1978 PIPER AEROSTAR

1978

PIPER

AEROSTAR

Used

IFR

*Aircraft Under Contract* 1978 Ted Smith Aerostar 601P (702P Conversion) with a fresh Flight Shop Annual completed in August 2025 Cruise in the flight levels at 240+KTAS in this incredibly capable and efficient low time aircraft, complete with: Garmin avionics, EDM 960 dual engine monitor, 5.5PSI pressurization to 30,000 ft, 6850 lb gross weight, heavy case U2A engines, FIKI certification and MT 4-bladed heated props! All logs complete since new, no known damage history and excellent records. 2025 and 2024 upgrades include: New STEC 3100 3 axis digital autopilot w/ yaw damp, envelope protection and GPSS, new air pumps, new tires, new pressurization gauge, new hydraulic pump and new batteries. Other significant upgrades since 2021 include: custom integral glare shield NWS and PTT switch, new alternators and voltage regulators, new brakes, new suction gauge, new hydraulic gauge, upgraded hydraulic accumulator, and SureFly Mag and overhauled turbocharger scavenge pumps. Completed special inspections include: Horizontal Stabilizer Attach Fittings Inspection and Wing Spar Inspection. The aircraft has most of the available Aerostar/Machen mods (see below for details). Note that times will change as the aircraft is being flown regularly. Owners are moving up to turboprop and at this price the plane won't last long on market.

3200

6,850 lb

4,665 lb

2,185 lb

209 gal

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Extensive list of Aerostar/Machen mods!

LYCOMING

TIO-540-U2A

350 HP

945

SNEW

1800

Yes

Desirable heavy case U2A engine

LYCOMING

TIO-540-U2A

350 HP

945

SNEW

1800

Yes

Desirable heavy case U2A engine

MT

MTV-14-B-C-F

945

SNEW

MT

MTV-14-B-C-F

945

SNEW

4

Composite

Machen Mods include: Option #126 Electric Windshield Anti-Ice Option #144-501 Static Discharger Wicks 2 Piece Replaceable Option #241 Inconel Front Exhaust System Option #242 Inconel Exhaust Tail Pipes and Wastegate Clamps Option #244 Auxiliary Fuel Tank System Option #246-1 700-6 Wheel Brake System Option #247 Turbo Induction Air Intercooling System Option #248 Overboost Protection Option #250 Low Speed Flight Control Enhancement System Option #251 Fireproof Specification Engine Hoses Option #252 Crankcase Breather Oil Recovery System Option #253 Auxiliary Electric Seal Pump Option #254 Engine Driven AC Compressor Kit (R134A) Modification Engine Ice Protection & Inboard Wing Deice Kit Option #262 & 264 5.5 PSID Cabin Pressurization Upgrade and FL300 Cert Option #263 - ALT RPM kit Option #275 Blended Winglets Option #276 Aux Cabin Heat System MTGW Increase to 6850 Other mods include: MT 4-Blade kit Aerostar Spoiler/Speedbrake kit GAMI injectors Engine Pre-heaters Heavy Duty Landing Gear Torque Links Engine Fire Detection Kit 8 ea. Inconel 4 Segment Turbo Clamps w/Gaskets 6 ea. High Temperature Engine Control Cables Fuel Vent/Expansion Line Kit Wastegate Actuator In-Line Oil Filter Nose Gear Drag Brace Upgrade Turbocharger Oil Supply Relief/Shut-Off Current Improved Aileron Bellcrank Attachment Main Landing Gear Lower Side Brace Nose Landing Gear Support Structure

GARMIN

G500

GARMIN

GTN 750

GARMIN

GTN 650

GARMIN

GTX330

GARMIN

GTX33

S-TEC

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

GARMIN GWX70 Onboard Weather Radar connected to GTN750 GARMIN GDL69A - Data Link (XM Weather, Textual and "real Time" graphical weather) Avidyne TAS605 Traffic System GARMIN GMA35 Integrated Audio Panel paired with GTN750/650 Garmin Flightstream 510 datalink Mid-Continent SAM backup attitude indicator EDM-960 Dual Engine digital Engine Monitor with Fuel Totalizer (paired with GTN 750/650) S-TEC 3100 3 axis Digital Autopilot with altitude pre-select, airframe envelope protection and emergency level mode

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Annual completed in August 2025 at Flight Shop