1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion


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Current Price: 23,800.00 USD



1959 Piper Apache PA23-160 S/N 23-1492 with Geronimo conversion *** Recently appraised at $74,560 ***

This aircraft has been sitting in a hangar for the past 9 years, it's time for a new home!!


Annual completed Nov 2003 - currently overdue for compliance
Airframe total time = 4580.3 hours

Engines are Lycoming piston O-360-A1P
Left s/n L-5045-36 - hrs since new = 3539.1 - hrs since overhaul = 36.3 - tbo time remaining = 1963.7
Right s/n L-5044-36 -  hrs since new = 3649.0 - hrs since overhaul = 1170.5 - tbo time remaining = 829.5

Propellers are Hartzell HC92ZK-2B
Left hub s/n 1306F - blade s/n A47418 and A47415 - hrs since overhaul = 1195.9 - tbo life remaining = 274 months overdue
Right hub s/n 1307F - blade s/n A47406 and A47422 - hrs since overhaul = 1119.2 - tbo life remaining = 274 months overdue

Aircraft Maintenance Records
(3) airframe logs - begin on Oct 1958 and end on Nov 2003
(2) engine logs for each engine - left begins on Feb 1985 and ends on Dec 2003 - right begins on Sept 1962 and ends on Dec 2003
(1) propeller log for each prop  left begins on Sept 1987 and ends on Sept 2003 - right begins on Sept 1987 and ends on Sept 2003

Avionics and Equipment
GPS/Nav/Com - Garmin GNS-430
Marker Beacon - PS Engineering 600M
Nav/Com - King 170
Transponder - Narco AT-150
Audio Selector Panel - PS Engineering 600M

Modifications
Diamond Geronimo 180hp engine conversion
Diamond square tail kit assembly installation
Diamond extended nose kit assembly installation
Diamond landing gear door kit installation
Inflatable door seals installation

We had a complete annual inspection performed in June, 2015 as this aircraft has not been flown for several years --- many issues identified were repaired and are not listed herein

The following discrepancies/unairworthy items were identified and, at a minimum, will need correction to complete the annual:

1, A.D. 2005-18-12, hub corrosion - this applies to both Hartzell props
2. Left engine mixture control cable frozen
3. Right engine egt probe not installed
4. Left engine egt indication is intermittent
5. Right engine fuel control valve, electric fuel pump and gascolator is heavily corroded and inoperable
6. Both brake master cyclinders need to be overhauled
7. The nose tire is worn
8. Aircraft trim system needs rigged
9. All wheels bearings will need to be cleaned, inspected and packed
10. ELT batteries need to be replaced and unit tested

The complete appraisal (completed July 4, 2015) is provided in the slideshow below - if you cannot view it please email and I will send a direct path/link


All photos from the appraisal (plus several others) are provided in the slideshow below


This aircraft is located in Luray, VA is available for viewing
Please email for an appointment
This aircraft will be sold with an FAA bill of sale
Please ask all questions PRIOR to bidding


1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion 1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion 1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion
1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion 1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion 1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion
1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion 1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion 1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion
1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion 1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion 1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion
1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion 1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion 1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion
1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion 1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion 1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion
1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion 1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion 1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion
1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion 1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion 1959 Apache Piper PA23-160 w/ Geronimo 180hp conversion


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