Socata TB-20 Trinidad G-BMIX

When this aircraft arrived to its first owner in 1986 at Abbeyshrule Airfield as EI-BSV, people came from miles around just to look in the hangar door at it. It was a jaw dropping design that looked night and day better, than any other aeroplane around at the time. The Socata adverts in the flying magazines pushed the GA lifestyle with beautiful colour photos, when the world was still black and white. The slogan was “You’re ahead of your time, and so are our planes”

The performance and capability at the time was hard to beat. The cabin was wider than many twins, with sculpted gull wing doors and featured better leg room than most cars. The aircraft had a clever flush riveted wing, with trailing link undercarriage and was capable of operating from short runways like Abbeyshrule at. Today this aircraft, now G-BMIX still turns heads. She still cruises at 165 knots on 14 GPH fuel burn, with the stability and great visibility that pilots have become accustomed to. This handsome single with it’s quiet cabin, can tackle crosswinds of 25kts with ease and in reality it’s all most private pilots will ever need in terms of capability. Useful load is just shy of 1300lbs which is more than a Piper JetProp.

It is currently operated from a grass strip, with a proficient pilot and light fuel loads the take off roll can be as short as 250 meters. In the space of retractable touring aircraft, we think only the Comanche or an F33A could come close to the capability of the TB20. After that its down to price, and personal preference as to how the fly and appeal to you in terms of design. We would love to demonstrate the aeroplane in person, and show you what the aeroplane is capable of.

Aircraft Time State

• 2,597hrs TTAF
• 1985 Model Year
• SN 579
• ARC Due 6^th Jan 2026
• Annual Due 6^th Jan 2026

• Lycoming IO-540-C4D5D
• SN RL-19125-48A
• 250hp Fuel Injected with 2000-hr TBO
• 1023hrs SMOH at September 2005
• Last Compressions 78 or better

• Hartzell HC-C2YK-1BF/F8477-4
• 3-blade constant-speed propeller
• SN CH30210
• 514hrs SPOH at November 2016

Interior

Interior refurbished in 2018 with new seat upholstery and side panels. Four-seat cabin in good condition, rated 7/10. Comfortable seating and clean finishes throughout the cockpit and passenger area.

Exterior

Exterior repainted in 2016 with a modern scheme. The paint and airframe are in very good condition, rated 8/10. All glass and lighting are well-maintained, giving the aircraft an attractive ramp presence.

Avionics

Garmin GMA 340 audio panel (with 4-place intercom)

Garmin GNS 430 IFR WAAS GPS/NAV/COM (8.33 kHz)

Garmin GNC 225 NAV/COM (8.33 kHz)

Bendix/King KMD 850 moving map GPS (with integrated Traffic Advisory display)

King KN 64 DME

King KR 87 ADF

Garmin GTX 330 Mode S transponder

King KAP 150 autopilot with KAS 297 altitude pre-select

Options / Additional Equipment

Traffic Advisory System (TAS) for real-time traffic alerts

Stormscope WX-8 lightning detection system (weather avoidance)

JPI EDM-700 engine monitor (EGT/CHT monitoring for all cylinders)

Remarks

This Trinidad is turn-key and needs only a new owner. It can be delivered on an EASA registration if required. The aircraft is based near Dublin, Ireland (about 20 minutes from Dublin Airport) – viewing or a demo flight can be arranged by appointment. A trade in of a lower value aircraft will be priced up, and we will willingly consider a PX on a project aircraft.

€129,000 Euro (No VAT - Private Sale)