The Socata TB10 Tobago is the larger-engined sibling of the Tampico — a comfortable, wide-cabin four-seat single with more power for better performance and load.
Key takeaways
- Roomy and capable: a comfortable four-seat tourer.
- More power than the Tampico: better performance and load.
- Socata/Daher support for an out-of-production type.
About the Socata TB10 Tobago
The Tobago (TB10) pairs the wide TB-series cabin with a 180-hp Lycoming O-360, cruising around 130 knots. It's a comfortable cross-country airplane. As an out-of-production European type, plan for parts sourcing and buy a well-documented example.
| Specification | Socata TB10 Tobago |
|---|---|
| Type | Four-seat single (fixed gear) |
| Engine | Lycoming O-360 (~180 hp) |
| Cruise | ~130 knots |
Typical used price (2026): ~$60,000–$130,000. Condition, avionics, and engine time drive value within that range.
Is the Socata TB10 Tobago Right for You?
The Socata TB10 Tobago fits owners who want a practical four-seat airplane for personal travel, family trips, and building experience. It balances capability, comfort, and cost, and is a common step for pilots moving up from a trainer. Match it to your typical mission and how many seats you'll really use.
Ownership & Operating Costs
- Fuel: moderate for a four-seat single.
- Insurance: reasonable; rises with performance and low time-in-type.
- Maintenance: budget the annual and unscheduled items; parts support varies by type.
- Engine reserve: set aside per flight hour toward overhaul.
For a full framework across models, see our aircraft ownership cost guide.
What to Check When Buying
Focus the pre-buy on engine time since overhaul (with compression and borescope checks), avionics, damage history, and complete logbooks; older airframes warrant a corrosion inspection. A type-experienced shop is worth seeking out.
Financing a Socata TB10 Tobago
A Socata TB10 Tobago finances readily as a piston single — typically 15–20% down and terms up to 20 years for a well-qualified buyer, with engine time, avionics, and your credit driving the rate. Jaken Aviation is a brokerage, not a lender — we shop your loan across a national network of aviation lenders.
Prices, specifications, and financing figures are illustrative for the 2026 market and are not offers of credit. Jaken Aviation is a licensed aircraft financing brokerage — a division of Jaken Finance Group — and does not make loan decisions. All financing is subject to lender approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Socata TB10 Tobago a good family airplane?
It depends on how many seats and how much range you need. As a four-seat single it handles personal travel and family trips well; confirm the useful load fits your typical load.
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