Socata TB9 Tampico financing, specs & price
French design, comfortable, trainer. Built 1980-2012; Lycoming O-320 (160 hp); 4 seats; 122-knot cruise.
What a TB9 Tampico 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 | $35,000 | 15% ($5,250) | $29,750 | 15 yrs | $280/mo | $267–$320 |
| Mid-market (most common) | $55,000 | 15% ($8,250) | $46,750 | 15 yrs | $440/mo | $420–$502 |
| Late / low-time | $85,000 | 15% ($12,750) | $72,250 | 15 yrs | $680/mo | $649–$776 |
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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TB9 Tampico specifications & operating economics
Performance & capacity
- Engine
- Lycoming O-320 (160 hp)
- Production
- 1980-2012
- Seats
- 4
- Cruise
- 122 kts
- Range
- 745 NM
- Fuel capacity
- 50 gal
Fuel economics (September 2026)
- Fuel burn
- 8 gph
- Fuel cost per hour
- $58
- Fuel cost per nautical mile
- $0.47
- Endurance (no reserve)
- 6.3 hrs
- Fuel for 100 hrs/yr
- $5,792
100LL at $7.24/gal (AirNav national average, September 2026).
What lenders and underwriters look at on a TB9 Tampico
- Parts availability lower in US—verify support
- Comfortable cabin and good visibility
- Simple systems
- Insurance affordable
Pre-buy inspection focus areas
- Fuel bladder condition
- Nose gear condition
- Wing spar carry-through
- Engine mount
Pre-buy inspections are typically paid out of pocket, not financed. See the pre-buy checklist.
Socata TB9 Tampico financing FAQs
How much does a Socata TB9 Tampico cost?
Typical asking prices for a Socata TB9 Tampico run from about $35,000 for older or higher-time examples to $85,000 for late, low-time ones, with most trading near $55,000. 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 TB9 Tampico?
At a $55,000 purchase price with 15% down ($8,250), a $46,750 loan over 15 years is about $440 per month at 7.75% APR, or roughly $420–$502 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 TB9 Tampico?
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 TB9 Tampico cost to fly per hour in fuel?
At about 8 gallons per hour and the September 2026 national average of $7.24 per gallon for 100LL, fuel alone is roughly $58 per hour, or about $0.47 per nautical mile at a 122-knot cruise. Add reserves, insurance, storage and the annual for the full picture.
Can I finance an older Socata TB9 Tampico?
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 TB9 Tampico.
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