Socata TB-20 Trinidad Aircraft in United Kingdom
Originally built by SOCATA, now part of Daher (TBM series).
UK-registered aircraft (G- prefix) operate under EASA certification (post-Brexit some divergence). UK GA market smaller than US but with strong support network around London (Biggin Hill, Stansted), Manchester and major regional airports. Cross-border transactions to/from EU and US require import documentation and possible mod work.
4 used Socata TB-20 Trinidad aircraft for sale in United Kingdom · 5-seat · $151K – $262K · 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).
4 Socata TB-20 Trinidad For Sale
There are currently 4 used Socata TB-20 Trinidad for sale, ranging from $151,860 to $262,562, with a median asking price of $207,211.
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How much does a Socata TB-20 Trinidad cost? Used TB-20 Trinidad prices: $151K – $262K, average $207K (median $207K), across 2 priced of 4 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.