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Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale chooses an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, a good deal, or has other qualities we find interesting. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.
Today’s Top Pick is a 2001 SOCATA TB-20GT Trinidad.
For the pilot seeking a fast, comfortable, and technologically advanced cross-country platform, this SOCATA TB-20GT represents an ideal find. The Trinidad is already known for its comfortable cabin and slick European design, but this particular aircraft elevates that legacy with a “no-expense-spared” approach to avionics and maintenance, making it truly a turnkey solution.
This 2001 model has just 1,577 hours of total time on the airframe. It is powered by a 250 hp Lycoming IO-540-C4D5D engine with only 899 hours since major overhaul. This combination delivers impressive performance, cruising at 164 knots on approximately 12 gph. With a substantial useful load of 1,046 pounds, it is perfectly suited for flying family, friends, or business associates in style.
The cockpit is where this aircraft truly separates itself from the pack. It features a state-of-the-art Garmin panel, with upgrades completed in 2022 and 2023. The panel is anchored by three Garmin GI-275 flight instruments and a dedicated GI-275 Engine Information System (EIS).
Navigation and communication are handled by a powerful stack including a Garmin GTN 750Xi, GTN 650Xi, and GMA 350C audio panel. A Garmin GTX 345 provides ADS-B In and Out, while a Flight Stream 510 allows for easy database and flight plan management. The capable King KFC 150 autopilot is fully slaved to the new avionics, allowing for LPV, VISUAL, and GPSS approaches.
The aircraft’s condition matches its high-tech panel. The exterior, painted in 2018, is rated a 9/10 and shows in excellent condition. The 9/10 interior is equally clean, with no tears or damage, and features modern carbon fiber styling. The aircraft has been kept in a climate-controlled hangar and maintained with an “open checkbook,” according to the seller.
Listed at $294,900, this 2001 SOCATA TB-20GT Trinidad is an exceptional opportunity for a discerning buyer to acquire a meticulously cared-for and heavily upgraded aircraft. With a fresh annual due in January 2026 and complete digital logs available, this machine is ready for immediate cross-country enjoyment.
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