Engine model · Turbo-prop · 700 hp · registry code 52070

Manufacturer (registry)
P&W CANADA
Model
PT6A-64
Registry code
52070
Type
Turbo-prop
Power
700 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE26NE
Holder
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 3

ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1997In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 3 ADs
19971
20121
20241
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Engine · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-64

SAIB NE-15-21Fuel Injector NozzleIssued Aug 19, 2015
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Registered aircraft · 95

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NTSB investigations · 8

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB CEN26FA050Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportSocata TBM 700 · Monroe, WIOn November 24, 2025, about 1713 central standard time (CST), a Socata TBM 700 airplane, N700PT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Monroe, Wisconsin. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated…Nov 24, 2025 · N700PT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA116Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Alpine, WYThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent off airport landing.Sep 28, 2025 · N101NX · Substantial damageNTSB ENG23WA038Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignSocata TBM700 · Kota Bharu, MalaysiaAug 4, 2023 · N188SJ · Minor damageNTSB CEN21LA470Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Magee, MSThe pilot exceeded the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the landing approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.Sep 5, 2021 · N700DQ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA316Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TBM-700 C2 · Mount Pleasant, SCThe pilot’s decision to continue an unstable approach, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jul 27, 2021 · N48UM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14WA407Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationSocata TBM 700 · Saint Jean les Deux Jumeaux, FranceAug 6, 2014 · N129AG · DestroyedNTSB ERA12FA115Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Morristown, NJThe airplane’s encounter with unforecasted severe icing conditions that were characterized by high ice accretion rates and the pilot's failure to use his command authority to depart the icing conditions in an expeditious manner, which resulted in a loss of…Dec 20, 2011 · N731CA · DestroyedNTSB MIA08FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM700 · Kennesaw, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 15, 2008 · N484RJ · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 10

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20251124017269ASocata TBM 700 · Monroe, WIOn November 24, 2025, at 1713 local time, the accident aircraft was destroyed when it crashed into a rock quarry near Monroe, Wisconsin. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger sustained fatal injuries. The accident aircraft was cleared by ATC for the RNAV 12…Nov 24, 2025 · N700PT · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20210905017309ASocata TBM 700 · Magee, MSAircraft departed kpib for a flight to Magee, MS (17M). The pilot made a hard landing short of the runway and the aircraft bounced back into the air. The pilot proceeded back to kpib where Socata inspected the aircraft and determined that it was damaged…Sep 5, 2021 · N700DQ · Substantial damageAccident 20210727013359ASocata TBM-700 C2 · Mt. Pleasant, SCThe pilot set up his approach to runway 35 with the power set to 5%, gear down, and flaps set to takeoff. He crossed the threshold of runway 35 indicating 125-130 knots with power at 0% and flaps set to takeoff. Pilot touched down between the first third to…Jul 27, 2021 · N48UM · Substantial damageIncident 20181103021439ISocata TBM 700 · Las Cruces, NMOn November 03, 2018, at 2015 MDT, a Socata TBM700, N751CM, registered to alto vuelo LLC landed at the albuquerque, NM sunport international airport (kabq). Postflight examination determined the aircraft had been damaged prior to the flight. The damage…Nov 3, 2018 · N751CM · Minor damageIncident 20170301003289ISocata TBM 700 · Monterey, CAMonterey, CA (mry): N700SX, TBM7, blown nose gear and prop strike landing RWY10R. POB: 3, injuries: none, damage: minor. 3/1 1825ZMar 1, 2017 · N700SX · Minor damageAccident 20111220028889ASocata TBM 700 · Morristown, NJOn 12/20/2011, after departing teb, with aircraft at or near 8200', pilot was notified by ATC of moderate rime ice between 14,000' to 17,000'.pilot aknowledged, would advise, and said they would go straight thru. Evidently the aircraft encountered icing…Dec 20, 2011 · N731CA · Destroyed · 5 fatalIncident 20110526008719ISocata TBM 700 · Sellersburg, INThe pilot attempted a takeoff in an improper configuration resulting in a runway excursion and collapse of the left main landing gear. Investigation found the pitch trim adjusted to an extreme nose-up position.May 26, 2011 · N700GE · Minor damageAccident 20080715855209ASocata TBM700 · Atlanta, GA(-23) Aircraft impacted trees and ground approximately 1.8 nautical miles west of runway 9 at ryy. Aircraft burst into flames upon impact with trees and aircraft was destroyed by the impact and fire.Jul 15, 2008 · N484RJ · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20080526847159ISocata TBM700 · Madison, WI(-23) Pilot stated nose gear did not retract on takeoff. Pilot stated he made several attempts to retract without success. He stated he returned for landing with a "three green" gear indication. Landing was normal, pilot stated. Pilot stated that as he…May 26, 2008 · N700HD · Minor damageIncident 20060810016209ISocata TBM700 · Hyannis, MA(-23) The pilot attempted to extend the landing gear for landing, but the nose gear did not indicate down and locked. The pilot stated that the main landing gear was indicating down and locked, but the nose gear would not lock. He cycled the landing gear 5…Aug 10, 2006 · N700AD · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 59

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PMA parts · 380

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this engine model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

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