1985 Socata TB-20 Trinidad
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
REDUCED PRICE DUE TO OWNER RETIREMENT FROM FLIGHT ACTIVITY Perfect status TB-20! Powerful, fast and confortable cruiser. Completely renewed 2024 after gear up landing: new propeller, overhauled engine, new landing gear movement pump, brand new seats, new digital fuel level indicators, new EFIS Garmin G5 Available anytime for any flight test upon request. Complete technicaL documentation available on request.
Interior
Synthetic leather, brand new.
Exterior
Original paint 7/10
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fly & Joy
planecheck.com
|
$189,205 *
€ 165,000
|
Italy | May 03, 2026 | 75 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Socata TB-20 Trinidad
This 1985 Socata TB-20 Trinidad (I-LEPZ) is a 5-seat single engine piston with 4,376 hours on the airframe. There are currently 34 TB-20 Trinidad aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $67,000 to $364,306. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $189,205.
The TB-20 Trinidad cruises at 157 kts (291 km/h) with a range of 887 nm (1,643 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 15 GPH (57 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $93/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $150/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 4,376 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Socata TB-20 Trinidad — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (I-LEPZ) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Italy
IT
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for I-LEPZ.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (I-LEPZ). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $146,168–$187,248.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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