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TB-30 Epsilon

Seats
2 2
Power
300 hp224 kW
Cruise
193 kt358 km/h
Aerospatiale TB-30 Epsilon
Aerospatiale TB-30 Epsilon
Aerospatiale TB-30 Epsilon
Aerospatiale TB-30 Epsilon
Aerospatiale TB-30 Epsilon
Aerospatiale TB-30 Epsilon
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About the TB-30 Epsilon

The Aerospatiale TB-30 Epsilon is a fixed-wing military trainer aircraft built in France, designed with a single piston engine and tandem seating for two occupants. It is tailored for student pilots undergoing basic flight training syllabus stages.

Following a military requirement for a new trainer, the first prototype took to the air in 1979. Initial testing revealed stability issues, prompting modifications to the tail and wings. The type was ordered in quantity by the French military, and export units were supplied to countries such as Togo and Portugal, with some assembly handled locally abroad. A turboprop-powered variant was also developed later.

TB-30 Epsilon running costs

$288 an hour
A year
LowTypicalHigh
Fuel$10,268$13,202$15,411
Oil$240$300$390
Engine overhaul reserve$3,333$3,958$5,192
Propeller overhaul reserve$917$1,083$1,250
Annual inspection and maintenance$3,000$4,000$5,000
Hangar$3,000$6,300$9,600
Total$20,758$28,843$36,843
Per hour$208$288$368

Engine

Model
Lycoming AEIO-540-L1B5D
Power
300 hp
Overhaul
2,000 h / 12 yr
Fuel burn
13.6 – 17.2 gal/h
Fuel price
$8.20 /US gal

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