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PiperTwin piston · Locarno, Ti, Switzerland

1966 Piper Turbo Aztec

Price
On request
Year
1966
Total time
3,860 hours
Location
Switzerland

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
TURBO AZTEC
Serial Number
273305
Registration #
HB-LDH
Condition
Used
Flight Rules
IFR
Based at
Locarno, Switzerland (LSZL)

Airframe

Total time
3,860
Max Takeoff Weight
2,358.68 kg
Basic Empty Weight
1,610.03 kg
Fuel Capacity Volume
726.8 L
Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Yes
Complete Logs
Yes
Empty Weight
3549.5 Lbs (weighed 16.06.2011)
MTOW
5200 Lbs
Total Fuel Capacity
192 USG
  • Private Aircraft
  • Airframe SN 27-3305
  • In very good condition
  • Always hangared
  • Annual Inspection with partial repaint completed 07/2020
  • ARC Valid through 07/2021
  • LH Turbocharger replaced 02/2021
  • Airframe flexible hoses, hydraulic and brakes, replaced July 2020
  • New engine flexible oil and fuel lines (60 hoses) replaced December 2019
  • LH Inboard Fuel Cell replaced Feb. 2005
  • Janitrol Cabin Hater replaced Feb 2005 at Heater Hobbs 969 Hrs

Propeller

Prop 1 Manufacturer
HARTZELL
Prop 1 Model
HC-E2YK-2RBSF
Prop 1 Time
40 SMOH
Prop 2 Manufacturer
HARTZELL
Prop 2 Model
HC-E2YK-2RBSF
Prop 2 Time
40 SMOH
Number of Blades
2
Blade Composition
Aluminum

Avionics

GPS 1 Manufacturer
GARMIN
GPS 1 Model
GNS530AW
Transponder 1 Manufacturer
GARMIN
Transponder 1 Model
GTX330
Transponder 2 Manufacturer
BENDIX/KING
Transponder 2 Model
KT76A
Autopilot Manufacturer
S-TEC/COBHAM
Autopilot Model
MOD KIT 60-1
WAAS
Yes
LPV
Yes
Selector Switch
NAV 1-GPS-NAV 2
  • King KMA24 Audio Panel/Marker Beacon
  • Garmin GNS530 WAAS
  • Mid Continent MD41-1464A GPS Switch/Annunciator, CDI-OBS with Test Switch
  • King KX155 NAV-COM
  • King KCS55 HSI with KI525A Indicator
  • King KG102A Gyro
  • King KMT112 Flux Valve
  • King KA51B Slaving Acc.
  • King KI204 VOR / LOC Indicator
  • King KR87 ADF with KI229 RMI-101 Indicator
  • Narco ADF 140 with RMI Indicator
  • KN63 DME
  • Garmin GTX330 Transponder mode C and S
  • King KT76A Transponder C
  • AR500 and ACK A30 Blind Encoders
  • S-Tec System 60 Autopilot STC SA5327SW-D with Flight Director, Altitude Hold / Altitude Preselect
  • Electric Pitch Trim / ST-251 Yaw Damper STC SA5328SW-D
  • S-TEC 6413-14 Flight Director
  • S-TEC Comp. Interface
  • ACK A-30 Blind Encoder
  • PAI-700 Vertical Compass
  • PS Engineering PM-1000 Intercom, Voice Activated for 6 occupants
  • JET 501 Stand-By 2'' Attitude Indicator
  • King KRA10A Radar Altimeter with RB-125 14/28V Power Booster
  • King KI250 Radar Altimeter Indicator
  • 3M/BF Goodrich WX1000 Stromscope
  • Copilot instrument panel with Airspeed Indicator, Attitude Indicator, Directional Gyro and Altimeter
  • Alcor Dual EGT
  • Alcor Dual CHT
  • Shadin Digiflo Fuel Flow Computer STC SA608GL and STC SE611GL
  • Shadin ADC-200 Air Data Computer,
  • Horumeter
  • Becker EPU400 Emergency Power Unit coupled to NAV/COM 2 with NAV 2 Indicator, 2" JET Stand-by Attitude Indicator, Phone Amplifier, XPDR 2
  • ME-406 ELT with Remote Switch on instrument panel
  • Provision for installation of King KHF950 HF Radio with 2 RB125, 14/28 V power boosters (converters)
  • Davtron Outside Air Temperature and Voltage Indicator
  • Analogic Chronometer
  • Avionics Master Switch
  • Avionics Override Switch
  • Overheat Override Switch
  • EPU Press to Test Switch with Volt Indicator
  • Hobbsmeter

Equipment

Vortex Generators
Yes
Oxygen System
Yes
Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI)
Yes
Inadvertent Ice Protection
Yes
Airesearch Garret Turbocharger System
STC SA 909WE
Improved Fuel Gascolators PN
SA3-01, FAA STC SA01026SE installed in April 2004
Whelen LED Taxi Light PN
01-0771424-15 installed in 2013
Whelen Landing Light PN
01-0790623-10 installed in 2013
  • Surface Pneumatic De-Icing System STC SA 155EA
  • Vortex Generators STC SA00376SE
  • Bracket Air Filters STC SA71GL
  • Windshield Heated Panel and Propeller Electric De-Icing Systems
  • 2 Heated Pitot Heads
  • Oxygen System with outlets for 6 occupants up to FL250
  • Met-Co-Aire Tip Tanks, STC SA146-OWE Long Range Fuel Tanks
  • Steve's Improved Fuel Gascolator Assemblies STC SA01026SE, EASA STC 10054221
  • Polished Spinners
  • Ice Protection Shields on fuselage nose sides
  • Janitrol Combustion Cabin Heater
  • Long Aztec Nose, Apache Conversion STC SA1314SW
  • LED Taxi and Landing Lights
  • External Power Receptacle
  • Optional Flap Position Indicator
  • Dual RPM Indicator
  • 2 each 75 USG Ferry Tanks with Electric Fuel Pumps (not installed)
  • Surface Pneumatic De-Icing System STC SA 155EA
  • Windshield Heated Panel and Propeller Electric De-Icing Systems
  • 2 Heated Pitot Heads
  • Oxygen System with outlets for 6 occupants up to FL250
  • Met-Co-Aire Tip Tanks, STC SA146-OWE 2 ea 24 USG Long Range Fuel Tanks
  • Polished Spinners
  • Ice Protection Shields on fuselage nose sides
  • Janitrol Combustion Cabin Heater
  • Extended Aztec Nose, Apache Modification Aircraft Corp.PA-23-250 E-Nose and Baggage PN: 3101-1, FAA STC SA1314SW, Installed in 2013
  • Micro AeroDynamics Vortex Generators, FAA STC SA00375SE installed in April 1997
  • Bracket Induction Air Filters BA-7610, FAA STC SA71GL
  • External Power Receptacle
  • Optional Flap Position Indicator
  • Dual RPM Indicator
  • Strobe Lights
  • LED Beacon on vertical fin
  • Swiss FOCA Approved Temporary Two each 75.0 US Gal. Ferry Tanks Installation (Currently not installed but available, will bring the total fuel capacity to 342 USG)
  • Engine Cowl Plugs
  • Aircraft Canopy Cover

Interior

Year Interior
2000
Number of Seats
6
Configuration
Passenger
  • 6 Seats with headrests in Red Connelly Rolls Royce Leather, redone in 2000
  • Red carpet
  • Beige Curtains
  • Condition 8/10
  • Passengers seats easily removed for large cargo space
  • Large baggage compartment door in the rear and nose baggage compartment

Exterior

Year Painted
2002

White and Red, Swiss Airforce Aerobatic Team Scheme, repainted in 2002

Condtion 8/10

Wings, ailerons, flaps, vertical fin, empennages, fuselage sides and other parts repainted in March 2020

Maintenance

Airworthy
Yes

All new engine flexible oil and fuel lines (60 hoses) replaced February 8, 2019

Annual Inspection completed July 29, 2020 with new hydraulic system hoses, new right hand outboard fuel

ARC Valid through July 30, 2021

Engine 1

Engine 1 Make/Model
LYCOMING IO-540-J4A5
Engine 1 Horsepower
186.42 kW
Engine 1 Time
308 SNEW
Engine 1 TBO
2000
Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New
2010
Engine 1 Turbocharged
Yes

Engine 2

Engine 2 Make/Model
LYCOMING IO-540-J4A5
Engine 2 Horsepower
186.42 kW
Engine 2 Time
1,660 SMOH
Engine 2 TBO
2000
Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New
1995
Engine 2 Turbocharged
Yes

Engine 2 Notes

Total time
14316, TSOH: 1660
Compressions
1: 76, 2: 77, 3: 74, 4: 79, 5: 78, 6: 77

Engine Manufacturer

Lh tt
308
Compressions
1: 77. 2: 79, 3: 78, 4: 76, 5: 78, 6: 77

Prop Specs

Lh tt
2574
TSOH
40
Rh tt
2574

Engine Manufacturer

  • Engine, Lycoming IO-540-J4A5 with Airesearch Turbochargers with automatic control
  • Manufactured in 2010

Engine 2 Notes

Engine, Lycoming IO-540-J4A5 with Airesearch Turbochargers with automatic control

Overhauled in 1995

In June 2015 Satisfactory internal corrosion inspection and camshaft and tappets wear and corrosion inspection performed with removal of 3 cylinders. Replaced piston rings of the removed cylinders

Prop Specs

  • Hartzell HC-E2YK-2RB Two Bladed, De-Iced, Full Feathering Propellers with late style hubs not affected by repetitive inspection AD
  • Overhauled Nov. 2017 with new blades
  • Overhauled Nov. 2017 with new blades
  • Propeller Governors overhauled in 2010

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