1985 Socata TB-20 Trinidad for sale

1985 Socata TB-20 Trinidad

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$184,623
Location Sweden
Seats 5
Serial # 0578
Reg # SE-MLN Sweden
Cruise 157 kts (291 km/h)
ICAO Type TB20
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

AUTOPILOT: Century 21 coupled Gyropanel: 2 x Aspen Audiopanel Bendix/King KMA24 Com/Nav/GPS 1: Garmin GTN 650 Com/Nav 2: KX 165 DME: KN62A Transponder: Garmin GTX330 Stormcope: Aspen Fuel Computer: JPI EDM 730

Description

Socata TB20 Trinidad, low wing, 4 seat roomy cabin with retractable landing gear.

The aircraft is in good condition in and out. Updated with new 4 leather seats and windows 2016. Hangered.

The aircraft is well-maintained with required AD's and SB's complied at last 100 hrs inspection October 30, 2025. 2000 hrs major inspection April 28, 2023 at 3008,9 hrs (include hydraulic engine overhaul, new GILL Battery, 500 hrs inspection on Magneto, compass swing, altimeter & airspeed indicator test, pitot/ static hoses repl. vacuum pump repl., engine hoses, fuel & landing gear hoses overhaul).

Imported as new to Switzerland, HB-KAY, thereafter

registration OY-NAY and since 2018 registered as SE-MLN. MTOM: 1 401 kg

Empty Weight: 881 kg

Useful Load: 520 kg

Fuel tanks: 336 litre (usable 326 litre). Endurance app. 6 hrs

Interior

Beige interior with white letather seat updated 2016, 7/10

Exterior

White with Maroon/Black stripe, original 6/10

Modifications / STCs

Pitot Heated System

External power plug

4 Place Intercom

Tow Bar

Fire Extinguisher

First Aid Kit

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Andersson Aircraft
planecheck.com
$184,623 *
€ 160,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Socata TB-20 Trinidad

This 1985 Socata TB-20 Trinidad (SE-MLN) is a 5-seat single engine piston . There are currently 33 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 $184,623.

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.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (SE-MLN) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Sweden

SE

Seller reported

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for SE-MLN.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (SE-MLN). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

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