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The SOCATA TB-10 Tobago is an all-metal low-wing cabin four-seated touring aircraft. In 1975, SOCATA (Société
de Construction d'Avions de Tourisme et d'Affaires) started the development of a new light aircraft to replace
the ageing Rallye. A universal low-wing four-seat airframe was chosen to be the basic of a new light aircraft line.
The prototype, designated SOCATA TB-10 flew first on 10 February 1977. Three development aeroplanes followed this
prototype "F-WJZP". Deliveries of the production TB-10 Tobago planes, initially powered by a 180 hp Lycoming
O-360-A1AD engine, started in 1979. Next to the TB-10 Tobago the airframe was the base of a family of light aircraft,
starting in 1980 with the TB-9 Tampico followed later that year by the TB-20 Trinidad. Over 720 SOCATA TB-10 Tobago's
were built.
The ICAO Aircraft Type Designator for the SOCATA TB-10 Tobago is TOBA |
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The 1979-built SOCATA TB-10 Tobago s/n 12 was registered F-ODKB in France. On 10 August 1979, registration F-ODKB was cancelled
as exported to the Netherlands. On 9 August 1979, the aircraft was registered PH-ARC with Aviation Française BV. On 23 August 1979,
ownership of the PH-ARC changed to REN Stichting. On 21 November 1996, C. Kempenaar was registered as owner of the SOCATA TB-10 Tobago.
On 10 July 2007, Handelsonderneming Evama Apeldoorn BV, was registered as owner of the PH-ARC. On 24 September 2008, C.J. Visser was
registered as the new owner of the PH-ARC. On 5 January 2023, registration PH-ARC was cancelled with as reason: more then 1 year without
valid airworthiness. On 28 March 2025, SOCATA TB-10 Tobago PH-ARC was restored to the register with Handelsonderneming Evama Apeldoorn BV
as owner.
On 23 August 2025, the 1979-built SOCATA TB-10 Tobago PH-ARC was seen at Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen 'Klausheide' (EDWN). |
