1985 Socata TB-20 Trinidad for sale

1985 Socata TB-20 Trinidad

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$67,000
Location Huntsville, TX
Total Time 1,465 hrs
Seats 5
Reg # N31TB
Cruise 157 kts (291 km/h)
ICAO Type TB20
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Serious inquires only- Low-time, high-performance Socata TB-20 Trinidad built for serious cross-country flying. Only 1,465 TT since new on airframe and engine, cruising ~160 knots with over 1,100 NM range. Highlights: Garmin 430W + KFC200 Autopilot Strong compressions (mid-high 70s) 445 SMOH prop Recent updates: battery, vacuum pump, brakes, tires/tubes Trailing-link gear for smooth landings Includes custom aircraft cover plugs Link to logs: Note: Currently NOT airworthy (annual in progress; discrepancies found). Logs and list available. Strong upside opportunity- reach out for details.

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Chris Russo
trade-a-plane.com
$67,000

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About This Socata TB-20 Trinidad

This 1985 Socata TB-20 Trinidad (N31TB) is a 5-seat single engine piston with 1,465 hours on the airframe. There are currently 31 TB-20 Trinidad aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $67,000 to $368,109. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $67,000.

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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $82/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 1,465 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 535 hours remaining to engine TBO .

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,465 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $225 for pre-purchase inspection

Socata TB-20 Trinidad — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
5
Cruise Speed
157 kts (291 km/h)
Range
887 nm (1,643 km)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Max Weight
3,086 lbs (1,400 kg)
Useful Load
1,076 lbs (488 kg)
Horsepower
250 HP
Fuel Capacity
86 gal (326 L)
Fuel Burn
15 GPH (57 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

SOCATA TB-20 Trinidad

Fuel Burn
15.0 GPH
~$98/hr
Variable Cost
$150/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$30,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the SOCATA TB-20 Trinidad. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N31TB.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Huntsville, TX

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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 N31TB against the NTSB accident database.

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