1961 PA24-250 $38,000

[Eddie K. N7439P]

NEW engine certificate in 1978: O-540-A1D5 ser. # L-19670-40
Airframe was 1466 TT at that time. AVCO Lycoming Williamsport Division.

TT Airframe : 2720 (Feb. 2012)

Dual King 155 VOR/COM - GS on #1
King KR-87 ADF
Panel Mount 396 w/ wx
90 Gallons Fuel.
Kosola Shoulder Harness w/ reels (4) : 1994
McCauley 3 blade October 1999 @ 2348 TT
WX-900 storm scope
Shadin Fuel Flow
Metco wing tips w/ strobes
Engine Analyzer w/ egt/cht (6)
Gear AD 1998 @ 2328 TT
Painted May 15, 1990
One Piece Windscreen.
1200 lbs useful load.
1700 lbs empty.
151kts+ (some say 155?)
+1000 mile range.
Current IFR & Annual
Flown 200+ hrs in last 2 years
Flyer Cover Story May 2010

Since I purchased in Jan. 2009

Main wheels
Brake Pads
Gear Bungies
Battery
Alternator
Sky-Tec starter
Lord Engine Mounts
New Spark Plugs
M-20 air/oil separator
Modern D.G.
Complete Logs
Service Manual
Parts Manual
Care & Maintenance Manual

Everything is in good working order except the original Piper Auto Control is INOP.

On temp. location in Los Angeles, CA (El Monte, KEMT)
Delivery Available

It is my intention for this to be a wonderful oportunity for someone who recognizes a good deal when it comes along.

[Terry Schroeder]

Beautiful bird. I have been shopping for a 180, but I would buy this in a skinny minute, but even though its a great deal, it's still 8k out of my budget.

Terry

[Kristin Winter]

Caution Terry! A $30K airplane could need a $20K annual inspection. Such a scenario is not as uncommon as it should be. A log of the bird on the lower end have be significantly neglected.

[Terry Schroeder]

I understand Kristen, that is why I am insisting on a very thourough pre buy before I drop any cash. AND the reason I am trolling here to take advantage of those of you who KNOW what I need to be looking for! I have already added your advice about the seat rail inspections to my list of stuff to have checked.

[David Pyle]

Terry,

You contacted me and I would give you the same advice as Kristin. An acceptable 180 will be the same price as this 250...unless you settle for one with a run out engine. $30K is close to the salvage value for either.

[Terry Schroeder]

And you were correct Dave. I had it looked at, corrosion, 2 cracked and stop drilled ailerons, home made air/oil separator, nose wheel steering bushings missing and replaced with stacked flat washers, questionable documentation of inspections and mods..he was only a few hours into the inspection and he stopped and called me to recommend I pass on the airrplane. Sad, but makes me glad I listened to everyone who insisted I get a prebuy. So, I am back to looking.