1987 Socata TB-20 Trinidad
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Garmin glass panel: Garmin G500 PFD/MFD GNS 530 WAAS GMA 340 Audio Panel GTX 330 Transponder w/ ADSB S-Tec 50 Auto Pilot Fuel Totalizer
Description
Daher-Socata Trinidad TB-20. 2492 TT / 187 SMOH / 187 SPOH / Complete Logs / NDH / Hangared. Garmin glass panel with Garmin G500 PFD/MFD, GNS 530 WAAS, GMA 340 Audio Panel, GTX 330 Transponder w/ ADSB, S-Tec Auto Pilot, Fuel Totalizer and more. New leather seats, excellent paint. Extensive Feb 2026 annual with a new windshield. A great flying airplane that is turn key and ready to go! Possible trades considered.
Engine
Lycoming IO-540 187 hrs SMOH Hartzell 3-Blade Prop 187 SMOH
Propeller
2492 hours total time Complete logs / No damage history / Hangared Comprehensive annual completed February 2026 New windshield
Interior
Interior is in excellent condition with new leather seats
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Vertical Horizon Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$225,000
|
Greenville, ME | Jul 01, 2026 | 16 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Socata TB-20 Trinidad
This 1987 Socata TB-20 Trinidad (N20VC) is a 5-seat single engine piston with 2,492 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 above the market average at $225,000.
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 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 2,492 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 registration data pending for N20VC.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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