Jun 2, 2026
TBM Factory Visit
TBM Factory Visit in Tarbes /France We set out to visit the TBM factory in Tarbes, France for some business meeting and to drop of our very own Alex. He's completing a 4 week course after which we will be able to sign off TBMs including airframe and avionics. We currently have 11 TBM's in our CAMO at Porta Air Service. A big thanks to the whole TBM family for the tour and the always warm welcome!
TBM Factory Visit in Tarbes /France
Here are some impressions from our trip and the TBM factory assembly line.
Alex and Eike arriving at the factory with a TBM 700A Serial No. 6 built here.
Engine gets fitted on a brand new TBM 980
Impressive 5 blade prop
A glimps to the other side where the final interior fitting takes place.
Pratt & Whitney PT6 and accessories assembly.
What a machine!
French Airforce Trainer TBM are also serviced here.
All flush mounted brand new GARMIN G3000 Prime panel.
Final assembly.
It used to fly :)
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Jun 2, 2026
TBM Factory Visit
TBM Factory Visit in Tarbes /France We set out to visit the TBM factory in Tarbes, France for some business meeting and to drop of our very own Alex. He's completing a 4 week course after which we will be able to sign off TBMs including airframe and avionics. We currently have 11 TBM's in our CAMO at Porta Air Service. A big thanks to the whole TBM family for the tour and the always warm welcome!
TBM Factory Visit in Tarbes /France
Here are some impressions from our trip and the TBM factory assembly line.
Alex and Eike arriving at the factory with a TBM 700A Serial No. 6 built here.
Engine gets fitted on a brand new TBM 980
Impressive 5 blade prop
A glimps to the other side where the final interior fitting takes place.
Pratt & Whitney PT6 and accessories assembly.
What a machine!
French Airforce Trainer TBM are also serviced here.
All flush mounted brand new GARMIN G3000 Prime panel.
Final assembly.
It used to fly :)
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Jun 2, 2026
TBM Factory Visit
TBM Factory Visit in Tarbes /France We set out to visit the TBM factory in Tarbes, France for some business meeting and to drop of our very own Alex. He's completing a 4 week course after which we will be able to sign off TBMs including airframe and avionics. We currently have 11 TBM's in our CAMO at Porta Air Service. A big thanks to the whole TBM family for the tour and the always warm welcome!
TBM Factory Visit in Tarbes /France
Here are some impressions from our trip and the TBM factory assembly line.
Alex and Eike arriving at the factory with a TBM 700A Serial No. 6 built here.
Engine gets fitted on a brand new TBM 980
Impressive 5 blade prop
A glimps to the other side where the final interior fitting takes place.
Pratt & Whitney PT6 and accessories assembly.
What a machine!
French Airforce Trainer TBM are also serviced here.
All flush mounted brand new GARMIN G3000 Prime panel.
Final assembly.
It used to fly :)
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