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The SOCATA TB9 TAMPICO SPRINT is a fixedgear, 45 seat, singleengine aircraft designed for use in normal and / or utility categories.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Features and benefits :
The ideal trainer : The Tampico Sprint's suitability for training mission is enhanced by high wing loading that yields excellent response in turbulence and offers remarkable handling stability throughout all flight regimes. Precise control during landings is further facilitated by a highly effective stabilator. This ease of handling coupled with excellent visibility, durable construction, and simple, lowcost maintenance makes the Tampico Club an ideal choise for training.

Missions

• Basic training
• VFR and IFR training
• Travels
• Liaisons

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Configuration

• Low wing, semimonocoque metal construction, certified to FAR Part 23 with amendments 1 through 16

Seating

• Front : 2
• Rear : 23

Power Plant

• Manufacturer : Lycoming
• Type : O320D2A 4 cylinders
• Power rating : 160 BHP at 2,700 RPM
• Recommended TBO : 2,000 hours

Propeller

• Manufacturer : Sensenich
• Diameter : 74 in (1.88 m )
• Blades : 2
• Type : fixed pitch

Fuel

• Type : 100 LL
• Total Tank capacity : 41.7 US gal (158 l)
• Usable fuel : 40.2 US gal (152 l)

Oil

• Tank capacity : 8.45 US quarts (8 l)

Loading

• Average empty weight : 1,426 lbs (647 kg)
• Maximum takeoff weight : 2,337 lbs (1,060 kg)
• Maximum landing weight : 2,337 lbs (1,060 kg)
• Maximum useful load : 911 lbs (413 kg)
• Maximum weight in luggage compartment : 143 lbs (65 kg)

Performance (ISA)

• Rate of climb (sea level max weight) : 665 ft/mn
• Climb at 5,000 ft : 9 mn 30 s (ISA)
• Maximum cruising speed 6,000 ft at 70% W : 115 KTAS (213 km/h)
• Best economy cruising speed 6,000 ft at 60% W : 98 KTAS (181 km/h)
• Demonstrated crosswind : 25 kt
• Certified ceiling : 11,000 ft

Distances {ISA 2,337Ibs (1,060kg)}

• Takeoff (50 ft) : 1,870 ft (570 m)
• Landing (50 ft) : 1,378 ft (420m)
• Maximum range : 591 NM (1,094 km)

Systems

Flight controls :

• Dual yoke controls
• Push/pull rods
• Manual elevator trim actuated by cables
• Electrically actuated flaps

Landing gear :

• Steering nosewheel
• Tricycle fixed landing gear
• Main landing gear of the trailing link type

Fuel system :

• One structural fuel tank per wing
• Electric auxiliary fuel pump
• Enginedriven 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

Additional benefits

• Single wing spar
• Tilt out panel for easy avionics access
• Triple anticorrosion protection
• Two access doors and two emergency exits

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