N726TB - 2002 Socata TB21 Aircraft Registration

TB21

2002 SOCATA TB21

Aircraft Description

N726TB is a 2002 Socata TB21, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Read Russell P in Missoula, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 15, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on January 20, 2012. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N726TB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9BB81 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N726TB was last tracked by AviatorDB near Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N726TB was last updated on April 14, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The SOCATA TB-21 Trinidad TC was a high-performance single-engine aircraft that established itself as a premier turbocharged trainer and touring machine in the 1980s general aviation market. First flown on November 14, 1980, it featured a low-wing configuration with retractable landing gear, seating for four to five occupants, and was powered by a 250-horsepower turbocharged Lycoming engine. With a service ceiling of 25,000 feet and 86.2 gallons of usable fuel capacity, the aircraft measured part of SOCATA's innovative TB series built in Tarbes, France. AviatorDB tracks 1,070 Socata aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is TB21.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N726TB. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2002
Manufacturer
SOCATA
Model
TB21
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
TB21TB-21 Trinidad TC
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 15, 2002
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 20, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
READ RUSSELL P
Address
11070 BENCH RD
City
MISSOULA
State / Zip Code
Montana59808-9088
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-540 SER
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52335601
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9BB81

Additional Details

Registration
N726TB
Serial Number
2151
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00394077

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 21:05:23)
Airport
Latitude
45.672215
Longitude
-121.52969

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC