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1985 Socata TB-30 EpsilonSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Bear, DE, USA

This 1985 SOCATA TB-30 EPSILON, registered as 878MT, is a unique warbird with 4,800 hours total time on the airframe. It features a special commemorative paint scheme from 2006 honoring the French fleet's achievement of 500,000 total flight hours. The aircraft is powered by a Lycoming AEIO 580 engine with 90 hours since major overhaul, an upgrade from the stock AEIO 540 that provides an additional 30 horsepower, and is paired with a Whirlwind three-bladed propeller with 280 hours since new.

The panel has been upgraded with modern avionics including four Garmin G5s (presumed from "Garmin 275's"), a Garmin GNC 375, and Trig radios,...

Year
1985
Make
Socata
Series
TB-30
Model
TB-30 Epsilon
Tail #
878MT
Serial #
61

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,800 hrs
Engine 1 Time
90 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
280 hrs (SNEW)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 375

PFD

Garmin GI 275 - 4

Comms

Trig - Radios

Audio

Upgraded Modern Digital Intercom

Additional Equipment

Harnesses

Hooker - Upgraded Harnesses

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2006
Paint Year
2006
Interior Notes
Military Interior With Upgraded Hooker Harnesses
Exterior Notes
Special Paint Job That Commemorates The French Fleet Reaching 500000 Total Flight Hours

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
AEIO 580
Engine Power
300 HP
Propeller Model
Whirlwind Three Bladed Propeller

Asking Price

$450,000

Aircraft Location

Bear, DE, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Feb 4, 2026: $450,000 - trade-a-plane

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Asking Price

$450,000