1987 Socata TB-20 Trinidad for sale

1987 Socata TB-20 Trinidad

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$225,000
Location Greenville, ME
Total Time 2,492 hrs
Engine SMOH 187 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # 782
Reg # N20VC
Cruise 157 kts (291 km/h)
ICAO Type TB20
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & 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

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Vertical Horizon Aviation
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$225,000

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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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,492 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 N20VC.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Greenville, ME

Seller reported 35 more aircraft in Maine →

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 N20VC against the NTSB accident database.

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