1990 Socata TB-20 Trinidad for sale

1990 Socata TB-20 Trinidad

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$137,313
Location Germany
Seats 5
Reg # D-EAOY Germany
Cruise 157 kts (291 km/h)
ICAO Type TB20
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Make / Model:

SOCATA TB20

Year:

1990

Total Time:

3950 hours (still flying), about 6100 landings

Annual:

fresh 100h Inspection & ARC valid til July 2026

Home Base:

Northern Germany

This SOCATA TB represents a rare opportunity to own a spacious and capable touring aircraft with low-time engine and airframe.

Equipped with a modern IFR-capable instrument panel, it’s ideal for both advanced flight training and cross-country touring.

The aircraft features a large, comfortable cabin with excellent accessibility—perfect for family travel. As a true 4-seater, the TB20 offers excellent handling and solid performance.

Powered by the bulletproof Lycoming O-540-C4D5D engine (less than 200 hours since zero-time overhaul) and a high-performance MT 3-blade constant speed propeller, this aircraft delivers reliable power even when fully loaded.

All avionics are classic style and offering full redundancy for IFR operations. The autopilot adds a layer of safety and comfort, particularly in IMC conditions.

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

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Hangar One
planecheck.com
$137,313 *
€ 119,000

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

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About This Socata TB-20 Trinidad

This 1990 Socata TB-20 Trinidad (D-EAOY) 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 $137,313.

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 (D-EAOY) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Germany

DE

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 D-EAOY.

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

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