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A 1947 Beech Bonanza described as “not a ramp queen or sitter” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):
6696TT, 400 SMOH E-225, Hartzell hydraulic 400 SPOH, no damage or prop strike, cheap!… The spar carry-through has had a beef-up kit added. The wobble fuel pump has been made obsolete by the addition of a proper weldon electric pump. 10 gallon fuselage tank for an extra hour of flight. And the 2 big changes; the E-185 engine was converted to 225 H.P. at the last overhaul. And the prop was replaced with a Hartzell constant speed, which was overhauled and upgraded with new clamps and shank modifications in accordance with AD 97-18-02 to eliminate the ongoing inspections! This aircraft has been well maintained, with 1 shop doing all the annuals from 2001 to 2012, and another all annuals from 2013 to 2019, when the airplane was sold. The last annual was performed 12/1/20, which just expired 2 months ago on 12/31/2021.
The machine is reportedly sold with “logbooks since day 1, 10/22/1947 to the present for the airframe, engine from 1947 to the present, separate prop log from 2012 to the present plus 2002 upgrade to eliminate AD. Plus a super nicely organized binder with 337’s, weight and balance, ad compliance, etc., etc. Plus a box full of supporting paperwork and manuals! And the FAA bill of sale! And the FAA airworthiness certificate! And the keys!”
The description states that “carbon and ferrous material ‘in excess of acceptable levels'” has been found in the oil filter. Additional details on this, as well as an abundance of additional photos, can be found in the listing.
The aircraft is located in St. Augustine, Florida and is currently being offered for US $12,950, although bids are also being accepted.
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