Socata 1998 TB-20 Trinidad

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Key Takeaways:

  • The 1998 Socata TB-20 Trinidad is powered by a 250 hp Lycoming TIO-540 engine, featuring a 2000-hour TBO and retractable landing gear.
  • This aircraft offers seating for 4-5 individuals with a useful load of 1076 lbs and has a wingspan of 32 ft 1 in.
  • Performance includes a cruise speed of 157 knots at 75% power (887 nm range) or 153 knots at 65% power (1048 nm range), with an estimated endurance of 6 hours.
  • It boasts a best rate of climb of 1200 fpm, a service ceiling of 20,000 ft, a stall speed of 59 knots, and a takeoff ground roll of 1193 ft.
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Engine make/model: Lyc. TIO-540-C4D5D
Horsepower: 250
TBO hrs.: 2000
Propeller: Const. spd.
Landing gear type: Tri/Retr.
Gross weight (lbs.): 3086
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2010
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1076
Fuel (gals.): 86
Wingspan: 32 ft. 1 in.
Overall length: 29 ft. 3 in.
Height: 9 ft. 4 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 128
Seating capacity: 4-5
Cabin width (in.): 50
Cabin height (in.): 42
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 143
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 157
65% power: 153
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 887
65% power: 1048
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 13.7
65% power: 12.1
Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve): 6 hrs.
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 59
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1200
Service ceiling (ft.): 20,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1193
Landing ground roll (ft.): 755

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