Socata TB-20 Trinidad weight and balance & performance calculator
The Socata TB-20 Trinidad is a four-seat touring aircraft with retractable gear and constant-speed propeller with retractable gear and piston engine. BriefingPal has 1 model of the Socata TB-20 Trinidad on file – TB-20 Trinidad – with data from the Pilot's Operating Handbook for weight and balance, takeoff and landing distances, climb and cruise. Free, no sign-up.
* TB-20 Trinidad, MTOW, sea level / 6,500 ft, ISA – details below
Calculate the Socata TB-20 Trinidad weight, CG and takeoff distance
Your own empty mass (weighing report, optional)
The POH has no standard empty moment for this model – enter the empty mass CG from your weighing report to get the CG.
Leave empty to use the typical POH empty mass. Your aircraft's weighing report is what counts.
Calculated on the BriefingPal server from the POH data. Nothing is stored, no cookie. Planning aid only – the POH/AFM and your weighing report are authoritative.
Socata TB-20 Trinidad key figures by model
| Model | Built | MTOW | Empty mass¹ | Usable fuel | Max. baggage | Useful load with full fuel¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB-20 Trinidad | 1984–2002 | 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) | 846 kg (1,866 lb) | 86.2 US gal (326 L) | 65 kg (143 lb) | 319 kg (703 lb) |
¹ Typical empty mass from the POH sample loading; your aircraft's current weighing report applies. Useful load = MTOW − empty mass − usable fuel (people, baggage, oil if not included).
Socata TB-20 Trinidad takeoff and landing distance
BriefingPal result at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind, dry paved runway, normal takeoff and landing per POH with the app's default flap setting, without safety factor:
| Model | Takeoff ground roll | Takeoff over 50 ft | Landing over 50 ft | Landing ground roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB-20 Trinidad | 405 m (1,330 ft) | 635 m (2,080 ft) | 555 m (1,820 ft) | 250 m (820 ft) |
Hot and high: at 5,000 ft and 25 °C (density altitude about 7,300 ft) the TB-20 Trinidad needs about 1,245 m (4,090 ft) to clear 50 ft – 96 % more than at sea level. Calculate density altitude →
In BriefingPal you enter your actual weight, airfield, temperature and wind. The app reads the POH charts for these conditions, compares the result with TORA/LDA of the selected runway and can add a 1.15 safety factor.
Socata TB-20 Trinidad climb and cruise performance
| Model | Rate of climb at sea level | Time / fuel to 6,500 ft | Cruise TAS at 6,500 ft | Fuel flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB-20 Trinidad | 1,100 fpm | 7 min / 1.8 US gal | 157 kt | 15.7 US gal/h (59 L/h) |
MTOW, ISA, default power setting of the POH cruise table (≈75 % power for TB-20 Trinidad). Values change with weight, temperature and the power you choose in the app.
Socata TB-20 Trinidad weight and balance in BriefingPal
Loading stations: seat row 1, seat row 2, baggage area 1, baggage area 2, fuel. Maximum baggage: 65 kg (143 lb). Demonstrated crosswind: 25 kt. Best rate of climb speed Vy: 95 KIAS. Service ceiling: 18,000 ft. Fuel: AVGAS.
Crosswind calculator with the demonstrated crosswind of the Socata TB-20 Trinidad →
How to calculate Socata TB-20 Trinidad weight and balance
- Choose the Socata TB-20 TrinidadType the registration or pick Socata → Socata TB-20 Trinidad → your model. Stored weighing data of the registration are used automatically.
- Enter people, baggage and fuelWeights in kg or lb, fuel in US gallons or litres. MTOW and every station limit are checked instantly.
- Check the CG envelopeTakeoff, zero-fuel and landing points are drawn into the Socata TB-20 Trinidad envelope from the POH.
- Add airfields and routeTakeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel follow from the same weight – then print the briefing PDF.
Socata TB-20 Trinidad – frequently asked questions
What is the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of the Socata TB-20 Trinidad?
TB-20 Trinidad: 1,400 kg (3,086 lb).
How much usable fuel does the Socata TB-20 Trinidad carry?
TB-20 Trinidad: 86.2 US gal (326 L).
What is the useful load of the Socata TB-20 Trinidad with full fuel?
With the typical POH empty mass and full usable fuel: TB-20 Trinidad: 319 kg (703 lb). Your aircraft's real empty mass is in its weighing report – BriefingPal can store it per registration.
How long is the Socata TB-20 Trinidad takeoff distance?
TB-20 Trinidad at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind: ground roll about 405 m (1,330 ft), over 50 ft about 635 m (2,080 ft). At 5,000 ft and 25 °C it grows to about 1,245 m (4,090 ft). Always check the POH for your exact conditions.
Is there a free Socata TB-20 Trinidad weight and balance calculator?
Yes. BriefingPal is free and needs no account. It covers 1 model of the Socata TB-20 Trinidad, draws the CG envelope from the POH and also computes takeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel – with a briefing PDF.
Data source
All figures come from the manufacturer's Pilot's Operating Handbook / Airplane Flight Manual of each model (weight and balance section and performance section) and are computed with the BriefingPal engine. BriefingPal is a planning aid; the original POH/AFM of your aircraft and its weighing report remain authoritative.
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