The Aztec was introduced
in 1960 and quickly got the well deserved reputation of being a
work-horse aircraft. The parallel valve Lycoming is
legendary for
its heartiness, typically running well past 2000 hours when a well
built engine is treated
well, even in the case of turbo-charged engines.
The modern Turbo Aztecs are equipped with a
Turbo-Supercharged Lycoming TIO-540-C1A (replacing the early
Turbo's quirky turbo-normalized system which even had a separate
turbo-oil system which used automotive oil!). Installation of the
-C1A engines started mid production in the D model Turbo Aztecs, with
all the Turbo Aztec E and F models equipped with the -C1A engines.
N600MP was belly landed in 1997 (pilot failure to extend gear), with
the engines overhauled since the incident by G&N. These
engines have a great history and should be ready to go for many
hundreds of hours from here. This plane is a very capable, old
school IFR cross-country
machine that can haul six adults comfortably! With recent paint,
interior and glass it is a clean and comfortable plane. Boots and
turbos to get you through and keep you out of the ice!
N600MP is not based here at the Longmont Vance Brand Airport - please
call
to arrange a
viewing. All specifications are believed to be correct but
are
subject to
verification by buyer.
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