Socata TB-20 Trinidad Aircraft
Originally built by SOCATA, now part of Daher (TBM series).
The Socata TB-20 Trinidad and turbocharged TB-21 Trinidad TC are the high-performance retractable-gear members of the Socata TB piston line — low-wing four-to-five-seat singles with the distinctive bulged "gull-wing" cabin doors and roomy cabin that set the TB-series apart from American competitors. The TB-20 uses the Lycoming IO-540 (250 hp, ~160 kt); the TB-21 adds a turbocharger for better high-altitude performance. Produced from 1980 through the 2000s, the Trinidad offers a comfortable, well-built European alternative to the Bonanza/Mooney/Cirrus class with a notably wide cabin — though parts support outside Europe requires verification.
33 used Socata TB-20 Trinidad aircraft for sale · 5-seat · Used median asking $195,000 · updated 11 hours ago
Socata TB-20 Trinidad Specifications
Model specThe Socata TB-20 Trinidad is a 5-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 157 kt (291 km/h), a range of 887 nm (1,643 km), and a useful load of 1,076 lbs (488 kg).
Socata TB-20 Trinidad for Sale
Browse all listings →Socata TB-20 Trinidad asking prices range from $67,000 to $364,306, with a median of $195,000 (market reference $190,000).
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Socata TB-20 Trinidad Price & Cost
How much does a Socata TB-20 Trinidad cost? Used TB-20 Trinidad prices: $67K – $364K, average $195K (median $195K); market reference $190K, across 27 priced of 33 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Socata TB-20 Trinidad Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $215,586 (2001 models) · highest around $274,450 (1995). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Socata TB-20 Trinidad
Buying a Socata TB-20 Trinidad comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Socata TB-20 Trinidad
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Socata TB-20 Trinidad Inventory by Country
| United States | 12 |
| Italy | 3 |
| Australia | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Germany | 2 |
| MD | 1 |
Socata TB-20 Trinidad Inventory by State
| Florida | 2 |
Socata TB-20 Trinidad by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 15 |
| Under $300k | 23 |
| Under $500k | 25 |
Recently Sold Socata TB-20 Trinidad
| 2000 TB-20 Trinidad | $258,262 |
| 1984 TB-20 Trinidad | $146,001 |
Socata TB-20 Trinidad Safety Record
Across all TB-20 Trinidad variants, 4 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1997–2008. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
4
Total Events
1
Incidents
0
Serious
3
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 03, 2008 | Cassville, WI | Fatal (1) | The left seat pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around and the inadvertent in-flight openi… |
| Aug 24, 2007 | Cheboygan, MI | Fatal (2) | Undetermined. |
| Mar 19, 2007 | Rhinelander, WI | Incident | The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during taxi. A contributing factor was the gu… |
| Dec 10, 1997 | ROANOKE, VA | Fatal (1) | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the low ceiling. |
NTSB records 1997–2008. Includes all Socata TB-20 Trinidad variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.