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.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 28
- Years built
- 1939–1948
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 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.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Grumman TBM-3E airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1939 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 1 | |
| 1944 | 2 | |
| 1945 | 14 | |
| 1948 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 9 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N145WB | 1945 | Rio Grande, NJ | Apr 29, 2014 |
| N293E | 1944 | West Fargo, ND | Nov 3, 2020 |
| N325GT | — | Camden, TN | Nov 17, 2011 |
| N33BM | — | Orange, CA | Oct 24, 2019 |
| N3969A | 1945 | Camden, DE | May 2, 2024 |
| N4169A | 1945 | Beaverton, OR | Apr 21, 2016 |
| N4170A | — | Fort Valley, VA | Sep 7, 2007 |
| N4171A | 1945 | Huntington, IN | Jan 25, 2017 |
| N436GM | 1945 | Orrville, OH | Jan 25, 2007 |
| N5260V | 1945 | Jackson, MS | Jul 31, 2017 |
| N5264V | 1945 | Dallas, TX | Nov 8, 2000 |
| N53503 | 1948 | Dallas, TX | Sep 6, 1991 |
| N6447C | 1945 | Houston, TX | Oct 16, 2017 |
| N683G | 1943 | Joliet, IL | Feb 1, 2000 |
| N7030C | — | Virginia Beach, VA | May 16, 2024 |
| N7075C | 1945 | Reno, NV | Jul 3, 2001 |
| N7226C | — | Mount Pleasant, TX | Aug 3, 2018 |
| N7835C | — | Chino, CA | Mar 3, 2006 |
| N81865 | 1945 | Peru, IL | May 16, 2019 |
| N8397H | 1945 | Santa Teresa, NM | Apr 10, 2007 |
| N86280 | — | Addison, TX | Sep 14, 2007 |
| N93818 | 1945 | San Rafael, CA | Jul 25, 2025 |
| N9547Z | — | San Diego, CA | Feb 22, 2008 |
| N9548Z | 1939 | Polk City, FL | May 16, 1984 |
| N9564Z | — | Danbury, CT | May 1, 2023 |