Ted
The pilot formerly known as Twin Engine Ted
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The Aztec is done with annual, and is now officially for sale. If you or anyone is interested, please let me know here or send me a PM. Here's the narrative:
For sale is my 1969 Piper Aztec. I have owned this plane for about 3.5 years and 900 hours of flight time. I have taken it to California, St. John's Newfoundland, northern Quebec, and Cozumel Mexico in that time period. It's a great airplane that has served me well, but it no longer fits our needs and thus it is time to let it move on to its next owner.
In the time I have owned it, I have replaced a multitude of parts and paid attention to details to make sure it is in good operating condition. Some of the significant items I've replaced includes all 3 tail boots (within the past 18 months), the pitot tube (this is expensive on these planes), rebuilt the landing gear, new engine baffles, new and upgraded engine mount on the right engine, fuel caps, fixed the Janitrol (it works perfectly), and a host of other repairs. I wanted the plane to operate properly, and thus I didn't take "Oh they all do that" for an answer on items that were important, like the Janitrol heater.
The plane is equipped with an extra baggage STC that extends the rear baggage area approximately 3 ft. This is a great upgrade that allows you even more baggage room from the already generous baggage area. You can fit 6 people in the passenger area, and probably could fit 6 sets of golf clubs in the back with this upgrade. You could also fit your skis in, which was the motivation for the person who made the STC.
The avionics on this plane are rock solid. When I had the plane taken in for the GPS and Nav 1 upgrade, they went through and did a number of other repairs on the wiring. The avionics and electrical system haven't given me any problems since and work flawlessly.
Avionics list is as follows:
KLN94 - IFR GPS
KX155A - Nav/Com 1
MX170 - Nav/Com 2
GMA340 Audio Panel
GTX327 Transponder
RCA green/black radar - I'm not sure the exact model, but it works well to about 40 nm. I've used it a great deal!
HSI
Altimatic IIIB autopilot (the pitch portions don't function)
Insight Gemini 1200 Engine Monitor (several EGT probes are non-functional, but all CHTs are - on these engines, the CHTs are what really matter)
Engines are Lycoming IO-540-C4B5s - L/R 1100/2100 hours (approximately)
Left engine had a top overhaul with factory Lycoming cylinders at approximately 650 SMOH. The right engine had new rings on one cylinder this past annual - all compressions are great. Right engine is not making metal and is running great. I had planned on overhauling it around 2500 SMOH.
Props are Hartzells. They are both right around 1300 SPOH. I have replaced several (if not all four) of the prop boots on them. Props and governors work flawlessly. The props do have several dings on them from gravel strip flying that have been dressed properly. I have made sure that they are within the Hartzell specified limits, and they are.
Airframe total time is ~10,000 hours.
The exterior is about a 5. The paint is old and is chipping in some areas. It could use a good paint job. To be honest, this is the first thing I would put money into.
The interior is about a 7-8. The 2nd and 3rd row seats are about perfect on the plane - they were barely used under my ownership! Front seats are in good condition as well. The interior does show some age, but is still in good condition for a plane of this vintage. Interior was redone about 10 years ago.
The first 20 years of logbooks are missing.
I won't call the plane a perfect example or flawless. It is a working plane and has worked hard for me. It is extremely forgiving and handles ice very well. It was my first plane, and would make a great first plane (or first twin) for someone looking to learn from what it has to teach. I always felt that it taught me from its years of experience. With a roomy and comfy, 6-seat interior and lots of baggage room, it is a great family airplane with the capability to get you through pretty much anything you ask of it.
I have run the engines LOP since I bought the plane, and always kept the heads below 380F except when impractical due to conditions. Typically this meant LOP, half flaps. 21 GPH combined @ 155 KTAS. Some variation, of course, but that's what I've found the plane does. Surprisingly efficient.
Asking price is $50,000. This is negotiable somewhat, depending on what you want.
Yes, this is the plane that has done most Cloud Nine missions. No, the plane does not smell like dog.
Annual was completed 5/12. Fresh!
Edit: Pictures added.
Edit 7/3: Price reduced. We are moving, and don't want to move the plane with us. I won't have much time to do any sort of transition training (although would do my best). I will deliver it still if the buyer pays fuel and my return trip.
For sale is my 1969 Piper Aztec. I have owned this plane for about 3.5 years and 900 hours of flight time. I have taken it to California, St. John's Newfoundland, northern Quebec, and Cozumel Mexico in that time period. It's a great airplane that has served me well, but it no longer fits our needs and thus it is time to let it move on to its next owner.
In the time I have owned it, I have replaced a multitude of parts and paid attention to details to make sure it is in good operating condition. Some of the significant items I've replaced includes all 3 tail boots (within the past 18 months), the pitot tube (this is expensive on these planes), rebuilt the landing gear, new engine baffles, new and upgraded engine mount on the right engine, fuel caps, fixed the Janitrol (it works perfectly), and a host of other repairs. I wanted the plane to operate properly, and thus I didn't take "Oh they all do that" for an answer on items that were important, like the Janitrol heater.
The plane is equipped with an extra baggage STC that extends the rear baggage area approximately 3 ft. This is a great upgrade that allows you even more baggage room from the already generous baggage area. You can fit 6 people in the passenger area, and probably could fit 6 sets of golf clubs in the back with this upgrade. You could also fit your skis in, which was the motivation for the person who made the STC.
The avionics on this plane are rock solid. When I had the plane taken in for the GPS and Nav 1 upgrade, they went through and did a number of other repairs on the wiring. The avionics and electrical system haven't given me any problems since and work flawlessly.
Avionics list is as follows:
KLN94 - IFR GPS
KX155A - Nav/Com 1
MX170 - Nav/Com 2
GMA340 Audio Panel
GTX327 Transponder
RCA green/black radar - I'm not sure the exact model, but it works well to about 40 nm. I've used it a great deal!
HSI
Altimatic IIIB autopilot (the pitch portions don't function)
Insight Gemini 1200 Engine Monitor (several EGT probes are non-functional, but all CHTs are - on these engines, the CHTs are what really matter)
Engines are Lycoming IO-540-C4B5s - L/R 1100/2100 hours (approximately)
Left engine had a top overhaul with factory Lycoming cylinders at approximately 650 SMOH. The right engine had new rings on one cylinder this past annual - all compressions are great. Right engine is not making metal and is running great. I had planned on overhauling it around 2500 SMOH.
Props are Hartzells. They are both right around 1300 SPOH. I have replaced several (if not all four) of the prop boots on them. Props and governors work flawlessly. The props do have several dings on them from gravel strip flying that have been dressed properly. I have made sure that they are within the Hartzell specified limits, and they are.
Airframe total time is ~10,000 hours.
The exterior is about a 5. The paint is old and is chipping in some areas. It could use a good paint job. To be honest, this is the first thing I would put money into.
The interior is about a 7-8. The 2nd and 3rd row seats are about perfect on the plane - they were barely used under my ownership! Front seats are in good condition as well. The interior does show some age, but is still in good condition for a plane of this vintage. Interior was redone about 10 years ago.
The first 20 years of logbooks are missing.
I won't call the plane a perfect example or flawless. It is a working plane and has worked hard for me. It is extremely forgiving and handles ice very well. It was my first plane, and would make a great first plane (or first twin) for someone looking to learn from what it has to teach. I always felt that it taught me from its years of experience. With a roomy and comfy, 6-seat interior and lots of baggage room, it is a great family airplane with the capability to get you through pretty much anything you ask of it.
I have run the engines LOP since I bought the plane, and always kept the heads below 380F except when impractical due to conditions. Typically this meant LOP, half flaps. 21 GPH combined @ 155 KTAS. Some variation, of course, but that's what I've found the plane does. Surprisingly efficient.
Asking price is $50,000. This is negotiable somewhat, depending on what you want.
Yes, this is the plane that has done most Cloud Nine missions. No, the plane does not smell like dog.
Annual was completed 5/12. Fresh!
Edit: Pictures added.
Edit 7/3: Price reduced. We are moving, and don't want to move the plane with us. I won't have much time to do any sort of transition training (although would do my best). I will deliver it still if the buyer pays fuel and my return trip.
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