1985 Socata TB-30 Epsilon for sale

1985 Socata TB-30 Epsilon

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
Price on request
Location San Luis Obispo, CA
Total Time 4,380 hrs
Seats 2
Reg # N638TB
Cruise 193 kts (357 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB Multiple sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Epsilon TB-30 serial number 38. Engine Lycoming 300 horsepower AEIO-L1B5D 860 hours SMOH, 461 STOH. Airframe total time 4,380 hours with 985 hours since airframe major inspection performed in France. Prop 380 hours SOH. Hours are approximate, increasing with ongoing flights. New Garmin Avionics: 275, 375 and 205x VHF Com with integral intercom and audio panel installed in 2025/2026. New Tires, Tubes and Cleveland wheels with rebuilt brake assemblies, all installed in 2025. Certified in the Experimental Exhibition category. This ship was assembled ( last maintained in 2024) by a Daher Epsilon mechanic specialist and was the 2nd best of the 16 we imported.

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About This Socata TB-30 Epsilon

This 1985 Socata TB-30 Epsilon (N638TB) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 4,380 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 TB-30 Epsilon aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $345,000 to $450,000.

The TB-30 Epsilon cruises at 193 kts (357 km/h) with a range of 700 nm (1,296 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 23,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 16 GPH (61 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $99/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: 4,380 hours
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Socata TB-30 Epsilon — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
193 kts (357 km/h)
Max Speed
204 kts (378 km/h)
Range
700 nm (1,296 km)
Ceiling
23,000 ft (7,010 m)
Max Weight
2,756 lbs (1,250 kg)
Useful Load
900 lbs (408 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Burn
16 GPH (61 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

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SOCATA TB-30 Epsilon

Fuel Burn
16.0 GPH
~$104/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the SOCATA TB-30 Epsilon. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N638TB.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

San Luis Obispo, CA

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Title Status

No FAA title records

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Safety Record

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