1985 SOCATA TB-20 TRINIDAD
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable SOCATA TB-20 TRINIDAD listings ($195,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.8%
- Airframe time -314 hr vs comps +0.6%
- Engine time -120 hr vs comps +0.4%
- Garmin G500 glass (uncommon in comps) +2.5%
- Market supply: 10 for sale of 175 FAA-registered -0.7%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | SOCATA TB-20 TRINIDAD |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,725 hrs |
| Engine time | 577 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G500 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX330 |
| Avionics / Other | King KX-155, Garmin G500 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
VERY WELL MAINTAINED 1985 SOCATA TB-20 TRINIDAD WITH GREAT AVIONICS!!!! ALWAYS HANGARED!! GARMIN G500, GARMIN GTN 650, GARMIN GTX 330, GARMIN GDL 88 ADS-B, GARMIN FLIGHT STREAM 210, JPI EDM 800 Engine Monitor, STORMSCOPE, NDH. "Just recently" UPGRADED ALL NEW LED'S LIGHTS, NEW FACEPLATE FOR AUTOPILOT, NEW AVIATION GRADE TINT FOR WINDOWS, BOTH MAIN GEAR REBUILT, REBUILT BRAKES WITH NEW PADS, CERAMIC COAT TREATMENT, HAVE UPDATED LAB REPORTS FROM OIL ANALYSIS WITH STELLAR RESULTS. LOGBOOK'S AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS ADD. TOP 10, MUST KNOW ITEMS ABOUT THE SOCATA TB20: • Extremely Wide Cabin: Featuring a 49-inch wide cabin, it offers one of the most spacious interiors in its class, often compared to the Cirrus. • Unique Gullwing Doors: The top-hinged, gullwing doors make access easy and provide a luxurious feel. • Superior Visibility: The large canopy windows offer exceptional, fighter-like visibility for the pilot and passengers. • Excellent Cross-Country Performance: The TB21 (turbocharged version) offers a 25,000-foot ceiling and high-speed cruising, designed specifically for long-distance travel. • Soft Landings: The aircraft features trailing-link landing gear, which is known for making landing easier and ensuring soft touchdowns. • Extensive Cargo Capacity: While the baggage door is small, the overall baggage area is spacious and can be further increased by removing the rear seats. • Modern Ergonomic Cockpit: The cockpit is well-organized with car-like luxury, including intuitive trim controls and instruments angled toward the pilot. • Stable and Forgiving Handling: It is renowned for having a "vice-free" flying attitude, which is easy to handle, responsive, and stable in both pitch and roll. • Good Fuel Capacity: It has a standard usable fuel capacity of 86.2 gallons (517 pounds), providing a great range for long flights. • Excellent Parts/Community Support: Despite being out of production, it has strong parts support from Socata North America and an active owner user group.
Avionics
ALL DETAILED LOGBOOKS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS ADD. THE PANEL WAS UPDATED 11/03/2015 Garmin 500/ GDU 620 display unit. GTN 650-WAAS, NAV-COMM. KING KX155 NAV-COMM. Garmin GTX 330. KING KR81DME. GDL 88 ADS-B. PS-PMA Eng. 8000 BT audio panel. Storm Scope. 2nd Vor/Glide Slope. JPI EDM 800 Engine Monitor. Flight Stream 210 Bluetooth.
How this aircraft compares
Where this SOCATA TB-20 TRINIDAD lands versus other SOCATA TB-20 TRINIDAD listings on fyiAero.
Price
33rd pct$189k · 33rd percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
30th pct2,725 hours total (TTAF) · 30th percentile of 10 listings
Engine time
50th pct577 hours since major overhaul · 50th percentile of 10 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SOCATA |
| Model | TB-20 TRINIDAD |
| Serial Number | 525 |
| Registration # | N88AV |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | Ft Myers, FL |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,725 |
|---|---|
| Range | 1,048 NM |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,086 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 2,010 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,013 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 86 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-540-C4D5D |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-22754-48A |
| Engine Horsepower | 250 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 577 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2012 |
| Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1423 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | HC-C2YF-1BF |
| Prop Time | 610 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G500 |
|---|---|
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 650 |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Terrain Warning System | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | ALL DETAILED LOGBOOKS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS ADD. THE PANEL WAS UPDATED 11/03/2015 Garmin 500/ GDU 620 display unit. GTN 650-WAAS, NAV-COMM. KING KX155 NAV-COMM. Garmin GTX 330. KING KR81DME. GDL 88 ADS-B. PS-PMA Eng. 8000 BT audio panel. Storm Scope. 2nd Vor/Glide Slope. JPI EDM 800 Engine Monitor. Flight Stream 210 Bluetooth. |
Interior
| Year Interior | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1999 |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Next Annual Due 8-2025 ALL DETAILED LOGBOOKS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS ADD. Disclaimer: Thunderbird Aircraft Sales makes its best effort to represent aircraft in a highly accurate manner. Even though we try our best to be highly accurate with our advertisement and descriptions, the descriptions we provide are not guaranteed to be accurate. Aircraft are subject to prior sale and may be withdrawn from the market without notice. The buyer must accept complete responsibility to ensure that the aircraft and its components are as described. |
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| Airworthy | Yes |
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N88AV Trinidad Major Repair & Alteration.pdf Propeller Logbook #4.pdf Propeller Logbook #3.pdf Propeller Logbook #2.pdf Propeller Logbook #1.pdf Engine Logbook #2.pdf Engine Logbook #1.pdf Aircraft Logbook #1.pdf |
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