Chino, CAMar 3, 2006
N818651945Peru, ILMay 16, 2019
N8397H1945Santa Teresa, NMApr 10, 2007
N86280—Addison, TXSep 14, 2007
N938181945San Rafael, CAJul 25, 2025
N9547Z—San Diego, CAFeb 22, 2008
N9548Z1939Polk City, FLMay 16, 1984
N9564Z—Danbury, CTMay 1, 2023

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