Socata TB20 Trinidad financing, specs & price
Retractable, fast, refined. Built 1981-2012; Lycoming IO-540 (250 hp); 5 seats; 165-knot cruise.
What a TB20 Trinidad costs to finance
Payment examples at three price points, using typical lender guidelines for single-engine aircraft and a 7.75% illustrative APR. Your rate depends on credit, loan size, term and the specific airplane.
| Example | Price | Down | Loan | Term | Payment @ 7.75% | Range @ 6.99–9.99% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older / higher-time | $75,000 | 15% ($11,250) | $63,750 | 15 yrs | $600/mo | $573–$685 |
| Mid-market (most common) | $125,000 | 15% ($18,750) | $106,250 | 20 yrs | $872/mo | $823–$1,025 |
| Late / low-time | $200,000 | 15% ($30,000) | $170,000 | 20 yrs | $1,396/mo | $1,317–$1,639 |
Principal and interest only; excludes insurance, taxes and fees. Prices are typical asking ranges from our aircraft database — verify any specific airplane with Vref or Aircraft Bluebook and a pre-buy inspection. Not a quote or commitment to lend.
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TB20 Trinidad specifications & operating economics
Performance & capacity
- Engine
- Lycoming IO-540 (250 hp)
- Production
- 1981-2012
- Seats
- 5
- Cruise
- 165 kts
- Range
- 1070 NM
- Fuel capacity
- 79 gal
Fuel economics (September 2026)
- Fuel burn
- 13 gph
- Fuel cost per hour
- $94
- Fuel cost per nautical mile
- $0.57
- Endurance (no reserve)
- 6.1 hrs
- Fuel for 100 hrs/yr
- $9,412
100LL at $7.24/gal (AirNav national average, September 2026).
What lenders and underwriters look at on a TB20 Trinidad
- Retractable gear = higher insurance
- Parts availability in US moderate
- IO-540 reliable
- Complex endorsement required
Pre-buy inspection focus areas
- Gear actuators and motor
- Fuel bladder condition
- Wing spar condition
- Prop governor
Pre-buy inspections are typically paid out of pocket, not financed. See the pre-buy checklist.
Socata TB20 Trinidad financing FAQs
How much does a Socata TB20 Trinidad cost?
Typical asking prices for a Socata TB20 Trinidad run from about $75,000 for older or higher-time examples to $200,000 for late, low-time ones, with most trading near $125,000. Engine time, avionics, damage history and paint/interior drive the spread — confirm with a Vref or Aircraft Bluebook valuation and a pre-buy inspection.
What is the monthly payment on a Socata TB20 Trinidad?
At a $125,000 purchase price with 15% down ($18,750), a $106,250 loan over 20 years is about $872 per month at 7.75% APR, or roughly $823–$1,025 across the 6.99%–9.99% range lenders published as of September 2026. Principal and interest only.
How much down payment do I need for a Socata TB20 Trinidad?
Plan on at least 15% down for a single-engine aircraft built after 1960. Twenty-year terms are generally available on loans of $75,000 or more.
What does a Socata TB20 Trinidad cost to fly per hour in fuel?
At about 13 gallons per hour and the September 2026 national average of $7.24 per gallon for 100LL, fuel alone is roughly $94 per hour, or about $0.57 per nautical mile at a 165-knot cruise. Add reserves, insurance, storage and the annual for the full picture.
Can I finance an older Socata TB20 Trinidad?
Usually, yes. Lenders finance piston singles without a fixed age limit, though pre-1960 aircraft may need a larger down payment and shorter term, and airframes over 10,000 hours are often excluded. Complete logbooks, AD compliance and a clean pre-buy matter more than the year on an older TB20 Trinidad.
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