Socata TB-20 Trinidad

Aircraft description

Introduced in 1981 as an improved and upgraded version of the TB-10 Tobago, the TB-20 was powered by a more powerful 250 horsepower IO-540 engine and later became the 'Trinidad'. Loved for it's spacious, ergonomic, 'luxury car' cabin design and excellent stall recovery - the type is respected by both experienced instructors and low-time recreational pilots as either an advanced flight trainer or genuine medium-range tourer.

This beautifully-maintained aircraft has been recently fitted with a newly overhauled engine and 3-blade propeller. Offering a full suite of Bendix-King avionics, EDM-930 EMS & autopilot, the aircraft is easily upgradeable to IFR (with 50% / $5000 Government ADSB rebate), or retained with nothing to spend. Painted in a striking livery with well-presented interior seats and trims, VH-JTP will provide years of utility and enjoyment as either a business commuter, flight school line aircraft or family tourer.

Basic info
Aircraft type
Single Pistons (GA)
Make / Manufacturer
Socata
Model
TB-20 Trinidad
Year
1984
Registration
VH-JTP
Registration status
Registered for sale
Total airframe hours
2450 HRS
Airframe serial No.
421
Location country
Australia
Location state
NSW
Engine hours
50 HRS
Engine / Propeller / Rotors
Engine type
Single Engine

Primary (engine / propeller 1)

Engine manufacturer / Model(s)
Textron Lycoming IO-540 C4D5D
Engine serial number(s)
L2234748A
Last known cylinder compressions
Freshly overhauled
Propeller / rotor manufacturer
Hartzell 3-blade metal CSU
Propeller / rotor serial
DY6505B
Propeller / rotor hours
50 HRS
Avionics / equipment

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, electric trim.

Exterior / Interior Condition
Interior condition (Seller assessment /10)
8.5
Interior details
Very tidy.
Exterior condition (Seller assessment / 10)
8
Exterior details
Red, white, blue. Very good paint. Strip and repaint in current scheme circa. 1994.
Additional information
Annual due date
01/04/2024
Reason for sale
Surplus to requirements
Location airport / place
Mittagong YMIG
Unserviceable items / work needing completion
NIL
Accident history / details
NIL
Storage history
Hangared
Extras included in the sale (use an example )
e.g towbar, aircraft cover
Bruces canopy cover
Specifications & performance
Cruise speed (kts)
Sea Level @ 75% power
145
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) (kg)
1335
Empty weight (kg)
864
G limits
+4 / -2
Fuel capacity
326 litres
No. of fuel tanks
2
Aircraft logbooks available & complete?
Available & complete

Seller information

Contact Name:

Nicholas Christie

Seller Type:

Aircraft Broker

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