This 1986 SOCATA TB-20 Trinidad Is a Unique, Stylish ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

1986 SOCATA TB-20 Trinidad [Courtesy: PacTex Aviation LLC]

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

Today’s Top Pick is a 1986 SOCATA TB-20 Trinidad.

Pilots who appreciate rare, stylish GA aircraft might be attracted to the TB series of piston singles that briefly graced the U.S. market during the 1980s. The model line included the TB-9 Tampico, a basic fixed-gear model suitable for training, the more powerful TB-10, and the top-of-the line TB-20 retractable. Crisp, angular lines, clean automotive-style interiors, and gull-wing doors helped the TBs stand out among the Cessnas, Pipers, and Beechcrafts on the ramp.

Perhaps the most compelling reason for considering the aircraft for sale today and other TB models is their factory support. Unlike other uncommon and discontinued models, the TBs French manufacturer, known today as Daher, continues to support its older models. In the U.S., an active owner community also helps to keep the fleet healthy.

This 1986 SOCATA TB-20 Trinidad has 2,857 hours on the airframe and 722 hours since overhaul on its 250 hp Lycoming IO-540C4D5D engine. Its IFR panel includes Garmin GTN 750 GPS/nav/com, Garmin GNC 255A nav/com, and KAP 150 autopilot.

Pilots looking for a well-balanced combination of performance and cross-country comfort in a stylish four-place retractable design that stands out should consider this 1986 SOCATA TB-20 Trinidad, which is available for $235,000 on AircraftForSale.

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