Origins SOCATA TB family
socata tb9 tampico during mid-1970s, french aircraft company socata commenced design work on become tb family of general aircraft; key ambition of new product line entirely replace firm s existing , highly successful rallye series of aircraft. intended, throughout 1979, production of rallye family began draw down production of new family; initial entry models of designated tb-9 tampico , tb-10 tobago. on 18 december 1980, improved model of aircraft, designated tb20, awarded type certification french aviation authorities. during match 1981, first delivery of production tb20 completed german customer. various improved models of tb series subsequently developed. socata adopted straightforward assembly philosophy @ final assembly facility in tarbes, choosing complete given aircraft after having received order it. basic airframes produced in advanced , finished upon order, allowing customer-specified modifications , optional equipment installed per demands. while type completed upon single...