2004 Socata Trinidad GT-N203AB

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Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

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The article provides detailed specifications for the 2004 Socata Trinidad GT-N203AB, with a base/used price of $419,000.
It is powered by a 250 hp Lycoming IO-540-CAD5D engine, has a gross weight of 3080 lbs, and a useful load of 653 lbs.
The aircraft is designed to seat 4-5 passengers and features retractable landing gear.
Key performance figures include a maximum cruise speed of 159 knots, a service ceiling of 20,000 ft, and an estimated maximum range of 987 nautical miles (at 55% power with reserve).

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2004 Socata Trinidad GT-N203AB

Base/used Price:

$419,000

Engine make/model:

Lycoming IO-540-CAD5D

Horsepower@rpm@altitude:

250@2575@SL

Horsepower for takeoff:

250

TBO hrs.:

2000

Fuel type:

100/100LL

Propeller type/diameter:

Hartzell 2-blade, CS

Landing gear type:

Tri/Retr.

Max ramp weight (lbs.):

3080

Gross weight (lbs.):

3080

Landing weight (lbs.):

3080

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

1911

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

653

Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.):

728

Usable fuel (gals.):

Oil capacity (qts.):

13.3

Wingspan:

32 ft. 2 in.

Overall length:

25 ft. 5 in.

Height:

9 ft. 4 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

128

Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.):

24.1

Power loading (lbs./hp.):

12.3

Wheel base:

6 ft. 3 in.

Wheel track:

7 ft. 2 in.

Wheel size (in.):

6.00 x 6

Seating capacity:

4-5

Cabin doors:

Cabin width (in.):

Cabin height (in.):

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

143

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (best economy power)(kts.):

75% power:

159

65% power:

156

55% power:

141

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm)*:

75% power:

843*

65% power:

930*

55% power:

987*

Fuel consumption (@ .425 lbs./hp/hr. shc) (gph):

75% power:

13.3*

65% power:

11.5*

55% power:

9.8*

Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs):

6.0

Stall speed (flaps up) (knots):

65*

Stall speed (flaps down) (knots):

Best rate of climb (SL fpm):

1200

Best rate of climb, 8,000 ft. (fpm):

750*

Service ceiling (ft.):

20,000

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

1250*

Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.):

2150

Landing ground roll (ft.):

1050*

Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.):

1825

* estimated

Source: Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest, Jane’s All The World’s Aircraft and manufacturer’s specs

2004 Socata Trinidad GT-N203AB

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