This TB-10 Tobaggo is a stunning, multi-mission aircraft with low ime airframe and engine... it's got ALL the Garmin IFR Platform upgrades you'd want to do making it a buy and fly purchase. Luxurious custom interior, ergonomic layout make this a preferred platform to the Piper Archer/Cherokee 180.
For training or cross country, enjoy the recently installed Garmin IFR fully integrated MFD platform, S-tec Autopilot with GPSS, Bluetooth linked to make uploading/downloading from either Foreflight or Garmin Pilot and easy press of a button. Database updates are quick and easy with installed USB ports, which can also power your I-pad and other devices.
Meticulously maintained and hangared it's entire life , you'll notice the shine of the paint, and the comfort of the premium custom leather interior
Annual was completed in June of 2024 with excellent compressions and clean borescope bill of health
Complete LOGS since new, absolutely no damage history
This is truly a turn-key sale from it's second owner, tremendous preventative maintenance it's entire life, buy and fly
Avionics / Equipment
Garmin GNX 375 GPS with ADS-B In/Out Transponder, Bluetooth connect
Garmin GI-275 AI/EHSI/ADHRS
Garmin GI-275 AI/EHSI/ADHRS
Garmin GI 275 Engine Monitor System
Garmin Dual USB Ports (allows you to update all Garmin instruments at once, one thumbdrive)
RCA 2610 Digital AI (Co-Pilot)
Radio #1 King KX 155 Nav Comm with GS, King LED Upgrade and IRAN test in 2021
Radio #2 King KX 155 Nav Comm
King KMA audio panel,
ProComm 4 place intercom.
LEMO headset Plugs for Pilot/CoPilot
S-Tec 50 2-Axis Autopilot, pitch and roll (rate controlled). GPSS coupled to GI-275, Gyro overhauled 2022 by Mid-Continent
Airframe
2634 Hours Total Time on Airframe.
Knots 2 U gap seals installed by prior owner
New Door lift struts 2021
LED Position, strobe and landing lights installed 2021
Fuel Tanks Re-sealed 2023, new sump's installed in Wings
New Digital Fuel Senders installed in conjunction with GI-275 Engine Monitor System
All Control surfaces removed, inspected and joints greased during avionics upgrades and fuel tank sealing
Landing Gear Struts overhauled 12/23
Engines / Mods / Prop
LYCOMING O-360-A1AD - 180HP Constant Speed Prop
Engine Total Time: 2634
Time SMOH Engine: 628 - Penn Yan Aero (Cylinders bored oversized)
Hartzel HC-C2YK-1BF Prop IRAN 2021
Compressions at 6/10/2024 annual: #1-78, #2-70, #3-71, #4-72
Garmin GI 275 Engine Monitor installed 2023
Engine Pre-Heat
Battery Minder
Fine Wire Plugs
All hoses replaced during last 2 annuals (preventative),
AUX Fuel Pump Replaced 2021
Dual Magneto overhauled 2022
Interior / Exterior
10/10 Interior, custom grey leather with embroidered headrests, salt and pepper carpet, light grey headliner
9/10 Paint, shiny as the day it was new. Minor blemishes here and there that have been touched up from chips over the years
Socata calls it a "5-seater"....it has 5 seatbelts. Realistically 3 adults+ full fuel or 2 adults and 2-3 smaller children. Very Similar to a Cherokee 180 or Archer platform but 2 doors and more comfortable/ergonomic.
Remarks
The TB-10 is a very stable, very comfortable, very responsive multi-mission IFR trainer/medium cross country platform. Push Rod connections give you smooth response with little control input. Large "Hershy Bar" Type wing is like a Cherokee and almost impossible to stall. It's Glide Ratio is 10 to 1. Socata hired a designer from Ferrari to layout the cockpit and it's ergonomic and extremely comfortable. Foward and side visiblity is best in class which is perfect in a training environment. Constant Speed Prop introduces you engine management and you'll cruise between 10-12 GPH depending on how fast you want to go.
This plane was owned by a single owner for over 25 years, hangared in Columbus Ohio and babied. When the Engine Overhaul was done, Penn-Yan said it didn't need it but they did it on time anyhow. Prior Owner had to stop flying in 2016 and pickled the engine in mineral oil, stored the plane in heated hangar until I purchased it from him in late 2020. We did have to pull 2 Cylinders at the second annual to re-seat/OH the exhaust valves from visible lead build up that could be seen on borescope, you'll see that in the logs *they were not removed for low compression or ring issues (I've been asked that)
My initial intention when I purchased was to upgrade it, finish my commercial, allow my daughter to take lessons and keep it for life. 4 years later my mission has changed significantly and I needed to return to a high performance long cross-country plane to fly to Colorado frequently, so this is the reason for sale.
It was in great shape when I bought it, we continued to proactively replace things when we did the extensive avionics upgrade b/c it required us to remove many of the control surfaces and get into every inch of the aircraft....so it made sense to IRAN every inch of the aircraft while we were there. You will see others on Trade-a-plane for a lower price with old paint, old interior, old avionics and who knows how the plane was maintained and engine managed....I'm a big Mike Bush fan and so was the prior owner, so it's been run and maintained like an engine should.
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