Daher TBM 960 Safety Record — FADEC + Autoland

Editorial safety summary — see Daher TBM 960 listings and consult a qualified A&P/inspector for individual aircraft decisions.

The Daher TBM 960 carries forward the TBM 940's safety equipment (HomeSafe Autoland, E-copilot, Garmin G3000 NXi) and adds the safety benefits of full FADEC engine control — the PT6E-66XT replaces the 940's PT6A-66D hydromechanical fuel control with full electronic engine management. FADEC reduces engine mis-management risk (hot starts, over-temp events, incorrect power settings), improves engine reliability through automatic protection systems, and reduces pilot workload during high-stress scenarios. The 960 represents the most comprehensive safety equipment available in any single-engine turboprop currently in production.

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Pre-buy safety checklist

  • FADEC software revision and any service bulletins.
  • HomeSafe Autoland verification.
  • Engine program (typically still on factory warranty for very young 960s).
  • Comprehensive mandate compliance (typical on young aircraft).

Safety FAQ

FADEC safety benefit?
Reduces engine mis-management scenarios that historically caused
960 vs 940 safety?
Same Autoland, E-copilot and avionics; 960 adds FADEC engine management.
PT6E-66XT reliability?
Newer engine generation; limited fleet data but designed for improved
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