“ airplane. Exterior is rated 5 out of 10 and the interior is 6 out of 10. Plane is currently flying.
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| “Used airplane. Exterior is rated 5 out of 10 and the interior is 6 out of 10. Plane is currently flying and within annual. Good compressions. Wheel pants need some TLC before installing. Mechanically the airplane is in great condition and flies straight and true. Much love and maintenance has gone into the care of this plane.” |
| Make: | Cessna | Model Year: | 1962 |
When I was looking for an airplane I thought a lot about what was the most important considerations when choosing between several planes of the same model. Some people really care more about the aesthetics, others the avionics. For myself it was all about engine time followed by total airframe time then avionics then aesthetics. There are a lot of so called low time engines out there at only 1600-1700 TSMO. (Time Since Major Overhaul) What this really means is that in 100-200 hours your low time engine is now at TBO (Time Before Overhaul) and due for a rebuild and that will set you back upwards of $16,000-$20,000 for what you have, not an upgrade engine. Beware, there are a lot of runout engines (at or past TBO) out there still flying. Can you fly a runout engine? Sure if the compressions are good and everything is running fine. The question is this though, when is that engine going to need replacing/repairing? You just don"t know. My engine has a 1800 hour TBO. (Time Before Overhaul) which is normal for this model. I also looked at TT (Total Time) on the airplane. When I see a 40-50 year old airplane that is just now approaching it"s first TBO this concerns me greatly. It has not been flown very much and sitting idle is terrible and if it has 7000 hours you can bet it was a flight school trainer which means it has had some rougher landings etc..I wanted a good plane that flew straight with enough hours that it hadn"t been sitting idle and hadn"t been abused as a trainer. This is the fastback model which besides looking better has one distinct advantage, there is no rear window which only serves to act as a solar oven and as a bonus, mechanical flaps!
Are you a new pilot or someone just learning still? Do you want to get your IFR on the cheap? This plane is great for your IFR training. This is the most popular airframe ever built which means parts are available everywhere. With a fixed gear and a fixed prop there is very little maintenance. I do owner assist annuals which cost me $350 a year and my A&P IA is also a CFII and we do my biannual every other year while we are at it. The insurance is less on my plane than my 2007 Toyota Prius. The plane is capable for full IFR flying. Currently it is a VFR plane (how I fly). A simple pitot static check brings it into IFR status.
This may not be the prettiest plane on the ramp but certainly far from the ugliest! The engine is mid-time which means you have many, many years before you need to think of the TBO. Maybe you"ll just do as I have, fly inexpensively, own your own plane, learn and move on to the next plane when you are ready and really know what you want or do what many do, simply keep it and keep flying at an affordable rate. The best thing about this airplane is everything works and it is ready to go. I would fly this plane today anywhere weather depending. Turn the key and go fly! If you have any questions, please contact me.
TT- 5368 *** since I fly the plane, this number will change SMOH-850 (That"s 950 hours left before TBO!!!) *** since I fly the plane, this number will change Compression all in mid-70s per last annual Annual is current, next annual due March 15, 2016 ALL AD"s Complied with All Logs since day one. (Planes without full logs are significantly worth less money) Exterior 5 Interior 6All Glass in good condition Manual Flaps (great for short and rough field operations)Useful Load is an incredible 950 pounds!
IFR flight rules capable Two King KX170B, 760 channel radios, one with Glide Slope/VOR and one with VOR Localizer King KMA20 Audio Panel with Marker Beacons Narco AT50 Transponder with Mode C Intercom- 4 place, currently wired for 2 place2 headsets PTT on Pilot yoke OAT Heated Pitot Tube Carb Temp Gauge
Other info: Replaced Exhaust system Spin On Oil Filter (easier to change oil and more importantly, reduces the number of oil changes) Brackett Air Filter (the best) Newer Gill battery (approximately one year old) Newer Main Tires (a less than one year old) Rebuilt Generator Installed Generator Circuit Breaker Shoulder Harnesses Cessna Pilot Safety Seat Stop New McFarlane Engine Baffle seals Replaced door gaskets Replaced Heater hose ducting (this was a 2 day job btw, very difficult to access) Upgraded air vents (now they are adjustable for airflow) All interior lighting functional Map Light Dual Landing lights on left wing Upgraded cigarette lighter to accommodate todays electronic needs 12 Volt Ground Receptacle (you can jump start the plane from a car) Cowl Plugs Wheel Pants (they need some work but very serviceable) Airplane Cover (in less than desirable condition. Can be used to make a pattern or repaired)
Current date: 2015-12-12