N5965S - 1966 BEECHCRAFT A23 24 SUPER III MUSKETEER




    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1966
    Manufacturer
    BEECHCRAFT
    Model
    A23-24 SUPER III MUSKETEER
    Serial Number
    MA-52
    Registration #
    N5965S
    Condition
    Used
    FlightRules
    IFR
    Based at
    KCXO
    Description
    Fully modernized Super III with the panel most buyers only dream of putting in a four-seat fixed-gear single. Garmin GFC 500 digital autopilot with dual Garmin G5's, Garmin 175 GPS with WAAS/LPV, Garmin GNC 215 nav/com, Garmin GTR 225 com, Garmin GMA 345 with Bluetooth audio, Garmin GTX 320A transponder, SkyBeacon ADS-B Out, and a JPI EDM-730 engine monitor. The vacuum system is gone. This is an all-electric, IFR-capable panel with current pitot-static and transponder certs. 2,144 TTAF and 691 SMOH on the 200 hp Lycoming IO-360-A2B. Compressions 75/72/76/75 at the March 2026 annual. The big-ticket maintenance already done: all three landing gear donuts replaced (2023), new tires and tubes, new stabilator hinge bearings, Cleveland brakes with new linings, new Aero Plastics windshield, new LED landing lights, a new #1 cylinder, new B&C lightweight starter, new plugs, a new Concorde battery, and Micro VGs on the wings and tail. Complete logs since new. If you're looking for a plane that has been excellently upgraded and generously maintained, this is it. Based at KCXO, in Conroe, TX. Call High Performance Aviation today to schedule a viewing.

    Airframe

    Total Time
    2144
    Useful Load
    1,098 lb
    Complete Logs
    Yes

    Engine

    Engine Manufacturer
    LYCOMING
    Engine Model
    IO-360-A2B
    Engine Serial Number
    L-12170-51A
    Engine Horsepower
    200 HP
    Engine Time
    691
    Engine Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine TBO
    2000
    Engine Notes
    Compressions: 75/72/76/75 (Mar 2026) 200hp New #1 cylinder Mar 2026 New B&C lightweight starter, spark plugs and Concorde battery Jan 2026 E-Z Heat engine preheater

    Props

    Prop Manufacturer
    MCCAULEY
    Number of Blades
    2
    Blade Composition
    Aluminum
    Prop Notes
    Model: 1B235/BFA

    Modifications/Conversions

    Vortex Generators
    Yes

    Avionics

    Auto Pilot
    Yes
    Autopilot Manufacturer
    GARMIN
    Autopilot Model
    GFC500
    ADS-B Equipped
    Yes
    WAAS
    Yes
    LPV
    Yes
    Engine Monitor
    Yes
    Avionics/Radios
    Garmin GFC 500 digital autopilot — GMC 507, GSA 28 pitch, roll and pitch-trim servos Dual Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instruments — attitude and HSI, with GAD 29D and GMU 11 Garmin GPS 175 WAAS/LPV GPS navigator Garmin GNC 215 Nav/Com Garmin GTR 225 Com Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth audio panel Garmin GTX 320A transponder uAvionix SkyBeacon ADS-B Out JP Instruments EDM-730 engine monitor Dual Garmin GSB 15 USB charging ports All-electric panel — vacuum system removed

    Additional Equipment

    Additional Equipment
    Micro AeroDynamics vortex generators, wings and tail (STC SA01555SE) LED landing lights, both wings (STC SA00344BO) New Aero Plastics windshield (Dec 2025) Cleveland wheels and brakes (STC SA718GL); new brake linings (Apr 2025) Fiberglass wing tips New tires, tubes and landing gear rubber biscuits/donuts (2023) Stabilator hinge bearings replaced (2023) Hobbs meter (2023) Current-type fuel selector valve (Beech SB 0838)

    Exterior

    Exterior Notes
    Original 1966 factory paint, white with bittersweet stripe Wings, flaps, ailerons, landing gear and nose cowl repainted 1990 New windshield (Dec 2025) LED landing lights (May 2026)

    Interior

    Number of Seats
    4
    Interior Notes
    Dual Garmin GSB 15 USB charging ports All four seat belt sets replaced 2003

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    Annual: Due March 2027 IFR Checks: Due April 2027
    Airworthy
    Yes


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