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.
On 11 April 1991, SOCATA TB-10 Tobago s/n 1239 was registered F-GKVF in France. On 28 May 1991, registration F-GKVF was cancelled
as exported to Spain and temporary registered EC-740. On 26 September 1991, the aircraft was registered EC-FGE in Spain with Panavia,
S.A. Escuela de Pilotos. Over the years the EC-FGE was transferred to Guadal Air Vuelo. In 2015, registration EC-FGE was cancelled as
exported to Germanyu. In November 2015, the Tobago was registered D-EMPL in Germany. On 25 May 2023, the 1991-built SOCATA TB-10
Tobago D-EMPL was seen at Flugplatz Breitscheid (EDGB) in Germany.
