Grumman TBM-3
40 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1939 to 1948; half of them date from 1945 or earlier. Texas has the most (6). 80% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the TBM-3 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Wright R-2600 Ser (24), Wright R-2600-20 (7), Wright C14Ab Ac Ba (3)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 266 mph
- Maker on the register
- Grumman
- Registered
- earliest certificate May 16, 1984; newest July 25, 2025
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 14 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum · War Eagles Air Museum · Tsi Holdco INC · Tri-State Warbird Museum · Simmons Aviation Services LLC · Pond Warbirds LLC · Planes Of Fame Air Museum
Accident history NTSB records · 6 cases since 1982, 2 fatal
The 6 most recent of 6 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Grumman TBM-3 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
40 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Grumman TBM-3s?
Texas, with 6.
Who owns the Grumman TBM-3?
80% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 11 TBM-3 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N108Q | Grumman TBM-3 |
Castle Air Museum Atwater, California |
Experimental | 2025-04-02 | Valid |
| N65VC | Grumman TBM-3 |
Fagen Fighters Restoration LLC Granite Falls, Minnesota |
None on file | 2024-06-22 | Valid |
| N704QZ | Grumman TBM-3 |
Fagen Fighter Restoration LLC Granite Falls, Minnesota |
None on file | 2023-01-30 | Valid |
| N88JZ | Grumman TBM-3 |
Acv Group LLC Mckinleyville, California |
Limited | 2022-02-12 | Valid |
| N28SF | Grumman TBM-3 |
Avenger Educators LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Limited | 2021-01-27 | Valid |
| N73642 | Grumman TBM-3 |
Db Aero Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2017-03-16 | Valid |
| N6VC | Grumman TBM-3 |
Greatest Generation Naval Museum Colorado Springs, Colorado |
Limited | 2013-01-11 | Valid |
| N85650 | Grumman TBM-3 |
Simmons Aviation Services LLC Pawcatuck, Connecticut |
Limited | 2008-12-19 | Valid |
| N420GP | Grumman TBM-3 |
Tri-State Warbird Museum Batavia, Ohio |
Standard | 2004-07-29 | Valid |
| N109K | Grumman TBM-3 |
Mid Atlantic Air Museum Reading, Pennsylvania |
Limited | 2004-01-30 | Valid |
| N40402 | Grumman TBM-3 |
American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Dallas, Texas |
Limited | 2001-04-18 | Valid |