1992 Socata TB-20 Trinidad for sale

1992 Socata TB-20 Trinidad

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$170,000Great Deal
Location Chesapeake, VA
Total Time 3,170 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,130 hrs
Seats 5
Serial # 1278
Reg # N5552G
Cruise 157 kts (291 km/h)
ICAO Type TB20
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avionics: Avidyne IFD 540 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM (Traffic/Weather) IFD 540 has keyboard

touch screen or iPad connection. LPV Approach Capable ARS SVS 3D Vision

FMS Preview Dual Aspen Pro Max PFD and MFD Screens Air Gizmo Dock for iPad Mini (iPad not included) JPI EDM 900 Digital Engine Monitoring System (Temp

Press Fuel Qu EGT CHT ROP

LOP) Garmin 345 Bluetooth Audio Panel with Music Input and USB. Garmin 330 Transponder with ADS-B In and Out Traffic/Weather via the Skytrax 200 receiver displayed on GPS and will connect to iPad also. King KX-155 NAV/COM 2

Dual Glide Slope Receivers Vertical Card Compass Standby Attitude Indicator Two Attitude Sources All Times! Digital CO2 Monitor ELT

Description

1992 Socata TB 20 Trinidad, 3170 TTAF, 1130 SMOH, 250 HP, 150kts on 15 GPH, Avidyne IFD 540, WAAS GPS, Dual Aspen Pro Max PFD/MFD, JPI Engine Monitor, Garmin Bluetooth Audio, ADS B In/Out, Skytrax 200, King KAP 150 Autopilot, and more! No Damage, Complete Logs, Owned by Professional Pilot and CFI, Turn Key Ready to Fly!

Engine

Engine: Lycoming IO-540-C4D5D 250 Horsepower Fuel Injected 1130 Hours Since Lycoming FACTORY REMANUFACTURE in 2012 (Only 13 years ago!) Recent Magneto Overhaul Has Engine Block Heater 150 Knots TAS at 15 GPH Propeller: Hartzell Three Blade Metal Propeller - New Nov 2019 Model: HC-C24K-1BF SN: Ch 30259

Interior

Grey Leather Seats All Seats Have Shoulder Harnesses Grey Carpet Beige Headliner and Trim Gull Wing Doors for Great Visibility

Exterior

Blue Acry Glow, White Jet Glow, Dark Blue Trim Paint in very good condition.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Lear Stevens Aviation - Brian Miller, Lead Associate Broker
trade-a-plane.com
$170,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Socata TB-20 Trinidad

This 1992 Socata TB-20 Trinidad (N5552G) is a 5-seat single engine piston with 3,170 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 $170,000.

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 3,170 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: 3,170 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 N5552G.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Chesapeake, VA

Seller reported 115 more aircraft in VA →

Title Status

1 Active Lien

Security agreement on file — verify with seller before purchase

FAA Title Records — 1 document FAA DocIndex
Bill of Sale = ownership transfer Security Agreement = lien/loan Release/Discharge = lien removed
Security Agreement
Mar 2026

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 N5552G against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$206,750
Range: $177,125 — $222,500
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
-18%
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