Socata TB-20 Trinidad Aircraft in Australia
Originally built by SOCATA, now part of Daher (TBM series).
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
3 used Socata TB-20 Trinidad aircraft for sale in Australia · 5-seat · $143K – $157K · updated 6 hours ago
About the Socata TB-20 Trinidad
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.
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).
3 Socata TB-20 Trinidad For Sale
There are currently 3 used Socata TB-20 Trinidad for sale, ranging from $143,503 to $157,853, with a median asking price of $144,270.
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How much does a Socata TB-20 Trinidad cost? Used TB-20 Trinidad prices: $143K – $157K, average $148K (median $144K), across 3 priced of 3 active listings.
Based on 11 priced 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 $246,430 (1999 models) · highest around $285,835 (2001). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Socata TB-20 Trinidad
Every Socata TB-20 Trinidad faces a mandatory 2,000-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $30,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,000-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Socata TB-20 Trinidad
Cost?
TB-20 vs TB-21?
Trinidad vs Bonanza/Mooney?
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Socata TB-20 Trinidad Inventory by Country
| United States | 11 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
| Australia | 3 |
| Germany | 3 |
| Italy | 3 |
| Sweden | 2 |
Socata TB-20 Trinidad Inventory by State
| Florida | 2 |
Socata TB-20 Trinidad by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 13 |
| Under $300k | 22 |
| 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.
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.