The Socata TB 20 (ICAO type TB20) is an aircraft certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,400 kg. It offers seating for up to 4 across its variants.
Socata TB 20
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 602
- Active
- 602
Comparable listings
13 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB 20 TB 20 | — | 1,334–1,400 kg | — | — | 3 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A51EU · Rev 17 · issued 2011-02-16
- Category
- Normal
- MTOW
- 1,400 kg
- MZFW
- 1,335 kg
- Seats
- 1 crew · 3 passengers
- Fuel
- 326 L
LYCOMING TIO-540-AB1AD
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.
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Socata TB 20 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Socata TB 20 fleet — updated daily.
35 yearsmedian age
Of the 145 registered Socata TB 20 with a known build year (24% of the 602 we track), the median age is 35 years.
11changed registration in 12 months
11 of the 602 registered Socata TB 20 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (2% of the fleet), across 11 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 7
- Tracked flights
- 15
- Tracked flight hours
- 10
- Share of fleet flying
- 1%
7 Socata TB 20 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (1% of the registered fleet), across 15 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
13Socata TB 20 listed for sale
Asking prices from $148K to $364K, typically $195K–$211K — based on 30 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Socata TB 20 manuals & documents
3 documents for the Socata TB 20 — Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Model Guide. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is a checklist for the Socata TB-20 Trinidad aircraft, detailing pre-flight, take-off, in-flight, and landing procedures. It includes critical operational checks and emergency procedures to ensure safe flight operations.
- Perform pre-flight checks including fuel, oil, and electrical systems.
- Ensure all lights and avionics are set according to the checklist.
- Monitor engine instruments during flight.
- Use specific V-speeds for take-off and landing.
- Conduct a thorough walk-around inspection before flight.
- Follow emergency procedures in case of engine failure.
- Maintain proper weight and balance calculations.
- Secure all doors and windows before take-off.
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How many people can the SOCATA TB 20 carry?
The SOCATA TB 20 seats up to 4 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the SOCATA TB 20?
The SOCATA TB 20's maximum take-off weight is 1,400 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the SOCATA TB 20?
The SOCATA TB 20's ICAO type designator is TB20.
How many SOCATA TB 20 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 602 registered SOCATA TB 20 airframes worldwide.
Registered TB 20 aircraft
Individual TB 20 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N612NP· 2003
- N219RT· 2003
- N214GT· 2003
- N722TB· 2003
- VH-NGT· 2002
- VH-FEK· 2002
- N719TB· 2002
- N113AC· 2002
- N814CV· 2002
- VH-IPF· 2002
- N84GT· 2001
- N190GT· 2001
- N966TB· 2001
- N188GT· 2001
- N242GT· 2001
- N81GT· 2001
- VH-YGT· 2001
- N165GT· 2001
- N88GT· 2001
- N20AG· 2000
- N702TB· 2000
- N168GT· 2000
- VH-IGT· 2000
- N115DS· 2000