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The SOCATA TB20 TRINIDAD GT is a 45 seat, retractable gear, singleengine aircraft with constantspeed propeller designed for use in normal category.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Socata Trinidad GT has long been the benchmark in highend singleengine aircraft. Designed from the ground up for easy flying and passenger comfort, the Socata Trinidad set a new standard for comfort in general aviation, while delivering performance among best in class. But despite this enviable track record, we thought we could do even better. Today, we are proud to introduce the secondgeneration Trinidad GT.
The Socata TB 20 Trinidad GT combines the proven airframe of the Trinidad with the latest aviation technology, driven by Socata's major role as a aerostructure supplier on the Airbus A330/A340. For example, the upper fuselage panels are made of a carbonfiber/honeycomb sandwich, a light, extremely robust material that can be used to make complex forms. Windows are flushmounted for maximum streamlining.
With the Trinidad GT, we've made a nearly perfect blend of comfort and performance even better. We rounded the fuselage to give you more cabin space, while also improving aerodynamics. The wingtips are derived from those on our famous TBM 700, the fastest singleturboprop aircraft in the world. As a final touch, the footsteps retract automatically along with the landing gear.

Avionics
Both the TB 20 GT and TB 21 GT are designed for a complete avionics suite for optimum IFR flying. For users with even more stringent demands, an electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) is also available.
The instrument panel layout is very similar to that of a jetliner, including throttle on the center console, and positioning of lights, alarms, switches and fuses, facilitating student transition to larger aircraft.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Configuration
  • Low wing, semimonocoque metal construction, certified to FAR Part 23 amendements 1 through 16
• Seating
  • Front : 2
  • Rear : 23
• Power Plant
  • Manufacturer : Lycoming
  • Type : IO540C4 D5D 6 cylinders fuel injected
  • Power rating : 250 HP at 2,575 RPM
  • Recommended TBO : 2,000 hours
• Propeller
  • Manufacturer : Hartzell
  • Diameter : 80 in. (2.03 m)
  • Blades : 2
  • Type : constant speed

 

• Fuel
  • Type : 100 LL
  • Total Tank capacity : 88.8 US gal (336 l)
  • Usable fuel : 86.2 US gal (326 l)
• Oil
  • Tank capacity : 13.3 US quarts (12,6 l)

Dimensions

• Wing span: 32.71 ft (9.97 m)
• Length: 25.43 ft (7.75 m)
• Height : 9.35 ft (2,85 m)
• Wing area : 128.1 sq.ft (11.9 m2)
• Dihedral : 6°30
• Wing airfoil : RA16 C3
• Cabin length : 8.30 ft (2,53 m)
• Cabin width: 4.20 ft (1.28 m)
• Cabin height: 3.94 ft (1.20 m)
• Wheel track : 7.12 ft (2,17 m)

Loading

• Operating empty weight : 1,894 lbs (859 kg)
• Maximum takeoff weight : 3,086 lbs (1,400 kg)
• Maximum landing weight : 3,086 lbs (1,400 kg)
• Maximum useful load : 1,189 lbs (540 kg)
• Maximum weight in luggage compartment : 143 lbs (65 kg)
• Maximum wing loading : 24.1 lbs/sq.ft (117.6 kg/m2)

Performance (ISA at maximum takeoff weight)

• Rate of climb (sea level) : 1,200 ft/mn
• Climb to 8,500 ft : 9 mn 30 s
• Maximum cruising speed (6,500 ft at 75% W) : 163 KTAS (301 km/h)
• Best economy cruising speed (6,500 ft at 60% W) : 145 KTAS (268 km/h)
• Demonstrated crosswind : 25 kt
• Operating ceiling : 20,000 ft

Distances {ISA at maximum takeoff weight)

• Takeoff (50 ft obstacle clearance) : 2,083 ft (635 m)
• Landing (50 ft obstacle clearance) : 1,820 ft (555 m)
• Maximum range : 1,100 NM (2,053km)

Systems

Flight controls :

• Dual yoke controls
• Manual elevator and rudder trims actuated by cables
• Push/pull rods
• Electrically actuated flaps

Landing gear :

• Retractable tricycle landing gear
• Steering nosewheel
• Main landing gear of the trailing link type

Fuel system :

• One structural fuel tank per wing
• Engine driven fuel pump
• Electric auxiliary fuel pump
• Capacitive fuel gauge system

Electrical systems :

• Battery 24 V / 10 A.h
• Circuitbreakers
• Alternator 28 V / 70 A
• Centralized advisory panel
• Regulator with over voltage relay
• Integrated instrument panel lighting

Additional benefits

• Machined single wing spar
• Tilt out panel for easy avionic access
• Triple anticorrosion protection
• Two access doors and two emergency exits

*None of the information included in this document is contractually binding