Author Archive: TBM Central

1743 TTSN
G1000 NXi Upgrade
A+ Inspection 10/2023
5 Blade Hartzell Propeller
Lower Gear Door Mod
Fresh Hot Section 10/2023
NEW Daher Air Conditioner SB

1,550 TTSN
910 Cycles
Upgraded Garmin 1000 NXi Avionics
No Damage History
B+ Annual Complete July 2023 by Daher Authorized Service Center

Daher TBM 960 HOMESAFE w/ Garmin Emergency Autoland
New PT6E-66XT Pratt & Whitney Engine
5000 Flight hour TBO
Dual channel Engine and Propeller Electronic Control System (EPECS)
Single switch automated start sequence and Data
Collection and Transmission Unit (DCTU)
Hartzell Raptor lightweight 5 blade composite propeller
7 Year 3,500 Hour Airframe Warranty
5 Year 2,500 Hour Pratt & Whitney Engine Warranty
5 Year 1,500 Hour Aircraft Systems Warranty
5 Year 1,000 Hour Garmin Avionics Warranty
5 Year 1,000 Hour TBM Care Program
5 Year CAMP Maintenance Tracking
5 Year Engine TREND Monitoring

San Antonio, TX — Gage Crockett joins TBM Central as part of a father-son duo, as TBM Business Associate.  Gage uses his drive, combined with his experience and knowledge, to ensure a positive customer experience throughout the sales process and continuing throughout their aircraft ownership.

Gage Crockett is responsible for TBM client accounts on a personal and technical level fostering brand loyalty through customer-centric service. Having been around aviation and the TBM family his entire life, Gage experienced his first flight before he could even see over the glare shield. At 16, he completed his first solo and hasn’t looked back since!

Gage graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott Arizona with a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science. He holds a commercial single and multi-engine land, instrument-rated pilot certificate [...]

Gage Crockett is responsible for TBM client accounts on a personal and technical level fostering brand loyalty through customer-centric service. Having been around aviation and the TBM family his entire life, Gage experienced his first flight before he could even see over the glare shield. At 16, he completed his first solo and hasn’t looked back since!

Gage graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott Arizona with a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science. He holds a commercial single and multi-engine land, instrument-rated pilot certificate as well as a flight instructor certificate. Gage started his career as a pipeline patrol pilot flying low altitude missions, developed a commercial and ATP training program for the TBM, is an experienced TBM instructor in all TBM Models and holds type ratings in both the

Tarbes, France – Daher today unveiled technical details for its TBM 940 very fast turboprop aircraft in the Model Year 2020 version, which is equipped with HomeSafe™ – an emergency system that automatically brings the airplane to a runway touchdown if the pilot becomes incapacitated.

The system is activated manually by an easily recognizable orange button atop the cockpit instrument panel. Its software integrates weather and terrain information to select the best airport for landing, taking into account fuel range and runway length.

HomeSafe™ is based on Garmin’s Emergency Autoland system – available as a part of the G3000 integrated flight deck – and has been under development for the TBM since 2017 by the Avionics Engineering Office at Daher’s Aircraft Division. This work included Big Data analyses and the testing of 20 HomeSafe™ system versions.

David Crockett has been a professional in the General and Business Aviation industry for over twenty-two years and is an experienced sales specialist when it comes to high-performance owner-flown aircraft like the TBM. David is the Director of Sales for TBM Central, the Authorized Distributor for the TBM in the South Central United States. David covers th [...]

TBM offers the most elegant and luxurious environment, as you would expect from the best European design and craftsmanship. The cabin is 14.96 ft long and 4 ft in height and width and offers 6 comfortable leather seats with adjustable backrests, folding armrest and a large folding executive table in the center.

Easy access to the cabin is possible through a large electric door, stairs and a ramp. Once inside, 7 rectangular windows with pull down sunshades will protect your privacy and a fully automated dual-zone environmental control system will keep you comfortable.

Cabin lighting consists of dome lights, baggage compartment lights, access stair lighting, and individual reading lights at all seats. 14/24V power outlets, CD or XM satellite music or radio, and many storage cabinets have also made their way in to make your trip delightful.