Socata TB9
Engine
- Air-cooled Lycoming O-320-D2A
- Direct drive
- 4 cylinders
- 158 hp (116 kw at 2600 rpm)
- Fuel 100LL octane
Landing gear
- Fixed landing gear
- Nose landing gear swivelling
Cabin
- 4 seats
- Two access doors (wing doors)
- Large windows
Cell
- Wingspan 9.770 metres
- Length 7,700 metres
- Height 3,020 metres
- Empty weight 647 kg
- M. Take-off weight 1060 Kg
- Baggage compartment 65 Kg
The Socata TB9 Tampico from the French manufacturer Socata is a single-engine training and touring aircraft and belongs to the Socata TB series of light touring aircraft. This low-wing series also includes the TB10 Tabago and the TB20 Trinidad.
The maximum cruise speed is 115 kt. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 11,000 feet (about 3,353 metres) with a climb rate of 750 ft/min. With full tanks, a range of 556 NM is possible.
The variants of the TB series have been produced since the late 1970s. The TB9 had its first flight in 1979. The construction of the aircraft is mainly all-metal. The ailerons and flaps are of composite comb construction.
How does it fly? The French lady is a smooth and reliable airplane. Certainly she is extremely slow, but this leaves time for extensive explorations through the large windows. In limit situations, the TB9 doesn't really let herself be put out of her element and vehemently indicates that she no longer likes the actuel flight conditions. Once recaptured, then she continues unimpressed in the wind towards the target.
