FAA certifies Blackhawk XP66D Engine+ upgrade for Daher TBM 700, adding 150 shp

The FAA has certified Blackhawk Group's XP66D Engine+ upgrade for the Daher TBM 700, a retrofit that adds 150 shp and delivers improved climb and cruise performance. Blackhawk completed the first installation at its Waco, Texas facility as it begins customer retrofits.

Discovered 2025-10-12T21:44:38.588165-07:00 | 2025-10-12T21:44:38.588165-07:00

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  • FAA approval clears the XP66D as a certified STC for the TBM 700, delivering a 150 shp uplift and improved climb/cruise; first installation completed at Blackhawk's Waco facility. Blackhawk's aftermarket momentum
  • The STC broadens retrofit options for TBM owners and signals continued demand for performance upgrades across platforms, alongside other recent platform modifications

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