R3 Aviation introduces N81GT, an exceptionally clean 2001 Socata TB-20GT Trinidad. Featuring a modern Garmin avionics suite, complete logs, climate-controlled hangaring, and excellent overall condition, this aircraft offers turnkey reliability and advanced capability for its next owner. With recent avionics upgrades completed in 2022-2023 and an exceptionally well-kept interior and airframe, N81GT stands out as one of the most well-equipped TB20GTs on the market today. Complete logs | Digital Available

Home Airport(s)

Hangared: KENW Kenosha, WI

Manufacturer year

2001

Serial Number

2043

Registration Number

N81GT

Make/Model

Socata TB-20 Trinidad GT

Useful Load

1046 lbs

Airframe

Total Time: 1,608 Annual: Due 12​/​2026 Useful Load: 1,046lbs. Hangared (climate controlled) Turnkey & Upgraded

Engine Details (e.g. Total Engine Time; Suggested TBO; Hours Remaining)

Lycoming IO-540-C4D5D (2000TBO) SMOH: 925 (2008 by Triad Engines) Strong Compressions (12​/​25) 74, 70, 72, 68, 68, 70 Hartzel HC-C37R-1RF SNEW: 1,608

Avionics

- Avionics Upgrades (2022-2023) - Modern Carbon Fiber Styling * Garmin GI-275 (3) (2MFD + 1 PFD) * Garmin GI-275 EIS * Garmin GTN 750Xi * Garmin GTN 650Xi * Garmin GTX 345 * Garmin GMA350C Audio Panel * Flightstream 510 * Garmin Aera Panel Mounted * King KFC 150 Autopilot - **Slaved to Garmin Avionics Suite** --LPV​/​VISUAL​/​GPSS Approach Capable * GSB- Dual USB Charger * GEA - 24 * GA-35 * Artex ELT

Interior/Exterior; Additional Equipment

Interior is in truly excellent condition. There are no tears or damage in the seats or carpets. The headliner and roof also is in excellent shape. 9​/​10 Exterior and Paint are in excellent condition as the aircraft was painted in 2018. The landing gear and tires are all photographed and in good condition. There is no evidence of corrosion on the airframe. The condition of the aircraft is accurately represented. 9​/​10

Aircraft Model Overview (Reference only)

The Socata TB-20 Trinidad is a four-seat, single-engine retractable-gear aircraft designed and manufactured by SOCATA (Société de Construction d'Avions de Tourisme et d'Affaires) of Tarbes, France — a subsidiary of Aérospatiale and later EADS — and certified under both French DGAC (now EASA) and FAA type certificates. First certified in 1982, the TB-20 was the flagship of Socata's TB family of low-wing all-composite touring aircraft, positioned to compete directly with the Beechcraft Bonanza, Piper Comanche, and Mooney 201 in the high-performance single-engine owner-pilot market. The 2001 GT model represents the ultimate refinement of the TB-20 design — produced in its final production years before SOCATA discontinued the Trinidad line, making late-production GT examples among the most sought-after in the type's used market. Power is provided by a Lycoming IO-540-C4D5D fuel-injected horizontally-opposed six-cylinder engine producing 250 horsepower at 2,575 RPM, driving a three-blade Hartzell constant-speed propeller. The IO-540 delivers the Trinidad its cruise speed and useful load advantage over four-cylinder competitors while maintaining the operational simplicity and broad maintenance familiarity of the Lycoming engine family. Fuel injection eliminates carb ice as an operational concern and provides consistent fuel delivery across the power and attitude range — a meaningful IFR advantage. Fuel burn at cruise is typically 13 to 14 USG per hour at 75% power, moderating to 10 to 11 USG at long-range cruise settings. Lycoming IO-540 overhaul capability is universally available across the certified maintenance network in North America and Europe. The TB-20 airframe is an all-composite glass fiber and resin construction — one of the earliest and most thoroughly proven applications of composite materials in certified single-engine aircraft — providing a smooth, drag-optimized surface finish and structural characteristics that have accumulated an excellent fatigue and damage record across four decades of fleet operation. The low-wing configuration with electrically-actuated retractable tricycle gear, large ventral air intake, and distinctive squared-off wingtips gives the Trinidad its purposeful aesthetic and contributes to the aerodynamic efficiency that delivers competitive cruise performance at the IO-540's power rating. Composite inspection requires familiarity with non-destructive testing methods specific to glass fiber construction — buyers should confirm A&P composite experience during maintenance planning. The four-seat cabin is a genuine TB-20 strength — wider than the Mooney M20 series, better appointed than most Piper Cherokee derivatives, and finished to a standard that reflects Socata's European touring aircraft heritage. The gull-wing doors on both sides provide easy access for all occupants, and the flat floor, good headroom, and well-bolstered seating deliver comfort on long IFR cross-country legs that competes with aircraft costing significantly more. The GT specification interior adds upgraded upholstery, improved soundproofing, and enhanced standard equipment over earlier TB-20 production. Panel layout in the 2001 GT typically includes a comprehensive avionics suite — commonly Garmin GNS 430​/​530, KFC 150 autopilot, and a full IFR stack — though individual airframe configurations vary and should be verified. The TB-20's dual EASA​/​FAA certification is a meaningful practical advantage for owners who operate internationally or intend to base the aircraft in Europe — a common scenario given the type's strong following in France, the UK, Germany, and broader continental Europe. Parts and maintenance support for the TB family are provided in North America primarily through SOCATA's legacy support network and independent Socata-experienced shops; availability is adequate but narrower than for Cessna, Piper, or Beechcraft equivalents, and buyers outside major aviation centers should map their maintenance options before purchase. The Socata Trinidad Association and international TB owners' groups provide active community support and type-specific maintenance guidance. The 2001 Socata TB-20 Trinidad GT represents the finest expression of a thoroughly proven and internationally respected design — a French-engineered touring aircraft that combines six-cylinder performance, genuine IFR capability, a comfortable European-quality cabin, and the aerodynamic cleanliness of composite construction. For the owner-pilot who values cabin refinement, international operability, and the distinction of an aircraft that stands apart from the American mainstream — and who is prepared to engage with the TB-20's specific maintenance and parts sourcing requirements — the GT presents a rewarding and capable ownership proposition at a price point that reflects the type's limited production and late-build premium.

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