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What a Socata TB-9 Tampico costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 11 Socata TB-9 Tampico aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How much does a Daher Socata TB-9 Tampico cost?

There are 11 Daher Socata TB-9 Tampico listings on PlaneFox right now, 8 of them priced. They ask between EUR 38,000 and EUR 82,000, with a median of EUR 53,000.

How far can a Daher Socata TB-9 Tampico fly?

A Daher Socata TB-9 Tampico flies about 556 nm, roughly 1,030 km, which is about 4 h 50 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Daher Socata TB-9 Tampico cost to own?

A Daher Socata TB-9 Tampico costs about EUR 2,221 a month to own and fly: EUR 1,830 to run it, plus EUR 391 for a loan over 15 years on the median asking price here, EUR 52,786. Flown 150 hours a year, that is about EUR 192 for every flight hour.

More questions about the Socata TB-9 Tampico

How much does a Socata TB-9 Tampico cost?
The median asking price for a Socata TB-9 Tampico on PlaneFox is EUR 53,000, measured across the Socata TB-9 Tampico listings on the site today. Prices run from EUR 38,000 for older, higher-time airframes up to EUR 82,000 for newer, low-time aircraft. Year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and condition account for most of that spread.
What is the price range for a used Socata TB-9 Tampico?
Socata TB-9 Tampico aircraft listed on PlaneFox range from EUR 38,000 to EUR 82,000, with a median asking price of EUR 53,000. Late model years with low airframe hours and a modern glass panel sit at the top of that range; early airframes with high hours and analogue instruments sit at the bottom.
How many Socata TB-9 Tampico aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 11 Socata TB-9 Tampico aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.
Where can I find a Socata TB-9 Tampico for sale?
Every Socata TB-9 Tampico PlaneFox can see is on this page — 11 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in United Kingdom (2), followed by Italy (1), United States (1), Bulgaria (1) and France (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Socata TB-9 Tampico in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used Socata TB-9 Tampico?
On a used Socata TB-9 Tampico, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.
How do Socata TB-9 Tampico prices change with year of manufacture?
The price chart on this page shows the average asking price of a Socata TB-9 Tampico by year of manufacture, drawn from the Socata TB-9 Tampico listings PlaneFox holds today. It shows how the Socata TB-9 Tampico holds its value over time and which model years offer the best price for the condition.

About the Daher Socata TB-9 Tampico

Aircraft overview

The Daher Socata TB-9 Tampico is a French four seat, low wing, fixed gear piston aircraft developed by SOCATA, later part of Daher. The TB series first flew in the late 1970s, with the TB-9 entering production around 1980 and remaining in service as a training and private touring aircraft through the following decades. It sits below the more powerful TB-10 Tobago and should not be confused with the retractable gear TB-20 Trinidad. The TB-9 matters in the used market because it offers TB series cabin comfort and handling in a simpler, lower powered package suited to flight schools, hour building and economical private ownership.

Performance & specifications

The Daher Socata TB-9 Tampico is typically powered by a 160 hp Lycoming O-320 four cylinder engine driving a fixed pitch propeller. Typical cruise performance is around 110 to 115 knots, depending on loading, rigging, propeller, altitude and engine condition. Published range is commonly in the region of 500 nautical miles with reserves, making the aircraft suitable for regional trips rather than high speed cross country work. Service ceiling is about 13,000 feet. Useful load varies by individual aircraft and equipment fit, but many examples offer roughly 800 to 900 lb, so fuel, passengers and baggage planning remains important.

Cabin & avionics

The cabin is one of the TB-9’s main distinguishing features compared with many trainers of similar power. It has two doors, four seats, good shoulder room for the class and a car like panel layout. Rear seat and baggage capacity are practical, although full fuel and four adults may not be possible on many aircraft. Factory avionics were conventional analog instruments with legacy VHF navigation and communication radios. Used examples may now carry Garmin GNS or GTN navigators, Garmin G5 electronic instruments, Aspen displays, modern audio panels, ADS-B equipment and engine monitors. Garmin Perspective and G1000 were not standard TB-9 installations.

Buying & value

Buyers should review airframe corrosion protection, control rigging, fuel tank condition, landing gear attachments, brake condition and evidence of hard training use. Engine history, propeller condition, magneto times and compliance with applicable airworthiness directives are central to valuation. Common upgrades include modern radios, transponders, digital engine monitoring, interior refurbishment and paint. The TB-9 usually prices below faster TB series models while offering a roomier cabin than many basic trainers. Current PlaneFox used market data shows an average asking price near EUR 63,000, with observed listings from about EUR 38,000 to EUR 82,000.

11 Socata TB-9 Tampico aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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