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The Socata TB 10 (ICAO type TOBA) is an aircraft certificated in the Normal and Utility category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,100 kg. It offers a maximum range of 680 nm, a cruise speed of 116 knots, a service ceiling of 15,000 ft and seating for up to 5 across its variants.

Socata TB 10

SOCATA TB 10
TOBA
Photo: Huhu Uet · CC BY 3.0
Year
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Owner
—
Last seen
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MTOW
1,100 kg
Range
680 nm
Seats
5
TB 10
Socata · TB 10
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
425
Active
425
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

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Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
TB 10
TB 10
—1,100 kg680 nm116 kt5
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A51EU · Rev 17 · issued 2011-02-16

Category
Normal and Utility
MTOW
1,150 kg
MZFW
1,089 kg
Seats
1 crew · 3 passengers
Fuel
210 L
Approved fuel100
Engine

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Certification basis

14 CFR Part 23 effective February 1, 1965, including amendments 23-1 through 23-16. - 14 CFR Part 36 effective Dec 1, 1969, including amendments 36-1 through 36-11.

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Socata TB 10 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Socata TB 10 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

38 yearsmedian age

Of the 46 registered Socata TB 10 with a known build year (11% of the 425 we track), the median age is 38 years.

Registration activity

3changed registration in 12 months

3 of the 425 registered Socata TB 10 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (1% of the fleet), across 3 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
6
Tracked flights
7
Tracked flight hours
17
Share of fleet flying
1%

6 Socata TB 10 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (1% of the registered fleet), across 7 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

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Socata TB 10 manuals & documents

2 documents for the Socata TB 10 — Checklist. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
NORMAL PROCEDURES SOCATA TB-10 - 02.07.2025 · 2025

This document is a checklist for the Socata TB-10 Tobago aircraft, detailing normal and emergency procedures for preflight, engine start, taxi, take-off, climb, cruise, descent, and landing. It includes specific steps for various scenarios, ensuring safe operation of the aircraft.

  • Preflight checks include verifying documents, fuel quantity, and control surfaces.
  • Engine start procedures require specific throttle and mixture settings.
  • Emergency procedures cover engine failure during take-off and flight.
  • Glide ratio is 6:1.
  • Best rate-of-climb speed is 78 KIAS.
  • Normal operating speed is 128 KIAS.
  • Max demo crosswind is 25 KIAS.
  • All checklists marked with a thick vertical line should be memorized.

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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TB 10 — frequently asked
What is the range of the SOCATA TB 10?

The SOCATA TB 10 has a maximum range of 680 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the SOCATA TB 10 carry?

The SOCATA TB 10 seats up to 5 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the SOCATA TB 10?

The SOCATA TB 10's maximum take-off weight is 1,100 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the SOCATA TB 10?

The SOCATA TB 10's ICAO type designator is TOBA.

How many SOCATA TB 10 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 425 registered SOCATA TB 10 airframes worldwide.