N787EM - Socata TB-20 Trinidad Aircraft Registration

TB20

SOCATA TB-20 TRINIDAD

Aircraft Description

N787EM is a Socata TB-20 TRINIDAD, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hughes David R Trustee in Fort Knox, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 26, 1994. The registration certificate was issued on July 19, 2023. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N787EM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAAAF7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N787EM was last updated on November 7, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

SOCATA (now Daher-SOCATA), based in Tarbes, France, manufactured the TB series of touring aircraft and the TBM turboprop line. The TB20 Trinidad and TBM series are known for their modern designs and performance. AviatorDB tracks 1,070 Socata aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the TB-20 TRINIDAD model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N787EM. 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
Manufacturer
SOCATA
Model
TB-20 TRINIDAD
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
TB20TB-20 Trinidad
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 26, 1994
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 19, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
HUGHES DAVID R TRUSTEE
Address
7758 LITTLEFIELD ST
City
FORT KNOX
State / Zip Code
Kentucky40121-2387
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52525367
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAAAF7

Additional Details

Registration
N787EM
Serial Number
1616
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2030
Last Action Date
November 7, 2024
Last Update Date
November 7, 2024
Unique ID
00244552

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC