1982 Socata TB-9 Tampico for sale

1982 Socata TB-9 Tampico

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$74,900
Location Southside, AL
Total Time 4,220 hrs
Engine SMOH 670 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 218
Reg # N218TB
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
Garmin GMA-345 Audio Panel Garmin. G5 Electronic Flight Display Appareo ADS-B Compliant Transponder ICOM IC- A200 Comm Narco Nav-122 4-Place Intercom

Description

Complete log books Annual (6/1/2025) ELT Battery Due (10/2025)

Engine

Lycoming 0-320 D2A S/N L-9641-39A 670 SMOH

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Billy Jeffers
trade-a-plane.com
$74,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Socata TB-9 Tampico

This 1982 Socata TB-9 Tampico (N218TB) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,220 hours on the airframe. There are currently 11 TB-9 Tampico aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $67,119 to $92,633. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $74,900.

The TB-9 Tampico cruises at 115 kts (213 km/h) with a range of 600 nm (1,111 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 13,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,220 hours
Budget $135 for pre-purchase inspection

Socata TB-9 Tampico — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
115 kts (213 km/h)
Range
600 nm (1,111 km)
Ceiling
13,000 ft (3,962 m)
Useful Load
900 lbs (408 kg)
Horsepower
160 HP
Fuel Burn
9 GPH (34 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

SOCATA TB-9 Tampico

Fuel Burn
9.0 GPH
~$58/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the SOCATA TB-9 Tampico. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N218TB.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Southside, AL

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N218TB against the NTSB accident database.

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