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The SOCATA TB21 TRINIDAD Gt Turbo is a 45 seat, retractable gear, singleengine turbo charged aircraft with constantspeed propeller designed for use in normal category.

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Socata TB21 Trinidad GT Turbo is a Trinidad GT equipped with a computercontrolled turbocharger, which simplifies engine control and guarantees component longevity. Under ISA conditions, the engine maintains its power up to 20,000 ft, providing remarkable cruise performance. A passenger oxygen supply system is also available as an option.

The Socata TB21 Trinidad GT Turbo can be equipped with a complete glycol deicing system, enabling the use of the aircraft in known icing conditions (in countries where this option is certified).

The TB 21 GT is the fastest plane in the GT series as it can cruises as fast as 190 kt at 25 000 ft, its better level.

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 : TIO540AB1AD 6 cylinders turbocharged
• 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: 9.97 m (32.71 ft)
• Length: 25.43 ft (7.75 m)
• Height : 9.35 ft (2,85 m)
• 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 : 1,911 lbs (867 kg)
• Maximum takeoff weight : 3,086 lbs (1,400 kg)
• Maximum landing weight : 3,086 lbs (1,400 kg)
• Maximum useful load : 1,175 lbs (533 kg)
• Maximum weight in luggage compartment : 143 lbs (65 kg)

Performances (ISA)

• Rate of climb (sea level max weight) : 1130 ft/mn
• Climb to 15,000 ft : 13 min 16 s
• Maximum cruising speed (25,000 ft at 75% W) : 190 KTAS (351 km/h)
• Best economy cruising speed (25,000 ft at 65% W) : 169 KTAS (313 km/h)
• Demonstrated crosswind : 25 kt
• Operating ceiling : 25,000 ft

Distance {ISA 3.086 Ibs (1,400 kg)}

• Takeoff (50 ft) : 1,953 ft (595 m)
• Landing (50 ft) : 1,770 ft (540 m)
• Maximum range : 1,035 NM (1,917 km)

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