Socata TB-20 Trinidad
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Aircraft description
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A rare opportunity to acquire a low-hours SOCATA TB-20 Trinidad, widely regarded as one of the strongest, most comfortable four-seat touring aircraft ever built.
Designed in Europe as a true cross-country machine, the Trinidad offers exceptional structural strength, stability in turbulence, and genuine four-adult comfort—qualities that set it apart from typical Archer, 182, or Mooney alternatives.
Highlights:
• Low-hours IO 540 250hp engine, 3 blade Hartzell propellor (155 hours TSO) and 2580 hrs airframe – increasingly hard to find in this class
• Wide, comfortable cabin with excellent legroom and shoulder space. (50 inch cabin vs 42 inch for Cessna 182.)
• Large baggage compartment with approx. 65 kg / 143 lb capacity
• Wide-track trailing-link undercarriage – superb ground handling and easy landings
• Rock-solid IFR platform – stable, predictable, and confidence-inspiring
• European build quality – robust airframe, quality systems, excellent corrosion protection
The TB-20 feels more like a mini touring aircraft than a light GA single. It carries people and luggage with ease, handles weather confidently, and remains relaxed and efficient on long legs.
Ideal for pilots wanting a proper travelling aircraft, not a compromise trainer. Inspection highly recommended – aircraft of this quality and vintage rarely come to market!
A rare opportunity to acquire a low-hours SOCATA TB-20 Trinidad, widely regarded as one of the strongest, most comfortable four-seat touring aircraft ever built.
Designed in Europe as a true cross-country machine, the Trinidad offers exceptional structural strength, stability in turbulence, and genuine four-adult comfort—qualities that set it apart from typical Archer, 182, or Mooney alternatives.
Highlights:
• Low-hours IO 540 250hp engine, 3 blade Hartzell propellor (155 hours TSO) and 2580 hrs airframe – increasingly hard to find in this class
• Wide, comfortable cabin with excellent legroom and shoulder space. (50 inch cabin vs 42 inch for Cessna 182.)
• Large baggage compartment with approx. 65 kg / 143 lb capacity
• Wide-track trailing-link undercarriage – superb ground handling and easy landings
• Rock-solid IFR platform – stable, predictable, and confidence-inspiring
• European build quality – robust airframe, quality systems, excellent corrosion protection
The TB-20 feels more like a mini touring aircraft than a light GA single. It carries people and luggage with ease, handles weather confidently, and remains relaxed and efficient on long legs.
Ideal for pilots wanting a proper travelling aircraft, not a compromise trainer. Inspection highly recommended – aircraft of this quality and vintage rarely come to market!
Aircraft type
Single Pistons (GA)
Make / Manufacturer
Socata
Model
TB-20 Trinidad
Category
Certified
Year
1984
Registration
VH JTP
Registration status
Registered for sale
Total airframe hours
2580
Airframe serial No.
421
Location country
Australia
Location state
QLD
Location airport / place
Archerfield, Brisbane
Engine type
Single Engine
Primary (engine / propeller 1)
Engine manufacturer / Model(s)
Lycoming
Engine hours
155
Engine serial number(s)
L2234748A
Propeller / rotor manufacturer
Hartzell
Propeller / rotor serial
DY65058
Propeller / rotor hours
155
Standard TB-20 instruments with backup altitude, JP Instruments EDM930 colour EMS, Bendix-King KMA-24 audio panel with markers, Dual Bendix-King KX-165 Nav-Com radio with glide-slope, Dual VOR, Bendix-King KR-87 ADF,
Bendix-King KT-76A transponder, 2-axis Autopilot with NAV, 4-place intercom, Digital fuel gauges, Interior/landing/Nav/Strobe/Beacon lighting
Interior condition (Seller assessment /10)
7
Interior details
Original upholstery, no damage
Exterior condition (Seller assessment / 10)
8
Exterior details
Paint in good condition
Annual due date
12-07-2027
Reason for sale
Medical
Registration due
Not Provided
Unserviceable items / work needing completion
Electric trim
Accident history / details
Nil
Storage history
Always hangered
Extras included in the sale (use an example )
e.g towbar, aircraft cover
e.g towbar, aircraft cover
Canopy cover and towbar.
Flight rules
VFR & NVFR
Aircraft logbooks available & complete?
Available & complete
Cruise speed (kts)
145
Stall speed landing (kts)
59
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) (kg)
2943 lbs
Empty weight (kg)
1905
G limits
+3.8 / -1.5
Fuel capacity
88 gal
No. of fuel tanks
2
Seller information
Contact Name:
Nicholas Christie
Business Name:
Light Aircraft Sales
Seller Type:
Aviation Business
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