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    1980 AEROSTAR 601P N-NUMBER N500BU1980 AEROSTAR 601P N-NUMBER N500BU
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    N500BU - 1980 AEROSTAR 601P

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    Aircraft Summary

    General
    Year
    1980
    Manufacturer
    AEROSTAR
    Model
    601P
    Serial Number
    61P07428063364
    Registration #
    N500BU
    Condition
    Used
    FlightRules
    IFR
    Based at
    KRVS
    Description
    **SALE PENDING / UNDER CONTRACT** - Your chance to own 3-Time Indy 500 Champion Bobby Unser’s gorgeous 1980 601P Aerostar. Bobby owned and flew this aircraft out of dry Albuquerque, NM for the past two decades. Clean, flies great, Machen Intercoolers, VG’s, Strakes,  Aux Fuel, A/C & more! Coming out of a fresh annual next week!
    Airframe
    Total Time
    2800
    Range
    950 NM
    Max Takeoff Weight
    6,000 lb
    Useful Load
    1,450.9 lb
    Fuel Capacity Volume
    199 gal
    Auxiliary Fuel Tank
    Yes
    Complete Logs
    Yes
    Airframe Notes
    2,800 Hours Total Time Since New
    Engine 1
    Engine 1 Manufacturer
    LYCOMING
    Engine 1 Model
    TIO-540-S
    Engine 1 Horsepower
    300 HP
    Engine 1 Time
    1020
    Engine 1 Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine 1 TBO
    1800
    Engine 1 Turbocharged
    Yes
    Engine 1 Turbonormalized
    Yes
    Engine 1 Notes
    1,020 hours since Major Overhaul
Excellent compressions and low oil consumption.
    Engine 2
    Engine 2 Manufacturer
    LYCOMING
    Engine 2 Model
    TIO-540-S
    Engine 2 Horsepower
    300 HP
    Engine 2 Time
    1020
    Engine 2 Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine 2 TBO
    1800
    Engine 2 Turbocharged
    Yes
    Engine 2 Turbonormalized
    Yes
    Engine 2 Notes
    1,020 hours since Major Overhaul
Excellent compressions and low oil consumption.
    Props
    Prop 1 Manufacturer
    HARTZELL
    Prop 1 Model
    HC-C3YR-2UF
    Prop 1 Time
    110
    Prop 2 Manufacturer
    HARTZELL
    Prop 2 Model
    HC-C3YR-2UF
    Prop 2 Time
    110
    Number of Blades
    3
    Blade Composition
    Aluminum
    Prop Notes
    110 hours since Prop Overhaul on custom Red, White & Blue Powder-Coated Machen STC’d Short-Diameter 3-Blade Props
Make: Hartzell  /  Model: HC-C3YR-2UF
Machen STC # SA3589NM & SE3590NM
    Modifications/Conversions
    Modifications/Conversions
    Machen Nacelle-Mounted Intercoolers (STC # SA3589NM & SA3590NM)
Machen Short-Diameter 3-Blade Props
Machen 44-Gallon Aux Fuel Tank System (STC # SA1608NM)
Machen “Aerodynamic Enhancement Kit” including Vortex Generators, Stall Strips, Rudder Seal, Strakes & Speed Fairings (STC # SA2143NM)
Machen Modified Tailpipes (STC # SA4976NM)
Aero-Air Engine-Driven Air-Conditioning System (STC # SA1664NM)
Hot Plate Windshield (Piper Part # 760-625)
Machen Pneumatic Door Seal Pressure System (STC # SA718NM)
Machen Oil Breather Separators (STC# SA3589NM)
    Avionics
    Flight Deck Manufacturer
    GARMIN
    Flight Deck Model
    GNS430W
    ADS-B Equipped
    Yes
    WAAS
    Yes
    LPV
    Yes
    Terrain Warning System
    Yes
    Avionics/Radios
    Apollo SL15M Audio Panel w/ 3-Light Marker Beacons
Garmin 430W WAAS-IFR Approach-Certified GPS-Com w/ ILS, LPV, Color Moving Map Display & Terrain Avoidance
Apollo MX-20 Color Multi-Function Display (MFD)
Apollo SL-30 Dig Nav-Com #2 w/ VOR, LOC & Glideslope
Century Slaved HSI
Bendix RDR-160 Mono Radar
Radar Altimeter 
Collins Digital DME
Garmin  GTX-335 XPDR with ADS-B Out
Century IV Autopilot w/ Hdg & Nav Tracking, Pitch Mode, Altitude Hold, & Glideslope Coupoing that works great!
    Additional Equipment
    Pressurized
    Yes
    Oxygen System
    Yes
    Inadvertent Ice Protection
    Yes
    A/C
    Yes
    Additional Equipment
    Aero-Air STC’d Air-Conditioning System
Machen Intercoolers
De-Ice Equipped w/ Wing & Tail De-Ice Boots, Hot Plate Windshield (Piper Part # 670-725), Hot Props
GAMI Injectors (STC # SE09445SC)
Electric Door Seal
Insight Dual Engine Analyzer w/ TIT
Shadin Digital Fuel Flow
Aux Upper 44 Gallon Long Range Fuel Tank
Polished Prop Spinners
Electric Pitch & Rudder Trim
    Exterior
    Exterior Notes
    Bobby Unser’s custom ‘American Eagle’ paint scheme in beautiful Red, White & Blue.
Rated 8+ to 9.
    Interior
    Number of Seats
    6
    Configuration
    Passenger
    Interior Notes
    Light Grey Leather upholstery with Burgundy fabric inserts.
Matching Light Grey side panels, interior window trim, seatbelts, window curtains, and headliner.
Butgundy carpeting. 
Very good condition. 
Rated - 8+.
    Inspection Status
    Inspection Status
    All Logs Complete Since New.
No Damage History.
Fresh Annual Inspection underway by Tulsa Airworx at Jones-Riverside Airport in Tulsa, OK. (KRVS)
Next annual inspection will be due October, 1, 2022.
Fresh September 2021 IFR Pitot-Static / Transponder-Altimeter certification in September 2021. Next due on October 1, 2023.
Clean airframe, always hangared.
    Airworthy
    Yes


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